Friday, September 26, 2014

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Presents : Final Justice (1985)/(1999)

Movie released in May of 1985 in the US. 
Made for SyFy channel,  airing June 20th in the US.
Season 11. Episode 8.
The story: A Texas lawman who is in need of a diet and goes by the name Geronimo gets a visit on a dark, rainy night from his partner who is concerned with his buddy's well being.
Little do the men know there is a murder that is taking place right outside.
When Geronimo is seeing his buddy out the door, they both see the kill er but they don't know that yet.
They call the killer to "stop right there!", as he is suspiciously trying to start his get-away car in the rain. O_o
The next thing we know, it's a shoot out and Geronimo's partner gets it.
Geronimo chases down the gunman and his accomplice.
He tells them to surrender or draw! But Geronimo gets a shot in and gets the accomplice.
Now the killer has no choice and becomes Geronimo's prisoner.
But not for long.
Stars Joe Don Baker , Bill McKinney , Tony Ellul , Rossano Brazzi , Venantino Venantini , Patrizia Pellegrino , Helena Abella , Lino Grech , Joe Theuma , Bettina Amato-Gauci , Josie Coppini , Rachel Gambin , Charles Tahir , John Suda , Michael J. Nelson , Mary Jo Pehl , (voice) Bill Corbett , (voice) Patrick Brantseg , (voice) Kevin Murphy
Directed by (& story written) Greydon Clark /Kevin Murphy
Rated R
ACTION/COMEDY/SERIES

"mmmmm Cheez-Its..."

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Odd Thomas ; Dean R. Koontz's (2013)


Released February 24, 2014 in the US.
Filmed in New Mexico.
The story : Odd is a young guy with some really amazing gifts which he acquired from his mother.
He can see and talk to the dead.
Odd is friends with many but only allows a few important people in on his gifts.
He works closely with the police helping solve crimes.
Odd knows something really bad is going to happen only he cannot figure out where or why.
But he knows he's the only one who can stop the horror that he knows is going to happen.
Stars Anton Yelchin , Addison Timlin , Jack Justice , Robin Lanning , Willem Dafoe , Nico Tortorella , Kyle McKeever , Ashley Sommers , Leonor Varela , Matthew Page , Barney Lanning , Carmen Corley , Maisha Diatta , Gugu Mbatha-Raw , Shuler Hensley
Directed by Stephen Sommers
Rated PG13
SCIFI/MYSTERY/THRILLER/ACTION

"I wish we could all be Odd."

Our Very Own (2005)


Released June 22nd in the US.
Filmed entirely in Tennessee.
The story : It's 1978 in the small town of Shelbyville , Tennessee.
Five teenagers can think of nothing more than to meet the actress Sondra Locke.
Thing is , famous Miss Locke is from Shelbyville.
Every year the town puts on a big festival and every year they hope Miss Locke will come home to attend.
Only this year is different. The people in town have gotten word that Miss Locke is planning on coming.
The teens can only think of how fabulous Miss Locke is , they've seen every one of her films and basically worship the ground she walks on.
They will try anything to get to meet the actress face to face. At least one of them anyways.
Stars Cheryl Hines , Allison Janney , Beth Grant , Keith Carradine , Jason Ritter , Faith Prince , Hilarie Burton , Autumn Reeser , Michael McKee , Amy Landers , Derek Carter , Dale Dickey , Steven Griffith , Allison Mackie , Cody Block , Martha McNeely , Deborah Jordan , Sandra Locke
Directed by (& story written) Cameron Watson
Not Rated
DRAMA

Good Morning , Vietnam (1987)

Released January 15 , 1988 in the US.
Filmed in Thailand.
The story : Adrian Cronauer is a comedian slash DJ , who happens to be a member of the US Navy.
It is 1965 and he is sent to Saigon to work at the local radio station because of his reputation for being very entertaining.
Adrian changes the radio while he works there , making many GI's happy just to hear him.
He gets in trouble many times and when the Army decides the take him off the air , they get letters begging for him back.
Adrian doesnt want to go back , as he is unable to report the real news but he gives it another go after meeting with some American men serving in the war.
Stars Robin Williams , Forest Whitaker , Bruno Kirby , J.T. Walsh , Robert Wuhl , Noble Willingham , Juney Smith , Richard Portnow , Richard Edson , Cu Ba Nguyen , Tung Thanh Tran , Chintara Sukapatana , Floyd Vivino , Dan Stanton , Don Stanton , Danny Aiello III , No Tran , Uikey Kuay , Suvit Abakaz , Hoa Nguyen , Tuan Lai , Hanh Thi Nguyen , Lerdcharn Namkiri , Panas Wiwatpanachat , Mark Johnson , John Marshall Jones
Directed by Barry Levinson
Rated R
COMEDY/DRAMA

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Torment (2013)

Released June 10 , 2014 in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story : Cory and Sarah are newlyweds.
They have brought Cory's son , Liam - from his previous marriage to their summer home.
This is an opportunity for Sarah and Liam to bond.
When they arrive at the home , they realize someone(s) have been eating , sleeping and staying there.
Sarah is quite creeped out by the whole thing and believes it just isn't safe for them to be staying there.
Cory talks Sarah into staying seeing how they just drove 6 hours.
But in the middle of the night , Liam goes missing.
Stars Adrienne Wilson , Bill Colgate , Amy Forsyth , Noah Danby , Joe Silvaggio , Inessa Frantowski , Robin Dunne , Peter DaCunha , Katharine Isabelle , Stephen McHattie , Sitara Hewitt , Asim Wali , Rodney Barnes , Nick Stojanovic
Directed by Jordan Barker
Rated R
HORROR

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998)

Released August 28th in the US.
Filmed in Florida and California.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1956 , a bunch of young guys from New York had a hit song called 'Why Do Fools Fall In Love'.
The young writer of the said song , Frankie Lymon - became an instant success.
Frankie had many issues and apparently a couple too many wives.
When one of his wives realizes that popular current music artists are getting more popular by covering her deceased husbands hits , she decides to cash in on the royalties.
Only it wont be as easy as she thinks.
Stars Vivica A. Fox , Larenz Tate , Halle Berry , Lela Rochon , Paul Mazursky , Pamela Reed , Alexis Cruz , David Barry Gray , Lane Smith , Clifton Powell , Miguel A. Núñez Jr. , Marcello Thedford , Paula Jai Parker , Little Richard , Norris Young , J. August Richards , Aries Spears , Craig Kirkwood , Lucille M. Oliver , Cerita Monet Bickelmann , Loretta Fox , Marcus T. Paulk , Martin Paulk , Ron Jaxson , Gary L. Neal
Directed by Gregory Nava
Rated R
DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Philadelphia (1993)

Released January 14th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Philadelphia.
The story : Andy Beckett is an important lawyer at the law firm he works for.
Soon he finds himself promoted to a higher position.
But Andy is living on borrowed time.
When Andy begins showing signs of his illness he is quickly fired from his job.
He is told by the higher ups that he is being let go because of an important case file being misplaced.
But Andy knows better and believes he now has a win/win discrimination case to take to court.
Stars Tom Hanks , Denzel Washington , Roberta Maxwell , Karen Finley , Buzz Kilman , Daniel Chapman , Jeffrey Williamson , Mark Sorensen Jr. , Charles Glenn , Anna Deavere Smith , Ron Vawter , Stephanie Roth Haberle , Joanne Woodward , Jason Robards , Lisa Talerico , Robert Ridgely , Antonio Banderas , Chandra Wilson , Ford Wheeler , David Drake , Paul Lazar , Bradley Whitford , Lisa Summerour , Warren Miller , Lauren Roselli , Jane Moore , Bill Rowe , Tracey Walter , Mary Steenburgen
Directed by Jonathan Demme
Rated PG13
DRAMA

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Mean Streets (1973)

Released October 14th in the US.
Filmed in New York and California.
The story : Charlie is a good , respectable guy and everyone likes him.
His uncle is a very powerful and important man who is looking forward to Charlie running his new restaurant for him.
Only problem is Charlie runs with Johnny and his cousin Teresa.
Charlie's uncle does not want Charlie associating with either of them , as he believes they are both crazy and no good.
But Charlie cannot turn his back on Johnny or Teresa , they both need him.
Stars Harvey Keitel , Richard Romanus , David Proval , Robert De Niro , Amy Robinson , Cesare Danova , Victor Argo , George Memmoli , Lenny Scaletta , David Carradine , Robert Carradine , Lois Walden , Murray Moston , Jeannie Bell , Dino Seragusa , D'Mitch Davis
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Rated R
DRAMA

"Honorable men go with honorable men."

Friday, September 5, 2014

The Freshman (1990)

Released July 20th in the US.
Filmed in New York and Canada.
The story : Clark is a quiet kid from Vermont.
The time has come for Clark to leave home and head to college in New York.
No sooner does Clark get to New York , he is robbed of what little things he brought with him.
Clark figures he should talk to the head of the school and tell him is problems.
The school leader tells Clark he needs more money than what was taken from him for his books and he must have them.
Even more upset now , Clark is wondering around when he spots the guy who robbed him.
Clark chases the guy down but the guy tells him his money is no more.
But he has a better idea for Clark.
Clark can go work for a very rich and powerful man doing some easy work to make up the money he needs.
Stars Matthew Broderick , Kenneth Welsh , Jefferson Mappin , Pamela Payton-Wright , Bruno Kirby , Paul Benedict , Marlon Brando , Penelope Ann Miller , Frank Whaley , BD Wong , Maximilian Schell , Bert Parks , Gianni Russo , Vera Lockwood , Leonardo Cimino , Jon Polito , Richard Gant
Directed by (& story written) Andrew Bergman
COMEDY

District 9 (2009)


Released August 14th in the US.
Filmed in South Africa and New Zealand.
The story : An alien ship gets stuck in a town in Africa.
The people of the town decide to accept the aliens into their society.
Well , almost accept them into their society.
The people build the aliens their own housing project and believe the aliens should stay there.
When the aliens over step their bounderies , cause problems and begin rioting , the people of the town now have an even greater problem.
It is decided that they will build another , more reinforced housing project for the aliens to live in.
First step is evicting them.
Stars Sharlto Copley , Johan van Schoor , Greg Melvill-Smith , John Sumner , William Allen Young , Sylvaine Strike , Nathalie Boltt , Jason Copen , Themba Nkosi , Mzwandile Nqoba , Barry Strydom , Marian Hooman , Vanessa Haywood , Kenneth Nkosi , Jed Brophy
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Rated R
SCIFI/THRILLER/ACTION

"I would never have any kind of pornographic activity with a fucking creature!"

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Harry and Tonto (1974)

Released August 12th in the US.
Filmed in California , Illinois , Nevada , New Jersey , New York and Arizona.
The story : Elderly Harry is just living his humble life day to day with his best friend , cat Tonto.
The times are changing and the building where Harry has lived many years is going to be torn down but Harry doesn't want to start a new.
Once Harry has no choice other than to get out of his home , he goes to spend some time with one of his sons.
Although Harry loves his family , he still would like to find a place to call his home.
After traveling much and visiting
more family , Harry finally finds someone his age he can live the rest of his life with the way he and Tonto would like.
Stars Art Carney , Herbert Berghof , Michael McCleery , Avon Long , Cliff De Young , Rene Enriquez , Rashel Novikoff , Josh Mostel , Philip Bruns , Josh Mostel , Sybil Bowan , Bette Howard , Joe Madden , Patricia Fay , Cliff Norton , Melanie Mayron , Michael Butler , Letitia Toole , Ellen Burstyn , Arthur Hunnicutt , Geraldine Fitzgerald , Barbara Rhoades , Larry Hagman , Anatol Winogradoff
Directed by Paul Mazursky
Rated R
DRAMA/COMEDY

From One Second To the Next (2013)

Released August 7th in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story : There is a reason why texting while driving is against the law.
Many people are harmed and even worse , killed every year due to people being too concerned with their phones and less concerned with their own safety as well as others.
Here we get to hear the heartbreaking stories from people whom texting has had a direct impact on their everyday lives.
Directed by Werner Herzog
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY