Departures - Movie Info

Daigo Kobayashi is a young married cellist who played in an orchestra that has just been disbanded. Suddenly on the street without a job, Daigo decides to move back to his hometown with his wife. There he gets a job as an undertaker. He sees himself as a sort of gatekeeper between life and death. However, Daigo's work is despised by all the people around him. But it is through his relationship with death on a daily basis that Daigo begins to understand what life is really about.

Cast
Tsutomu Yamazaki as Sasaki/ Ikuei Sasaki
Kimiko Yo as Yuriko Kobayashi/ Kamimura Yuriko
Ryoko Hirosue as Mika Kobayashi/ Mika Kobayashi
Masahiro Motoki as Daigo Kobayashi
Takashi Sasano as Shokichi Hirata
Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Tsuyako Yamashita
Tetta Sugimoto as Yamashita
Toru Minegishi
Tatsuo Yamada

Detail Info
Directors Yojiro Takita
Producers Yasuhiro Mase, Toshiaki Nakazawa
Editor Akimasa Kawashima
Music Joe Hisaishi
AKA Departures, Okuribito
Genres Art/Foreign and Drama
Running Time 2 hrs. 11 min.
Release Date May 29th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating PG-13 for thematic material.
Distributors Regent Releasing
Production Co. Asahi Shimbunsha, Dentsu, Mainichi Hoso, Sedic International Inc, Shochiku Company, Ltd., Shogakukan Production Company, Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS)
Produced in Japan

Pressure Cooker - Film Info

Unorthodox Culinary Arts teacher Mrs. Stephenson is a tyrant known throughout her Philly public high school for her hoarse rebukes of her students' creations. She may be disarmingly blunt, but she cares about the final product. Last year, 11 of her seniors totaled $750,000 in scholarships to top culinary schools across the nation. Here, we follow three of Stephenson's dedicated inner-city kids with circumstances stacked against them whose best hope for the future depends on the perfect results.

Detail Info
Director Jennifer Grausman
Producer Diane Weyermann, Jeff Skoll, Jennifer Grausman, Myna Joseph
Editor Mark Becker
Music Donald Newkirk, Paul Huston
Genres Documentary
Running Time 1 hr. 39 min.
Release Date May 27th, 2009 (NY)
MPAA Rating Not Rated
Distributors BEV Pictures
Production Co. Participant Media
Produced in United States

Ghosts of the Heartland - Film Info

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As the "red scare" gains momentum, Chinese American reporter Roland Lu returns to his hometown of Millville. No longer the town Lu remembers, Millville is now a scary place where those in power take advantage of the oppressive atmosphere for their personal gain. Mayor Frank Dugan and his band of McCarthyite thugs have already extorted the town¿s Native Americans and are now persecuting Millville's Chinese population. The conflict turns bloody and Lu must make the decision of his life - either go back to the city to pursue his dreams as a reporter, or stay in Millville to fight for his friends, his family and his race.

Cast
Philip Moon as Roland Lu
Michael Santoro as Frank
David Midthunder as Ray
Marcus Ho as Phil
Rosanne Ma as Liz
William Kozy as Freddy
Bill Cain as Radio Roy
James Saito as John Lu
Karen Tsen Lee as Dorothy
Rachel Lu as Chinese Woman

Detail Info
Director Allen Blumberg
Writer Allen Blumberg
Producer Allen Blumberg
Genres Drama and Mystery
Running Time 1 hr. 21 min.
Release Date May 22nd, 2009 (limited)
Distributors ABL Communications

Easy Virtue - Film Info

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Easy Virtue is a social comedy in which a glamorous American widow, Larita, impetuously marries a young Englishman, John, in the South of France. When they return to England to meet his parents; his mother, Mrs Whittaker, takes a strong dislike to their new daughter-in-law, while his father, Jim, finds something of a kindred spirit. Family tensions escalate until finally Larita is forced to take firm action.

Cast
Jessica Biel as Larita Whittaker, a glamorous American widow
Ben Barnes as John Whittaker
Colin Firth as Mr. Jim Whittaker
Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs. Veronica Whittaker
Kimberley Nixon as Hilda Whittaker
Katherine Parkinson as Marion Whittaker
Kris Marshall as Furber the butler
Christian Brassington as Philip Hurst
Charlotte Riley as Sarah Hurst
Jim McManus as Jackson
Pip Torrens as Lord Hurst
Georgia Glen as Mrs. Langridon

Detail Info
Directed by Stephan Elliott
Produced by Barnaby Thompson, Joseph Abrams, James D. Stern
Written by Stephan Elliott, Sheridan Jobbins, Noël Coward (play)
Cinematography Martin Kenzie
Editing by Sue Blainey
Distributed by Ealing Studios, Pathe
Release date(s)

• 7 November 2008 (UK)
• 22 May 2009 (US, limited)

Running time 97 min.
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $14m

Drag Me to Hell - Movie Info

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In a bid to demonstrate her assertiveness to her boss, loan officer Christine Brown (Lohman) denies the request of an elderly Slavic woman for an extension on her mortgage. In desperation, the woman prostrates herself before Christine, begging and kissing the hem of her skirt. As a crowd gathers, Christine harshly rejects the woman's pleas. That night, the elderly woman, enraged and humiliated, exacts revenge by placing a curse upon Christine, who later learns from a psychic that she is to be tortured for three days by a Lamia before being dragged to hell to burn for eternity.

Cast
Alison Lohman as Christine Brown
Justin Long as Professor Clay Dalton
Lorna Raver as Mrs. Ganush
David Paymer as Mr. Jacks

Detail Info
Directed by Sam Raimi
Produced by Grant Curtis, Joshua Donen, Joseph Drake, Nathan Kahane, Sam Raimi, Robert G. Tapert
Written by Ivan Raimi, Sam Raimi
Music by Christopher Young
Cinematography Peter Deming
Editing by Bob Murawski
Studio Ghost House Pictures
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) May 29, 2009
Running time 99 mins.
Language English

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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When the Museum of Natural History is closed for upgrades and renovations, the museum pieces are moved into federal storage at the famous Washington Museums. The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the world's largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) flew on her non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone's (Jon Bernthal) rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy's ruby slippers, Fonzie's jacket from Happy Days, the still from M*A*S*H and Archie Bunker's lounge chair from All in the Family. With a forwarded resume, Larry (Ben Stiller) becomes another caretaker at the Smithsonian, where Kahmunrah, an evil Pharaoh will come to life with the reestablishing of a tablet as a magical force in the museum bringing the old exhibits (Such as Theodore Roosevelt and Dexter) and new exhibits (like General Custer and Al Capone) back to life, and in conflict with each other. Larry enlists the help of Amelia Earheart, whom he develops a romantic interest in, and together they try to put everything back in order.

Cast
Ben Stiller as Lawrence "Larry" Daley
Robin Williams as Theodore Roosevelt
Owen Wilson as Jedediah Smith
Steve Coogan as Octavius
Ricky Gervais as Dr. McPhee
Rami Malek as Ahkmenrah
Brad Garrett as the voice of Easter Island Head
Jake Cherry as Nicholas "Nick" Daley
Patrick Gallagher as Attila the Hun
Mizuo Peck as Sacagawea
Pierfrancesco Favino as Christopher Columbus
Martin Christopher as Meriwether Lewis
Martin Sims as William Clark
Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart
Hank Azaria as Kah Mun Rah and the voices of the Lincoln Memorial Statue and The Thinker
Bill Hader as Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Alain Chabat as Napoleon Bonaparte
Christopher Guest as Ivan the Terrible
Jon Bernthal as Al Capone
Dick Van Dyke as Cecil Fredericks
Eugene Levy as the voice of the Albert Einstein Bobbleheads
Keith Powell as Tuskegee Airman 1
Craig Robinson as Tuskegee Airman 2
Christopher Lee as Charles Darwin
Thomas Lennon as Wilbur Wright
Robert Ben Garant as Orville Wright
Nick Dash as Ulysses S. Grant
Jonah Hill as Smithsonian Museum Security Guard
Mindy Kaling tour guide at Smithsonian Museum (see trailer)
Ed Helms as one of Larry's co-workers
Alberta Mayne as Kissing Nurse
Clint Howard as part of one of the space exploration exhibits
Carroll Spinney as the voice of Oscar the Grouch
The Jonas Brothers as the voice of the Cherubs

Detail Info
Directed by Shawn Levy
Produced by Shawn Levy, Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan
Written by
Screenplay: Thomas Lennon
Story: Robert Ben Garant
Book: Milan Trenc
Music by Alan Silvestri
Cinematography Guillermo Navarro
Editing by Don Zimmerman
Studio 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date(s) May 22, 2009
Running time 105 min
Country United States
Language English
Budget $150 million (estimated)
Preceded by Night at the Museum

Dance Flick

The Wayans brothers set out to parody movies like "Step Up" and "Save the Last Dance."

Cast
Craig Wayans
Shoshana Bush
Essence Atkins
Affion Crockett
Shawn Wayans
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Marlon Wayans

Detail Info
Director Damien Dante Wayans
Writers Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans
Genres Action/Adventure and Comedy
Running Time 1 hr. 23 min.
Release Date May 22nd, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating PG-13 for crude and sexual content throughout, and language.
Distributors MTV Films, Paramount Pictures

O'Horten - Movie Info

AKA La Nouvelle vie de Monsieur Horten

The moment the train leaves the station without train driver Odd Horten aboard, he realizes that the path ahead is a journey without printed timetabels and well-known stations. Horten has retired, and the platform does not feel like a safe place anymore.



Cast
Baard Owe as Odd Horten
Espen Skjonberg as Trygve Sissener
Ghita Norby as Fru Thogesen
Bjorn Floberg as Flo
Henny Moan as Svea
Bjarte Hjelmeland as Conductor
Kai Remlov as Steiner Sissener
Nils Gaup as Same
Per Jansen as Chairman
Bjorn Jenseg as Valkyrijen Waiter
Karl Sundby as Kjell
Gard B. Eidsvold

Detail Info
Director Bent Hamer
Writer Bent Hamer
Producers James Frazee, Mads Peter Ole Olsen, Bent Hamer
Editor Pal Gengenbach
Music John Erik Kaada
Genres Art/Foreign, Comedy and Drama
Running Time 1 hr. 29 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating PG-13 for brief nudity.
Distributors Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co. Pandora Film Produktion, BulBul Film, Scanbox Entertainment, Memento Films
Produced in Norway

Not Forgotten - Movie Info

Jack Bishop lives the life of every man's dream with his beautiful wife, Amaya, and a happy, healthy daughter, Toby. When Toby goes missing, Jack knows his past has come back to haunt him. He also knows the only way he can find her is to use the powers of his long forgotten faith, La Santa Muerte, protectors of the sinner, the worshippers of the dead. Accompanied by the insecure newly-appointed sheriff and a pair of wary FBI agents, Jack's search takes him deep into his past, to a psychic who visualizes Jack's secret in terrifying detail, to the squalid barrios and seediest brothels in Mexico City's underbelly. But the power of the La Santa Muerte is stronger then he ever imagined, as it reaches out to touch his family and reveals an even darker and unexpected web of lies and deceit.

Cast
Simon Baker as Jack Bishop
Paz Vega as Amaya Bishop
Melinda Page Hamilton as Deputy Mindy
Michael DeLorenzo as Casper Navarro
Mark Rolston as Agent Wilson
Jim Meskimen as Redd
Gedde Watanabe as Agent Nakamura
Kisha Sierra as Lumi
Carmen Perez as Carolina
Greg Serano as Deputy Valdez
Zahn McClarnon as Calvo
Arron Shiver as Deputy Pratt
Lillian Hurst
Daniel Escobar as Hector
Julie Vera as Dona
Brian Gamble
Alma Martinez as Josefina

Detail Info
Director Dror Soref
Writers Tomas Romero, Dror Soref
Producer Kirk D Amico, Dennis Stuart Murphy, Dror Soref, Donald Zuckerman
Genres Kids/Family, Thriller and Crime/Gangster
Running Time 1 hr. 31 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating R for strong bloody violence, sexual content/nudity and language.
Distributors Anchor Bay Films
Production Co.Myriad Pictures
Filming Locations New Mexico
Produced in United States

Management - Movie Info

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Mike Cranshaw and Sue Claussen have a chance encounter when Sue checks into the roadside motel owned by Mike's parents in Arizona. What starts with a bottle of wine "compliments of management" soon evolves into a multi-layered, cross-country journey of two people looking for a sense of purpose. Mike, an aimless dreamer, bets it all on a trip to Sue's workplace in Maryland – only to find that she has no place for him in her carefully ordered life. Buttoned down and obsessed with making a difference in the world, Sue goes back to her yogurt mogul ex-boyfriend Jango, who promises her a chance to head his charity operations. But, having found something worth fighting for, Mike pits his hopes against Sue's practicality, and the two embark on a twisted, bumpy, freeing journey to discover that their place in the world just might be together.

Cast
Jennifer Aniston as Sue
Steve Zahn as Mike
Woody Harrelson as Jango
Margo Martindale as Trish
Fred Ward as Jerry
Katie O'Grady as Corporate Bliss Receptionist
Kevin Heffernan as Jed
Don Burns as Businessman
Kimberly Howard as Colleague
Mark Boone Junior Jr. as Jack
Garfield Wedderburn as Bus Driver
Josh Lucas as Barry
Dominic Fumusa as Stan Ball
Tzi Ma as Truc Quoc
Joan Riordan as Mary
Jerry Foster as Homeless Man #2

Detail Info
Director Stephen Belber
Writer Stephen Belber
Producer Jim Tauber, William Horberg, Bruce Toll, Nan Morales, Jennifer Aniston, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Sidney Kimmel, Jordana Glick-Franzheim
Editor Mindy L. Elliott, Suzy Ortega, Kate Sanford
Genres Comedy and Drama
Running Time 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating R for language.
Distributors Image Entertainment
Production Co. Temple Hill Entertainment
Financiers Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Filming Locations Portland, Oregon USA
Produced in United States

Daytime Drinking - Movie Info

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When a broken-hearted city dweller goes to meet his friends in the countryside for a getaway, he finds that not only have none of them showed up for the trip, but the tiny seaside town is shuttered- no shops are open, no tourists are around, the beach is freezing, and there's no cell phone signal. Unable (and unwilling) to return to Seoul, in the company of some very unusual locals, and subject to the rigid rules of Korean drinking culture (never decline the first drink, always accept a drink from an elder, etc.), he finds himself on an increasingly strange odyssey nursing a never-ending hangover.

Cast
Shin Un-seop
Lee Lan-hee
Tak Seoung-jun

Detail Info
Director Noh Young-seok
Writer Noh Young-seok
Producer Noh Young-seok
Editor Noh Young-seok
Genres Art/Foreign, Comedy and Drama
Running Time 1 hr. 56 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
Distributors Eleven Arts

The Big Shot-Caller

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As a child, Jamie Lesser watched 'Strictly Ballroom' ninety-seven times a day and dreamed of becoming a salsa dancer. But in 'real-life,' his social awkwardness, failed love life and severe near-sightedness got in his way. After insurmountable disappointments, he turns to his estranged sister, Lianna, a streetwise, self-proclaimed hip hop dancing dynamo, who inspires him to follow his dream, reclaim his self-esteem and become what he was truly meant to be.

Cast
Marlene Rhein as Lianne Lessor
David Rhein as Jamie Lessor
Robert Costanzo as Rudy Lessor
Laneya Wiles as Elissa
Leslie Eva Glaser as Rebecca

Detail Info
Director Marlene Rhein
Writer Marlene Rhein
Producer Erika Yeomans, Christine Giorgio
Editor Christine Giorgio
Genres Comedy and Drama
Running Time 1 hr. 30 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
Distributors Stella Films
Production Co. Stella Films
Produced in United States

Big Man Japan

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A middle-aged slacker living in a rundown, graffiti-ridden slum, Daisato¿s job involves being shocked by bolts of electricity that transform him into a stocky, stick-wielding giant several stories high who is entrusted with defending Japan from a host of bizarre monsters. But while his predecessors were national heroes, he is a pariah among the citizens he protects, who bitterly complain about the noise and destruction of property he causes. And Daisato has his own problems ¿an agent insistent on branding him with sponsor advertisements, an Alzheimer-afflicted grandfather who transforms into a giant in dirty underwear, and a family who is embarrassed by his often cowardly exploits.

Also Known As Big Man in Japan, Dai Nipponjin, Dainipponjin, The Great Japanese

Cast
Hitoshi Matsumoto as Daisato/Dai Nipponjin
Riki Takeuchi as Jumpy Baddie
Ryunosuke Kamiki as Baby Baddy
Itsuji Itao as Smelly Baddy
Ua as Sato's Manager

Detail Info
Director Hitoshi Matsumoto
Writers Hitoshi Matsumoto, Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Producer Hisaya Shiraiwa, Isao Yoshino, Hiro Osaki, Akihiko Okamoto
Editor Soichi Ueno
Music Towa Tei
Running Time 1 hr. 53 min.
Release Date May 15th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating PG-13 for sci-fi action and crude humor.
Distributors Magnet
Production Co. Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., Real Products
Produced in Japan

Powder Blue - Movie Info

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Several Los Angeles residents meet on Christmas Eve through chance, tragedy and divine intervention. Patrick Swayze plays the sleazy owner of the strip club where Jessica Biel's character dances. Eddie Redmayne portrays a mortician who falls in love with her. Kris Kristofferson plays the head of a corporate crime organization who tries to convince his former employee (Ray Liotta) not to seek vengeance on his former co-workers. Forest Whitaker, who also serves as a producer on the film, will play a suicidal ex-priest. Alejandro Romero will play a transsexual prostitute who shares an unexpected bond with the priest.

Cast
Jessica Biel as Rose-Johnny
Forest Whitaker as Charlie
Patrick Swayze as Velvet Larry
Ray Liotta as Jack Doheny
Lisa Kudrow as Sally
Eddie Redmayne as Qwerty Doolittle
Kris Kristofferson as Randall
Alejandro Romero as Lexus

Detail Info
Directed by Timothy Linh Bui
Produced by Timothy Linh Bui, Forest Whitaker, Ross M. Dinerstein, Bobby Schwartz, Tracee Stanley-Newell
Written by Timothy Linh Bui
Distributed by Speakeasy Releasing
Release date(s)

• May 8, 2009 (limited)
• June 9, 2009 (Blu-ray/DVD)

Running time 106 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Summer Hours

Two brothers and a sister witness the gradual disappearance of their childhood memories when they must relinquish the family belongings to ensure their deceased mother's succession.

Cast
Juliette Binoche as Adrienne
Charles Berling as Frederic
Jeremie Renier as Jeremie
Edith Scob as Helene Berthier
Dominique Reymond as Frederic s Wife Lisa
Valerie Bonneton as Jeremie's Wife Angela
Isabelle Sadoyan as Eloise
Kyle Eastwood (II) as James
Jean-Baptiste Malartre as Michel Waldemar
Gilles Arbona as Maitre Lambert
Eric Elmosnino as Police Superintendent
Sara Martins as Press Attachee
Philippe Paimblanc as Mayor of Valmondois
Francois Marie Banier as President of the Date Commision
Arnaud Brejon de la Lavergnee as Member of the Commission
Odile Michel as Member of the Commission


Detail Info
Director Olivier Assayas
Writers Olivier Assayas
Producer Claire Dornoy, Marin Karmitz
Editor Luc Barnier

Genres Art/Foreign and Drama
Running Time 1 hr. 42 min.
Release Date May 8th, 2009 (limited)

Rudo y Cursi

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Two siblings rival each other inside the world of professional soccer.

Cast
Gael Garcia Bernal as Tato
Diego Luna as Beto
Jessica Mas as Maya
Ivan Esquivel
Guillermo Francella as Batuta
Dolores Heredia as Elvira
Joaquin Cosio as Arnulfo
Fermin Martinez as DT Obdulio
Eduardo Von as TD Bruno López
Gabino Rodriguez as Mafafo
Armando Hernandez as Ciempíes
Jorge Mondragon as Porro
Enoc Leano (II) as Referee
Jose Carlos Rodriguez as TD Merodio
Martin Altomaro as TV Sportscaster # 1
Pablo Lach as TV Sportscaster # 2
Claudia Becker as Quetis
Manuel Teil as Quico
Rene Campero as Better # 1
Jorge Guerrero as Better # 3
Andres Almeida as Better # 4
Annette Fradera as Better # 5
Victor Gomez as Twin from Tlalchatlán 2
Willebaldo Bucio as Jorge W Bodyguard 3
Julio Escalero as Sequestrator

Detail Info
Director Carlos Cuaron
Writer Carlos Cuaron, Jorge Vergara, Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu (II), Alfonso Cuaron, Guillermo del Toro, Frida Torresblanco
Editor Alex Rodriguez (II)
Music Annette Fradera
Also Known As

• Cursi y Rudo
• Rudo & Cursi
• Rudo and Cursi
• Toto

Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release
Running Time 1 hr. 43 min.
Release Date May 8th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating R for pervasive language, sexual content and brief drug use.
Distributors Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co. Canana Films, Esperanto, Cha Cha Cha, Anhelo Productions
Filming Locations Mexico City, Mexico D.F., Mexico
Produced in Mexico

Love and Dancing

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When a bored-with-life English teacher meets a former West Coast Swing dance champion, they have an instant connection. Both feel that the other can fulfill what was missing in their lives. But Jessica's got a workaholic fiancee who loves her and provides for her, and Jake's got his former partner in crime Corinne, who just won't let Jake away from the dangling carrot of a rekindled relationship. Jake and Jessica must try to elude all obstacles, romantic or otherwise, to stay focused on the goal: winning the world title and winning each other. Will they give in to the pressure or come out like champs?

Cast
Amy Smart as Jessica Donovan
Tom Malloy as Jake Mitchell
Billy Zane as Kent Krandel
Caroline Rhea as Bonnie
Rachel Dratch as Kalle
Leila Arcieri as Danielle
Betty White as Irene
Maulik Pancholy as Gunmay
Catherine Mary Stewart as Aunt Katie
Gregory Harrison as Uncle Carl
Purva Bedi as Ritu
Ross Kelly as Terry
David House (II) as Principal Bees
Kisha Sierra as Tina
Marcus Smith as 2008 US Open Dancer
Brian Lucero as Chris
Robert Royston as Emcee
Ryan Montano as Crowd Member 1
Elise Eberle as Brianna
Jordan Frisbee as Jordan Frisbee
Tatiana Mollmann as Lisa Knight
Arron Shiver as Wedding DJ
Mike Haley as 2002 US Open Judge
Carla Heiney as Lindy Hop Dancer
Gary McIntyre as Lindy Hop Dancer
Deonna Ball as 2008 US Open Dancer
Parker Dearborn as 2008 US Open Dancer
Jessica Cox as 2008 US Open Dancer


Detail Info
Director Robert Iscove
Writer Tom Malloy
Producer Michael Roban, Damon Martin, Robert Royston, Sylvia Caminer, Tom Molloy, Brandon Baker (II)
Editors Pietro Cecchini, David Reale (II), Michelle Madison, Casey O. Rohrs
Genres Drama and Musical/Performing Arts
Running Time: 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Date: May 8th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual references.
Distributors: Screen Media Films
Production Co.: Trick Candle Productions, Dolger Films
Filming Locations:
Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
New York, New York, USA
Produced in: United States

Little Ashes - Movie Info

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In 1922, 18-year old Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson) arrives at university in Madrid. The Residencia de Estudiantes, or student residences, is a modern environment which encourages Spain's brightest young minds. Salvador, who is determined to become a great artist, soon catches the attention of the Resi's social elite – poet Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltran) and aspiring filmmaker Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty). Together they form the nucleus of the most modern group in Madrid.

Their private lives become increasingly complex as Federico ignores the advances of devoted friend and writer Magdalena (Marina Gatell), and Salvador himself feels the pull of Lorca's magnetism. Luis, becoming increasingly isolated by the duo's closeness, decides to move to Paris to fulfill his own artistic ambitions. Meanwhile, Salvador and Federico leave Paris to spend the summer at the seaside village of Cadaques, at the home of Dalí's family.

Federico finds himself accepted into the Dali family as he and Salvador grow closer until, one night, their friendship becomes more. Even as they draw closer, their relationship appears doomed. Luis visits them at university and becomes more suspicious and appalled by their apparent closeness.

Dali finds Lorca's obsession with him more than he is prepared to handle and moves to Paris. Consumed by the high society and decadence, Dali is soon entangled with Gala (Arly Jover) a married woman with a penchant for celebrities. When Lorca visits, he finds his friend is a changed man, about his life, his love, his politics and sexual orientation.

Cast
Salvador Dalí…Robert Pattinson
Federico Garcia Lorca…Javier Beltrán
Luis Buñuel…Matthew McNulty
Magdalena…Marina Gatell
Paco…Bruno Oro
Adela…Esther Nubiola
Carlos…Marc Pujol
Gala Dalí …Arly Jover
Fernando del Valle…Simón Andreu
Magdalena’s aunt…Vicky Peña
Rafael…Rubén Arroyo
Ana María…Diana Gómez
Art Teacher…Pep Sais
Young Officer…Joan Picó
Guard 1…Ferran Audí
Guard 2…Adría Allué
Señor Milagro…Ferran Lahoz
Young Journalist…Cristian Rodrigo
Madam…Sue Flack
Puppeteer…Adrian Devant
Professor…Ramón Enrich
Man 1…Xavi Siles
Federico’s Sisters…Philippa Goslett, Hannah Rũtzou
Gypsy Singer…Paco Alonso

Detail Info
Directed by Paul Morrison
Produced by Carlo Dusi, Jonny Persey, Jaume Vilalta
Written by Philippa Goslett
Music by Miguel Mera
Cinematography Adam Suschitzky
Editing by Rachel Tunnard, Samantha Patterine
Distributed by Regent Releasing
Release date(s) May 8, 2009 (US)
Running time 107 min.
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $2,900,000

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Adoration

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A high school French teacher, gives her class a translation exercise based on a real news story about a terrorist who plants a bomb in the airline luggage of his pregnant girlfriend. The assignment has a profound effect on one student, Simon, who lives with his uncle. In the course of translating, Simon re-imagines that the news item is his own family's story, with the terrorist standing in for his father. Years ago, Simon's father crashed the family car, killing both himself and his wife, making Simon an orphan. Simon has always feared that the accident was intentional. Simon reads his version to the class and then takes it to the Internet. In essence, he has created a false identity which allows him to probe his family secret. As Simon uses his new persona to journey deeper into his past, the public reaction is swift and strong. Then an exotic woman reveals her true identity. The truth about Simon's family emerges. The mystery is solved and a new family is formed.

Detail Info
Director Atom Egoyan
Writer Atom Egoyan
Producer Robert Lantos, Michele Halberstadt, Laurent Petin, Jennifer Weiss, Simone Urdl, Atom Egoyan
Music Mychael Danna, Eve Egoyan
Running Time: 1 hr. 40 min.
Release Date: May 8th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating: R for language.
Distributors: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co.: Serendipity Point Films, ARP, Ego Film Arts
Filming Locations: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Produced in: Canada