Wednesday, March 31, 2010

It's The Easter Beagle , Charlie Brown (1974)



Made for TV, airing April 9th in the US.
The story: The Peanuts gang is back again and all excited about Easter.
Linus makes an attempt to convince Sally of the Easter Beagle and Peppermint Patty does her best at teaching Marcy about coloring Easter eggs.
Stars (voices by) Todd Barbee , Melanie Kohn , Stephen Shea , Linda Ercoli , Lynn Mortensen , Jimmy Ahrens
Directed by Phil Roman
Not Rated
ANIMATION/FAMILY/EASTER

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Deep End (2001)



Released August 8th in the US.
Filmed in California and Nevada.
The story: Margaret Hall, mother of Beau Hall is very protective of her young son.
When she thinks her beloved son has knocked off his lover after a quarrel, she makes it her responsibility to cover for him any way she can.
All of this without Beau having any clue of what's been going on.
Stars Tilda Swinton , Josh Lucas , Jonathan Tucker , Peter Donat , Tamara Hope , Jordon Dorrance , Goran Visnjic
Directed by Scott McGehee & David Siegel
Rated R
DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Snow Dead (2009)


Released June 19th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Norway.
The story: A bunch of medical students go on holiday together in the mountains.
They meet a random stranger who advises them not to do anything stupid in some parts of the area.
What the bunch assumes will be a time of their lives turns into just that - only not in the good sense.
Stars Ane Dahl Torp , Vegar Hoel , Stig Frode Henriksen , Charlotte Frogner , Lasse Valdal , Evy Kasseth Røsten, Bjørn Sundquist
Directed by (& story partly written) Tommy Wirkola
Not Rated
HORROR/ACTION/DARK HUMOR


Taking Woodstock (2009)


Inspired by a true story.
Released August 2th in the US.
Filmed in New York.
The story: Level-headed, business-oriented Elliot Tiber spends his summers in his small home town helping his parents run their motel/bar.
After planning his repetitively boring summer music festival in efforts to make money for the town, he reads about a much bigger music festival that is in need of space for its show.
With Elliot's smarts and help from some acquaintances, the Woodstock festival comes to his small hometown for one amazing summer weekend.
Stars Demetri Martin , Jonathan Groff , Eugene Levy , Gabriel Sunday , Henry Goodman , Edward Hibbert , Imelda Staunton , Emile Hirsch , Paul Dano , Kelli Garner , Clark Middleton , Bette Henritze , Sondra James
Directed by Ang Lee
Rated R
BIO/DRAMA/HISTORY


"PEACE."

Monday, March 8, 2010

Joe (1970)



Released July 15th in the US.
Filmed entirely in New York.
The story: When young Melissa Compton gets all messed up due to her dealer boyfriend giving her something to keep her out of his hair, her father Bill flips out.
After Bill meets up with Melissa's boyfriend, he finds himself at a local bar, having a drink to get his head together.
There, he meets Joe - who has many prejudices and puts many thoughts into Bill's head, turning the two into good friends.
But Joe is also to blame for sending Bill one step too far over the edge.
Stars Susan Sarandon , Patrick McDermott ,Estelle Omens , Bob O'Connell , Dennis Patrick , Peter Boyle , Reid Cruickshanks , Audrey Caire , K Callan , Mary Case , Jenny Paine
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Rated R
DRAMA

Friday, March 5, 2010

Tim Burton/Disney's Alice In Wonderland (2010)


Based on tales written by Lewis Carroll.
Released March 5th in the US.
Filmed in the UK and California.
The story: As a small child, Alice tells of what she believes a very strange but vivid dream she has.
As a young lady, Alice falls into the strange world of Wonderland.
Little does Alice realize, she has entered the land for a very important purpose.
Stars Mairi Ella Challen , Frances de la Tour , Mia Wasikowska , Timothy Spall , Marton Csokas , Lindsay Duncan , Geraldine James , Jemma Powell , John Hopkins , Eleanor Gecks , Eleanor Tomlinson , Johnny Depp , Helena Bonham Carter , Anne Hathaway , Tim Pigott-Smith , Crispin Glover
Directed by Tim Burton
Rated PG
FANTASY/ADVENTURE




Changeling (2008)


Based on a true story.
Released October 31st in the US.
Filmed in California and Vermont.
The story: In the 1920s, one single mother taking care of her only son couldn't have her life any other way than what it is.
When her young, brave son comes up missing one day, she will stop at no cost to find him.
Even if she is punished for defending herself and her rights.
Stars Angelina Jolie , Gattlin Griffith , John Malkovich , Colm Feore , Michael Kelly , Frank Wood , Devon Conti
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Rated R
BIO/DRAMA/MYSTERY/HISTORY