movies

The Little Foxes (1941)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Drama | Romance
Countries: USA
Actors: Davis, Bette | Marshall, Herbert | Wright, Teresa | Carlson, Richard | Duryea, Dan | Collinge, Patricia | Dingle, Charles | Reid, Carl Benton | Grayson, Jessica | Marriott, John | Hicks, Russell | Littlefield, Lucien | Brissac, Virginia | Nibert, Terry | Thomas, Henry 'Hot Shot'
Directors: Wyler, William
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This film adaptation of the ‘Lillian Hellman’ (qv) play depicts a post-Civil War southern community where nothing is more important than money and power to Regina Giddens (‘Bette Davis’ (qv)). In order to join her equally ruthless brothers in a scheme that is sure to gain her wealth and power, she uses her young, naïve daughter to fetch her estranged, ailing husband who is living elsewhere. When she cannot convince her husband to give her the money, she sets forward a cunning plan which escalates.

One-Eyed Jacks (1961)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Western
Countries: USA
Actors: Malden, Karl | Jurado, Katy | Pellicer, Pina | Johnson, Ben | Pickens, Slim | Duran, Larry | Gilman, Sam | Carey, Timothy | Colon, Miriam | Cook Jr., Elisha | Acosta, Rodolfo | Petrone, Joan | Webb, Tom | Teal, Ray
Directors: Brando, Marlon
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Running from the law after a bank robbery in Mexico, Dad Longworth finds an opportunity to take the stolen gold and leave his partner Rio to be captured. Years later, Rio escapes from the prison where he has been since, and hunts down Dad for revenge. Dad is now a respectable sheriff in California, and has been living in fear of Rio’s return.

The Glass House (2001)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Thriller
Countries: USA
Actors: Sobieski, Leelee | Lane, Diane | Skarsgård, Stellan | Dern, Bruce | Baker, Kathy | Morgan, Trevor | Noth, Chris | O'Keefe, Michael | Ruginis, Vyto | O'Connor, Gavin | Pope, Carly | Shavers, China | Bruckner, Agnes | Chan, Michael Paul | Wilson, Rachel
Directors: Sackheim, Daniel
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When Ruby Baker and her brother Rhett are suddenly orphaned by the death of their parents, their parents’ lawyer tells Ruby that they will move in with the Glasses, their former neighbors. They are getting along well with the Glasses and being pampered with new clothes and toys and video games. Suspicions arise when Ruby overhears Terry’s business deals, finds some suspicious letters, and sees Terry and Erin doing mysterious things. She then finds out that maybe all the suspicious actions are connected with her $4 million inheritance.

The Great Mouse Detective (1986)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Adventure | Animation | Family | Musical | Mystery
Countries: USA
Actors: Price, Vincent | Ingham, Barrie | Bettin, Val | Pollatschek, Susanne | Candido, Candy | Chesney, Diana | Brenner, Eve | Young, Alan | Main, Laurie | Wallis, Shani | Fitzhugh, Ellen | Edmiston, Walker
Directors: Clements, Ron
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In Victorian London, England, a little mouse girl’s toymaker father is abducted by a peglegged bat. She enlists the aid of Basil of Baker Street, the rodent world’s answer to Sherlock Holmes. The case expands as Basil uncovers the crime’s link to a plot against the Crown itself.

Quadrophenia (1979)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Crime | Drama | Music
Countries: UK
Actors: Daniels, Phil | Ash, Leslie | Davis, Philip | Wingett, Mark | Sting | Winstone, Ray | Cooper, Garry | Shail, Gary | Willcox, Toyah | Laird, Trevor | Williams, Kate | Elphick, Michael | Neve, Kim | Whitrow, Benjamin | Peacock, Daniel
Directors: Roddam, Franc
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In 1960s London Jimmy, loathing his dead-end job and dead-end parents, lives for his scooter and his Mod mates. August Bank Holiday in Brighton looks like it will be great, with a chance to see his Vespa-riding hero Ace, do battle with the Rockers, and maybe get lucky with Steph. Sadly, after the weekend, reality and disppointments crowd in all the more.

Stealing Harvard (2002)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Comedy | Crime | Drama
Countries: USA
Actors: Lee, Jason | Green, Tom | Mann, Leslie | Farina, Dennis | Mullally, Megan | McGinley, John C. | Blanchard, Tammy | Penn, Chris | Jenkins, Richard | Cassel, Seymour | Zeus | Magee, Ken | Starr, Martin | Gillis, Mary
Directors: McCulloch, Bruce
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A man turns to a life of crime to pay for his niece’s tuition for her first year at a prestigious university. His girlfriend also wants him to pay $30,000 for the down payment on a house; and his buddy is a bad influence on him.

Prayers for Bobby (2009)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Biography | Drama
Countries:
Actors: Weaver, Sigourney | Czerny, Henry | Kelley, Ryan | Butler, Dan | Nichols, Austin | Schroeder, Carly | Eagen, Shannon | Bailey, Scott | Miller, Rebecca Louise | Bardha, Ele | Brown, David G.B. | Budziszewski, Dennis | Bufalini, Marty
Directors: Mulcahy, Russell
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In “Prayers for Bobby,” Mary Griffith is a devout Christian who raises her children with the conservative teachings of the Presbyterian Church. However, when her son Bobby confides to his older brother he may be gay, life changes for the entire family after Mary learns about his secret. While Bobby’s father and siblings slowly come to terms with his homosexuality, Mary believes God can cure him of what she considers his ‘sin’ and persuades Bobby to pray harder and seek solace in church activities in hopes of changing him. Desperate for his mother’s approval, Bobby does what is asked of him, but through it all, the church’s apparent disapproval of homosexuality causes him to grow increasingly withdrawn and depressed. Guilty over the pain he is causing Mary, Bobby moves away, yet hopes that some day his mother will accept him. His subsequent depression and self-loathing intensifies as he blames himself for not being the ‘perfect’ son and is driven to suicide. Faced with their tragedy, Mary begins to question her faith when she receives no answers from her pastor concerning her devastating loss. Through her long and emotional journey, Mary slowly reaches out to the gay community and discovers unexpected support from a very unlikely source. The film is based on the 1995 Leroy Aarons book of the same name.

Adam (2009)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Comedy | Drama | Romance
Countries: USA
Actors: Dancy, Hugh | Byrne, Rose | Gallagher, Peter | Irving, Amy | Faison, Frankie | Linn-Baker, Mark | Morris, Haviland | LeFevre, Adam | Hodge, Mike | O'Hara, Peter | Rothman, John | Walters, Terry | Porro, Susan | Corman, Maddie | Hiller, Jeff
Directors: Mayer, Max
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Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam’s ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating.

Along Came a Spider (2001)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Crime | Mystery | Thriller
Countries: Canada | Germany | USA
Actors: Freeman, Morgan | Potter, Monica | Wincott, Michael | Baker, Dylan | Boorem, Mika | Yelchin, Anton | Hawthorne, Kimberly | Sanders, Jay O. | Burke, Billy | Moriarty, Michael | Miller, Penelope Ann | Horsford, Anna Maria | Heindl, Scott | Shyer, Christopher | Teed, Jill
Directors: Tamahori, Lee
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A teacher at a school for children of politicians kidnaps a senator’s daughter after 2 years. He is revealed to be a criminal wearing a mask of the teacher and contacts a criminal psychologist to play cat and mouse. Cross believes he is being involved to ensure the kidnapper will attain fame. Confirmed by copycat of the Lindenburgh kidnapping and books about the case found in his hideout. However it is a deception using an unsuspecting accomplice and hides another plot the profiler is blind to.

Along Came a Spider (2001)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Genres: Crime | Mystery | Thriller
Countries: Canada | Germany | USA
Actors: Freeman, Morgan | Potter, Monica | Wincott, Michael | Baker, Dylan | Boorem, Mika | Yelchin, Anton | Hawthorne, Kimberly | Sanders, Jay O. | Burke, Billy | Moriarty, Michael | Miller, Penelope Ann | Horsford, Anna Maria | Heindl, Scott | Shyer, Christopher | Teed, Jill
Directors: Tamahori, Lee
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A teacher at a school for children of politicians kidnaps a senator’s daughter after 2 years. He is revealed to be a criminal wearing a mask of the teacher and contacts a criminal psychologist to play cat and mouse. Cross believes he is being involved to ensure the kidnapper will attain fame. Confirmed by copycat of the Lindenburgh kidnapping and books about the case found in his hideout. However it is a deception using an unsuspecting accomplice and hides another plot the profiler is blind to.