AFTER I WATCH A MOVIE OR SOMETHING ON TV , I RUN TO MY COMPUTER AND WRITE DOWN THE STORY....
I DO NOT CRITIQUE THE CINEMA , ONLY TELL YOU ABOUT IT BECAUSE , TO EACH ITS OWN
Based on truths. Released September 25th in the US. Filmed entirely in France. The story: Miss Gabrielle Chanel had a really rough start early on in life. Being orphaned as a young girl and living most of her life in an orphanage with her older sister. As they become adults, the two begin performing as a musical act on stage and that got them some pretty big connections. Finally, being separated by her older sister living with the love of her life, Gabrielle goes on to move in with the only man who has ever been kind to her. This is the very start of her career. Stars Audrey Tautou , Marie Gillain , Benoît Poelvoorde , Alessandro Nivola , Emmanuelle Devos , Régis Royer , Etienne Bartholomeus , Yan Duffas , Fabien Béhar , Roch Leibovici , Jean-Yves Chatelais , Pierre Diot , Vincent Nemeth Directed by Anne Fontaine Rated PG13 In French with English subtitles DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY
Based on true events. Released November 7th in the US. Filmed in New York. The story: Megan Paige is very serious about her job as a detective. She usually solves most of her cases due to her obsessiveness to get the job done. When Megan begins to run into some issues with her latest case, she is fired from it. That sends her over the deep end. But no matter how she tries, she cannot give up on solving that one mystery/crime. Stars Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Tom Malloy, Michael Ironside, Carl Lumbly, Bill Moseley, Rocco Sisto, Timothy Hutton Directed by Rob Schmidt Rated R BIOGRAPHY/MYSTERY/THRILLER/HISTORY
Released October 24th in the US. Filmed entirely in New York. The story: Dorothy is a single woman, living with her aunt and uncle and just wondering if the life path she is living is exactly what makes her happiest. When her little dog gets loose in a snowstorm, Dorothy and pup find themselves in a snow whirlwind, landing in another world. Now Miss Dorothy just wants to get back home. Stars Diana Ross , Theresa Merritt , Stanley Greene , Mariann Aalda , Willie C. Carpenter , Michael Jackson , Nipsey Russell , Ted Ross , Lena Horne , Thelma Carpenter , Mabel King , Clyde J. Barrett , Clinton Jackson , Tom Bähler , Richard Pryor , Roberta Flack , Robin Givens , Quincy Jones , Janice Pendarvis , Luther Vandross , Mollena Williams , Alfonzo Thornton Directed by Sidney Lumet Rated G MUSIC/ADVENTURE/FANTASY/FAMILY/CHRISTMAS
Released on DVD sometime in 2000.
Filming location(s)unknown.
The story: A bunch of college students decide to go and check out an abandoned convent which is said to have a quite creepy past.
A few from the group are somewhat serious about being there.
But a few others have their own needs in mind.
Unfortunately, what they eventually run into isn't exactly all that good of a time.
Stars Joanna Canton , Liam Kyle Sullivan , Renée Graham , Richard Trapp , Megahn Perry , Adrienne Barbeau , Dax Miller , Kelly Mantle , Jim Golden , Coolio , Bill Moseley
Directed by Mike Mendez
Rated R
COMEDY/HORROR
Released sometime in February of 1987. Filmed in Germany and Italy. The story: One evening most everyone in town happens to be completely engaged in a creepy horror movie showing on their television sets. A young woman who is celebrating her birthday and unhappy with the whole thing locks herself in her room and finds herself unmovable from her tv screen. But she should have just stayed out in the front room with her friends for the party. Stars David Edwin Knight , Nancy Brilli , Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni , Bobby Rhodes , Asia Argento , Virginia Bryant , Anita Bartolucci , Antonio Cantafora , Luisa Passega , Davide Marotta , Marco Vivio , Lorenzo Gioielli , Dario Casalini , Andrea Garinei , Luca De Nardo , Silvia Rosa , Pascal Persiano , Robert Chilcott , Stefano Molinari , Lamberto Bava Directed by (and story partly written) Lamberto Bava Rated R SEQUEL/HORROR
Made for ABC , airing February 6th in the US. Filming location(s) unknown. The story: Sarah and Patty are sisters who are both attending college for their first year. They are both looking to get into the same popular sorority to please their mother, who was also in the same sorority. Only Patty gets in. Poor Sarah feels more and more left out, but she can't bring herself to blame her beloved sister. Even if Sarah is the head witch over at her sorority... Stars Kay Lenz , Morgan Brittany , Kathryn Grant , Shelley Winters , Morgan Fairchild , Deborah Ryan , Elizabeth Stack , Tisa Farrow , Talia Balsam , Robert Hays , Tony Bill , Nora Heflin , Debi Fries , Michael Talbott Directed by Robert Day (director of many made for tv movies and tv series) Not Rated THRILLER
Made for NBC , airing February 20th in the US. Filming location(s) unknown. The story: Rita is a 15-year-old girl, struggling with being overweight and unpopular. The poor dear spends most of her time alone. Her mother is quite caring and tries to involve her daughter in family things. But her young daughter is difficult and cannot help feeling left out. Rita is hiding quite a sinister secret and it is dangerous for all around her. Stars Susan Myers , Doney Oatman , Lee Grant , Helen Hunt , Kathleen Hughes , Lelia Goldoni , Jack Colvin , James Olson , James Greene , Wright King Directed by Lee Philips Not Rated MYSTERY/HORROR/THRILLER
Based on truths. Released only on DVD, February 16th in the US. Filming location(s) unknown. The story: William Bonin is a creepy and completely bored kind of guy. He spends most of his time just hanging out, getting high and driving around. At some point, he starts getting thrills by picking up unsuspecting hitchhikers and simply killing them. At first, he only involves a good friend but after more boredom sets in, he decides to recruit another. That is until things start getting away from him. Stars Scott Anthony Leet , Dusty Sorg , Michael Rooker , Tyler Neitzel , Eileen Dietz , Cole Williams , Thomas Curtis , Doug Haley , Mercy Malick , James Babson , Nik Tyler , Aleksandr Sountsov Directed by John Murlowski Rated R BIOGRAPHY/THRILLER
Ok, so, as it goes, in 2008, I watched a little movie called 'Mutants'. 'Mutants' And ^ there's your proof. Anyways...I really like 'Mutants'. Well you see, the reason for my little history lesson here is basically because, unknowingly of course, I saw this film, for the first time, not realizing until way afterward that this movie here.... is, the sequel to 'Mutants.' You know, I did tons of reading and researching just to find out by chance that this film is the sequel. The information just fell into my hands. One last thing. For some unknown reason, this movie has a bunch of alternative titles. For instance, 'Alien Predators' seems to be the title this was going by when it was released on VHS in the US. But. When I found this it was titled 'The Falling' Confusing and odd. I wonder what's up with all that!? Alright. So you ready? I'm ready. So,...here we go. Released February 6th in the US. Filmed in Spain. The story: Three great pals decide to take a fun trip to Spain together via Winnebago. The three have high expectations that this trip should be an adventure none of them will soon forget. When they run into some traveling trouble, the three later find that maybe Spain this time of year really wasn't the best choice for a vacation. Stars Dennis Christopher , Martin Hewitt , Lynn-Holly Johnson , Yousaf Bokhari , Yolanda Palomo , Christina Augustin , Cristina San Juan , Pablo García , Carlos Ramírez , Luis Prendes , J.O. Bosso Directed by (and story written) Deran Sarafian Rated R SEQUEL/SCIFI/THRILLER/HORROR
Released August 20th in the US. Filmed entirely in California. The story: There have been some really scary crimes going on around town these nights. Mr. Nick Knight is a very serious, very private police detective who wants nothing more than to see an end to all the terror. But is that really possible? Stars Rick Springfield , John Kapelos , Robert Harper , Richard Fancy , Laura Johnson , Craig Richard Nelson , Fran Ryan , Cec Verrell , Jack Murdock Directed by Farhad Mann Not Rated MYSTERY/HORROR
Made for TV, airing on CBS as a Friday Night Movie and around Halloween time - :), October 24th in the US. Filmed entirely in California. The story: Bubba and Marylee are the best of friends. But there are some people in town that have some problems with that. When Bubba and Marylee are out and about playing on one beautiful afternoon, they hit a pretty large snag. Now the people who have a problem with Bubba and Marylee's friendship will stop at no end to make things worse. Stars Larry Drake , Tonya Crowe , Ivy Jones , Charles Durning , Robert F. Lyons , Lane Smith , Jocelyn Brando , Tom Taylor , Richard McKenzie Directed by Frank De Felitta Not Rated THRILLER/MYSTERY
Released February 19th in the US. Filmed in South Carolina. The story: Dr. Alec Holland and his assistant doctor are working on a very special project involving plants. An agency interested in the doctors' progress sends Miss Cable to the remote part of the swamp where the doctor is doing his research. Only they send Miss Cable at a very bad time. Stars Ray Wise , Nannette Brown , Louis Jourdan , Adrienne Barbeau , Don Knight , David Hess , Nicholas Worth , Al Ruban , Dick Durock , Ben Bates , Reggie Batts , Karen Price , Dov Gottesfeld , Tommy Madden Directed by Wes Craven Rated PG SCIFI/HORROR/COMEDY
Released February 28th in the US. Filmed entirely in England. The story: Five men sharing a train car with an old Tarot reader, decide to have him read their cards. Even though maybe they did or didn't want to hear about their fates, believe or didn't believe in the Tarot - they have no choice. Stars Peter Cushing , Neil McCallum , Peter Madden , Ursula Howells , Katy Wild , Edward Underdown , Ann Bell , Bernard Lee , Alan Freeman , Jeremy Kemp , Phoebe Nicholls , Roy Castle , Kenny Lynch , Harold Lang , Christopher Carlos , Thomas Baptiste , Valerie St. Clair , Russ Henderson Steel Band , Tubby Hayes , Christopher Lee , Michael Gough , Isla Blair , Judy Cornwell , Hedger Wallace , Brian Hawkins , Max Adrian , Jennifer Jayne , Donald Sutherland Directed by Freddie Francis Unrated HORROR/MYSTERY
Released October 1st in the US. Filmed in New Mexico. The story: Owen is a 12-year-old boy, living with his mother who is separated from his father. Owen is lonely, bullied, confused, and in great need of compassionate guidance - which he can't seem to get from either of his parents. He befriends a strange 12-year-old girl, who just doesn't want to be his friend. But the two grow on each other in time and come to be the greatest of friends. Stars Kodi Smit-McPhee , Chloë Grace Moretz , Richard Jenkins , Cara Buono , Elias Koteas , Sasha Barrese , Dylan Kenin , Chris Browning , Ritchie Coster , Dylan Minnette , Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak , Nicolai Dorian , Rebekah Wiggins Directed by Matt Reeves Rated R REMAKE/HORROR
This film was made possible in part by Ian Curtis' widow... Released October 10th in the US. Filmed entirely in the UK. The story: At a very young age, Ian Curtis found himself bored but extremely eager to start up things in his life. As time went on, Ian found himself bored, overwhelmed and completely lacking interest in what the people around him expected him to be interested in. Feeling trapped, tormented and just not right in his own skin, he saw his only way out was to just end it. Stars Sam Riley , Tanya Myers , Richard Bremmer , Martha Myers Lowe , Samantha Morton , Joe Anderson , James Anthony Pearson , Harry Treadaway , Craig Parkinson , Toby Kebbell , Andrew Sheridan , Alexandra Maria Lara Directed by Anton Corbijn Rated R BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/MUSIC/DRAMA
Released June 27th in the US. Filmed in the UK and New York. The story: Sarah is a young dreamer. All she wants to do is live and act in her own world. But her father and stepmother don't understand her, as they always expect her to babysit for her baby brother. One evening, when Sarah is once again expected to babysit little brother, she conjures up something she never expected she could have. Now Sarah must make things right. Stars Jennifer Connelly , Christopher Malcolm , Shelley Thompson , Toby Froud , David Bowie , Natalie Finland , Brian Henson , Shari Weiser , Ron Mueck , Rob Mills , Dave Goelz , David Alan Barclay , Karen Prell , David Shaughnessy , Timothy Bateson , Frank Oz , Michael Hordern , Denise Bryer , Steve Whitmire , Kevin Clash Directed by (and story partly written) Jim Henson Rated PG ADVENTURE/MUSICAL/FANTASY
Released March 21st in the US. Filmed entirely in California. The story: The high-ups who run the local shopping mall have introduced some new security. But when lightning strikes the power tower, things get all messed up. Unfortunately, a bunch of teens who work at the mall by day, decide to spend the night together in the mall and find out they should have just stayed home after work. Stars Lenny Juliano , Morgan Douglas , Kelli Maroney , Tony O'Dell , Russell Todd , Karrie Emerson , Barbara Crampton , Nick Segal , John Terlesky , Suzee Slater , Paul Bartel , Mary Woronov , Dick Miller , Ace Mask , Will Gill Jr. Directed by (and story partly written) Jim Wynorski Rated R HORROR/SCIFI
Released November 19th in the US. Filmed in New York. The story: Wren is...just a crazy girl. She's obsessed with being in some sort of spotlight, although no one is exactly sure what kind of spotlight that is. She finds herself starting up relationships with people that should be meaningful, but Wren is self-centered and superficial. So she can't hold on to a good thing, by her own choice, even if it was chained to her wrist! Stars Susan Berman , Brad Rijn , Richard Hell , Nada Despotovich , Roger Jett , Kitty Summerall , Joni Ruth White , D.J. O'Neill , Pamela Speed , Tom Cherwin , Edie Schecter , The Nitecaps , X-Sessive Directed by Susan Seidelman ('Desperately Seeking Susan'-1985) Rated R DRAMA
This is Natalie Woods' last movie. Also, this film is in dedication to her...RIP Released September 30th in the US. Filmed entirely in North Carolina. The story: Mad scientists Lillian Reynolds and Michael Brace have perfected a machine that records your senses which can also be played back for others, allowing them to feel the same kind of sensations by just wearing a form of headgear. But will their experiments take people way too far into the outer limits? Stars Christopher Walken , Louise Fletcher , Natalie Wood , Cliff Robertson , Jordan Christopher , Donald Hotton , Alan Fudge , Joe Dorsey , Bill Morey , Jason Lively Directed by Douglas Trumbull Rated PG SCIENCE FICTION/MYSTERY
Released April 16th in the US. Filming location(s) unknown. The story: Thierry Guetta is a family man just living his life as he enjoys. He is obsessed with getting every minute of everything on film. But he doesn't have a clue of what to do with it all. Fast forward, Thierry becomes fascinated by the street art world and decides to film it. After some time of doing this, Thierry becomes associated with a very private street artist and soon the two are friends. Fast forward one last time, Thierry himself is now a street artist... Stars Thierry Guetta , Debora Guetta , Space Invader , Banksy , Monsieur Andre , Zeus , Shepard Fairey , Ron English , Caledonia Curry , Borf , Buffmonster , Steve Lazarides , Wendy Asher , Swoon Directed by Banksy Rated R DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY
Released December 3,2010 in the US.
Filmed in Louisiana , California and Florida.
The story: Steven is a seemingly happily married man.
Living with his loving wife and two beautiful children who all happen to adore him.
Everything seems perfect....but everything is not perfection.
It seems Steven lies to the ones he loves although he has the best intentions.
So, even though he tries to do the right things, his lies get him in heaps of trouble.
Stars Jim Carey , Leslie Mann , Morgana Shaw , Joe Chrest , Rodrigo Santoro , Antoni Corone , Brennan Brown , Michael Mandel , Annie Golden , Marylouise Burke , David Jensen , Dameon Clarke , Clay Chamberlin , Ewan McGregor
Directed by (and story written) Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Rated R
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released February 6th in the US. Filmed in Hawaii, Washington, and New York. The story: Alex Barnes is a federal investigator obsessed with people's deaths and how they died. When she starts following the life and mysterious death of a wealthy man, who was married to a young woman she becomes suspicious. Alex decides that her hunches aren't wrong like her co-workers think they are and she goes out of her way to prove she's on to something. Stars Debra Winger , D.W. Moffett , Dennis Hopper , Sami Frey , Nicol Williamson , Terry O'Quinn , Theresa Russell , James Hong , Diane Ladd , Lois Smith , Leo Rossi Directed by Bob Rafelson Rated R MYSTERY/THRILLER
Released December 11th in the US. Filmed in Pennsylvania and New Zealand. The story: Susie is a young girl, living with her mother, father, sister, and brother. Susie is just starting to get a feel of her preteen-age life. Everything seems well and fine, until one day Susie disappears and is presumed dead. Susie's family tries hard to put all the pieces together... Stars Saoirse Ronan , Rachel Weisz , Mark Wahlberg , Rose McIver , Christian Thomas Ashdale , Stanley Tucci , Michael Imperioli , Susan Sarandon , Reece Ritchie Directed by Peter Jackson Rated PG13 MYSTERY/THRILLER/DRAMA/SCIFI
Released January 2, 2008, in the US. Filmed entirely in the UK. Based on facts as told by Mark Champman. The story: Mark Chapman is a nowhere man. He has had a hard time figuring out a direction to go in that feels right for him since hes been released from a mental institution. Any happiness he exhibits is very short-lived. Because he is a faithful lover of the library, he becomes obsessed with a famous book. But when that story is over, he finds another to adapt to. Only the next story ends in a very famous death. Stars Jonas Ball , Krisha Fairchild , Mie Omori , Sofia Dubrawsky , Thomas A. McMahon , Robert C. Kirk Directed by (and story written) Andrew Piddington Not Rated BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY
Released August in the US. Filmed in New York, New Jersey, and Paris. There are two tales told here and they are both based on truths. The story: A young married woman who is having trouble finding some sort of creative outlet for her energy, finally finds her niche. She gets the idea to blog about creating every recipe in Julia Childs' French Cuisine cookbook while studying her muse. Stars Meryl Streep , Stanley Tucci , Amy Adams , Chris Messina , Mary Lynn Rajskub , Vanessa Ferlito , Casey Wilson , Jillian Bach , Linda Emond , Jane Lynch , Pamela Stewart , Deborah Rush , Helen Coxe Directed by Nora Ephron Rated PG13 BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released July 2nd in the US. Filming location(s) unknown. The story: As a child, Marissa falls in love with alligators as she is taken by a demonstration which unfortunately goes awry. Fast forward about 20 years and Marissa happens to be a well-trained authority on reptiles and yes, alligators. It's a good thing too because there happens to be a huge one terrorizing everyone in town. Stars Leslie Brown , Jim Brockett , Tom Kindle , Robert Forster , Robin Riker , Michael V. Gazzo , Dean Jagger , Sydney Lassick , Jack Carter , Perry Lang , Henry Silva , Bart Braverman Directed by Lewis Teague Rated R HORROR/SCIFI
Based on the book by James St. James, a true story. Released September 5th in the US. Filmed entirely in New York. The story: Michael Alig was a quiet young guy that just wanted to fit outside his box and make some waves. Working as a night club party promoter, he befriends James St. James and soon things start happening. Now he is as popular as ever in his profession and he seems unstoppable. But after too much drug use and the need for more, he does something he just may regret. Stars Macaulay Culkin , Seth Green , Marilyn Manson , Wilmer Valderrama , Chloë Sevigny , Diana Scarwid , Wilson Cruz , Daniel Franzese , Dylan McDermott , Mia Kirshner , Natasha Lyonne , Justin Hagan , Amanda Lepore , Walt Paper , Richie Rich , Sacred Schneidmiller Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato Rated R BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released December 10th in the US. Filmed in France and Italy. The story: Elise is a very sought after woman. It seems she has some sort of connection to a very powerful man, who everyone is looking for. The secret man has been aloof for some time, and Elise is said to be the only one in existence who possibly knows where he is and what he looks like. So everyone is watching Elise in an attempt to capture her man. Stars Angelina Jolie , Johnny Depp , Paul Bettany , Timothy Dalton , Rufus Sewell , Steven Berkoff , Christian De Sica , Alessio Boni , Daniele Pecci , Giovanni Guidelli , Raoul Bova , Bruno Wolkowitch Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Rated PG13 MYSTERY
Released June 18th in the US. The story: Now that Andy is getting ready to go off to college, his toys are worried he will just forget about them and throw them away. They all decide to go to the daycare center, where they will be sure to get played with. But they run into some bullies who try and subject them all to some very cruel behavior. Stars (voices by) Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Joan Cusack , Wallace Shawn , Michael Keaton , John Ratzenberger , John Morris , Jodi Benson , Blake Clark , Teddy Newton , Laurie Metcalf , Estelle Harris , Don Rickles , Ned Beatty , Emily Hahn Directed by Lee Unkrich Rated G ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
Released July 9th in the US.
The story: In an effort to be the most craftiest supervillain in the world, Gru concocts a plan that involves adopting three orphans.
Although he has the means to carry out his evil plan, something more important comes into light.
In the end, Gru learns what is the best thing in the world for him.
Stars (voices by) Steve Carell , Miranda Cosgrove , Dana Gaier , Elsie Fisher , Jason Segel , Russell Brand , Julie Andrews , Will Arnett , Kristen Wiig , Pierre Coffin , Chris Renaud , Jemaine Clement
Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud
Rated PG
ANIMATION/COMEDY
Released September 10th, 1986 in the US. Filmed in Utah and Arizona. The story: Ernie is a quiet and confused but brilliant young guy. He's been working for years on a very important invention that he believes will make people happy instead of sad. But when he finally shows his closest friends and family, everyone just thinks he's crazy. Stars Keith Gordon , Lily Knight , Jane Hoffman , Amanda Plummer , Bob Gunton , Barton Heyman , Joel Krehbeil , Kitty Mei-Mei Chen , Reathel Bean , Eugene Lee , Jack Murakami , Mike Murakami Directed by (and story partly written) Mark Romanek Not Rated DRAMA
Released July 17th in the US.
Filmed in Texas.
The story: Little junior has had a rough start.
Given up by his parents from the day he was born and juggled around by everyone, he ends up in a child's home.
At the same time, a bearing couple is looking to adopt a child to change their lifestyles and bring them closer to the people they know with children.
Only Junior has a hard time behaving himself.
Stars Michael Oliver , John Ritter , Amy Yasbeck , Michael Richards , Jack Warden , Gilbert Gottfried
Directed by Dennis Dugan
Rated PG
COMEDY
After making various appearances in film festivals, this finally hit the big screen on October 8th, 2010 in the US.
Filmed entirely in the UK.
The story: John Lennon is 17 years old, a high school student, an only child, living with his aunt and uncle.
After his uncle dies suddenly, John decides to get to know his mother, whom he has been estranged from since he was small.
Mrs. Lennon opens her eager sons' eyes up to rock n roll and he never closes them from that point on.
Stars Aaron Johnson , Kristin Scott Thomas , David Threlfall , Anne-Marie Duff , James Johnson , Alex Ambrose , Josh Bolt , Ophelia Lovibond , Kerrie Hayes , Angela Walsh , Paul Ritter , David Morrissey , Thomas Brodie-Sangster , Sam Bell
Directed by Sam Taylor-Wood
Rated R
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released October 31st in the US.
Filmed entirely in England.
The story: Mr. Tom Penderel attends a party where he meets up with an old friend.
The old friend invites Mr. Penderel to drive his new automobile to his strange, old, beloved family home - where, he tells Mr. Penderel, something very odd is happening and that he is in fear of his life.
Without a way of refusal, Mr. Penderel complies and actually gets to the bottom of the mystery his dear friend was referring to.
Stars Tom Poston , Peter Bull , Robert Morley , Janette Scott , Joyce Grenfell , Mervyn Johns , Fenella Fielding , Danny Green
Directed by William Castle
Rated PG
MYSTERY/COMEDY
Released June 5th in the US.
Filmed in Washington.
The story: The Hendersons are a very active, close family consisting of mom, dad, daughter, son.
On their way back home from a nice family camping trip, they hit some kind of apeman in the road.
When they think they've wounded the animal and they don't want to just leave the poor thing in the road, they decide to strap it to the top of their car and head on home.
Probably not the brightest idea...
Stars John Lithgow , Joshua Rudoy , Melinda Dillon , Margaret Langrick , Kevin Peter Hall , Lainie Kazan , David Suchet , Don Ameche , M. Emmet Walsh , Bill Ontiverous , David Richardt
Directed by (& story partly written) William Dear
Rated PG
SCIFI/COMEDY/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
This is based on very true events.
Released April 8th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Hawaii.
The story: Bethany Hamilton is a child of the ocean, a mermaid of sorts.
Her family and friends love to be in the ocean and surfing is what they seem to do best.
When Bethany is tragically bitten by a shark, she loses some of her focus.
But with a little encouragement, some people backing her, and the support of her family she sees her shining days of riding her beloved surf once again.
Stars AnnaSophia Robb , Helen Hunt , Dennis Quaid , Ross Thomas , Lorraine Nicholson , Kevin Sorbo , Arlene Newman-Van Asperen , Cody Gomes , Sonya Balmores
Directed by Sean McNamara
Rated PG
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/ADVENTURE/HISTORY
Released November 1st in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story: Hazel and Fiver are two young brother bunnies who live in the meadow with all the other bunnies.
Fiver always seems to have a sense of trouble but no one ever listens to him, claiming he's out of his mind.
When Fiver is aware there is a danger to all the bunnies living in the meadow, he begs of Hazel to convince all the others and this starts off their journey to a safe place to live and be happy.
Stars (voices by ) John Hurt , Richard Briers , Michael Graham Cox , John Bennett , Ralph Richardson , Simon Cadell , Terence Rigby , Roy Kinnear , Richard O'Callaghan , Denholm Elliott , Lynn Farleigh , Mary Maddox , Zero Mostel
Directed by Martin Rosen
Rated PG
ANIMATION/DRAMA/ADVENTURE/FAMILY
Released February 13th in the US.
Filmed in Texas (yawn...)
The story: Some chick is stuck at the very famous Crystal Lake camp, we don't know who she is or what she's doing there or who she was with for that matter, we just no she did the beheading of poor, little defenseless Jasons beloved mother.
Next, we have some more dumb ass young people, come into town to camp, and oh gee they happen to be right next door to Crystal Lake Camp.
So what do you think happens next? Between everyone getting, drunk and naked???
Oh yeah, one little new thing - one of the chicks that went missing from before these morons showed up, and her oh-so-loving brother is ah looking for her.
Stars (no real stars.)Jared Padalecki , Danielle Panabaker , Amanda Righetti , Travis Van Winkle , Aaron Yoo , Derek Mears , Jonathan Sadowski , Julianna Guill , Ben Feldman , Arlen Escarpeta , Ryan Hansen , Willa Ford , Nick Mennell
Directed by ( i say 'direction lost by') Marcus Nispel
Rated R
REMAKE/HORROR
Released October 14th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
The story: On the anniversary of the small town of Antonio Bay being founded, the very proud people of their small hometown are excited and planning a day of festivities while unveiling a monumental statue of their town's founding fathers.
When a strange, eerie fog rolls in without warning, no one really seems to think much of it.
That is until the unspeakable begins happening without any other explanations.
Stars Tom Welling , Selma Blair , DeRay Davis , Kenneth Welsh , Adrian Hough , Cole Heppell , Mary Black , Kenneth Welsh , Maggie Grace , Sara Botsford
Directed by Rupert Wainwright
Rated PG13
REMAKE/HORROR/MYSTERY
Released June 24th in the US.
The story: Racecar champ Lightning McQueen is back.
He and his longtime buddy Mater travel to Japan to enter and win the world grand prix race.
But of course, there is always someone who tries to get in his way of the win.
Stars (voices by)Larry the Cable Guy , Owen Wilson , Michael Caine , Emily Mortimer , Eddie Izzard , John Turturro , Joe Mantegna , Bonnie Hunt
Directed by John Lasseter & Brad Lewis
Rated G
SEQUEL/ANIMATION/COMEDY/ADVENTURE
Released June 17th in the US.
Filmed in Louisiana and California.
The story: Hal Jordan is a test pilot with some issues about flying.
He's having a rough time and then, he meets an alien/super hero....who needs his help.
Stars Ryan Reynolds , Mark Strong , Tim Robbins , Melanie Hebert , Blake Lively , Peter Sarsgaard , Taika Waititi , Angela Bassett
Directed by Martin Campbell
Rated PG13
SCIFI
Released, straight to cable, February 2nd of 2011 in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story: So the police chief, of a small California town has gathered together many people, from many walks of life, to watch a film being made.
But is it really a film?
Or is that really a tire, with some really impressive powers, killing everything in its path???
Stars Stephen Spinella , Jack Plotnick , Wings Hauser , Hayley Holmes , Haley Ramm , Cecelia Antoinette , Daniel Quinn , Devin Brochu , Tara Jean O'Brien , Thomas F. Duffy , Pete Dicecco , James Parks , Courtenay Taylor , Blake Robbins
Directed by (and story written)Quentin Dupieux
Rated R
HORROR/SCIFI/DARK COMEDY
Made for HBO, released April 24th in the US.
Filmed in New York and Michigan.
The story: Mr. Jack Kevorkian is an aging medical physician.
In his life, he has seen many people go through the difficulty of being terminally ill and not being able to just end their lives in peace.
This makes him feel for his patients.
He invents the machine, that will assist terminally ill patients to end their lives at their own time.
But all this help gets the doctor into a lot of trouble with the people that seem to think that he is playing God.
Stars Al Pacino , Brenda Vaccaro , John Goodman , Deirdre O'Connell , Rutanya Alda , Susan Sarandon , John Rue , Todd Susman , Adam Lubarsky , Jennifer Mudge , Jeremy Bobb
Directed by Barry Levinson
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Made for TV, released October 29th in the US.
Filming location(s)unknown.
The story: A young single mother of a small daughter, Jayne wants nothing more than to get to be a famous movie star in the movies.
After much effort, Jayne finally lands herself an agent, whom she just pesters all the time to get her work.
Her manager gets her work, but its not the steady, popular stuff all the other top Fox movie actresses are getting.
Miss Mansfield finds herself living the high life, with the love of her life and all the love from her family, friends, and fan.
But it's just never enough.
Stars Loni Anderson , Cynthia Szigeti , Laura Jacoby , Ray Buktenica , Kathleen Lloyd , Arnold Schwarzenegger
Directed by Dick Lowry
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BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released November 20th in the US. Filmed in Massachusetts and California. The story: A family of 6 is ripped to shreds when the father of 4 delightful and loving kids is killed. Now the kids only have their mother, whom they love very much. But their mother has a very dark secret that will really be the ultimate test of love for them. Stars Kristy Swanson , Jeb Stuart Adams , Ben Ryan Ganger , Lindsay Parker , Marshall Colt , Victoria Tennant , Louise Fletcher , Nathan Davis Directed by Jeffrey Bloom Rated PG13 DRAMA/MYSTERY
Released July 9th in the US. Filmed entirely in California. The story: Kevin Flynn is a video game genius. Only he was let go by the company he worked for right after his brilliant discovery of the video game Tron. Now he is living above his popular arcade and enjoying the wealth. But he is once again reacquainted with his beloved game and he sets the situation back on the right track. Stars Jeff Bridges , Cindy Morgan , David Warner , Bruce Boxleitner , Barnard Hughes , Dan Shor , Peter Jurasik Directed by (and story written)Steven Lisberger Rated PG SCIFI/FAMILY
Not released in the US. Filmed in Florida. The story: Thelma is a 9-year-old with a lot of time on her hands. She has a knack for blackmailing people for kicks. She befriends a girl her age and although her new friend isn't as evil as she, she does eventually get the point. The two decide to mess with an older couple. But the two ends up being the initial one. Stars Cassie Barasch , John Hurt , Karen Young , James Waterston , Gary Basaraba , Ellie Raab , John McMartin , Barbara Bosson Directed by Anthony Simmons Rated R DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY
Released February 12th in the US. Filmed entirely in Mississippi. The story: When a young married couple has car trouble, they run into more than they bargained for. The newlywed wife is attacked while her hubby goes for help. Fast forward 17 years. The couple now has a 17-year-old son that is very ill and presumably dying. So the couple goes out of their way, to try and save their beloved only son's life. Stars Bibi Besch , Ronny Cox , Paul Clemens , R.G. Armstrong , Katherine Moffat , L.Q. Jones , Logan Ramsey , John Dennis Johnston , Meshach Taylor , Boyce Holleman Directed by Philippe Mora Rated R HORROR/SCIFI/MYSTERY/THRILLER
Released September 17th in the US. Filmed in Canada and Pennsylvania. The story: On a busy workday, in a busy building, 6 random people get stuck in the building's faulty elevator for many hours. While stuck in there, many bad things happen. But they eventually find out whats really going on. Stars Jenny O'Hara , Bojana Novakovic , Bokeem Woodbine , Geoffrey Arend , Jacob Vargas , Matt Craven , Chris Messina ,Joshua Peace , Logan Marshall-Green Directed by John Erick Dowdle Rated PG13 THRILLER/MYSTERY
