Wednesday, 6 June 2012

The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)

The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099165/
Comedy, Drama
Brian De Palma
Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Kim Cattrall, Saul Rubinek, Morgan Freeman, John Hancock, Kevin Dunn, Clifton James, Louis Giambalvo, Barton Heyman, Norman Parker, Donald Moffat, Alan King, Beth Broderick
21 December 1990 (USA)
Financial "Master of the Universe" Sherman McCoy sees his life unravel when his mistress Maria Ruskin hits a black boy with his car. When yellow journalist Peter Fallow enflames public opinion with a series of distorted tabloid articles on the accident, the case is seized upon by opportunists like Reverend Bacon and mayoral candidate D.A. Abe Weiss.

The Legend of Zorro (2005)

The Legend of Zorro (2005)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386140/
Action, Adventure, Western
Martin Campbell
Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Catherine Zeta-Jones, Antonio Banderas, Alberto Reyes, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Adrian Alonso, Nick Chinlund, Giovanna Zacarías, Carlos Cobos, Michael Emerson, Shuler Hensley, Mary Crosby, Mauricio Bonet, Fernando Becerril
28 October 2005 (USA)
The Legendary Zorro goes off on another adventure to protect the future of California and its citizens. This time, he fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin. Alejandro De LaVega is torn between two worlds: his life as Zorro and his life as a family man. After Alejandro once again breaks his promise to stop wearing the mask, Elena leaves him, and soon begins seeing Armand, a haughty French Count. But a mysterious explosion in the desert leads Zorro to believe that there's more to Armand than meets the eye, and our hero is intent on finding out what that is. Little does he know, there are others working to uncover certain truths as well.

Grown Ups (2010)

Grown Ups (2010)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375670/
Comedy
Dennis Dugan
Steve Buscemi, Salma Hayek, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph, Joyce Van Patten, Ebony Jo-Ann, Di Quon, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Madison Riley
25 June 2010 (USA)
In 1978, five 12-year-olds win a CYO basketball championship. Thirty years later, they gather with their families for their coach's funeral and a weekend at a house on a lake where they used to party. By now, each is a grownup with problems and challenges: Marcus is alone and drinks too much. Rob, with three daughters he rarely sees, is always deeply in love until he turns on his next ex-wife. Eric is overweight and out of work. Kurt is a househusband, henpecked by wife and mother-in-law. Lenny is a successful Hollywood agent married to a fashion designer; their kids take privilege for granted. Can the outdoors help these grownups rediscover connections or is this chaos in the making?

Shaft (2000)

Shaft (2000)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162650/
Action, Crime, Thriller
John Singleton
Josef Sommer, Dan Hedaya, Christian Bale, Toni Collette, Lynne Thigpen, Philip Bosco, Pat Hingle, Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Jeffrey Wright, Busta Rhymes, Richard Roundtree, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lee Tergesen, Daniel von Bargen
16 June 2000 (USA)
Cool and deadly NYPD detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade, Jr. in a racially-motivated slaying. The eye witness disappears, Wade jumps bail for Switzerland, and Shaft is livid. Two years later, Wade returns to face trial, confident his father's money and influence (and racial politics) guarantee an innocent verdict. Shaft looks hard for the witness, so Wade wants someone to kill her. He turns to a ghetto drug king, Peoples Hernandez, who's willing to kill for money, use Wade as a route to rich drug customers, and shaft Shaft. Can Shaft find the witness, convince her to testify, and shepherd her through the hail of bullets that Peoples is sure to let fly?

Sahara (2005)

Sahara (2005)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318649/
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Breck Eisner
Penélope Cruz, William H. Macy, Delroy Lindo, Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Rainn Wilson, Lambert Wilson, Lennie James, Robert Cavanah, Jude Akuwudike, Mark Aspinall, Rakie Ayola, Christopher Bello, Nicholas Beveney, Empotoe Bosage
8 April 2005 (USA)
Master explorer and former US Navy Seal Dirk Pitt and his wisecracking buddy Al Giordino goes on the adventure of a lifetime of seeking out a lost Civil War ironclad battleship known as the "Ship of Death" that protects a secret cargo is lost somewhere in the deserts of West Africa. But while the two cross paths with a beautiful and brilliant U.N. scientist Dr. Eva Rojas who is being hounded by a ruthless dictator. She believes that the hidden treasure may be connected to a larger problem that threatens the world around them. Hunting for a ship that no one else thinks exists, Dirk, Al, and Eva must rely on their wits and their daring heroics to outsmart dangerous warlords, survive the threatening terrain, and get to the bottom of both mysteries.

True Love (I)

True Love (I)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098528/
Comedy, Romance
Nancy Savoca
Annabella Sciorra, Vincent Pastore, Ron Eldard, Aida Turturro, Roger Rignack, Star Jasper, Michael Selkirk, Kelly Cinnante, Rick Shapiro, Suzanne Costollos, Marianne Leone, Marie Michaels, Anna Vergani, John Nacco, Ann Tucker
15 September 1989 (USA)
Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings, and cope with their own uncertainty about the decision. Michael fears commitment. Donna has her doubts about Michael's immaturity. Both are getting cold feet.

10 (1979)

10 (1979)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078721/
Comedy, Romance
Blake Edwards
Julie Andrews, Max Showalter, Robert Webber, Dee Wallace, Virginia Kiser, Brian Dennehy, Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Sam J. Jones, Rad Daly, Nedra Volz, James Noble, John Hawker, Deborah Rush, Don Calfa
5 October 1979 (USA)
On the night of his 42nd birthday, George Webber, a popular songwriter, begins showing symptoms of "middle-age crisis." Over the succeeding weeks, he finds himself continually staring at young girls on the street, and he begins envying his high-living neighbor, whose life is one endless orgy. George's behavior causes great concern to his lover, singing star Samantha Taylor, and to his partner Hugh, who has seemingly avoided George's dilemma by being gay. While driving home one afternoon, George spots Jenny, a stunning young beauty en route to her marriage ceremony. Regarding her as "the most beautiful girl I've ever seen" (on a scale from one to 10), George follows her to the church. He later learns her name, and discovers that she and her husband are honeymooning in Mexico. Driven by the impulse to see her again, George flies to Mexico and checks into the hotel where Jenny is staying. Later, he sees the couple on the beach, and begins indulging in romantic fantasies about the lovely young girl. When he rescues her husband from drowning, a grateful Jenny invites George to her room.

Tango & Cash (1989)

Tango & Cash (1989)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098439/
Action, Comedy, Crime
Andrey Konchalovskiy
Michael J. Pollard, James Hong, Jack Palance, Brion James, Edward Bunker, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, Marc Alaimo, Philip Tan, Robert Z'Dar, Lewis Arquette, Leslie Morris, Roy Brocksmith, Susan Krebs
22 December 1989 (USA)
Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are narcotics detectives who, while both being extremely successful, can't stand each other. Crime Lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income that Tango and Cash have caused him, frames the two for murder. Caught with the murder weapon on the scene of the crime, the two have alibi. Thrown into prison with most of the criminals they helped convict, it appears that they are going to have to trust each other if they are to clear their names and catch the evil Perret.

Antitrust (2001)

Antitrust (2001)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218817/
Drama, Thriller
Peter Howitt
Ned Bellamy, Tim Robbins, Ryan Phillippe, Richard Roundtree, Rachael Leigh Cook, Claire Forlani, Douglas McFerran, Tygh Runyan, Yee Jee Tso, Nate Dushku, Tyler Labine, Scott Bellis, David Lovgren, Zahf Paroo, Jonathon Young
12 January 2001 (USA)
This movie is the fictional story of computer programming genius Milo Hoffman after graduating from Stanford and getting out into the competitive world of computer software. In his contemplation of where to begin his career, he is contacted by Gary Winston whose character is loosely based on Bill Gates. Winston is the CEO of a company called NURV, and they are on the brink of completing the global communication's system, Synapse. They need Hoffman to help them meet their launch date, so after much thought and with the full support of his girlfriend Alice, he accepts the job. Tragedy soon after strikes and Milo becomes suspicious of the company he has been wrapped up in. He learns that trusting anyone could be a mistake, and that nothing is as it seems.

California Suite (1978)

California Suite (1978)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077289/?fr=c2M9MXxsbT01MDB8ZmI9dXx0dD0xfG14PTIwfGh0bWw9MXxjaD0wfGNvPTB8cG49MHxmdD0wfGt3PTB8cXM9Y2FsaWZvcm5pYSBzdWl0ZSAoMTk3OCl8c2l0ZT1ha2F8cT1jYWxpZm9ybmlhIHN1aXRlfG5tPTA_;fc=1;ft=20
Comedy, Romance
Herbert Ross
Richard Pryor, Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Herb Edelman, Denise Galik, Bill Cosby, Gloria Gifford, Sheila Frazier, David Sheehan, Michael Boyle, Len Lawson
15 December 1978 (USA)
4 totally different and seperated stories of guests in a hotel. Maggie Smith and Michael Caine came from England to attend the Oscars; Jane Fonda came from New York, Alan Alda is her ex who lives in California; in the slapsticky part Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor and their wives come to the hotel to relax and play tennis and find there is only one room vacant; in the fourth segment Walter Matthau has come a day before his wife for his nephew's Bar Mitzvah, his brother: sends a prostitute to his room.

The Midnight Meat Train (2008)

The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805570/
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Ryûhei Kitamura
Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb, Brooke Shields, Vinnie Jones, Roger Bart, Tony Curran, Barbara Eve Harris, Peter Jacobson, Stephanie Mace, Ted Raimi, Nora, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Dan Callahan, Donnie Smith, Earl Carroll
7 August 2008 (Russia)
The photographer Leon lives with his girlfriend and waitress Maya waiting for a chance to get in the photo business. When Maya contacts their friend Jurgis, he schedules a meeting for Leon with the successful owner of arts gallery Susan Hoff; she analyzes Leon's work and asks him to improve the quality of his photos. During the night, the upset Leon decides to wander on the streets taking pictures with his camera, and he follows three punks down to the subway station; when the gang attacks a young woman, Leon defends her and the guys move on. On the next morning, Leon discovers that the woman is missing. He goes to the police station, but Detective Lynn Hadley does not give much attention to him and discredits his statement. Leon becomes obsessed to find what happened with the stranger and he watches the subway station. When he sees the elegant butcher Mahogany in the train, Leon believes he might be a murderer and stalks him everywhere, in the beginning of his journey to the darkness.

Topaz (1969)

Topaz (1969)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065112/
Thriller
Alfred Hitchcock
Edmon Ryan, Michel Piccoli, Claude Jade, John Vernon, Philippe Noiret, Michel Subor, Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, Karin Dor, Per-Axel Arosenius, Roscoe Lee Browne, Sonja Kolthoff, Tina Hedström, John Van Dreelen, Donald Randolph
19 December 1969 (USA)
A high ranking Russian official defects to the United States, where he is interviewed by US agent Michael Nordstrom. The defector reveals that a French spy ring codenamed "Topaz" has been passing NATO secrets to the Russians. Michael calls in his French friend and counterpart Andre Devereaux to expose the spies.

The Tender Trap (1955)

The Tender Trap (1955)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048705/
Comedy, Musical
Charles Walters
David Wayne, Celeste Holm, Carolyn Jones, Howard St. John, Frank Sinatra, James Drury, Debbie Reynolds, Jarma Lewis, Lola Albright, Joey Faye, Tom Helmore, Willard Sage, Marc Wilder, Jack Boyle
4 November 1955 (USA)
Charlie Reader is a successful theater agent. He is also successful with young ladies. One day he is visited by his old friend Joe, married with three children. Joe falls in love with Charlie's girl Sylvia while Charlie spends his time with young actress Julie.

Cavalcade (1933)

Cavalcade (1933)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023876/
Drama, Romance, War
Frank Lloyd
Una O'Connor, Herbert Mundin, Beryl Mercer, Diana Wynyard, Clive Brook, Irene Browne, Tempe Pigott, Merle Tottenham, Frank Lawton, Ursula Jeans, Margaret Lindsay, John Warburton, Billy Bevan, Desmond Roberts, Dickie Henderson
15 April 1933 (USA)
A cavalcade of English life from New Year's Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the Boer War, the death of Queen Victoria, the sinking of the Titanic and the Great War.

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065079/?fr=c2M9MXxsbT01MDB8ZmI9dXx0dD0xfG14PTIwfGh0bWw9MXxjaD0wfGNvPTB8cG49MHxmdD0wfGt3PTB8cXM9dGVsbCB0aGVtIHdpbGxpZSBib3kgaXMgaGVyZSAoMTk2OSl8c2l0ZT1ha2F8cT10ZWxsIHRoZW0gd2lsbGllIGJveSBpcyBoZXJlfG5tPTA_;fc=1;ft=9
Drama, Western
Abraham Polonsky
Robert Redford, Barry Sullivan, Charles McGraw, Robert Lipton, Katharine Ross, John Vernon, Robert Blake, Susan Clark, Lloyd Gough, Charles Aidman, Shelly Novack, Ned Romero, John Wheeler, Erik Holland, Garry Walberg
31 October 1969 (West Germany)
Based on true events, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, tells the story of one of the last Western manhunts, in 1909. Willie Boy, a Native American, kills his girlfriend's father in self defense, and the two go on the run, pursued by a search posse led by Sheriff Christopher Cooper.

Camelot (1967)

Camelot (1967)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061439/
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Joshua Logan
Laurence Naismith, Vanessa Redgrave, David Hemmings, Richard Harris, Franco Nero, Lionel Jeffries, Pierre Olaf, Estelle Winwood, Gary Marshal, Anthony Rogers, Peter Bromilow, Sue Casey, Gary Marsh, Nicolas Beauvy
25 October 1967 (USA)
The story of the marriage of England's King Arthur to Guinevere is played out amid the pagentry of Camelot. The plot of illegitimate Modred to gain the throne and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, whom she at first abhors, threaten to topple Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights who would use their might for right.

Biloxi Blues (1988)

Biloxi Blues (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094746/?fr=c2M9MXxsbT01MDB8ZmI9dXx0dD0xfG14PTIwfGh0bWw9MXxjaD0wfGNvPTB8cG49MHxmdD0wfGt3PTB8cXM9Ymlsb3hpIGJsdWVzICgxOTg4KXxzaXRlPWFrYXxxPWJpbG94aSBibHVlc3xubT0w;fc=1;ft=20
Comedy, Drama
Mike Nichols
Christopher Walken, Casey Siemaszko, Matthew Broderick, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker, Markus Flanagan, Michael Dolan, Penelope Ann Miller, Park Overall, Alan Pottinger, Mark Evan Jacobs, David Kienzle, Matthew Kimbrough, Kirby Mitchell, Allen Turner
25 March 1988 (USA)
A New York City teenager named Eugene Jerome enlists in the US Army during the last year of World War II in 1945. Eugene is sent to basic training at Biloxi, Mississippi where he must live with a variety of fellow soldiers from all walks of life while also enduring the whims of a mentally unstable drill sergeant.

Monday, 4 June 2012

Working Girl (1988)

Working Girl (1988)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096463/
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Mike Nichols
Sigourney Weaver, Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin, Elizabeth Whitcraft, Melanie Griffith, Joan Cusack, Robert Easton, Kevin Spacey, Olympia Dukakis, Philip Bosco, Nora Dunn, Oliver Platt, James Lally, Amy Aquino, Jeffrey Nordling
21 December 1988 (USA)
Tess McGill is a frustrated secretary, struggling to forge ahead in the world of big business in New York. She gets her chance when her boss breaks her leg on a skiing holiday. McGill takes advantage of her absence to push ahead with her career. She teams up with investment broker Jack Trainer to work on a big deal. The situation is complicated after the return of her boss.

The Rapture (1991)

The Rapture (1991)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102757/
Drama, Mystery
Michael Tolkin
James LeGros, Patrick Bauchau, Carole Davis, Mimi Rogers, Darwyn Carson, Marvin Elkins, David Duchovny, Stéphanie Menuez, Sam Vlahos, Rustam Branaman, Scott Burkholder, Vince Grant, Patrick Dollaghan, Dick Anthony Williams, DeVaughn Nixon
4 October 1991 (USA)
This is the story of a young woman (who lives in Los Angeles) with a very boring job. At night however, she and a male partner cruise the bars as swingers. After a time, she begins to believe that a conspiracy exists and decides that she must become a born-again Christian. The movie presents an interesting view of how even the most unlikely person might become born-again.

Clueless (1995)

Clueless (1995)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697/
Comedy, Romance
Amy Heckerling
Wallace Shawn, Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, Dan Hedaya, Twink Caplan, Justin Walker, Sabastian Rashidi, Herb Hall, Julie Brown
19 July 1995 (USA)
Cher, a high school student in Beverly Hills, must survive the ups and downs of adolescent life. Her external demeanor at first seems superficial, but rather it hides her wit, charm, and intelligence which help her to deal with relationships, friends, family, school, and the all-important teenage social life.