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Released In April sometime during 1982. Filmed entirely in New York. The story: Duane is a young guy with some pretty big issues. It seems that he was separated from his Siamese twin brother when they were 12 years old. Everyone thinks Duane's twin is dead, but Duane has taken care of his brother all these years. Now Duane and his brother are in search of the crooked doctors that separated them to get their revenge. Stars Kevin Van Hentenryck , Robert Vogel , Beverly Bonner , Terri Susan Smith , Sean McCabe , Richard Pierce , Ruth Neuman , Ilze Balodis , Dorothy Strongin , Diana Browne , Lloyd Pace , Bill Freeman Directed by (and story written)Frank Henenlotter Rated R SCIFI/HORROR/DARK COMEDY
This is based on a true story. Released January 11th, 2007 in the US. Filmed in California. The story: Eighteen-year-old Karla believes she has found the man that she will spend the rest of her life with, older guy Paul. The two are separable from the first time they meet. But all starts going a rye when Paul begins raping and murdering young women over and over, including Karla's younger sister. Paula is forced into assisting her man, even though she knows what he is doing is wrong. Stars Laura Prepon , Patrick Bauchau , Emilie Jacobs , Misha Collins , Alex Boyd , Cherilyn Hayres , Tess Harper , Leonard Kelly-Young , Shawn Hoffman , Adam Lieberman , William Duffy , Fiona Manners , Tanya Lemelle , Kristen Honey , Tony Shawkat , Zack DiLiberto , Anna Pheil , Bunny Gibson , Bradford English , Bradley James Directed by (and story partly written) Joel Bender Rated R BIO/THRILLER/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released November 23rd in the US.
Filmed entirely in Illinois.
The story: Buddies Charlie and Vic decide to steal a couple million dollars from Charlie's boss and hit the road, Christmas Eve.
But the two agree they must stick in town for the evening to keep from looking suspicious.
Although the plan ends up being one of the plot of the two to screw the other one over and take off with all the money himself.
Stars John Cusack , Billy Bob Thornton , Ned Bellamy , Connie Nielsen , Brad Smith , Bill Noble , Lara Phillips , Mike Starr , Meghan Maureen McDonough , T.J. Jagodowski , Frank Gallo , Oliver Platt , David Pasquesi
Directed by Harold Ramis
Rated R
COMEDY/MYSTERY/DRAMA
Released November 23rd in the US. Filmed entirely in California. The story: In early June of 1968, U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was campaigning his way right into the white house for the presidency. The staff and everyone involved with the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles awaited the Senators' arrival with open arms and hearts, as they all prepared for him and his speech. On this day they would vote to help make him president of the United States. But on this very sad day, the lives of everyone changed, when the Senator is assassinated. Stars Emilio Estevez , Demi Moore , Sharon Stone , William H. Macy , Heather Graham , Lindsay Lohan , Harry Belafonte , Joy Bryant , Christian Slater , Martin Sheen , Helen Hunt , Ashton Kutcher , Elijah Wood , Nick Cannon , Anthony Hopkins , Freddy RodrÃguez , Jacob Vargas , Mary Elizabeth Winstead Directed by (and story written) Emilio Estevez Rated R BIO/DRAMA/HISTORY
Released November 10th in the US. Filmed in Arkansas. The story: Lucy Fowler is a smart but troubled woman. She has had bad and troubled relationships with her family for most of her adult life. Quite obviously her family life seems to be the real reason for her not being able to commit to and be serious about a serious personal relationship for herself. Will Lucy ever be able to just be happy? Stars Ashley Judd , Jason T. Davis , Richard Lee Crow , Laura Prepon , Candyce Hinkle , Diane Ladd , Wally Welch , Tim Blake Nelson , Pat Corley , Jeffrey Donovan Directed by (and story written) Joey Lauren Adams Rated R DRAMA
Released December 16th in the US. Filmed entirely in Idaho. The story: A rich bitch talks a bunch of people she knows into going to an abandoned mountain resort for snowboarding. She tells then her father newly owns the resort. When the group gets there, they find out that their rich buds dad doesn't exactly own the resort and to boot...the resort has a pretty deadly past that quite possibly will have its deadly revenge on them. Stars Lindsey McKeon , Scott Weinger , Juleah Weikel , Drake Smith , Billy O'Sullivan , Holly Towne , Brad Hawkins , Peter Riggs , Candace Moon , Elliot Olson , Seth Reston , Jessica Veal Directed by (and story partly written) Greg Huson Rated R HORROR/THRILLER/MYSTERY
Made for TV, airing December 14th in the US. The story: When Christopher Robin writes his Christmas letter to Santa, he includes in his letter all the things his pals would like for Christmas as well. That is, all but Pooh. Pooh forgets to tell Christopher Robin what he would like for his Christmas gift. So, in fear that Pooh will not get what he wants for Christmas, he decides to rewrite the letter and re-mail it to Santa before he sets out to grant their wishes. Stars (voices by)Edan Gross, Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, John Fiedler, Ken Sanson, Paul Winchell, Michael Gough Directed by Jamie Mitchell Rated G ANIMATION/FAMILY/CHRISTMAS
Released December 16th in the US. The story: On the eve before Christmas, Mr. Scrooge is his regular greedy and heartless self. He considers Christmas to be just another day to make money. That evening, Scrooge is met by four ghosts who make an effort to open Scrooge's eyes to the real meaning of Christmas and holiday cheer, by reminding him of his days gone past and of what may come in the future. Stars (voices by) Alan Young , Wayne Allwine , Hal Smith , Will Ryan , Eddie Carroll , Patricia Parris , Dick Billingsley , Clarence Nash Directed by Burny Mattinson Rated G REMAKE/ANIMATION/FAMILY/CHRISTMAS
This is based on and stars Bob and Doug, the original characters of the Canadian comedy show SCTV. Released August 26th in the US. Filmed in Canada. The story: Bob and Doug are a couple of bumbling idiots who don't think of much other than beer. When they end up having to give away their beer money, they decide to try and trick the beer store into giving them free beer. When that doesn't work and the beer store cashier tells them to go to the brewery for free beer, the two do just that. They get caught up in a big secret scandal to take over the world using beer. Stars Rick Moranis , Dave Thomas , David Clement , Mel Blanc (voice) , Buddy the Dog , Lynne Griffin , Paul Dooley , Max von Sydow , Angus MacInnes , Len Doncheff , Tom Harvey , Douglas Campbell , Brian McConnachie , Jill Frappier , David Beard Directed by (and story partly written) Rick Moranis & Dave Thomas Rated PG COMEDY/MYSTERY/SCIFI
Released January 22nd in the US. Filmed entirely in New York. The story: When young girl witnesses her mother brutally murdered she is the key witness to nabbing the killer. Although the young girl is now dealing with all that has happened and seems well. She hasn't seen the last of her troubles. Stars Shawn von Schreiber , James Naughton , Kate Mulgrew , Rip Torn , Barbara Baxley , Stephen Joyce , James Russo , Frank Hamilton , Maggie Task , Roy Poole , Maurice Copeland , Eleanor Phelps , Joanne Dorian , David Brooks Directed by Sean S. Cunningham (Friday The 13th - 1980) Rated R THRILLER/MYSTERY
Released October 8th in the US. Filming locations unknown. The story: Two corrupt cops work undercover on busting drug dealers. But when one of their personal-gain missions goes wrong they struggle to take the heat off themselves. Stars James Belushi , Tupac Shakur , Lela Rochon , Dennis Quaid , Terrence 'T.C.' Carson , Victor Love , Gary Cole , David Paymer , Wendy Crewson , James Earl Jones Directed by (and story written) Jim Kouf Rated R DRAMA/MYSTERY
Released May 7th of 2004 in the US. Filming locations unknown. The story: Kenneth Winslow is a quiet guy who just keeps to himself and has absolutely no personal life. Kenneth believes he has no use for a personal life. That is until he decides to get himself a pretty pricey sex doll to occupy his lonely time. But Kenneth's new mate is making him a little crazy. Stars Desmond Harrington , Udo Kier , Rip Torn , Robert Bagnell , Brad William Henke , John Cassini , John Joseph Burns , Melissa Sagemiller , Edie Mirman , Lyle Kanouse , Camille Guaty Directed by (and story written)Robert Parigi Rated R DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY
Released February 2nd of 2007 in the US. Filmed in New York, Louisiana, Connecticut, and Canada. The story: In 1965, Edith "Edie" Sedgwick is an art student looking for more experience than what she's getting in school. She packs up and moves from Massachusetts to New York determined to hit the scene, whatever it shall be. What she finds , is her way into the famous Andy Warhol's artsy lifestyle. But before too long , Edie finds that the lifestyle she is now leading is taking her over and shes not getting to the heights she was initially under the impression she would get to. Stars Sienna Miller , Jimmy Fallon , Shawn Hatosy , Guy Pearce , Jack Huston , Armin Amiri , Tara Summers , Mena Suvari , Beth Grant , Illeana Douglas , Edward Herrmann , James Naughton , Mary Elizabeth Winstead , Hayden Christensen , Don Novello Directed by George Hickenlooper Rated R BIO/DRAMA/HISTORY
