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Unbreakable – M. Night Shyamalan

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:03:53 +0000

Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star in a mind-shattering, suspense-filled thriller that stays with you long after the end of this riveting supernatural film. After David Dunn (Willis) emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor — and without a single scratch on him — he meets a mysterious stranger (Jackson). An unsettling stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger, whose obsession with David will change David’s life forever.

House of Games – David Mamet

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:03:51 +0000

When a suicidal patient reveals that his gambling debt has him at the end of his rope, dedicated psychiatrist Margaret Ford (Crouse) enters into the shadowy underground world of gaming to help him out. At a seedy casino, she boldly confronts Mike (Montegna), the con man who holds her patient’s markers. Duped into a high-stakes poker match, Margaret becomes intoxicated by Mike’s mastery, as he both cheats at the game and charms her. She quickly falls for him, turning a blind eye to the fact that he’s a swindler who can’t be trusted. And before long she finds herself sparring in a mental poker match of the heart with deadly consequences!

The Last King of Scotland – Kevin MacDonald

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:53:51 +0000

As Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives one of the greatest performances of modern movie history. This is Amin’s incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader’s personal physician. Due in part to Amin’s unexpected passion for Scottish culture, Amin even proclaims himself "The Last King of Scotland". Seduced by Amin’s charisma and blinded by decadence, Garrigan’s dream life becomes a waking nightmare of betrayal and madness from which there is no escape. Inspired by real people and events, this gripping, suspenseful stunner is filled with performances you will never forget.

Mr. Brooks – Bruce A. Evans

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:53:48 +0000

Consider Mr. Brooks. A successful businessman, a generous philanthropist, a loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he’s perfect. But Mr. Brooks has a secret — he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him — until now. Academy Award winner Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks, a man who has managed to keep his two incompatible worlds from intersecting by controlling his cunning, wicked alter ego Marshall (Academy Award winner William Hurt) whom he blames for his wrongdoings. But now, as Mr. Brooks succumbs to one last murderous urge, an amateur photographer (Dane Cook) witnesses the crime. Suddenly Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore). Can Mr. Brooks outsmart his adversaries and conceal his shocking double life from his wife (Marg Helgenberger) and daughter (Danielle Panabaker) or will someone expose his crimes and his identity once and for all in this unpredictable and electrifying new thriller.

Dirty Harry – Don Siegel

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:53:45 +0000

Academy Award-winner Clint Eastwood ("Unforgiven," "Million Dollar Baby") stars as "Dirty Harry" Callahan in this riveting action film that spawned several blockbuster sequels. In this original, Detective Harry Callahan is determined to bring in psychotic killer Robinson, even if he’s determined to break some of the rules. Brilliantly filmed for maximum impact. Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 greatest American films of all time and added "Dirty Harry" as part of the 50 Greatest Heroes of all time.

Syriana – Stephen Gaghan

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:53:43 +0000

Big oil means big money. And that fact unleashes corruption that stretches from Houston to Washington to the Mideast.

American Psycho – Mary Harron

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:53:39 +0000

Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street yuppie, obsessed with success, status and style, with a stunning fiancÃ©e (Reese Witherspoon). He is also a psychotic killer who rapes, murders and dismembers both strangers and acquaintances without provocation or purpose. Based on the controversial novel, the film offers a sharp satire to the dark side of yuppie culture in the ’80s, while setting forth a vision that is both terrifying and chilling.

RoboCop – Paul Verhoeven

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:44:11 +0000

Set in old Detroit, a crime-ridden ghetto of the not too distant future, a cop killed in the line of duty is robotized then dispatched to fight crime. But Robocop is haunted by memories and dreams of who and what he used to be. As he rediscovers his past, he uncovers a murder conspiracy at the highest level of police management.

Die Another Day – Lee Tamahori

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:44:09 +0000

James Bond’s newest mission begins with a spectacular high-speed hovercraft chase through a minefield in the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea – and the action doesn’t let up until the credits roll. From Hong Kong to Cuba to London, Bond circles the world in his quest to unmask a traitor and prevent a war of catastrophic proportions. On his way he crosses paths with Jinx (Oscar winner Halle Berry) and Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike), who will play vital roles in his latest adventure. Hot on the trail of deadly megalomaniac Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) and his ruthless right-hand man Zao (Rick Yune), Bond travels to Iceland into the villain’s lair: a palace built entirely of ice. There he experiences firsthand the power of a new hi-tech weapon. Ultimately it all leads to an explosive confrontation – and an unforgettable conclusion – back in Korea where it all started.

Sin City – Frank Miller & Robert Rodriguez

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:44:06 +0000

An amazing cast of big-screen favorites is directed by Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn), Frank Miller — and special guest director Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill 1 and 2, Pulp Fiction) — in an acclaimed and visually stunning hit that’s the coolest movie of the year! Straight from the pages of Miller’s hip series of "Sin City" graphic novels, Bruce Willis stars as a cop with a bum ticker and a vow to protect a sexy stripper (Jessica Alba — Fantastic Four); Mickey Rourke (Man On Fire) as an outcast misanthrope on a mission to avenge the death of his one true love (Jaime King — Pearl Harbor); and Clive Owen (King Arthur) as Dwight, the clandestine love of Shellie (Brittany Murphy — Little Black Book), who spends his night defending Gail (Rosario Dawson — The Devil’s Rejects) and her Old Town girls (Devon Aoki and Alexis Bledel) from a tough guy (Benicio Del Toro — 21 Grams) with a penchant for violence. Also starring Elijah Wood, Nick Stahl, and Michael Madsen.