Crank 2: High Voltage (2009)

September 10, 2009

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Crank: High Voltage (Crank 2: High Voltage in some regions) is a 2009 American action/thriller film, and sequel to the 2006 action film, Crank. It picks up shortly after the first film left off, retaining its “real-time” feel and adding surrealism. Crank: High Voltage was written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, who both wrote and directed the previous film. The film was released in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009, one day prior to its North American release date.

Format: DVD (DVD Retail)
DVD Details page available at: IMDb

MPAA Rating: Rated R for frenetic strong bloody violence throughout, crude and graphic sexual content, nudity and pervasive language.

Slither (2006)

September 10, 2009

Slither (2006)

Slither is a 2006 comedy horror film produced by Gold Circle Films and Strike Entertainment, released by Universal, written and directed by James Gunn, and starring Nathan Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Rooker, Gregg Henry, Tania Saulnier and Jenna Fischer, and was produced by Paul Brooks and Eric Newman. Slither was James Gunn’s directorial debut, and was influenced by B movies such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Shivers.

Format: DVD (DVD Retail)
DVD Details page available at: IMDb

MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, and language.

Bright Lights, Big City (1988)

September 10, 2009

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Bright Lights, Big City is a 1988 drama film starring Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland and Phoebe Cates, based on the novel of the same name by Jay McInerney.

Format: DVD (DVD Retail)
DVD Details page available at: IMDb

MPAA Rating: Rated R

Meet Bill (2007)

September 10, 2009

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Meet Bill (formerly known as Bill) is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallick and starring Aaron Eckhart as the titular character.

Directed by Bernie Goldmann
Melisa Wallick
Produced by Bernie Goldmann
GreeneStreet Films
Written by Bernie Goldmann
Melisa Wallick
Starring Aaron Eckhart
Jessica Alba
Elizabeth Banks
Timothy Olyphant
Logan Lerman
Distributed by First Look International
Release date(s) Toronto Film Festival
September 8, 2007
United States limited
April 4, 2008
Running time 97 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Gross revenue $207,342

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Mr. Troop Mom (2009)

September 10, 2009

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Mr. Troop Mom is an American 2009 Nickelodeon Original Movie starring George Lopez. The movie premiered on June 19, 2009 part of the Nick at Nite block on Nickelodeon. The movie was released on DVD and Blu-Ray on June 23, 2009.

Directed by William Dear
Produced by George Lopez
Written by Thomas Ian Griffith
Starring George Lopez
Daniela Bobadilla
April Telek
Julia Anderson
Elizabeth Thai
Geoff Gustafson
and Jane Lynch
Music by The Naked Brothers Band
Cinematography Ron Stannett
Editing by Chris Conlee
Release date(s) June 23, 2009
Country United States
Language English

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Sex Drive (2008)

September 10, 2009

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Sex Drive is a 2008 United States comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, and Amanda Crew. James Marsden and Seth Green appear in supporting roles. It was released in North America on October 17, 2008 and in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2009.

Directed by Sean Anders
Produced by Bob Levy
Leslie Morgenstein
John Morris
Michael Nelson
Written by Screenplay
Sean Anders
John Morris
Novel
Andy Behrens
Starring Josh Zuckerman
Clark Duke
Amanda Crew
James Marsden
Seth Green
Music by Stephen Trask
Cinematography Tim Orr
Editing by George Folsey Jr.
Distributed by Summit Entertainment
Release date(s) October 17, 2008
Running time Theatrical cut
109 minutes
Unrated cut
129 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $19 million
Gross revenue $17,004,475 (worldwide)

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Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

September 10, 2009

Zack and Miri Make A Porno (2008)

Zack and Miri Make a Porno is a 2008 comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, and distributed by The Weinstein Company. It is Smith’s second film (after Jersey Girl) not to be set within the View Askewniverse and the first not set in New Jersey. It was released on October 31, 2008.

Directed by Kevin Smith
Produced by Scott Mosier
Written by Kevin Smith
Starring Seth Rogen
Elizabeth Banks
Craig Robinson
Jason Mewes
Traci Lords
Jeff Anderson
Katie Morgan
Ricky Mabe
Music by James L. Venable
Cinematography Dave Klein
Editing by Kevin Smith
Studio View Askew Productions
Distributed by The Weinstein Company
Release date(s) October 31, 2008
Running time 101 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $24 million
Gross revenue $40,127,985

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He’s Just Not That into You (2009)

September 10, 2009

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He’s Just Not That Into You is a 2009 American romantic comedy film, based on the self-help book of the same name by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, which in turn was based on a line of dialogue in Sex and the City. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kevin Connolly, and Bradley Cooper. He’s Just Not That Into You was directed by Ken Kwapis, and produced by Drew Barrymore’s production company, Flower Films, with Barrymore serving as an executive producer.

Directed by Ken Kwapis
Produced by Drew Barrymore (executive)
Nancy Juvonen
Written by Greg Behrendt
Liz Tuccillo
Abby Kohn
Marc Silverstein
Starring Ginnifer Goodwin
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Connelly
Justin Long
Ben Affleck
Drew Barrymore
Kevin Connolly
Bradley Cooper
Scarlett Johansson
Kris Kristofferson
Music by Cliff Eidelman
Cinematography John Bailey
Editing by Cara Silverman
Studio Flower Films
Distributed by New Line Cinema
Release date(s) February 6, 2009
Running time 129 min.
Country United States
Language English
Budget $25,000,000
Gross revenue $172,011,653

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

September 10, 2009

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American drama by French director Michel Gondry. The film uses elements of science fiction and neosurrealism to explore the nature of memory and romantic love. It opened in North America on March 19, 2004 and grossed over US$70 million worldwide.

Gondry worked on the story with Charlie Kaufman and Pierre Bismuth, a French performance artist. Together, they won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2005. The film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet and features Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Wilkinson, Elijah Wood, Jane Adams, and David Cross.

The title is taken from the poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope, the story of a tragic love affair, where forgetfulness became the heroine’s only comfort.

Directed by Michel Gondry
Produced by Anthony Bregman
Steve Golin
Written by Screenplay:
Charlie Kaufman
Story:
Michel Gondry
Pierre Bismuth
Charlie Kaufman
Starring Jim Carrey
Kate Winslet
Kirsten Dunst
Mark Ruffalo
Elijah Wood
Tom Wilkinson
Jane Adams
David Cross
Thomas Jay Ryan
Music by Jon Brion
Cinematography Ellen Kuras
Editing by Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Distributed by Focus Features
Release date(s) March 19, 2004
Running time 108 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $20 million
Gross revenue $72.2 million

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Candyman (1992)

September 9, 2009

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Candyman is a 1992 neo-noir/slasher film starring Virginia Madsen, Tony Todd and Xander Berkeley. It was directed by Bernard Rose and is based on the short story “The Forbidden” by Clive Barker, though the film’s scenario is switched from England to the United States (specifically Chicago). The film was scored by Philip Glass. The film was met with critical acclaim and was a box office success. Candyman is the first film in a trilogy which includes Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman 3: Day of the Dead.

Directed by Bernard Rose
Produced by Clive Barker
Steve Golin
Written by Bernard Rose
Starring Virginia Madsen
Tony Todd
Xander Berkeley
Vanessa A. Williams
Music by Philip Glass
Cinematography Anthony B. Richmond
Editing by Dan Rae
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date(s) October 16, 1992
Running time 99 min.
Country United States
Language English
Budget $8,000,000 (estimated)
Gross revenue $25,792,310 (sub-total)
Followed by Candyman 2: Farewell to the Flesh

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