Archive for the '2008 Movies' Category

Taken

Title: Taken
Former government operative Bryan Mills begins the longest 96-hours of his life–and the hunt for the fearsome organization that has taken his daughter Kim. Mills had only recently given up his government career as what he calls a “preventer” to be near Kim, who lives with Bryan’s ex-wife Lenore and her new husband. [...]

Mister Lonely

Title:Mister Lonely
Theatrical Release: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
DVD Release: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Starring:
view full cast Diego Luna
Samantha Morton
Denis Lavant
James Fox
Anita Pallenberg
Directed by: Harmony Korine
Genres: Comedy
Distributor: IFC Films
Box Office Total: $165,831

Mister Lonely SYNOPSIS
In Paris, a young American who works as a Michael Jackson lookalike meets Marilyn Monroe. She ends up inviting him to her home in Scotland, [...]

Shine a Light

Title: Shine a Light
Theatrical Release: Friday, April 4, 2008
DVD Release: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Blu-ray Release: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Starring: Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
Charlie Watts
Ron Wood
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Genres: Documentary
Distributor: Paramount Vantage
Box Office Total: $5,355,376
Shine a Light SYNOPSIS
This Rolling Stones documentary focuses on the two concerts from the group’s current “A Bigger Bang” tour and includes scenes [...]

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Title: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Director: Scott Derrickson
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates
Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
The Plot: Aliens land on Earth with an important message for its citizens. A remake of the classic 1951 sci-fi film directed by Robert Wise.

Nothing But the Truth

Title: Nothing But the Truth
Director: Rod Lurie
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga
Studio: Yari Film Group Releasing
The Plot: Reporter Rachel Armstrong (Beckinsale) is handed a jail sentence for refusing to name her source, a covert CIA operative, for her article on a American missile attack against Venezuela.

Yes Man

Title: Yes Man
Director: Peyton Reed
Stars: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
The Plot: What happens when you agree with everyone and say “yes” to everything? Carl (Carrey) is about to find out when he chooses to become overly agreeable for an entire year.

The Wrestler

Title:The Wrestler
Director:Darren Aronofsky
Writer:Robert D. Siegel (screenplay)
Release Date:2009 (Russia)
Genre:Drama | Sport
The Wrestler Plot
A drama centered on retired professional wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson as he makes his way through the independent circuit, trying to get back in the game for one final showdown with his former rival.

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

Title: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Theatrical Release: Friday, October 3, 2008
DVD Release: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Starring: Michael Cera
Kat Dennings
Alexis Dziena
Ari Graynor
Aaron Yoo
Directed by: Pete Sollett
Genres: Drama Romance Teen
Distributor: Sony Pictures

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist SYNOPSISTwo teens, with nothing in common except their taste in music, go on an all-night quest to find their favorite [...]

Hamlet 2

Title: Hamlet 2
Theatrical Release: Friday, August 22, 2008
DVD Release: Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Starring: Steve Coogan
Catherine Keener
Amy Poehler
David Arquette
Directed by: Andrew Fleming
Genres: Comedy Sequel
Distributor: Focus Features
Hamlet 2 SYNOPSIS
A world premiere at – and the comedy smash of – the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. In the irreverent comedy, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher (Steve Coogan) rallies [...]

The Thacker Case

Title: The Thacker Case
Theatrical Release: TBA
Starring: Gabriel Mann
Eliza Dushku
John Savage
Directed by: Brian Jun
Genres: Drama
The Thacker Case SYNOPSIS
Based on the true story of the wrongful death of Kevin Thacker in 1983. The film is about the mysterious death of Thacker and the discovery of his body in an alley in Iowa.