Gasland (2010)

Made for HBO , airing June 21st in the US.
The story : Josh Fox is a man who lives in the home that his parents built in 1972.
It is where he grew up and where he wants to be.
Recently he has received a letter from an energy company , asking that he sell his land to them for a pretty generous amount of dough , mainly for drilling purposes.
But what do they want to make his land into? And what will the long term effects have on the land??
Josh tries contacting any and all of the energy companies affiliated with the one who wants to buy from him , but gets not one answer or call back.
That's when he decides he should take to a road trip to places where he's heard that people are ill and getting sicker from their drinking water.
All due to big energy companies drilling large hydro fracking wells so close to their homes.
Stars Josh Fox , Dick Cheney , Pete Seeger , Richard Nixon , Aubrey K. McClendon , Pat Fernelli , Ron Carter , Jean Carter , Norma Fiorentino , Debbie May , Mike Markham , Marsha Mendenhall , Dave Neslin , Jesse Ellsworth , Amee Ellsworth , Renee McClure , Weston Wilson , Jeff Walker , Veronda Walker , Lewis Meeks , John Fenton , Kathy Fenton , Dee Hoffmeister
Directed by (& story written)Josh Fox
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

"How much water can you replace?"

Blackfish (2013)

Released July 19th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : In 1983 , three young whales were ripped from their families in Berufjorour off the east coast of Iceland purely to be taken to the marine park Sealand of the Pacific in South Oak Bay , Oak Bay Marina, in the city of Victoria, in British Columbia, Canada , to be trained as a show spotlight for the park.
Out of the three whales, only one survived. That one whale is known as Tilikum, who is a male.
Tilikum lived, was trained and performed shows at Sealand along with two other female whales.
The other whales grew hostile towards Tilikum when they were being trained and he didn't catch on to the training.
The three whales all would lose out on their "treats" and at times meals altogether, as this was their reward for performing the tricks they were in training for.
Tilikum was brutalized by the other whales as a result. As well as being enclosed in a small space, in the dark and alone.
On February 21, 1991, a female trainer who never went into the tank with the animals, slipped into the water by accident.
The whales were not used to having humans in the tanks with them and without warning the three whales caused the death of the trainer.
On January 9, 1992, Tilikum was sent to live at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.
There, on February 24, 2010, Tilikum caused the death of yet another female trainer. SeaWorld covered their asses on the incident, claiming the trainer's death was her own fault.
Stars Tilikum , Jeffrey Ventre , Carol Ray , Ken Balcomb , Kim Ashdown , Dave Duffus , Samantha Berg , Daniel Patrick Dukes , John Hargrove , Dean Gomersall , Howard Garrett
Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Rated PG13
DOCUMENTARY

"He shouldn't be in a tank in the first place."

Dennis Wilson Forever (2008)

Released straight onto DVD , date(s) unknown.
Filmed in various locations in the US and Canada.
The story : Dennis Wilson , was the talented middle brother of Brian and Carl Wilson of the music group The Beach Boys.
He went from working with his brothers as a singer/songwriter/drummer , to making his own music before dying a young death in 1983.
Here is a collection of interviews from 2004 through 2007 of people who loved , admired and enjoyed Dennis that were family and friends alike.
They speak of his being a drummer and piano player , surfer , risk taker and car racer. That he was a force of nature , fun-loving , a gifted songwriter , sensitive and all out amazing guy that people really enjoyed being around.
Stars Michael Angeloff , Desi Arnaz Jr. , Jeff "Skunk" Baxter , Alan Boyd , Dewey Bunnell , Ed Carter , David Cassidy , John Cowsill , Geoffrey Cushing-Murray , Burleigh Drummond , Ricky Fataar , Jeff Foskett , Tris Imboden , Al Jardine , Matt Jardine , Bruce Johnston , Murphy Karges , Mike Kowaiski , Elliott Lott , Mike Love , David Pack , Jon Parks , Domenic Priore , Diane Rovell , Ginger Blake Schackne , John Stamos , Ron Swallow , Dean Torrence , Barbara Wilson , Justyn Wilson , Carnie Wilson Bonfigllo , Annie Wilson Karges , Wendy Wilson Knutson , Marilyn Wilson Rutherford , Bobby Figueroa , Billy Hinsche , Steve Moffit , Carli Munoz , Jason Raphalian , Carl Wilson , Dennis Wilson
Directed by Billy Hinsche
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

"Dennis on a boat was like a fish in water."

The Dictator (2012)

Ha ha ...I gotta tell you. Depending on what grade you are in , your level of intelligence and sense of what is and what is not funny , will most definitely determine what you think of this one.
Out of the 99 minutes or so , I probably laughed some sarcastic laughs possibly 4 times at best hahahhaha.
I just thought I'd mention it. But I'm all for you being your own judge. ;)
Released May 16th in the US.
Filmed in Spain and New York.
The story : The Republic of Wadiyas' leader , Hafez Aladeen , is a horrible man whom has everything his way or no way at all , whether its the right way or the wrong. He is the oppressor.
Everyone despises him , even the people who work for him.
He is sent to New York to discuss his country's nuclear weapons policy.
No sooner does he get into New York , he is kidnapped in attempt to get rid of him and in his place is an imposter who does as the people who hired him tell him.
He is told to announce that he will turn Wadiya into a Democracy.
This is against everything Hafez Aladeen is and he must stop this from happening.
Stars Rocky Citron , Liam Campora , Sacha Baron Cohen , Sayed Badreya , Aasif Mandvi , Rizwan Manji , Elsayed Mohamed , Adeel Akhtar , Horatio Sanz , Ben Kingsley , Elena Goode , Nazanin Homa , Dawn Jackson , Victoria Beltran
Directed by Larry Charles
Rated R
COMEDY

Train To Nowhere : Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation (2010)

Made for TV , airing October 12th in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story : On October 14 , 2002 in Denison , Iowa , a railcar inspector made a gruesome discovery.
Inside a grain car , was a heap on the floor of what appeared to be human bodies.
The bodies were so badly decomposed that at first it was hard to tell just how many people were in there.
It took quite a while , but eventually it was found that inside the car there were infact eleven immigrants who were in an attempt to be smuggled into the US for work , but never made it out of the grain car.
They were locked inside the grain car and no one in on the smuggle plan came to ever let them out , due to Border Patrol inspectors.
The people inside all died horrible deaths due to dehydration and heat exposure.
The immigrants were all descendants of Mexico and Guatemala , who all had families or were part of families who cared for them.
Ranging in age and sex , the eleven people were left in their dying beds , four months before being discovered.
No Stars
Directed by Paul Kakert
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

The Crash Reel (2013)

Released July 5th in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story : In December 2009 , 22-year-old professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce was riding high with a super positive vibe , training hard and looking forward to the upcoming Olympics.
When he took to the half pipe in Park City, Utah for a practice run on New Years Day , he experienced a horrible accident.
Kevin hit his head pretty severely on his way down from his attempt of a cab double cork.
In that very instant , Kevin was knocked unconscious and flown into the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City , where he was treated. In February , he was sent on to Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado where he spent the next year of his young life being rehabilitated for his injuries.
The direct result of Kevins' accident has scarred his brain for the rest of his life , making it nearly impossible to continue living out his dream as a successful snowboarder.
This is his inspirational story.
Stars Kevin Pearce , Scotty Lago , Jack Mitrani , Adam Pearce , Luke Mitrani , David Pearce , Danny Davis , Jake Burton , Mason Aguirre , Shaun White
Directed by Lucy Walker
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

"It's been said that the brave do not live forever but the cautious do not live at all."

(A 2013 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE)

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Released April 11th in the US.
Filmed in California , Michigan and Illinois.
The story : Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. He does pretty well money-wise in his profession and he's really good at what he does.
He is sent on a job that he cannot get out of. This job happens to be in Grosse Pointe , Michigan - namely the smalltown where he went to high school.
Oh and by the way , his high school reunion is going to be going on while he's in town.
No matter how much he fights all of this , he must go.
First person he decides to get in touch with is the prom date that he stood up on prom night.
Martin makes amends with her and the two go to the reunion together.
Stars John Cusack , Joan Cusack , Dan Ackroyd , Minnie Driver , Alan Arkin , Hank Azaria , K. Todd Freeman , Jeremy Piven , Mitch Ryan , Michael Cudlitz , Benny Urquidez , Brian Powell , Carlos Jacott , Audrey Kissel , Duffy Taylor
Directed by George Armitage
Rated R
COMEDY/ACTION

"The future is unwritten!"

The Cheshire Murders (2013)

Made for HBO , airing July 22nd in the US.
Filmed in Connecticut.
The story : On July 23, 2007 in Cheshire , Connecticut , wife and mother of two daughters Jennifer Hawke-Petit arrived at her bank looking to withdraw a lot of cash. While she was there , she told the bank teller that herself , along with her husband and daughters were being held captive in their home by two men. She was scared of out her wits , asking for the bank tellers help.
The bank teller told her manager , who called the police , telling them what Jennifer had told her.
When the police arrived , the Petit family home was on fire , although they did not know this.
Instead , the police actually were setting up outside the house for a full half hour without ever entering the house.
Finally the house began to catch a visible blaze , and that is when anyone took any action.
After the fire was under control , the bodies of Jennifer and her two daughters were found inside the house. Mr. Petit had escaped the house in an effort to get help.
Here we will learn of the people who the deceased Petits' were , who the men are that committed this heinous crime upon the family and what effects it has on all involved.
No Star
Directed by Kate Davis
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

Spawn of the Slithis (1978)

Released July 21st in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Something spooky is creeping around the canals of Venice , California.
Some people have seen mutilated animals and can't figure out what exactly would do such a thing.
At first , all think these could be some sort of ritual killings. But after people start showing up murdered and mangled , the ritual killing theory kind of falls flat.
A journalist who is working as a high school teacher decides to try and get to the bottom of things. He believes this could be the story he is in need of.
He brings some mud and water samples to a doctor friend of his , who lets him know that infact there is something radio active in the water , making its creatures possible mutants. Obviously there was a chemical leak at some point.
Stars Alan Blanchard , Judy Motulsky , J.C. Claire , David Ridenour , Dennis Falt , Dave Carlton , Mello Alexandria , Win Condict , Rocky Fumarelli , John Hatfield , Hy Pyke , Daphnae Cohen , Steven J. Hoag , Wendy Rastattar , Don Cummins
Directed by (& story written) Stephen Traxler
Rated PG
SCIFI

"Yea , I'm high. Higher than these buildings. Higher than the price of wine."

Beneath The Surface (2007)

Released June 3rd in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Ethan is a high school student who is deeply obsessed with Kahlah , a girl he grew up with.
One day at school , Ethans' bud talks him into talking to Kahlah.
He approaches her and the two actually begin spending lots of time together as a result.
After some time , Kahlah invites Ethan to her boyfriend Shanes' party.
While there , Kahlah tells Ethan that Shane had gotten her and her gal pals some ecstasy , and that they are gonna try it once , and that's it , cause it's no big deal.
Yea....unfortunately , it turns out to be the death of little miss Kahlah , thanks to good ole boy Shane for slipping her more ecstasy than she could handle.
Some months later, Ethans' still pretty distraught about Kahlahs' dying and he knows damn well that it was all Shanes' fault. But that truth has yet to be known.
While chilling at home one day , he notices something strange going on at his new neighbor ladys house.
Ethan finds out that neighbor lady has a thing for resurrecting the dead and allows Ethan to delve into her notes on it.
Ahha! Ethan decides 'hey , I think it's a good idea to resurrect Kahlah so she can help solve her murder!'...
Stars Kyle Stanley , Andy Freeman , Dominique Geisendorff , Gloria Grant , Brett Lawrence , Ann Preston , David Perry , Jerry Schumacher , Chris Meddock , Catherine Munden , Dawn Staley , Matt Staley , Evan Stanley , Erik Terry
Directed by (& story written)Blake Reigle
Not Rated
DARK COMEDY/SCIFI/HORROR/DRAMA

"Something only seems hard to grasp if we don't take the time to explore it."

The Beach Boys : An American Family (2000)

A two-part made for TV movie, airing February 27th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
Based on some truths...
The story: In the late 60s, young brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson are living with their mom and dad who just happen to be great lovers of music.
Dad works, selling songs he has written to tv shows.
Carl and Brian are putting much thought into starting a band and doing some kind of recording.
Dennis can't be bothered, wanting nothing to do with any of it.
But when their dad gets them a favor to do some recording at a friend's studio, they all jump at the chance, making sure to get Dennis involved as well.
This is where it all begins. The group's new, happening songs become groundbreaking ones.
Success and popularity come into play pretty fast and easily.
Some legendary hits, family trouble, encounters with Charles Manson, musical differences, ego-tripping, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, life , death, super fame, and great fortune follow.
Stars Kevin Dunn , Alley Mills , Frederick Weller , Ryan Northcott , Nick Stabile , Jessica Shannon , Emmanuelle Vaugier , Matt Letscher , Ned Vaughn , Dublin James , Jesse Caron , Amy Van Horne , Jad Mager , Eric Matheny , Anthony Rapp , David Polcyn , Erik Passoja , Sharon Garnier , Shelly Little Feather , Courtney McLaughlin , Morgan Schultz , Janet Rotblatt , Claire Rankin , Wendy Phillips
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

A Simple Plan (1998)

Released December 11th in the US.
Filmed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The story : Hank, Jacob and Lou are out in the woods in search of the critter who just caused them to have a car wreck while driving past.
While out there , they find an old plane which obviously crashed there.
The guys look inside and happen to find a big ole bag of cash.
Hank and Jacob have mixed emotions about keeping the cash but Lou is all for it.
Soon , Hank and Lou become paranoid of each other in fear that one will screw it all up for the other.
In the end , they should have just let the sleeping dog lye.
Stars Bill Paxton , Billy Bob Thornton , Brent Briscoe , Bridget Fonda , Chelcie Ross , Jack Walsh , Becky Ann Baker , Gary Cole , Bob Davis , Peter Syvertsen , Tom Carey , John Paxton , Marie Mathay , Paul Magers , Joan Steffand , Jill Sayre
Directed by Sam Raimi
Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER

Terror Tract (2000)

Aired on TV , October 18th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Calfornia.
The story : Today real estate agent Bob Carter is threatened with a deadline on making a sale.
He is taking potential clients , Mr. and Mrs. Doyle out and about to all the fine houses of their price range in the area.
All the houses are promising to the young , eager couple.
Only thing is , all the houses have a hideous past.
Bob , as honest as can be , is having the worst time not telling the couple all these horror stories about the houses they are looking to make a home out of.
Stars Bob Carter , Allison Smith , David DeLuise , Kim Correll , Kelli Mix , Aaron J. Alberts , Virginia Darragh , Cathy Hutchison , Paul E. Short , Rachel York , Carmine Giovinazzo , Wade Williams , Fredric Lehne , Carl Strano , Harrison Held
Directed by Lance W. Dreesen & (story written by) Clint Hutchison
Rated R
HORROR/DARK COMEDY/HALLOWEEN

"I suppose every neighborhood has a bad apple or two."

Hot Coffee (2011)

Airing on HBO , June 27th in the US.
Filmed in Washington DC , New York , New Mexico , Georgia , Texas and Alabama.
The story : In 1992 , a 79-year-old lady by the name of Stella Liebeck suffered third degree burns on her lap area due to a scolding hot cup of coffee she had purchased at McDonald's.
After being treated for her injuries , her family seen that now would be a good time to ask McDonald's to help in her medical costs.
As it were , McDonald's only agreed to give the woman a mere 8 hundred dollars , when infact her bills were soaring over a 10 thousand dollar range.
So she sued.
At the end of the trial , the jury awarded Stella Liebeck with $160,000 for medical costs and $2.7 million for punitive damages.
Later , the ruling judge overturned the jurys' decision and lowered Stellas' award to $640,000 along with an undisclosed amount agreed to out of court.
This specific suit brought on a whole new world in court cases , laws and the amounts of money awarded to people who sue with and if infact are allowed to sue with , civil common law claims such as liability , malpractice and contracts under arbitration.
All carried out and onward by a thing called the Tort Reform.
Stars Stella Liebeck , Joan Claybrook , Oliver Diaz , Joanne Doroshow , Al Franken , Colin Gourley , Connor Gourley , John Grisham , Jamie Leigh Jones , Stephanie Mencimer , Victor Schwartz , Wayne Slater , Chris Tiano , Alex Winslow
Directed by Susan Saladoff
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

http://www.hotcoffeethemovie.com/

Gasland II (2013)

Made for HBO , airing July 8th in the US.
Filming locations unknown.
The story : After the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico near Mississippi , energy companies around the world decided to tap into the natural gas supply , via a process called "fracking".
The companies claim this is the only way forward in obtaining clean energy sources.
The high-ups argued time and time again that their fracking would have no toxic effects what so ever on water supplies , let alone the long term effects on the environment.
Here is proof that they were , and are continuing to just cover their greedy asses...
No stars
Directed by Josh Fox
SEQUEL/DOCUMENTARY

"Go Frac Yourself."

I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)

Released August 22nd in the US.
entirely in Utah.
The story : On the 4th of July , a group of friends concoct a plan to scare the hell out of people at the local carnival.
In this process , one of the girls' , Amber , friends' dies due to their prank.
A year later and the group has lost most contact with each other. Amber is still around but laying low and keeping to herself.
Shes been creeped out about her friends death ever since and just cant get all that off her mind.
Things get even more creepier when she starts getting constant phone texts stating "I know what you did last summer."
Haha I think you can figure this one out from here. :)
Stars Brooke Nevin , David Paetkau , Torrey DeVitto , Seth Packard , Britt Leary , Star LaPoint , Ben Easter , K.C. Clyde , Clayton Taylor , Michael Flynn , Levy Whitlock , Manny Slack
Directed by Sylvain White
Rated R
HORROR

The Presence (2010)

Released sometime in August in the US.
Filmed in Oregon.
The story : A young woman who is haunted by her past , takes a hiatus in a cabin that she used to visit as a child.
She doesnt know it but there is a ghost living there who happens to be getting attached to her the longer she stays.
After a while , a guy friend of hers comes and stays with her as per her request.
But the two dont spend too much time together before she starts turning on her guy friend.
Being the biggest bitch she can be for as many different reasons as she can come up with.
I think its the ghosts idea...
Stars Mira Sorvino , Shane West , Justin Kirk , Deobia Oparei , Tony Curran , Muse Watson
Directed by (& story written)Tom Provost
Rated PG13
MYSTERY

Behind The Camera : The Unauthorized Story Of 'Charlie's Angels' (2004)

Made for TV, airing March 8th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
The story: In 1976, the tv production company Spelling/Goldberg is looking to renew itself with a great idea for a new hit show.
After a bit of brainstorming, Mr. Spelling comes up with the idea of three policewomen who leave their line of work to become private investigators.
The company pitches the idea to ABC and gets the okay to make a pilot, but after a test showing of the pilot which doesn't go over well, ABC is more than hesitant to air it to the public.
After some persuasion and changes, ABC finally airs the pilot and the result is a fabulous one. Sending the show to the top of the ratings.
It doesn't hurt that the top model/actress of the time, Farrah Fawcett-Majors happens to be starring in the show.
Stars Dan Castellaneta , Bruce Altman , Wallace Langham , Brandy Ledford , Ben Browder , Tricia Helfer , Lauren Stamile , Christina Chambers , Michael Tomlinson , Dan Lauria , Adrian Hough , Geoff Callan , Brian Gattas , JR Bourne , Malcolm Scott , John DeSantis , Jennifer Copping , Eric Breker , Nicholas Harrison , Joanne Wilson , Adrian Holmes , David Palffy , Jeremy Van der Driesen , Summer Gibson-Lefaive , Chelsea Watson , Reg Tupper , Jan Wood
Directed by Francine McDougall
Not Rated
DRAMA

"Never tamper with success."

Mrs. Soffel (1984)

Released December 26th in the US.
Filmed in Canada, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
Based on truths.
The story: In 1901, Mr. and Mrs. Soffel is a married couple with a few children, who happen to run the local prison.
Mrs. Soffel finds peace and solace in delivering bibles to the prisoners, usually the ones on death row.
When two young men, charged with murder, are brought to the prison while awaiting being hung, Mrs. Soffel finds that she can learn from them as well as try and teach them some inspiration instead of concentrating on death and dying.
The two men eventually convince Mrs. Soffel that they are indeed innocent and do not deserve their sentences.
Mrs. Soffel helps the men escape their imprisonment.
Stars Diane Keaton , Edward Herrmann , Trini Alvarado , Jennifer Dundas , Danny Corkill , Harley Cross , Mel Gibson , Matthew Modine , Terry O'Quinn , William Youmans , Maury Chaykin , Joyce Ebert , Wayne Robson , Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Directed by Gillian Armstrong
PG13
DRAMA

The Big Lebowski (1998)

I've got to tell ya , this is the first time I've ever seen this flick. I can't say I think is hilarious , although I do find this very funny and entertaining. Furthermore , I think J Bridges is just really awesome in his role here. He's got the aging hippie/stoner guy down to a T. ;) Dig it.
Released March 6th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Jeff Lebowski is a mellow kind of guy , who goes by the name "The Dude".
He likes to chill , have a drink or two , smoke a little and go bowling with his friends.
Unfortunately The Dude runs into a little trouble because of his last name being Lebowski.
There happens to be another Mr. Lebowski in the area , who is a millionaire.
When a group of dipshit has-been music producers get the hair-brained idea to blackmail Mr. Lebowski into giving them a millionaire dollars in return for his wife , they go after The Dude.
Stars Sam Elliott , Jeff Bridges , David Huddleston , Philip Seymour Hoffman , Tara Reid , Philip Moon , Mark Pellegrino , Peter Stormare , Flea , Torsten Voges , Jimmie Dale Gilmore , John Goodman , Steve Buscemi , Julianne Moore
Directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
Rated R
COMEDY

"He's the right man for this time and place."