Fri, 27 January 2006 Manderlay: In 1933 Grace and her father leave the township of Dogville to head south. By chance their cars stop in the state of Alabama and Grace discovers a group of people living as if slavery had not been abolished. Ignoring her father’s advice to leave others to their own affairs, Grace embarks to liberate the slaves and see them through their first harvest. Writer / Director Lars Von Trier’s work is wide ranging, from avant-garde to reinterpretations of classic genres, influencing filmmakers around the world, especially through his key role in the Dogme 95 manifesto, ignoring the rules of light, continuity, and editing. Interviews: Writer / Director Lars von Trier, Bryce Dallas Howard, Willem Dafoe, and Danny Glover.Comments[0] |
Thu, 26 January 2006 Big Momma's House 2: On his latest assignment, FBI agent and master of disguise, Malcolm Turner goes undercover once again as Big Momma to avert a national security disaster. Big Momma becomes a nanny housekeeper in the suspect's household only to find himself becoming attached to the 3 children of the dysfunctional family. The filmmakers strove to update Big Momma for the sequel, placing her in a different environment with a new and improved taste in fashion. Interviews: Director John Whitesell, Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Mark Moses, and Emily Procter.Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 January 2006 The World's Fastest Indian: In the late 1960’s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, local legend Burt Munro sets off from New Zealand to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Burt’s quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day. As a young filmmaker working on the documentary “Offerings to the God of Speed�, Writer/Director Roger Donaldson met Burt Munro and learned of his remarkable story. Interviews: Writer/Director Roger Donaldson, Chris Lawford, and Anthony Hopkins.Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 January 2006 Underworld Evolution: As the war between the Death Dealers and the Lycans rages on, Selene, the vampire warrior, and Michael, the werewolf hybrid, work together in an effort to unlock the secrets of their respective bloodlines in the modern tale of intrigue and forbidden love. Revisiting established characters and themes, Writer / Director Len Wiseman jumped into production, working with many of the same cast and crew from the original film. Interviews: Director Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale, Steven Mackintosh, and Tony Curran.Comments[0] |
Mon, 23 January 2006 End of the Spear: Five young North American missionaries have set out to find the Waodani, one of the most violent societies on the planet, to try and help modernize their culture. Instead they are attacked and killed by the tribal leader, Mincayani. Rather than abandon their original plan, Steve Saint and two other family members begin to live and learn the Waodaniâ's culture and help end the violence. Chad Allen stars in two lead roles as Nick Saint and his son, Steve Saint who returns to the village years later to learn the truth of who killed his father. Interviews: Chad Allen, Louie Leonardo, Director Jim Hanon, and Steve Saint.Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 January 2006 On The Outs: A provocative look at three young girls from the same neighborhood who make all the wrong choices for reasons they don’t understand. Based on real stories of girls from the streets and juvenile jail, the film represents girls everywhere who struggle with all of the highs and lows of teenage life. Marking her feature film debut, Writer / Director Lori Silverbush finds inspiration for the film volunteering for different programs helping inner city kids in the New York area. Interviews: Director Lori Silverbush, Paola Mendoza, Judy Marte, and Anny Mariano.Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 January 2006 Match Point: A onetime tennis pro who is used to falling just short, realizes that a great part of life is dependent on luck. Retiring from tennis, he marries into money and is forced to make a critical choice when caught in a dangerous obession. For the first time, Academy award winning director Woody Allen, steps out of his New York Canvas and crosses the Atlantic, using London as the backdrop for Match point. Interviews: Writer / Director Woody Allen, Johanthon Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, and Matthew Goode.Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 January 2006 Tristan and Isolde: First separated by countries at war, and now by the loyalty to King and country; Tristan and Isolde must suppress their emotions for the sake of peace and the future of England. But the more they deny their passion, the more fiercely it burns. Despite their efforts to stay apart, the two are driven relentlessly together, risking everything for the one last moment in each other's arms. Interviews: James Franco and Sophia Myles.Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 January 2006 Golden Globes Special: Red carpet and backstage coverage featuring interviews and soundbites with George Clooney, Maria Bello, Joaquin Phoenix, Felicity Huffman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ang Lee, and many more.Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 January 2006 The New World: An adventure set amidst the first encounter of European and Native American cultures during the founding of the Jamestown Virginia settlement in 1607. Pocahontas leads a remarkable journey that takes her from the untouched beauty of the Virginia wilderness to the upper crust of English society as we witness the dawn of a new America. Working with a more documentary approach, filmmaker Terrence Malick used the natural weather and available light to capture most of the scenes in the movie. Interviews: Colin Farrell, Q'oriaka Kilcher, Christian Bale, and Producer Sarah Green.Comments[0] |
Fri, 13 January 2006 Cape of Good Hope: Set in Cape Town, South Africa, the intricate plot of three character's intertwining stories explore deep into their emotions and depict how they deal with issues of racism, relationships, and love. Mark Bamford derived the story after spending 4 years living in South Africa and learning about its unique stories and cultures. The film has already been critically acclaimed by several film festivals including best feature film in the Austin Film Festival and honorary mention for the Toronto Film Festival. Interviews: Director Mark Bamford and Eriq Ebouaney. Comments[0] |
Thu, 12 January 2006 Hostel: Two adventurous American college buddies set out to travel through Europe as a last vacation before they graduate. The backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations with no idea of the hell that awaits them. Bursting onto the scene in 2002 with his hit film “Cabin Fever�, Writer / Director Eli Roth delves deep into the human physce for this backpacking thriller with a twist. Interviews: Producer Chris Briggs, Derek Richardson, Jay Hernandez, Eythor Gudjonsson, Quentin Tarantino, Howard Berger, and Writer / Director Eli Roth.Comments[0] |
Tue, 10 January 2006 The Matador: A traveling salesman and a lonely hitman form an unlikely friendship triggering each other to act in ways neither would have imagined possible, thus altering the lives of both men forever. Receiving the script through his production company Irish DreamTime, Pierce Brosnan not only produced the project but takes the lead role of Julian Noble, a lonely corporate hitman. Interviews: Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, and Writer/Director Richard Shepard.Comments[0] |
Sun, 8 January 2006 The White Countess: In 1936 Shanghai was a crossroad for refugees escaping turmoil, gathering military forces, and underworld culture. A beautiful Russian countess and a blind American diplomat forge a bond on the verge of the Japanese invasion. Having made over thirty films in the past forty-four years, Director James Ivory continues his passion for filmmaking with an acute look at relationships formed from a common link. Working with writer Kazuo Ishiguro on the story, Ivory gave way to an adaptable working process that values inspiration over predictablity. Interviews: Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Lynn Redgrave, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Director James Ivory.Comments[0] |
Thu, 5 January 2006 Casanova: From Academy Award nominated Director Lasse Hallström comes a heart pounding romantic comedy about Casanova's greatest adventure, falling in love. Heath Ledger plays the legendary seducer, who risks everything for his only chance at true passion. Shooting in Venice, Italy, the production used the city's historic architecture as the backdrop for the amazing adventure. Interviews: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Director Lasse Hallström, and Oliver Platt.Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 January 2006 Rumor Has It: Returning home to Pasadena, California for her sister’s wedding, Sarah Huttinger uncovers a tale that her family was the inspiration for the book and film “ The Graduate�. This new information sends her on a journey rediscovering her family. Known for the role of “Rachel� on the hit TV show “Friends�, Jennifer Anniston adds to her feature film credits playing Sarah Huttinger, a young woman searching for the truth about her family. Interviews: Jennifer Anniston, Mark Ruffalo, Mena Suvari, Shirley Maclaine, Kevin Costner, and Director Rob Reiner.
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Manderlay: In 1933 Grace and her father leave the township of Dogville to head south. By chance their cars stop in the state of Alabama and Grace discovers a group of people living as if slavery had not been abolished. Ignoring her father’s advice to leave others to their own affairs, Grace embarks to liberate the slaves and see them through their first harvest. Writer / Director Lars Von Trier’s work is wide ranging, from avant-garde to reinterpretations of classic genres, influencing filmmakers around the world, especially through his key role in the Dogme 95 manifesto, ignoring the rules of light, continuity, and editing. Interviews: Writer / Director Lars von Trier, Bryce Dallas Howard, Willem Dafoe, and Danny Glover.
Big Momma's House 2: On his latest assignment, FBI agent and master of disguise, Malcolm Turner goes undercover once again as Big Momma to avert a national security disaster. Big Momma becomes a nanny housekeeper in the suspect's household only to find himself becoming attached to the 3 children of the dysfunctional family. The filmmakers strove to update Big Momma for the sequel, placing her in a different environment with a new and improved taste in fashion. Interviews: Director John Whitesell, Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Mark Moses, and Emily Procter.
The World's Fastest Indian: In the late 1960’s, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, local legend Burt Munro sets off from New Zealand to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Burt’s quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day. As a young filmmaker working on the documentary “Offerings to the God of Speed�, Writer/Director Roger Donaldson met Burt Munro and learned of his remarkable story. Interviews: Writer/Director Roger Donaldson, Chris Lawford, and Anthony Hopkins.
Underworld Evolution: As the war between the Death Dealers and the Lycans rages on, Selene, the vampire warrior, and Michael, the werewolf hybrid, work together in an effort to unlock the secrets of their respective bloodlines in the modern tale of intrigue and forbidden love. Revisiting established characters and themes, Writer / Director Len Wiseman jumped into production, working with many of the same cast and crew from the original film. Interviews: Director Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale, Steven Mackintosh, and Tony Curran.
End of the Spear: Five young North American missionaries have set out to find the Waodani, one of the most violent societies on the planet, to try and help modernize their culture. Instead they are attacked and killed by the tribal leader, Mincayani. Rather than abandon their original plan, Steve Saint and two other family members begin to live and learn the Waodaniâ's culture and help end the violence. Chad Allen stars in two lead roles as Nick Saint and his son, Steve Saint who returns to the village years later to learn the truth of who killed his father. Interviews: Chad Allen, Louie Leonardo, Director Jim Hanon, and Steve Saint.
On The Outs: A provocative look at three young girls from the same neighborhood who make all the wrong choices for reasons they don’t understand. Based on real stories of girls from the streets and juvenile jail, the film represents girls everywhere who struggle with all of the highs and lows of teenage life. Marking her feature film debut, Writer / Director Lori Silverbush finds inspiration for the film volunteering for different programs helping inner city kids in the New York area. Interviews: Director Lori Silverbush, Paola Mendoza, Judy Marte, and Anny Mariano.
Match Point: A onetime tennis pro who is used to falling just short, realizes that a great part of life is dependent on luck. Retiring from tennis, he marries into money and is forced to make a critical choice when caught in a dangerous obession. For the first time, Academy award winning director Woody Allen, steps out of his New York Canvas and crosses the Atlantic, using London as the backdrop for Match point. Interviews: Writer / Director Woody Allen, Johanthon Rhys Meyers, Scarlett Johansson, Emily Mortimer, and Matthew Goode.
Tristan and Isolde: First separated by countries at war, and now by the loyalty to King and country; Tristan and Isolde must suppress their emotions for the sake of peace and the future of England. But the more they deny their passion, the more fiercely it burns. Despite their efforts to stay apart, the two are driven relentlessly together, risking everything for the one last moment in each other's arms. Interviews: James Franco and Sophia Myles.
Golden Globes Special: Red carpet and backstage coverage featuring interviews and soundbites with George Clooney, Maria Bello, Joaquin Phoenix, Felicity Huffman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ang Lee, and many more.
The New World: An adventure set amidst the first encounter of European and Native American cultures during the founding of the Jamestown Virginia settlement in 1607. Pocahontas leads a remarkable journey that takes her from the untouched beauty of the Virginia wilderness to the upper crust of English society as we witness the dawn of a new America. Working with a more documentary approach, filmmaker Terrence Malick used the natural weather and available light to capture most of the scenes in the movie. Interviews: Colin Farrell, Q'oriaka Kilcher, Christian Bale, and Producer Sarah Green.
Cape of Good Hope: Set in Cape Town, South Africa, the intricate plot of three character's intertwining stories explore deep into their emotions and depict how they deal with issues of racism, relationships, and love. Mark Bamford derived the story after spending 4 years living in South Africa and learning about its unique stories and cultures. The film has already been critically acclaimed by several film festivals including best feature film in the Austin Film Festival and honorary mention for the Toronto Film Festival. Interviews: Director Mark Bamford and Eriq Ebouaney.
Hostel: Two adventurous American college buddies set out to travel through Europe as a last vacation before they graduate. The backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations with no idea of the hell that awaits them. Bursting onto the scene in 2002 with his hit film “Cabin Fever�, Writer / Director Eli Roth delves deep into the human physce for this backpacking thriller with a twist. Interviews: Producer Chris Briggs, Derek Richardson, Jay Hernandez, Eythor Gudjonsson, Quentin Tarantino, Howard Berger, and Writer / Director Eli Roth.
The Matador: A traveling salesman and a lonely hitman form an unlikely friendship triggering each other to act in ways neither would have imagined possible, thus altering the lives of both men forever. Receiving the script through his production company Irish DreamTime, Pierce Brosnan not only produced the project but takes the lead role of Julian Noble, a lonely corporate hitman. Interviews: Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, and Writer/Director Richard Shepard.
The White Countess: In 1936 Shanghai was a crossroad for refugees escaping turmoil, gathering military forces, and underworld culture. A beautiful Russian countess and a blind American diplomat forge a bond on the verge of the Japanese invasion. Having made over thirty films in the past forty-four years, Director James Ivory continues his passion for filmmaking with an acute look at relationships formed from a common link. Working with writer Kazuo Ishiguro on the story, Ivory gave way to an adaptable working process that values inspiration over predictablity. Interviews: Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Lynn Redgrave, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Director James Ivory.
Casanova: From Academy Award nominated Director Lasse Hallström comes a heart pounding romantic comedy about Casanova's greatest adventure, falling in love. Heath Ledger plays the legendary seducer, who risks everything for his only chance at true passion. Shooting in Venice, Italy, the production used the city's historic architecture as the backdrop for the amazing adventure. Interviews: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Director Lasse Hallström, and Oliver Platt.
Rumor Has It: Returning home to Pasadena, California for her sister’s wedding, Sarah Huttinger uncovers a tale that her family was the inspiration for the book and film “ The Graduate�. This new information sends her on a journey rediscovering her family. Known for the role of “Rachel� on the hit TV show “Friends�, Jennifer Anniston adds to her feature film credits playing Sarah Huttinger, a young woman searching for the truth about her family. Interviews: Jennifer Anniston, Mark Ruffalo, Mena Suvari, Shirley Maclaine, Kevin Costner, and Director Rob Reiner.