Life Stinks (1991)

Released July 26th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Goddard Bolt is a greedy , selfish millionaire.
When he decides he would like to finally do something with the slums of Los Angeles , he runs into a bit of a snag.
He is only half owner. 
Vance Crasswell is the owner of the other half , who happens to be equally greedy and self-centered.
Vance doesnt want to just give up his half so he proposes a deal with Goddard.
If Goddard can live on the streets with no money for a full 30 days , Vance will give up his half of the slum.
If Goddard cannot do it , his half will then belong to Vance.
Stars Mel Brooks , Jeffrey Tabor , Stuart Pankin , Matthew Faison , Rudy De Luca , Michael Ensign , Howard Morris , Teddy Wilson , Lesley Ann Warren , Billy Barty , Brian Thompson , Raymond OConnor
Directed by Mel Brooks
Rated PG13
COMEDY/DRAMA

Crime + Punishment in Suburbia (2000)

Released September 15th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : Roseanne is a nice girl.
She has some really good friends and a great boyfriend and she's just happy.
But her home life is strained and that really bothers Roseanne , but she deals.
Vincent is an outcast who is totally in love with Roseanne only she doesnt really realize he exists.
Vincent follows Roseanne and her friends around while taking pictures of her for his collection...
Vincent also sees what the future seems to hold for her.
But Roseanne doesnt want anything to do with Vincent...
When Roseannes mom leaves her stepdad , things get worse at home for Roseanne.
She tries to stay strong like her mom asked her but one night , when her stepdad gets way too drunk and then abusive - Roseanne loses it which causes her world to begin , piece by piece to crumble all around her.
Stars Monica Keena , Vincent Kartheiser , Michael Ironside , Ellen Barkin , James DeBello , Jeffery Wright , Conchata Ferrell , Marshall R Teague , Nicki Aycox , Christian Payne , Anthony C Chow
Directed by Ron Schmidt
Rated R
REMAKE/DRAMA/THRILLER/MYSTERY

"She was lost in this hell , and getting somebody out of hell takes a lot."

Blue Sky (1994)

Released September 16th in the US.
Filmed in Alabama , Florida and Texas.
The story : Hank Marshall is a nuclear engineer for the US Army.
For the past two years , Hank - along with his eccentric sexpot wife Carly and their two young daughters have been stationed in Hawaii.
After some bullshit excuse about Carly being too much of a distraction for the men in the area , the family is forced to relocate to an army base in Alabama.
Soon Carly is back to her regular antics , causing a commotion and corrupting men - which Hank doesnt appreciate but always forgives.
When Carly attracts Hanks boss , Hank is sent away to Nevada for work.
While in Nevada , Hank witnesses a serious crime due to the armys testing - Operation Blue Sky.
When Hank tries to bring the crime out in the open and fix what can  be fixed , the army tries once again to suppress him by covering everything up as well as locking Hank up.
It's up to Carly to finally make things right for Hank.
Stars Tommy Lee Jones , Jessica Lange , Amy Locane , Anna Klemp , Chris ODonnell , Carrie Snodgress , Powers Boothe , Mitchell Ryan , Annie Ross , Dale Dye , Timothy Scott 
Directed by Tony Richardson
Rated PG13
DRAMA

"I thought this was a matter of justice."

52 Pick-Up (1986)

Released November 7th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Harry and Barbara have been married for 23 years.
But things are becoming a bit stale.
Harry has been seeing a younger woman while Barbara just believes he has been working late...
When Harry goes to see his girlfriend , like he always does , this time he is greeted by three tough guys.
The tough guys are interested in blackmailing Harry for a pretty large chunk of change , in return Harry's little affair wont be found out by anyone.
Harry starts thinking he can just trick the tough guys and get out of it but the more Harry plays them around , the worse it gets.
Harry decides he has to let Barbara in on whats going on as its getting pretty dangerous for both of them now.
Stars Roy Scheider , Ann-Margret , Kelly Preston , John Glover , Robert Trebor , Lonny Chapman , Clarence Williams lll , Vanity , Doug McClure , Michelle Walker , Alex Henteloff , Phillip Bartko
Directed by John Frankenheimer 
Rated R
THRILLER

Terror on the Beach (1973)

Made for TV , airing September 18th in the US.
Filming location (s) unknown.
The story : Neil has taken his wife and two college-aged kids - DeeDee and Steve , on an early camping trip to the beach.
No one is out on the beach for camping yet so this is the best time of year.
Steve and DeeDee are just going through the motions to keep Neil happy but no one is really excited about the trip.
Even before they get to the beach , the family runs into some hoodlums who wanna start trouble for no reason.
After losing the punks , Neil begins feeling safe again.
After getting to the beach and checking in with the beach patrol , Neil is feeling even better.
But that night , those hoodlums are back to start their nonsense.
Now the family must really stick together.
Stars Dennis Weaver , Estelle Parsons , Kristoffer Tabori , Susan Dei , Henry Olek , Scott Hylands , Michael Christian , Roberta Collins , Betsy Slade , Carole White , David Knapp , Walter Beakel 
Directed by Paul Wendkos 
Not Rated
THRILLER/MYSTERY

Fathom (1967)

Released December 13th in the US.
Filmed in Spain and the UK.
The story : Fathom is a sky diver on a team for the US , which is traveling Europe.
After landing in Spain , Fathom is approached by a man who claims to be there to take her into town.
During the drive to town and missing the exit , Fathom begins to suspect something isnt right.
The man takes Fathom to see his boss - Colonel Campbell , a secret agent who claims to be on the look-out for an atomic weapons device - the fire dragon.
He explains that he believes the device has fallen into the wrong hands.
He asks Fathom to help him in recovering the fire dragon and while doing so , she becomes involved with many others who are weary of her intentions.
But Fathom doesn't want to be involved in any of it!
Stars Raquel Welch , Richard Briers , Ronald Fraser , Tutte Lemkow , Tom Adams , Anthony Franciosa , Greta Chi , Reg Lye , Ann Lancaster , Elizabeth Ercy
Directed by Leslie H Martinson
Not Rated
ADVENTURE/COMEDY/MYSTERY

Every Secret Thing (2014)

Released April 20th in the US.
Filmed entirely in New York.
The story : Some ten years ago , young Alice and Ronnie were put away for kidnapping and killing a baby.
Alice and Ronnie have never been friends but Alice's mom always tried bringing the girls together.
Now that they are out , Alice spends her days just walking around town and watching people while Ronnie has got herself a job and goes to work every day.
When a young girl goes missing in the area , some people start believing that it is quite possibly Alice and Ronnie again.
The police woman who found the missing baby the first time around makes it her mission to find this missing child before its too late.
Stars Diane Lane , Brynne Norquist , Eva Grace Kellner , Elizabeth Banks , Danielle MacDonald , Dakota Fanning , Common , Nate Parker , Amy Tribbey , Bill Sage , Colin Donnell , Julito McCullum
Directed by Amy Berg
Rated R
DRAMA/MYSTERY

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Released June 26th in the US.
Filmed in the UK.
The story : Kermit and Fozzie are identical twins...
They work as news reporters for a local newspaper and their buddy Gonzo is their photographer.
While out and about one afternoon , a robbery takes place right in front of them!
But , they didnt see or hear a thing...
The boss is royally p.o'ed about them missing this giant opportunity and decides he wants to fire them all.
But if they can get to England and get a good story , involving the rich woman who was robbed they may be able to save their jobs.
Stars (voice) Jim Henson , (voice) Frank Oz , (voice) Dave Goelz , (voice) Jerry Nelson , (voice) Richard Hunt , Charles Grodin , Diana Rigg , Jack Warden , Robert Morley , John Cleese , (voice) Steve Whitmire , Peter Ustinov
Directed by Jim Henson
Rated G
FAMILY/COMEDY/ADVENTURE/MUSICAL/MYSTERY

"Music is in the air...The night is young...and I'm so beautiful!"

Indictment : The McMartin Trial (1995)

Made for HBO , airing May 20th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
Based on truths.
The story : In 1983 , a mother of a small child went to the police station to report that her young son had been molested at his preschool.
Immediately an arrest was made of Raymond Buckley , the grandson of respected preschool owner/teacher Virginia McMartin.
Shortly after Raymonds arrest , which he was charged with over 60 counts of molestation - his mother and aunt , along with 6 more woman who all worked at the preschool were indicted and then also arrested.
Raymond's lawyer , who didn't know the family , did his best at freeing his clients and doing everything in his power to fight the good fight for them.
Not until 1986 did the truth actually come out into the open.
Stars James Woods , Henry Thomas , Shirley Knight , Lolita Davidovich , Sada Thompson , Mark Blum , Mercedes Ruehl , Alison Elliott , Chelsea Field , Joe Urla , Valerie Wildman , Scott Waara , Richard Bradford , Roberta Bassin , Kathy Brock , Nicollette Sheridan , Arthur Senzy
Directed by Mick Jackson 
R
HISTORY/DRAMA

"Whatever happened to the presumption of innocence?"

Wrecker (2015)

Released November 6th in the US.
Filmed in Canada.
The story : Gal pals Emily and Leslie are taking a road trip from Washington to Palm Springs to meet up with some friends.
When they get to Cali they run into some weird trouble with a tow truck....
It seems that whoever is driving the truck wants to hurt them.
The girls just cant seem to shake the lunatic.
Stars Andy Nez , Lori Watt  , Dave Blattler , Anna Hutchinson , Andrea Whitburn , Kurt Harder , Jennifer Koenig , Kurtis Maguire , Michael Dickinson , Don Knodel , Steve Thackray , Celia Reid
Directed by Michael Bafaro
Not Rated
THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR

Mrs. Harris (2005)

Made for HBO , airing February 25th in the US.

Filmed entirely in California.

Based on truths. 

The story : In the late 1960s , Jean Harris was a divorced mother of two , working as a headmistress for a girls school.

Some friends of hers invited her to a party and that is where Jean met Dr. Tarnower.

The two became instantly smitten with each other.

After not too long , the doctor proposed but Jean was hesitant.

When she became aware that she did want to marry the doctor , he took back his proposal.

After a 14-year relationship between the two lovers , the doctors eye began to wonder and he took to other relationships.

He began seeing his secretary exclusively and because Jean rebelled against that relationship , the doctor gradually began to cut Jean out his life as well as his will.

Dealing with pressures of work and a failed relationship , Jean decided she was going to end her life.

But her life wasnt the one she ended.

Stars Annette Benning , Frances Fisher , Michael Gross , John Patrick Amedori , Brad McCoy , Ben Kingsley , Cristine Rose , Cloris Leachman , Jessica Tuck , Brett Butler , Lee Garlington , Ellen Burstyn , Chloe Sevigny , Michael Paul Chan , Robert Cicchini , Mary MacDonnell , Phillip Baker Hall , Jessica Kate Meyer , Dean Norris , Frank Whaley , Lawrence O Donnell

Directed by Phyllis Nagy

Not Rated

HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006)

Released July 26th in the US.
Filmed in New York.
The story : In the early 1970s , documentarians the Maysles brothers went to visit and study Big and Little Edie Bouvier Beale.
Here we get to see all the footage of those faithful visits that never made the first movie titled 'Grey Gardens' , that was released in 1975.
Much of this time is spent with Little Edie , reminiscing , going on about religion , following her to church and the beach and raving about the world and its politics.
We get more of Big Edies lovely singing as well as visits from precious Jerry and good friend Lois.
Stars Edith Bouvier Beale , Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale , Jerry Torre , Lois Wright , Albert Maysles , David Maysles
Directed by Albert and David Maysles
Not Rated
SEQUEL/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY

Saving Luna (2007) AKA The Whale (2011)

Released September 9 , 2011 in the US.
Filmed entirely in Canada.
The story : Once upon a time , in a place known as Nootka Sound off the West Coast of Vancouver Island there appeared a young orca.
The people who frequented the waters of Nootka Sound got to know the young orca , as it always followed their boats and seemingly tried interacting with the people on the boats.
The people nicknamed the orca Luna and worried of why he was there , alone , without his pod.
Somehow , at sometime , Luna had been lost from his pod and now , for years Luna led a sole life in Nookta Sound among the many people in their boats.
For some time , the people as well as Luna all enjoyed each others company.
But that all stopped when the government stepped in and made it illegal to interact with the whale , claiming it was unhealthy for the orca...
Many people wanted to help the young orca and everytime they came up with a solution , their ideas were turned down.
Most people were worried for Lunas safety while others were frightened by him but some loved and cared for him , believed he was a supernatural soul and had befriended him for his own good.
But Lunas friends were always shunned and threatened of being arrested by the government for interacting with him.
No one ever wanted to see him be brought to captivity so many tried their hardest to come up with ideas to keep him safe.
Until one day , journalists Michael and Suzanne finally stepped in and came up with the idea that they believed would always keep Luna safe while he lived out his days in the waters of Nootka Sound.
They believed all Luna needed was companionship.
Narrated by Ryan Renyolds
Directed by  Suzanne Chisholm & Michael Parfit
Rated G
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY

"How in the world can we ever forgive ourselves if we let you suffer just because you want to be our friend?"

The Muppet Movie (1979)

Released June 22nd in the US.
Filmed in California and New Mexico.
The story : One day while chilling in the swamp Kermit is approached by a lost movie exec that is in a hurry to catch a plane to Hollywood.
He explains to Kermit that Hollywood is looking for frogs just like him to make rich and famous and encourages Kermit to check it out.
Kermit takes the guys advice and upon leaving town he meets up with some people who are building a new frog legs fast food joint...
This totally freaks Kermit out but moving on he does.
Next stop , he finds that frog legs are all the rage.
Kermit quickly makes a few friends and gets the heck outta town as fast as he can.
But the man who is looking to make his frog legs fast food chain rich and famous feels he needs Kermit....
Stars (voices) Jim Henson , (voices) Frank Oz , (voices) Dave Goelz , (voices) Richard Hunt , (voices) Jerry Nelson , (voice) Carroll Spinney ,  Dom DeLuise , Charles Durning , James Coburn , Madeline Kahn , Paul Williams , Telly Savalas , Austin Pendleton , Milton Berle , Edger Bergen , Elliott Gould , Bob Hope , Carol Kane , Richard Pryor , Orson Welles , Mel Brooks , Steve Martin , Cloris Leachman 
Directed by James Frawley
Rated G
FAMILY/COMEDY/MUSICAL/ADVENTURE

Grey Gardens (1975)

Released September 27th in the US.
Filmed in New York.
The story : Edith Bouvier Beale is the elderly mother of 57-year-old Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale.
They are infact the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Onassis.
Once socialites and debutantes with promising careers now reduced to squalor , living in the only place they can call home , the run-down mansion known as Grey Gardens - along with bugs , many cats and intruding wildlife.
Grey Gardens is now a hollow shack hidden deep behind overgrown gardens that once were beautiful and cheery.
Big Edie and little Edie spend their days and nights , reminiscing about the days that past and all the people once in their lives.
Eccentric and entertaining , documentary makers the Maysles brothers decided to spend some time with the Edies listening to their outrageous stories and days of the past because they have caused quite an uproar in the richy rich town where Grey Gardens resides due to not caring for their home and property.
Stars Edith Bouvier Beale , Edith "Little Edie' Bouvier Beale , Brooks Hyers , Jerry Torre , Lois Wright , Jack Helmuth , David Maysles , Albert Maysles
Directed by David Maysles , Albert Maysles , Muffie Meyer , Ellen Hovde
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY

"They can get you in East Hampton for wearing red shoes on a Thursday."

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

Released March 13th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Georgia.
The story : Two college buds are driving back to school in New York through Alabama.
They stop at a small food mart to pick up some snacks and back on the road they go.
A way down the road one of them realizes that he accicdentially put a can of tuna in his pocket while in the store and forgot about it.
They begin joking about what could happen to them because of it.
The next thing they know , they are being pulled over , told to get out of their vehicle , brought to jail and booked for murder.
But all they did was steal a can of tuna fish....
To their rescue , cousin Vinny who is a lawyer from New York arrives only he hasn't had much experience in this sort of thing.
Stars Joe Pesci , Ralph Macchio , Mitchell Whitfield , Bruce McGill , Thomas Merdis , Fred Gwynne , Lane Smith , Austin Pendleton , Marisa Tomei , Maury Chaykin , Paulene Meyers , Raynor Scheine
Directed by Jonathan Lynn
Rated R
COMEDY


"Hey! Vinny Bag of donuts! how are ya!?"

Parental Guidance (2012)

Released December 25th in the US.
Filmed in Georgia and California.
The story : Alice and Phil are a young married couple with three small kids.
Alice believes she knows the key to parenting and that she is determined to be a better than than hers were to her.
When Phil is asked to go away for work he wants Alice to go along with him.
But they don't exactly have anyone to watch the kids...well , except for Alice's parents.
Alice is extremely uptight about having her parents watch her children.
After leaving the kids for less than 24 hours , Alice returns home.
But Alice's mom finally sees her off to see Phil.
That's when the kids really get to know their grandparents.
Stars Billy Crystal , Bette Midler , Marisa Tomei , Tom Everett Scott , Bailee Madison , Joshua Rush , Kyle Harrison , Breikopf , Rhoda Griffis , Gedde Watanabe , Steve Levy , Maverick Moreno , Madison Lintz , Cade Jones , Corey James Wright , Brad James , Tony Hawk
Directed by Andy Fickman 
Rated PG
COMEDY/DRAMA

Lone Survivor (2013)

Released January 10 , 2014 in the US.
Filmed in New Mexico.
Based on truths.
The story : It is June of 2005.
Marcus is the leader of a four man Navy Seal team.
Their most recent mission is to take out Taliban leader , Ahmad Shah.
The men have a set plan and believe they can handle it.
But moments after they think they are secure for the evening , something unplanned happens....
That's when the shit hits the fan.
Stars Taylor Kitsch , Mark Wahlberg , Ben Foster , Emile Hirsch , Alexander Ludwig , Eric Bana , Rich Ting , Dan Bilzerian , Jerry Ferrara , Rick Vargas , Scott Elrod , Josh Berry , Eric Steinig
Directed by Peter Berg
Rated R
AUTOBIOGRAPHY/ACTION/HISTORY

"Dedicated to the men of Operation Red Wings."

Ulee's Gold (1997)

Released July 18th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Florida.
The story : Ulee is a bee farmer.
He is the caregiver of his two granddaughters , Casey and Penny.
His son is in jail while his daughter-in-law is M.I.A.
Ulee gets a call from his in prison , telling him its urgent that Ulee come to see him. It's been over two years since they spoke.
Ulee visits and his son explains that hes worried about his wives safety , that shes messed up , staying with some of his friends and he needs Ulee to get her.
He goes to get her but he is threatened by the two friends who have been watching her. 
They believe Ulee's son screwed them out of some cash and they want it.
Stars Peter Fonda , Vanessa Zima , Patricia Richardson , Jessica Biel , Tom Wood , Christine Dunford , J Kenneth Campbell , Steven Flynn , Dewey Webber , Traber Burns , Ryan Marshall , Chad Fish
Directed  by (& story written) Victor Nunez
Rated R
DRAMA

Hello Again (1987)

Released November 6th in the US.
Filmed in New York.
The story : Lucy is a sweet and cute housewife to successful plastic surgeon Jason , as well as the mom to culinary genius Danny who has just been accepted to Columbia.
Lucy begins questioning herself , believing she is unworthy of all the important people she is around when out and about with Jason.
Lucy thinks shes is happy but her best gal pal , golddigging Kim believes she needs a new look and way about her if she is gonna keep her husband happy.
Right after Lucy gets a make over and is excited to show herself off to her eccentric , occult-knowledgeable sister Zelda - Lucy dies.
Everyone who loved her is devastated , including Zelda.
So Zelda decides to bring Lucy back to life.
Stars Shelley Long , Corbin Bernson , Judith Ivey , Thor Fields , Sela Ward , Austin Pendelton , Carrie Nye , Gabriel Byrne , John Cunningham , Madeleine Potter , IM Hobson , Mary Fogarty
Directed by Frank Perry
Rated PG
COMEDY/FANTASY