Sunday, September 11, 2011

Party Monster (2003)


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 , Chloƫ 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

The Tourist (2010)


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

Toy Story 3 ; Disney's (2010)


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

Despicable Me (2010)



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

Static (1985)


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