Cooties (2014)

Released September 18 , 2015 in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Clint is an amateur writer.
While struggling to write hopefully a great story , Clint has moved back to his hometown and taken a job as a substitute summer school teacher.
First day of the job Clint misses the radio news report about the recall on the popular chicken products that are sold all over the area.
Things are kind of weird for Clints first day at the job but a girl he went to school with is also working at the same school and that helps.
After starting class , a girl student bites the face of a bully student....
This begins a horrible chain of school kids turned zombie running rampant.
Stars Elijah Wood , Rainn Wilson , Alison Pill , Jorge Garcia , Jack McBrayer , Nasim Pedrad , Ian Brennan , Cooper Roth , Leigh Whannell , Miles Elliot , Morgan Lily , Matt Jones
Directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion 
Rated R
COMEDY/SCIFI/HORROR

( A 2014 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PARK CITY AT MIDNIGHT FILM)

Hesher (2010)

Released May 13 , 2011 in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Young TJ has recently lost his mother in a car accident.
When he finds that his mothers car is being sold by his father , TJ wants it back.
He goes to the car dealer to whom it was sold asking for the car but is sent away and bullied by the dealers son.
Dealing with his anger in a violent way , TJ throws a rock through an abandoned buildings window.
The next thing he knows , he is being dragged inside the building by a strange long-haired man who apparently has been living in the building and is now pissed that TJ blew his cover.
Every day is a depressing one.
TJ arrives home after being bullied at school to his grandmothers house where him and his now disconnected father are living.
TJ is starting to believe the girl at the grocery who helped him when he was getting beat up is his friend and the strange man from the abandoned building keeps appearing , then moves into grandma's garage becoming closer to grandma and kinda closer to TJ , in a twisted sort of way...
But TJ just wants his moms car back.
Stars Devin Brochu , John Carroll Lynch , Brendan Hill , Natalie Portman , Joseph Gordon Levitt , Rainn Wilson , Piper Laurie , Van Epperson , Monica Staggs , Frank Collison 
Directed by Spencer Susser
Rated R
COMEDY/DRAMA

"You lost your wife. You lost your mother. I lost my nut."

The Main Event (1979)

Released June 22nd in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Hilary Kramer is a rich and successful woman who runs a perfume company.
Things couldnt get any better for Miss Kramer.
But one day , all that changes when she finds out her accountant has robbed her of every dime she owns.
The one thing Miss Kramer realizes she still owns and is in control of is a boxer she didnt even know about...Kid Natural.
After meeting Mr. Natural , finding out that she has been paying for him for years and that he hasnt boxed a match in the same amount of time , Miss Kramer has a plan.
Miss Kramer believes Mr. Natural owes her money but he cannot pay , so he must train to become a boxer in the ring once more to at least attempt to pay off his debts.
Stars Barbara Streisand , Paul Sand , Ryan ONeal , Whitman Mayo , Chu Chu Malave , Patti DArbanville , Richard Lawson , James Gregory , Earl Boen , Sue Casey , Shay Duffin , Art Evans
Directed by Howard Zieff 
Rated PG
COMEDY

Agnes of God (1985)

Released September 27th in the US.
Filmed in Canada.
Based on truths.
The story : Agnes is a young , child-like nun.
One day she was found almost bleeding to death and sent to an outside hospital.
Shortly after Agnes was taken out of the convent older Mother Miriam finds a dead infant in Agnes' bedroom trash barrel.
Soon psychiatrist Doctor Livingston is assigned to try and help Miss Agnes and keep her out of jail , even though the church does not want to cooperate.
But Dr Livingston is most concerned about solving the mystery of what happened to Agnes and why.
Stars Meg Tilly , Anne Bancroft , Jane Fonda , Anne Pitoniak , Gratien Gelinas , Winston Rekert , Gabriel Arcand , Francoise Faucher , Guy Hoffmann , Janine Fluet , Jacques Tourangeau , Deborah Grover , Samantha Langevin , Michele George , Daniel Tremblay , Carole Chatel , Charlotte Laurier
Directed by Norman Jewison
Rated PG13
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/MYSTERY

"She belongs to God."

Meskada (2010)

Released December 3rd in the US.
Filmed entirely in New York.
The story : In the small of Caswell there is no work.
Many men from Caswell travel to nearby towns where the work is , hoping to get ahead until their poor beloved town comes through for them.
Shane and Eddie are no different.
They have planned to be away from home for six months , trying to make themselves some cash - only they havent been doing any of it honestly.
While doing one of their routine home break-ins , they encounter a young kid who they didnt expect.
Now the plan becomes blurry as Shane and Eddie do something they never planned.
But this is a secret they hope to take to their graves if they can help it...even while Caswell is being interrogated..
Stars Jonathan Tucker , Kellan Lutz , Nick Stahl , Rachel Nichols , Grace Gummer , Laura Benanti , James McCaffrey ,  Norman Reedus , Rebecca Henderson , Michael Cerveis , Michael Sirow
Directed by (& story written) Josh Sternfeld
Rated R
DRAMA/THRILLER

Home for the Holidays (1972)

Made for ABC , airing November 28th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story :It has been nine whole years since now ailing Benjamin has seen any of his four adult daughters...it's actually been ever since their beloved mother past and their father has remarried.
But father didnt remarry just anyone , he remarried his mistress who has in the past been accused of killing her former husband....
But why on earth has father called for them now?
Well according to the oldest sister , fathers wife has been trying to kill him.
So what? Like the girls should care now?
Well father wants the girls to take care of his wife before he takes care of him!
But how?
Stars Julie Harris , Walter Brennan , John Fink , Eleanor Parker , Jessica Walter , Sally Field , Jill Haworth , Med Flory
Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey
Not Rated
MYSTERY/THRILLER

A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014)

Released November 7th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Georgia.
The story: It's almost Christmas.
Boyd is set on keeping the idea of Santa Claus alive for his young son Douglas, unlike Boyd's own father who he blames for a lot of things.
Boyd's younger brother Nelson has invited Boyd and his family to his baby's baptism which is being held the day before Christmas.
Of course, Boyd has to accept because he will be the childs godfather but this means that he and his family will have to spend Christmas with Boyd's parents...
Boyd is not happy about this but goes along with it.
But when Boyd realizes he has left his very special gift for Douglas at home and he unwillingly has to rely on his dad for help...
Stars Joel McHale , Lauren Graham , Pierce Gagnon , Bebe Wood , Oliver Platt , Clark Duke , Robin Williams , Candice Bergen , Ryan Lee , Amara Miller , Wendi McLendon Covey , Tim Heidecker
Directed by Tristram Shapeero
Rated PG13
COMEDY/DRAMA/CHRISTMAS

Cop Car (2015)

I just have one question Mr. Bacon. Is the bra to hide something from us? or is it part of your role somehow??? Just wondering Kev.... O_o
Released August 7th in the US.
Filmed in Colorado.
The story : Harrison and  Travis have run away from home.
Off on an adventure just wandering about they come across what appears to be an abandoned police cruiser.
They cannot resist and get closer to the car. They find that it is unlocked , so they get inside.
Then they find the car keys...and off they go! Joy-ride city!
But the sheriff whose car they took is now looking for it.
Not because its his work car and he's gonna get in trouble , but more like because there happens to be "something" in the trunk!
Stars Hays Wellford , James Freedson Jackson , Kevin Bacon , Camryn Manheim , (voice) Kyra Sedgewick , Sean Hartley , Bluebell the dog , Cooter Heber , Lily Heber
Directed by Jon Watts
Rated R
THRILLER/MYSTERY

( A 2015 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PARK CITY AT MIDNIGHT FILM)

Emelie (2015)

Released March 4 , 2016 in the US.
Filmed entirely in New York.
The story : It's Joyce and Dan's anniversary,
They are planning to go to dinner and have their regular sitter Maggie over but she cannot make it.
So Maggie has asked her friend Anna to watch the kids , which Dan and Joyce have not met.
No worries , they trust Maggie's judgment.
So the night goes along well. Anna shows up and Dan and Joyce are comfortable with her.
They leave for their date but soon at home things start getting really creepy and uncomfortable because of Anna....
The kids have never had a sitter like her!
Stars Dante Hoagland , Joshua Rush , Randi Langdon , Elizabeth Jayne , Sarah Bolger , Bob Bozek , Carly Adams , Thomas Bair , Chris Beetem Susan Pourfar , AJ Verel
Directed by (& story written) Michael Thelin
Not Rated
THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR

Juno (2007)

Released December 25th in the US.
Filmed in Canada.
The story : Juno is a 16-year-old who is really eccentric but also quite realistic....
She has just found out she is pregnant and of course being sixteen and all , does not want to keep the baby.
Juno battles with abortion but just cannot do it.
After telling her parents she is pregnant and is certain she is going to give her baby away for adoption , her father takes her for her first meeting with the parents-to-be.
All goes well and the plan is in motion , but Juno is looking for the company of her best friend - who happens to be the father of her baby.
She continuously pushes her bestie away but gets closer to the father-to-be because they share a common eclectic interest in music.
But when the father-to-be shows a different side of himself and confuses Juno even more , she runs in the only direction there is left to run.
Stars Ellen Page , Rainn Wilson , Michael Cera ,  J K Simmons , Olivia Thirlby , Allison Janney , Valerie Tian , Jennifer Garner , Jason Bateman , Eileen Pedde , Daniel Clark , Darla Fay
Directed by Jason Reitman
Rated PG13
COMEDY/DRAMA

Our Mother's House (1967)

Released October 9th in the US.
Filmed entirely in England.
The story : Elsa , Diana , Jiminee  , Gerty , Willy , Louis , Hubert and Dunstin - all young , all brothers and sisters.
They live in a house together with as well as caring for their ailing mother , whom they all adore.
One day as usual Elsa goes to visit with her mother after school and becomes the one who witnesses her poor mothers demise.
After explaining to the rest that their mother has past , Elsa makes them all agree not to tell anyone.
Now orphans , the kids begin believing that if someone finds out their mother has past that they will all be put in an orphanage and no one wants that.
The kids do their best to keep their secret hidden but when their teacher comes to visit after Jiminee brings home a friend to stay things get a bit hairy...
Stars Margaret Leclere , Yootha Joyce , Annette Carell , Pamela Franklin , Mark Lester , Phoebe Nicholls , Gustav Henry , Parnum Wallace , Louis Sheldon Williams , John Gugolka , Claire Davidson , Gerald Sim , Anthony Nicholls , Dirk Bogarde , Edina Ronay
Directed by Jack Clayton
Not Rated
DRAMA

Conviction (2010)

Released November 5th in the US.
Filmed in Michigan.
Based on truths.
The story : Growing up , Betty Ann and Kenny didn't have a great home life.
In fact , they didn't have one at all. But they did have each other and that meant the world to both of them.
As adults , Betty Ann and Kenny's lives looked to be going in a better direction for their futures.
But one day in 1980 , all of that changed.
Kenny is arrested for murder and no matter , Betty Ann refused to accept the situation.
Not even a high school graduate , Betty Ann vows to become a lawyer to fight for her brothers' innocence and freedom.
Stars Bailee Madison , Tobias Campbell , J David Moeller , Karen Young , Sam Rockwell , Hillary Swank , Melissa Leo , Clea DuVall , Juliette Lewis , Abra Rice , Owen Campbell , Conor Donovan , Laurie Brown , Thomas D Mahard , John Pyper Ferguson , Loren Dean , Peter Gallagher
Directed by Tony Goldwyn
Rated R
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA/MYSTERY

Snow Angels (2007)

Released March 7 , 2008 in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
The story : Annie and Glenn are separated.
They have a small daughter Tara , that Annie has in her care and really doesn't trust Glenn with for too long.
But Glenn is trying.
He wants his family back together.
Annie doesn't want to get back together with Glenn , mainly because she is having an affair with her co-worker/friends husband but she doesn't trust Glenn has changed either.
Things take an unsuspected turn for the worst , causing Annie and Glenn to stop concentrating on their own personal feelings and issues with each other.
Stars Jeannetta Arnette , Griffin Dunne , Michael Angarano , Sam Rockwell , Kate Beckinsale , Olivia Thirlby , Leah Ostry , Amy Sedaris , Connor Paolo , Tom Noonan , Gracie Hudson
Directed by David Gordon Green
Rated R
DRAMA

"Every person matters. Every step is an anticipation to the next one."

Turkey Hollow ; Jim Henson's (2015)

Made for Lifetime, airing November 21st in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story: This year, divorced Ron is taking his kids Annie and Tim to Turkey Hollow.
When Ron was young, he always spent Thanksgiving with his aunt Cly in Turkey Hollow and has such fond memories of it that he wants to share that special family time with his kids.
Annie isn't thrilled about the idea but Tim jumps right in head first, especially after learning about the legend of a mythical creature supposedly found in the area by the name of the Howling Hoodoo.
No one seems to believe about the creature but aunt Cly knows the truth.
When Tim and Annie get trapped in the woods due to some bad guys who raise turkeys unethically, some magical, mythical, musical creatures help come to their rescue.
Stars Ludacris , Jay Harrington , Graham Verchere , Genevieve Buechner , Mary Steenburgen , Reese Alexander , Gabe Khouth , Peter New , Linden Banks , Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Directed by Kirk R Thatcher
Rated TV PG
ADVENTURE/COMEDY/FAMILY/MYSTERY/THANKSGIVING

"That is 175 but I call em ugly for short."

Big Eyes (2014)

Released December 25th in the US.
Filmed in California , Canada , Hawaii and the UK.
Based on truths.
The story : In the 50s , Margaret took her young daughter , left her husband and relocated with not much more than the clothes on her back.
She had gone to school for art and hoped that her experience would help her land a job.
Soon after her relocation , Margaret met charming Walter at an art showing in the park.
The two quickly hit it off and married.
Walter began trying to sell their works of art but was only able to sell Margarets.
On the spot one evening , Walter began the unlawful habit of claiming his wifes art work as his own.
Stars Amy Adams , Delaney Raye , Madeleine Arthur , Christoph Waltz , Jason Schwartzman , Danny Huston , Krysten Ritter , Farryn VanHumbeck , Terrence Stamp , James Saito 
Directed by Tim Burton
PG13
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

"Espresso...what's that? Is that like reefer?"

Harvey (1950)

Released October 13th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Elwood is a nice , middle-aged bachelor.
He lives with his sister Veta , niece Myrtle Mae and his imaginary friend - a 6 foot 3 rabbit named Harvey...
When Veta has decided that now is the time to socialize Myrtle Mae she is ashamed of Elwood and his friend Harvey.
Veta concocts a plan to get rid of Elwood and Harvey without Elwood having even the slightest clue that any of it is going on.
But the plan backfires.
Stars James Stewart , Joesphine Hull  , Victoria Horne , Peggy Dow , Charles Drake , Cecil Kellaway , Nana Bryant , Wallace Ford , Jesse White , Grayce Mills , Willian H Lynn
Directed by Henry Koster
Not Rated
B&W
COMEDY/FANTASY

Dirty Grandpa (2016)

Released January 22nd in the US.
Filmed entirely in Georgia.
The story : Jasons grandmother just past.
His grandfather , who he doesn't quite have a relationship with , asks that Jason take him on a trip he usually takes every year.
Jason is very busy with work and planning his upcoming wedding with his fiancee and doesn't wanna take grandpa on the trip. He just doesn't have the time.
But grandpa insists..,
Jason goes along but unwillingly.
Soon Jason finds himself in some pretty hairy situations and cannot figure out for the life of him why his now , extremely smart-mouthed fresh grandfather is putting him through it all.
Stars Zac Efron , Adam Pally , Julianne Hough  , Dermot Mulroney , Robert DeNiro , Zoey Deutch , Aubrey Plaza , Brandon Mychal Smith , Jason Mantzoukas , Jeffery Bowyer Chapman , Michael Hudson
Directed by Dan Mazer
Rated R
COMEDY

Willard (2003)

Released March 14th in the US.
Filmed in Canada and California.
The story : Willard is a lonely guy.
He lives with his elderly mom who cannot take care of herself and works at his deceased dads business.
At work , his dads ex-partner - Willard's boss , tries to make every day a living hell for him....and it works.
Poor Willard. He has low self-esteem , anger issues and no friends.
One night his mother complains to him that there are rats in the cellar! 
Willard considers taking care of the problem but while doing so makes a very unlikely friend with a rat whom he catches but saves.
Along with Willards new rat friend comes many other rats willing to befriend Willard.
So Willard teaches his new friends some very devious tricks.
Stars Crispin Glover , Jackie Burroughs , R Lee Ermey , Laura Harring , Ashlyn Gere , Edward Horn , Gus Lynch , William S Taylor , Laara Sadiq , David Parker , Ty Olsson 
Directed by Glen Morgan
Rated PG13
REMAKE/HORROR/SCIFI/THRILLER

"There are rats in the basement!"

All the President's Men (1976)

Released April 9th in the US.
Filmed in Washington DC , California and Virginia.
Based on truths.
The story : Mid-June of 1972 , newspaper headquarters of the Washington Post got a call about five men breaking into the Democratic Partys National Committee.
Writers for the paper , Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wanted like crazy to investigate the story...and that they did.
What they found was the biggest cover-up they have ever worked on involving the president - the Watergate scandal.
Stars Jack Warden , Robert Redford , Dustin Hoffman , Martin Balsam , Hal Holbrook , Jason Robards , Jane Alexander , Meredith Baxter , Ned Beatty , Stephen Collins , Penny Fuller , John McMartin , Robert Walden , Frank Wills , David Arkin , Henry Calvert , Valerie Curtin
Directed by Alan J Pakula
Rated PG
HISTORY/DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER

"She's afraid of John Mitchell and you're afraid of Walter Cronkite."

Marie (1985)

Released September 25th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Tennessee.

Based on truths.

The story : In the early 70s , Marie took her 3 young children and fled her abusive husband.

Back home with her mother  , Marie took small jobs to make ends meet.

Then Marie found out that a guy she went to school with was a local DA and looking for a secretary.

Marie applied for the job and got it. It helped that she knew her new boss.

Marie did so well at her job that when the Governor was looking for a woman to put on the board of parole , her boss put in a good word for Marie.

She got the job and worked really hard. But when she began noticing some corrupt goings on in the parole system , she could not sit still.

Stars Sissy Spacek , Vincent Irizarry , Shane Wexell , Dawn Carmen , Robert Green Benson lll , Jeff Daniels , Keith Szarabajka , Lisa Banes , John Cullum , Fred Dalton Thompson  , Trey Wilson , Morgan Freeman , Malcolm McCalman , Don Hood , Graham Beckel , Collin Wilcox Paxton

Directed by Roger Donaldson

Rated PG13

DRAMA

"Evil flourishes when good men do nothing."

Ben (1972)

Released June 23rd in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Thanks to Willard , the town now has a huge rat problem.
Three blocks away lives content but lonely young Danny.
Like Willard, Danny doesn't have any friends.
But when one of Willard's rats Ben befriends Danny , his life of solitude becomes more cheerful.
Only the town cannot have Ben and his creepy family dwelling about in their town.
Stars Bruce Davison , Lee Montgomery , Norman Alden , Meredith Baxter , Rosemary Murphy , Paul Carr , Arthur OConnell , Joseph Campanella , Richard Van Vleet , Lee Paul , James Luisi 
Directed  by Phil Karlson
Rated PG
SEQUEL/MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR

Willard (1971)

Released in July 30th in the US,
Filmed in California.
The story : Willard just turned 27 years old...
He doesn't have any friends and spends his time working as an office mogul for an averagely annoying boss/friend of his beloved mom.
When Willards birthday arrives , the only person who finds time to celebrate is his mom and her friends.
At the celebration , Willard feels pressured and misplaced.
He takes his company out to the garden and while there finds some unlikely company...with some rats.
Training the rats becomes Willard's new best past time but the rats don't always obey the ways of the human world...
Stars Bruce Davison , Elsa Lanchester , J Pat O Malley , Alex Baxter , Jody Gilbert , William Hansen , Michael Dante , John Myhers , Joan Shawlee , Almira Sessions , Sondra Locke , Pauline Drake
Directed by Daniel Mann
Rated PG
HORROR/SCIFI

Krampus (2015)

Released December 4th in the  US.
Filmed entirely in New Zealand.
The story : Every year at Christmas time , the people who no longer understand the meaning of the holiday can be found.
Of course this year is no different.
Max seems to be the only person who still believes in Christmas and has been getting into fights with people who don't get it.
Then to make matters worse , Max's aunt , great aunt , uncle and their rotten , mean , unappreciative kids show up , like every year to celebrate the holidays with them.
But the real trouble starts when instead of having faith in his letter to Santa Claus , Max tosses it out into the cold winter's night air...
Stars Krista Stadler , Emjay Anthony , Stefania LaVie Owen , Adam Scott , Toni Collette , Allison Tollman , David Koechner , Maverick Flack , Queenie Samuel , Lolo Owen , Sage Hunefield , Leith Towers , Conchata Ferrell , Curtis Vowell , Luke Hawker , Thor the dog
Directed by Michael Dougherty
Rated PG13
FANTASY/HORROR/DARK COMEDY

" I just want it to be like it used to be."

Return from Witch Mountain ; Disney's (1978)

Released March 10th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Tia and Tony have arrived in Los Angeles for a short time.
In a week , their Uncle Bene will join them.
Uncle Bene sends them on their way in a cab but on the way the cab runs out of gas.
While waiting , Tony gets a vision that something bad is going to happen to someone nearby.
Tony goes off to help , telling Tia to stay in the cab and wait.
When Tony doesn't return , Tia goes looking for him.
She meets up with a group of kids who she helps so they try to help her find Tony , who was captured by some greedy bad guys.
Stars Kim Richards , Ike Eisenmann , Denver Pyle , Wally Brooks ,  Jack Soo , Anthony James , Bette Davis , Christopher Lee , Ward Costello , Brad Savage , Christian Juttner , Poindexter Yothers , Jeffery Jaquet , Richard Bakalyan , Stu Gilliam , Brian Part , Pierre Daniel , Ted Noose
Directed by John Hough 
Rated G
SEQUEL/SCIFI/COMEDY/MYSTERY/ADVENTURE

"A guy?!...
....A goat?!
A Magician!?"

The Haunted (1991)

Made for TV , airing May 6th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1975 , Jack and Janet Smurl - along with their two small daughters and Jacks parents relocate to a new home , a duplex in a small town in Pennsylvania.
At first, Janet is nervous but soon finds that her family fits perfectly into their new neighborhood.
Within ten years time,  strange little things happen to Janet and Jack but they really pay no mind.
Then the strange things begin to get bigger and happen to just Janet and her mother in law , only Jack and his father don't believe.
When Jack witnesses some strange happenings in the night he then believes his wife's claims.
That's when Janet is able to convince Jack that they need to get their family some help.
Stars Sally Kirkland , Jeffery DeMunn , Julie Hickman , Joyce Van Pattern , Allison Barron , Krista Murphy , Ashley Bank , George Wallace , Louise Latham , Diane Baker , Stephen Markle , Cassie Yates , John O Leary , Jake Jacobs , Sharon Conely , Parker Whitman , Hope Garber
Directed by Robert Mandell
Not Rated
HISTORY/MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

Released Jun 10th in the US.
Filmed in California , UK and North Carolina.
Based on truths.
The story : In the winter of 1975 , George and Kathy Lutz along with their children fled their home in Amityville never to return.
In December of 1977 , Ed and Lorraine Warren were asked by the church they helped to investigate the Lutzes home.
The church wanted to know if Ronald DeFeo , who killed his whole family in the same Amityville house the Lutzes ran from  , committed the murders under duress from an entity not of the living.
While investigating , Lorraine had such a horrible experience that she insisted that she and Ed no longer take on any new investigations of the supernatural.
At the same time on the North side of England, an 11-year-old girl was having some very unpleasant experiences in her family home.
When the occurrences got so bad that the police stepped in , others began to follow along in hopes of finding the family some help.
The church once again got word of this and asked Ed and Lorraine to investigate.
Stars Patrick Wilson , Vera Farmiga , Bonnie Aarons , Madison Wolfe , Lauren Esposito , Benjamin Haigh , Frances OConnor , Patrick McAuley , Simon Delaney , Franka Potente , Bob Adrian 
Directed by James Wan
Rated R
HISTORY/SEQUEL/HORROR

"Sometimes you need to make a leap of faith. Believe when no one else will."

When Billie Beat Bobby (2001)

Made for ABC , airing April 16th in the US.
Filmed in California.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1972 , Feminism and woman's liberation was becoming a rising star.
That is especially true in the world of Women's Professional Tennis.
Not only was Billie Jean King a great woman tennis player , she was also for equal pay for woman.
When male professional tennis player Bobby Riggs gets word of this he decides he will try his luck at playing the ladies and paying them off.
Billie wants no part in this but when another professional player Margaret Court plays against him and loses it for the woman Billie decides to step up her game.
Stars Holly Hunter , Elizabeth Berridge , Matt Letscher , Jacqueline McKenzie , Trevor Goddard , Ron Silver , Bob Gunton , Kali Rocha , Maureen Mueller , Gerry Becker , Vincent Van Patten
Directed by (& story written) Jane Anderson
Rated G
HISTORY/COMEDY/DRAMA

Confirmation (2016)

Made for HBO , airing April 16th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Georgia.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1991, George H W Bush was the President of the United States.
When Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall retired , it was President Bush's job to nominate his replacement.
Judge Clarence Thomas was the President's nominee.
After a short time Professor of Law Anita Hill , who worked for Thomas for many years decided she had something she felt the Senate needed to know about Mr. Thomas' character.
Anita Hill accused Mr. Thomas of sexual harassment while she worked for him...
Stars Wendell Pierce , Alison Wright , Zoe Lister Jones , Grace Gummer , Kerry Washington , Greg Kinnear , Bill Irwin , Jeffery Wright , Eric Stonestreet , Treat Williams , Dylan Baker , Malcolm Gets
Directed by Rick Famuyiwa
Not Rated
HISTORY/DRAMA

"So much power. So little leadership."

Bernard and Doris (2006)

Made for HBO , airing November 17 , 2007, in the US.
Filmed entirely in New York.
Loosely based on truths.
The story : Doris Duke , 'the richest girl in the world' comes from a long line of money.
She is an heir to a tobacco enterprise her father once ran.
Living quite the life of luxury , Doris must have the finest of help.
Bernard who has worked for some namely stars in the past answers an ad for a butler by Doris and is overlooked by her at first.
But soon he is taken on as Doris' right-hand man , becoming one of her closest , dearest friends.
Stars Susan Sarandon , Peter Asher , Ralph Fiennes , Chris Bauer , James Rebhorn , Monique Gabriela Curnen , Marilyn Torres , Nick Rolfe , Kunnath P Namboodiri , John Schuman
Directed by Bob Balaban
Not Rated
HISTORY/DRAMA/COMEDY

Cinema Verite (2011)

Made for HBO , airing April 23rd in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1971 , a TV producer had a brilliant idea for a reality show.
He chose the Louds , a picture-perfect family to star in his production.
The basis of the program was to show America what really goes on inside a family's life that we don't always see.
The show proved to be what it said it was going to be and in its wake , the family who became famous in their own rights had their personal lives hung out to dry for the world to see.
Stars Diane Lane , James Gandolfini , Thomas Dekker , Tim Robbins , Patrick Fugit , Johnny Simmons , Kaitlyn Dever , Molly Hagan , Kathleen Quinlan , Nick Eversman , Matt OLeary
Directed by Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini
Not Rated
HISTORY/DRAMA

Deadpool (2016)

Released February 12th in the US.
Filmed in Canada and Detroit.
The story : Wade has been having the best year of his life.
Along with becoming a fighter for the wrong he has found the girl of his dreams.
But when things couldnt be better for Wade thats exactly when the trouble starts.
Wade is dying and doesnt know what to do next.
Then he approached by a creepytime guy who explains that he can cure Wade.
Wade shoes the creeper away but later decides to take the guy up on his offer.
That changes the course of Wades future.
Stars Ryan Renyolds , Morena Baccarin , Karan Soni , Michael Benyaer , Ed Skrein , Brianna Hildebrand , Style Dayne , Kyle Cassie , Taylor Hickson , Ayzee , (voice) Stefan Kapiclic
Directed by Tim Miller
Rated R
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY

I Love You To Death (1990)

Released April 6th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Washington.
Based on truths.
The story : Rosalie is happily married to Joey.
They own and run a popular pizza joint together with some help from their good friend Devo.
The couples home life is pretty humble. Rosalies mother lives with them and helps care for their two young children.
Rosalie believes her life couldnt be better. But little does she know it could.
When Devo overhears Joey on the phone with another woman , he tells Rosalie but she refuses to believe Joey is doing anything he shouldnt.
But then Rosalie sees it for her own eyes and flips.
Straight to mom Rosalie runs for comfort but mom believes they need to get rid of Joey for good.
Stars Kevin Kline , Tracy Ullman , River Phoenix , Joan Plowright , Phoebe Cates , Shiri Appleby , Luke Rossi , Victoria Jackson , Alisan Porter , Jon Kasdan , Heather Graham , William Hurt , Keanu Reeves , James Gammon , John Billingsley , Miriam Margoyles 
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
Rated R
COMEDY

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

Released January 4, 2002 in the US.
Filmed in New York and New Jersey.
The story : Once upon a time there lived a successful attorney named Royal Tenenbaum.
Royal was married to brilliant Etheline and as a couple had three outstandingly intelligent children one of which - a daughter , was adopted.
When Royal loses his career , his marriage breaks up as well.
He leaves his wife and kids and doesn't feel the need to keep in touch with them very much.
Some years later , Royal and Etheline's children are all adults , living their lives dysfunctionally but still in contact with their mother.
When Royal gets word that his ex wife has been proposed to he decides to get himself back into his familys lives and finally get to know them.
Stars (voice) Alec Baldwin , Gene Hackman , Anjelica Houston , Seymour Cassell  , Kumar Pallana , Aram Aslanian Persico , Irina Gorovana , Amedeo Turturro , James Fitzgerald , Ben Stiller , Grant Rosenmeyer , Jonah Rosenmeyer  , Danny Glover , Gwyneth Paltrow , Bill Murray , Stephen Lea Sheppard , Luke Wilson  , Owen Wilson , Larry Pine , Frank Wood , Al Thompson , Andrew Wilson
Directed by Wes Anderson
Rated R
COMEDY/DRAMA

One Missed Call (2008)

Released January 4th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Georgia.
The story : Leann was the last to talk to Shelley.
After that , all their friends are devastated to find out that Shelley had drowned in her familys pond.
Right after attending Shelleys funeral , Leann goes to see Beth.
While talking , Leanns phone goes off , chiming in with a ringtone that doesnt belong to her.
They check the phone and it is a voicemail from Shelleys phone...
They listen and hear some really creepy shit but it doesn't explain a thing. If anything , the voicemail confuses them more.
As the days go by , more of Leann , Shelley and Beths friends get voicemails similar to the one Leann got.
Then the person who received the voicemail ends up dead somehow.
*yawn*
Stars Meagan Good , Shannyn Sossaman , Jason Beghe , Ana Claudia Talancon , Azura Skye , Edward Burns , Raegan Lamb , Ariel Winter , Rhoda Griffis , Margaret Cho , Johnny Lewis  , Ray Wise
Directed by Eric Valette
Rated PG13
REMAKE/THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR/SCIFI

All Things Must Past : The Rise and Fall of Tower Records (2015)

I always loved "Tower." I have great memories of that place myself at the Burlington , Massachusetts location I shopped at almost every night after work cause Tower was always open!
Great doc too by the way. Check it out won't ya!
Released October 16th in the US.
The story : When Russ Solomon was a young man he worked with his father at his tiny variety store that was at the foot of Tower Theatre in Sacramento.
After some time the store tried its hands at selling records and in no time at all - at an alarming rate.
Russ decided to continue on , selling records without his father.
Russ opened his own store in Sacramento.  , naming it Tower Records.
There were no places at that time in the area for young people to go but now there was and they flocked there.
The store did so well that Russ decided to expand with another location and then another.
Every location after the other began doing amazingly well. All with the help of hardworking , dedicated employees and business partners , Russ felt the need to expand outside of the US and that he did.
By the late 70s , Tower Records was doing extraordinarily well.
Then it was on to the East Coast.
But when the music industry began to change and Tower began over-expanding in other parts of the world , it was only a matter of time before bad luck caught up.
Stars Russ Solomon , Elton John , Bruce Springsteen , Heidi Cotler , Stan Goman , Chris Hopson , Ken Sockolov , Steve Nikkel , Steve Knopper , Bob Delaney , Rudy Danzinger , Mark Solomon , Mark Viducich , Dave Grohl
Directed by Colin Hanks
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY

"No Music , No Life"

Stonewall (2015)

Released September 25th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
Based on truths.
The story : It's 1969 and being homosexual is illegal...
It is considered the equivalent of being mentally ill and often treated with electroshock therapy...
It it illegal to sell alcoholic beverages to homosexuals and the government fires anyone who is publicly homosexual...
At the same time , Danny is a young homosexual high school senior , but he hasn't come out.
When the truth accidentally gets out about Danny , he doesnt know how to deal - so he leaves his small home town and goes to the only place he knows of...Greenwich Village in New York City.
There , Danny is quickly accepted by a group of homosexual outcasts who teach him to be proud of who he is.
Stars Jeremy Irvine , Joey King , David Cubitt , Andrea Frankle , Joe Altman , Patrick Garrow , Jonny Beauchamp , Caleb Landry Jones , Vladimir Alexis , Ben Sullivan , Alex C Nachi , Otoja Abit , Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Ron Perlman , Matt Craven
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Rated R
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

"Love isn't always pretty."

The Normal Heart (2014)

Made for HBO , airing May 25th in the US.
Filmed in New York.
Based on the novel of the same name - a true story written by gay rights activist Larry Kramer (AKA Ned Weeks in this film).
I have to say that i absolutely adore Mark Ruffalo in this film. He is quickly becoming a very favorite actor of mine and here his portrayal of L Kramer is beyond inspirational.
The story : In 1981 , novelist/Manhattan-ite Ned has arrived at Fire Island to help celebrate a very good friends birthday.
While there , Ned happens to read a newspaper article of an interview from a doctor who has recently seen a rise in a new sickness referred to as 'gay mans cancer' - which is killing gay men at an alarming rate.
This startles Ned and he quickly goes to meet with the doctor who gave the interview and learns very little more than what he read.
Then his friend who just celebrated his birthday dies suddenly from the illness - without much warning.
Ned gathers many friends and acquaintances and tells of this news , preaching that they must do something now before things get worse.
What becomes is a group of activists called the Gay Mens Health Crisis , whose purpose is to keep informing people of the virus and try to get the government involved.
For years they fight , Ned leading loudly - just to get someone in power to take some sort of action showing they care.
Stars Mark Ruffalo , Jonathan Groff , Bruce Kitsch , William DeMeritt , Joe Mantello , Sean Meehan , Alfred Molina , BD Wong , Julia Roberts , Matt Bomer , Adam B Shapiro , Jim Parsons , Jill Melanie Wirth , Stephen Spinella , Frank De Julio , Will Bradley , John Mainieri , Corey Brill
Directed by Ryan Murphy
Not Rated
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

Backstage (1988)

Not released in the US....
Filmed in New York and Australia.
The story : Kate Lawrence is a US pop singing sensation.
When her agent explains her schedule for the coming year and he has her working non-stop for the next three , she flips.
Kate has been expressing to her agent that shes been wanting to try her hands at acting and why cant he get her that kind of gig.
Then he springs it on her , the only biters are in Australia.
Without hesitation Kate jumps a plane and lands , ready and willing in Australia.
There is a new play and they are willing to train Kate to be their new star.
She gets to know and falls quickly for a local critic who wants to help her become the actress she needs to be.
Stars Laura Branigan , Noel Ferrier , Michael Aitkens , Rowena Wallace , Nancy Kiel , Ian Mune , David Letch , Mary Ward , Kim Gyngell , Len Kaserman , Phillip Holder , Henry Cuthbertson , John Tarrant , James Condon , Penelope Stewart , Robin Dene , Randall Berger , David Clisby
Directed by Jonathan Hardy
Rated PG
DRAMA

Secret Ceremony (1968)

Released October 23rd in the US.
Filmed in the UK and the Netherlands.
The story: While out visiting the grave of her beloved young deceased daughter, Leonora is approached by Cenci.
Cenci believes that Leonora is actually her long-lost mother whom she has been looking for.
Only problem with that is , Cenci's mother is dead.
Cenci insists that Leonora come home with her and Leonora does so, a bit unwillingly at first.
After staying with Cenci for a while and getting to know her more, Leonora decides to stay and play along.
Cenci reminds Leonora of her own daughter whom she lost and would like to have a second chance with Cenci.
But a man from Cenci and her mother's past helps change how she sees Leonora , transforming Cenci from the dependant, obliging young woman that Leonora met to a demanding, unreasonable adult.
Stars Mia Farrow , Elizabeth Taylor , Peggy Ashcroft . Pamela Brown , Robert Mitchum , Michael Strong , Robert Lloyd Pack , Angus MacKay , Penelope Keith , George Howell , Robert Douglas
Directed by Joseph Losey
Rated R
DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY

"Crazy people never look their age."

What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice (1969)

Released August 20th in the US.
Filmed in Arizona and California.
The story : Mrs. Marrable has just lost her husband.
When she finds out that he left he no money what so ever , she is devasted.
Mrs. Marrable decides to do away with her housekeeper for her dough , then quickly takes on a new one.
Once again Mrs. Marrable takes care of the new housekeeper and perfectly plants her in her garden where no one will ever find her...
Putting in the newspaper a new ad for yet another housekeeper , Mrs. Marrable this time employees someone who actually knew her last housekeeper very well - only Mrs. Marrable doesnt know this.
The new housekeeper is bent on finding out what happened to her friend , even if it kills her.
Stars Geraldine Page , Rosemary Forsyth , Mildred Dunnock , Robert Fuller , Michael Barbera , Julia Huntington , Ruth Gordon , Peter Brandon , Peter Bonerz , Claire Kelly , Martin Garralaga
Directed by Lee H Katzin
Rated PG
MYSTERY/THILLER

The Late Shift (1996)

Made for HBO , airing February 24th in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1990 , David Letterman is hosting the Late Night show and hating everything he does.
Jay Leno has been filling in for Johnny Carson on his ever so popular late night show and doing very well at that.
When CBS decides they want to take Jay Leno , a war to the finish begins between the networks.
Then Johnny Carson announces his retirement and his network is pressured to announce his replacement.
David wants the Tonight show but Jay gets it.
Stars John Michale Higgins , Daniel Roebuck , Kathy Bates , Ed Begley Jr , Peter Jurasik , Bob Balaban , Aaron Lustig , Little Richard , Rich Little  , Joanne Takahashi , David Brisbin , Lawrence Pressman , Sandra Bernhard , John Getz , Reni Santori , Steven Gilborn , Treat Williams
Directed by Betty Thomas
Rated R
HISTORY/DRAMA/COMEDY/BIOGRAPHY

Normal (2003)

Made for HBO , airing March 16th in the US.
Filmed in Illinois and Wisconsin.
The story : Roy and Irma are a happily married couple who have just celebrated their 25th anniversary.
While having a chat with their Reverend one afternoon Irma mentions among other things that their romantic life has been strained.
When Roy is questioned by the Reverend if everything is okay he breaks down and tells Irma and the Reverend that for some time now he has felt like a woman trapped in a mans body...
Irma cannot understand this change of heart in Roy.
After some time goes by , Irma remembers how much she loves Roy and he still loves her.
Even if no one understands Roys decision , Irma becomes at least willing to try.
Stars Tom Wilkinson , Jessica Lange , Randall Arney , Richard Bull , Mary Seibel , Danny Goldring , Rich Komenich , Clancy Brown , Hayden Panettiere , Joseph Sikora , Kirk Anderson
Directed by (& story written) Jane Anderson
Not Rated
DRAMA

Death Clique (2014)

Made for Lifetime , airing April 12th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
"Inspired" by truths....also , the names have been changed. 
Most importantly , the names of the three main characters...Sara Cowan ( real name , Skylar Annette Neese) , Jade (real name , Sheila Eddy) and Ashley (real name Rachel Shoaf)...
The story : Sixteen year olds Sara and Jade are best friends for life.
There is a new girl in school that takes an instant liking to Jade.
This bothers Sara a bit , considering  Jade seems to want to do everything with Ashley now instead of her.
Ashley begins to convince Jade that Sara is no good to her and that they need to get rid of her , for good.
Jade agrees.
But Jade doesnt realize the amount of horror that Ashley has in store for Sara.
Stars Lexi Ainsworth , Brittany Underwood , Tina Ivlev , David Barrera , Barbara Alyn Woods , Bruce Thomas , Michelle Clunie , Connor Weil , Brian Donovan , Stephanie Erb , Roy Vongtama
Directed by Doug Campbell
Not Rated
HISTORY/DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER

Louis C.K. : Live at the Comedy Store (2015)

Made for FX , airing January 27th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Live at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles , writer/comedian Jay London opens the show.
Louis does impersonations all along while poking fun at Boston people mispronouncing words , what it's like being 47-years-old , sex , behavior while traveling on public transportation , babies and the responsibilities of having children , racists , reasons to live , drugs and their side effects , death , his dog hated him , he hates bats , what it means when someone calls you an asshole and the movie The Wizard of Oz...
Stars Jay London , Louis CK
Directed by Louis CK
Not Rated
STAND UP COMEDY

"Dedicated to the memory of - Robin Williams , Joan Rivers , Mike Nichols , Otto Petersen and John Pinette"

"I know...Oh , oh did you know that bats make all the French toast in the world...?"

Little Hope Was Arson (2013)

Released November 21 , 2014 in the US.
Filmed entirely in Texas.
The story : January of 2010 in East Texas , churches have been set on fire.
Within a bit over a month and a half time , 10 churches were burnt down.
Everyone in the area was worried and scared and wanted who had done this stopped.
When the guilty was finally caught - there was no motive other than feeling let down.
Stars Clinton Young , Barney Woods , David Mahfood , Peggy Mahfood , Bill Parr , Lee Richards 
Directed by Theo Love
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY

A Dry White Season (1989)

Released September 20th in the US.
Filmed in Zimbabwe and the UK.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1976 , history teacher Ben Du Toit at a "whites only" school in South Africa.
Ben has no problems with the African people where he lives , in fact his gardener is a South African family man who Ben has much respect for.
When Ben's gardener comes to him for help because his son was beaten by white police , Ben believes his hands are tied.
Then the gardeners son goes missing after being in a protest of school children for equal rights and he knows that the police are to blame.
The gardener is arrested and beaten to death for going against the police.
Ben is horrified and wants justice for his friend.
He will do everything he can to make that a reality.
Stars Donald Sutherland , Rowan Elmes , Janet Suzman , Winston Ntshona , Thoko Ntshona , Zakes Mokae , Jurgen Prochnow , Leonard Maguire , Gerald Thoolen , Susannah Harker , Andrew Whaley , Marlon Brando , Susan Sarandon , Stella Dickin , David de Keyser , John Kani , Sophia Mgcina
Directed by Euzhan Palcy 
Rated R
HISTORY/DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER

"1989
The South African government continues to ban , imprison , torture and murder the men , women and children who appose apartheid.
Since the State of Emergency was declared nationwide in 1986 , 50,000 people , including children as young as 11 years old , have bee held without being charged of any crime...
some for as long as 850 days.
This film is dedicated to the thousands who have given their lives and to those who carry on the fight for a free and democratic South Africa."

Texas Justice (1995)

Made for ABC , airing February 12th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Texas.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1967 , married millionaire Cullen Davis was having an affair with Priscilla , who was also married
When their affair became public , their spouses left them and they were free to marry each other.
Cullen gave Priscilla everything she could have dreamed of.
But when their marriage became estranged the couple separated , beginning a large battle over money.
One evening , when Priscilla and her new beau arrived home after a night at the movies - they were both shot by someone appearing to be a burglar.
Priscilla survived the attack and was able to appear on the witness stand in a trial concerning Cullen being the shooter.
When Cullen was acquitted for the murders of Priscilla's beau , her young daughter and the injuries of herself and a friends boyfriend - Priscilla was convinced justice was not served.
Some years later , Cullen was once again arrested and put in prison for the attempted hits of many people , including Priscilla - just so he could win his divorce settlement.
Stars Peter Strauss , Kenneth Page , Heather Locklear , Susan Walters , Dennis Franz , Lewis Smith , Linda Hart , Chris Mulkey , Dean Norris , Ned Vaughn , Shannon Whirry , Brandon Smith , Greg Michaels , Bill Smitrovich , TJ Kennedy , Haley Miller , Tracey Maddux , Brady Coleman
Directed by Dick Lowry 
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA/MYSTERY

"What price justice?"

A Friend to Die For AKA Death of a Cheerleader (1994)

Made for NBC , airing September 26th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
Based on truths....yes and once again , the filmmakers have changed some stuff around. Most importantly , the names.
There is Angela Delvecchio (in real life , 16-year-old Bernadette Protti) as well as Stacy Lockwood (in real life , 15-year-old Kirsten Costas). As far as I understand it , the rest - besides some other names , plays out fairly authentically.
The story : Angela is a determined , happy girl who wants her future to go in great directions.
Angela has a girlfriend who happens to be good friends with the popular girl clique in school and believes this can take her to the places she wants to go.
The most important girl in the clique , who everyone adores in Stacy.
But the more Angela gets to know Stacy , the more she realizes she is a very mean person.
This really confuses Angela , as she was brought up to be a good , nice person and church is an important part of her and her families lives 
One evening , Angela decides to trick Stacy into spending some time with her by inviting her to a party.
When Stacy finds out there isnt actually a party , she freaks and overreacts to the point where Angela gets scared that Stacy will make her look weird in front of her new friends,
Yea , Angela cant have that.
Stars Kellie Martin  , Margaret Langrick , Marley Shelton , Valerie Harper , Eugene Roche , Tori Spelling , James Avery , Kathryn Morris , Andy Romano , Terry OQuinn , Brittney Powell , Jenna Leigh Green , Robyn Bliley , Tom ORourke , Marnie Andrews , Christa Miller , Chad Wood
Directed by William A Graham
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA

A Cry for Help : The Tracey Thurman Story (1989)

Made for NBC , airing October 2nd in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1980 , Tracey is a young woman living and working in Florida while being there for her beloved mother.
While at work , Tracey meets charming Buck and the two quickly become inseparable.
After a while it becomes apparent that Buck has a gambling problem , a bad temper and quite a few deep-rooted childhood issues...
Tracey , ever so caring and understanding , sticks by her man - believing above all she and Buck love each other.
When Buck arrives home from work one evening , Tracey surprises him with the news that she is pregnant.
This more than angers Buck and sets in motion a common occurrence...brutal domestic abuse on Tracey.
When the baby arrives , things do not get much better.
Tracey leaves and does the best she can to just stay away from Buck , always calling on the police for help although they never quite take her admissions seriously.
Buck just becomes more violent and demanding by the day until he attempts the thing he has been threatening for so long...
Stars Nancy McKeon , Dale Midkiff , Priscilla Pointer , Terri Hanauer , Graham Jarvis , Yvette Hayden  , David Ciminello , David Wohl , Philip Baker Hall , Seth Isler , Bruce Weitz
Directed by Robert Markowitz
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA

Face Value : The Marla Hanson Story (1991)

Made for NBC , airing February 4th in the US.
Filmed in New York and Oregon.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1986 , Marla is a young woman from a small town aspiring to become a sought-after model in the bright lights of New York.
Working on her own  , pawning her test cards and going on "go-sees" all over the city , Marla isnt having much luck without an agent.
One night at a party Marla is lucky enough to meet established fashion photographer Eric Warner.
Eric is taken by Marla's beauty so much that he gives her his card and offers to do some photos to help her out.
Marla takes Eric up on his offer and in this process meets the make-up guy who is working for him - Steve Roth....who immediately becomes infatuated with Marlas face...
Soon , things are beginning to move along in Marla's favor. She even gets a bedroom in an apartment along with two other models in a building Steve Roth owns.
At first ,  this seems like a fabulous idea.
But after no time at all Steve becomes overly creepy , stalker-ish and just plain out demented towards her.
Marla decides she doesnt want anything more to do with Steve and she's moving out!
Only Steve doesnt deal with rejection well.
Stars Cheryl Pollak , Jennifer Van Dyke , Kari G Peyton , Brynn Baron ,  Dale Midkiff , Kirk Baltz  , Jack Blessing , Timothy Stickney , Michael A Joseph , Juanita Jennings , Stephen Tobolowsky
Directed by John Gray 
Not Rated
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA

"There's a lot more to someone than just a pretty face."