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Atonement
Studio: Focus Features
Director: Joe Wright
Screenwriter: Christopher Hampton
Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, Brenda Blethyn
Genre: Drama, Romance
MPAA Rating: R (for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality)
Official Website: FocusFeatures.com
Plot Summary: Joe Wright, the BAFTA Award-winning director of "Pride & Prejudice," has reunited with his filmmaking team and his Academy Award-nominated actress, Keira Knightley, for another classic British romance, starring James McAvoy (BAFTA Award nominee for "The Last King of Scotland") opposite Knightley. Christopher Hampton (Academy Award winner for "Dangerous Liaisons") has written the screenplay adaptation of Ian McEwan's best-selling 2002 novel Atonement. Shot on location in the U.K., the film's story spans several decades. In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner (McAvoy), the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony’s headstrong older sister Cecilia (Ms. Knightley). Cecilia, he hopes, has comparable feelings; all it will take is one spark for this relationship to combust. When it does, Briony – who has a crush on Robbie – is compelled to interfere, going so far as accusing Robbie of a crime he did not commit. Cecilia and Robbie declare their love for each other, but he is arrested – and with Briony bearing false witness, the course of three lives is changed forever. Briony continues to seek forgiveness for her childhood misdeed. Through a terrible and courageous act of imagination, she finds the path to her uncertain atonement, and to an understanding of the power of enduring love.
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The Golden Compass
Studio: New Line Cinema
Director: Chris Weitz
Screenwriter: Chris Weitz
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Tom Courtenay, Ben Walker, Adam Godley, Simon McBurney, Nonso Anozie, Jim Carter, Clare Higgins, Jack Shepherd, Magda Szubanski, Christopher Lee
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of fantasy violence)
Official Website: GoldenCompassmovie.com
Plot Summary: Based on author Philip Pullman's bestselling and award-winning novel, "The Golden Compass" tells the first story in Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. "The Golden Compass" is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in an alternative world where people's souls manifest themselves as animals, talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches co-exist. At the center of the story is Lyra (played by newcomer Dakota Blue Richards), a 12-year-old girl who starts out trying to rescue a friend who's been kidnapped by a mysterious organization known as the Gobblers - and winds up on an epic quest to save not only her world, but ours as well. "The Golden Compass" stars an ensemble cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, and Ian McShane. The film is written and directed by Chris Weitz ("About A Boy," "Antz") and produced by Deborah Forte and Bill Carraro ("Frequency"). It is executive produced by Andrew Miano and Paul Weitz ("In Good Company"). "The Golden Compass" is scheduled for a Dec. 7, 2007 release.
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Grace is Gone
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Director: James C. Strouse
Screenwriter: James C. Strouse
Starring: John Cusack, Alessandro Nivola, Shelan O'Keefe, Gracie Bednarczyk
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material, brief strong language and teen smoking)
Official Website: GraceisGone-themovie.com
Plot Summary: There was a time when Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) could see his entire life clearly. He dreamed of patriotic service and was destined for a military career. He came close to that dream until it was cut short simply because of his poor eyesight. Now he's serving customers at a home supply store while his Sergeant wife is fighting in Iraq.
Equally as awkward at home as he is at work, he's raising Heidi, their twelve-year-old daughter and her 8-year-old sister Dawn. Although a loving father, Stanley is unable to conform to a more affectionate role and the girls miss their mother deeply.
While tolerating his job and stumbling through parenting he is abruptly awakened when tragedy strikes. Ill prepared to deal with it himself, he is at a complete loss contemplating how to tell his children. Desperate to delay telling the children they embark on a spontaneous road trip. Grasping to give them their last moments of innocence, Stanley reveals a softer side as they travel to Dawn's chosen destination – Enchanted Gardens Theme Park.
The farther they drive the closer they become yet Stanley knows he must face the inevitable task of changing their lives forever.
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Revolver
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Director: Guy Ritchie
Screenwriter: Ethan Gross, Guy Ritchie, Paul Todisco
Starring: Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Vincent Pastore
Genre: Crime, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for violence, language and some nudity)
Official Website: SonyPictures.com
Plot Summary: Gambler and conman Jake Green (Jason Statham) always ran with a bad crowd and it cost him seven years in jail. After his release, Jake becomes unbeatable at the tables using a formula for the ultimate con that he learned from two mysterious prisoners. Now he is ready to take his revenge against Dorothy Macha (Ray Liotta), the man responsible for his jail time. Macha is plotting to eliminate his ruthless rival, Lord John, and has staked his credibility on a huge drug deal with the all-powerful Sam Gold. Jake visits Macha at his casino and humiliates him publicly in a game of chance. Macha fearing more of the same medicine sends his goons to "take care of" Jake. His life is saved by enigmatic Zack (Vincent Pastore) who, with his equally inscrutable partner Avi (André Benjamin), offer Jake protection. Against his better judgment, Jake accepts. He soon finds himself playing the very last game he wants to be playing, and there is danger at every turn. But the biggest danger of all comes from a totally unexpected source... himself. It gradually transpires the real conman is in his head.
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The Walker
Studio: THINKFilm
Director: Paul Schrader
Screenwriter: Paul Schrader
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Lauren Bacall, Willem Dafoe, Ned Beatty, Moritz Bleibtreu, Mary Beth Hurt
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary: A contemporary drama set in Washington, D.C., "The Walker" centers around Carter Page (Harrelson), a well-heeled and popular socialite who serves as confidant, companion, and card partner to some of the capitol’s leading ladies. These pampered women are married to the most powerful men in America, and when their husbands are too busy running the country to attend to their wives, they turn to their "gay best friend," Carter, for warmth, wit, and wisdom. Carter's loyalty is tested when his dearest friend (Scott Thomas) finds herself on the brink of a scandal that could destroy her reputation and her husband’s career. Offering to cover for her, Carter suppresses incriminating evidence, only to find himself the chief suspect in a criminal investigation. Suddenly, this well-connected man-about-town is a pariah, hounded by the police and forced to find the true culprit and clear his name. More importantly, he must re-examine whether it is important to be accepted by a society based on betrayal, hypocrisy, and corruption.
A tale of moral redemption that takes the form of a mystery-thriller, "The Walker" is the third part of Schrader's "lonely man" trilogy that began with "American Gigolo" (1980) and also includes "Light Sleeper" (1992).
'Tis Autumn - The Search for Jackie Paris
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (NY)
Studio: Outsider Pictures
Director: Raymond De Felitta
Screenwriter: Raymond De Felitta
Starring: Jackie Paris, Billy Vera, Dr. Billy Taylor, Mark Murphy, James Moody, Harlan Ellison, Barry Newman, Anne Marie Moss, Peter Bogdanovich, Frank Whaley, Nick Tosches
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: HangoverLounge.com
Plot Summary: "'Tis Autumn - The Search for Jackie Paris" is director Raymond De Felitta's examination into the art and mysterious life of legendary jazz vocalist Jackie Paris. Using both new and archival performance footage, found footage, still photography, historical audio clips and rare unreleased recordings, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raymond De Felitta ("Café Society," "Two Family House," "The Thing About My Folks") conducts on-camera interviews with the late Jackie Paris as well as many of the musicians, songwriters and personalities who knew him best. Hailed as the new sound of the day and working with some of the biggest names in jazz—Charlie Parker, Lionel Hampton, and Charles Mingus to name a few—Jackie Paris went from singing sensation to footnote in a generation. "'Tis Autumn" unearths what was at the heart of Jackie Paris' glorious art and enigmatic career in a film that DownBeat describes as "a compelling investigation" and Variety calls "magnificent and moving."
The Amateurs
Studio: First Look Studios
Director: Michael Traeger
Screenwriter: Michael Traeger
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, Lauren Graham, Joe Pantoliano, Jeanne Tripplehorn, William Fichtner, Patrick Fugit, Tim Blake Nelson, Isaiah Washington, Glenne Headly, Judy Greer, Steven Weber, Eileen Brennan, Brad Garrett
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R (for sexual content and language)
Plot Summary: Down-and-out divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges), with the help of his five motley friends, brainstorms a genius idea to make their dreams come true. They are going to rally their small town to produce an amateur adult film! They think they've found the road to fame and fortune, but their fantasy quickly turns into a hilarious misadventure as they encounter more than a few bumps in the road. Their good natured attempts lead to the creation of the most un-adult, adult film ever. See how "The Amateurs" bring an entire small town together, in the biggest comedic disaster turned boffo box office success.
Dirty Laundry
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment
Director: Maurice Jamal
Screenwriter: Maurice Jamal
Starring: Loretta Devine, Rockmond Dunbar, Jenifer Lewis, Sommore, Terri J. Vaughn, Joey Costello, Aaron Shaw, Alec Mapa, Veronica Webb, Maurice Jamal, Dr Bobby Jones
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for language, some sexual content and thematic elements)
Official Website: DirtyLaundrythemovie.com
Movie Poster: Not Available
Production Stills: Not Available
Plot Summary: "Dirty Laundry" is a modern-day prodigal son story with a twist. It follows Patrick, a magazine writer, who seems to have the "perfect life," until one day, there is a knock at the door. On the other side stands a secret that brings him face to face with the traditional southern family he hasn't seen in over 10 years.
Looking for Cheyenne
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (limited)
Studio: Regent Releasing
Director: Valérie Minetto
Screenwriter: Valérie Minetto, Cécile Vargaftig
Starring: Mila Dekker
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for some sexuality and language)
Official Website: LookingforCheyenne.com
Plot Summary: Cheyenne, a journalist, decides to leave Paris after being laid off and to settle down in the middle of nowhere, far from the society she hates.The trouble is that she leaves Sonia, her true love, behind. The latter, a teacher who loves her job, refuses to give up everything -including her comfort- to follow her. Sonia makes all the efforts in the world to forget Cheyenne, whether in the arms of Pierre, a charming anarchist, or in those of Béatrice, a gay woman who soon proves perverse and dangerous, only to realize that her heart belongs to Cheyenne and nobody else. If Cheyenne does not come back, Sonia feels life is not worth living any longer.
Man in the Chair
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (limited)
Studio: Outsider Pictures
Director: Michael Schroeder
Screenwriter: Michael Schroeder
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Michael Angarano, Robert Waner, M. Emmet Walsh
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: ManintheChair-themovie.com
Plot Summary: Cameron Kincaid, a rebellious teenager, constantly getting into trouble, is at odds with his mother and his constantly deriding harsh stepfather. Cameron's a fanatical film buff who longs to be an important filmmaker, but seems more likely to end up in prison than on a film set. Cameron pursues his filmmaking dream when he enters a prestigious student competition, set up over Christmas vacation, which offers the winner a scholarship to the Los Angeles film school.
Cameron enlists the assistance of a reluctant retired gaffer named Flash, the only surviving crew member from the legendary film, "Citizen Kane." Flash taps into the unused talent of his elderly retired filmmaker friends at the Motion Picture Retirement Home, persuading them to help Cameron with his film.
Among Flash's friends is Mickey Hopkins, a forgotten, geriatric retired screenwriter, living in a squalid, rat-infested home for the aged. Flash approaches Mickey to write the screenplay for Cameron's new movie, but an excited yet terrified Mickey fears that he has lost his magic touch with story. Mickey's confidence is restored when Cameron comes to him for help and shows Mickey how he has not been forgotten on IMDb.
Cameron's new surrogate family and unlikely senior citizen production team winds up filming an award worthy documentary about the plight of the nation's elderly. During the course of the filming, Cameron's life has been transformed through his mentor and friend Flash, who in turn, rediscovers his dignity and can finally accept his fate peacefully.
Atonement
Studio: Focus Features
Director: Joe Wright
Screenwriter: Christopher Hampton
Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, Brenda Blethyn
Genre: Drama, Romance
MPAA Rating: R (for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality)
Official Website: FocusFeatures.com
Plot Summary: Joe Wright, the BAFTA Award-winning director of "Pride & Prejudice," has reunited with his filmmaking team and his Academy Award-nominated actress, Keira Knightley, for another classic British romance, starring James McAvoy (BAFTA Award nominee for "The Last King of Scotland") opposite Knightley. Christopher Hampton (Academy Award winner for "Dangerous Liaisons") has written the screenplay adaptation of Ian McEwan's best-selling 2002 novel Atonement. Shot on location in the U.K., the film's story spans several decades. In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner (McAvoy), the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony’s headstrong older sister Cecilia (Ms. Knightley). Cecilia, he hopes, has comparable feelings; all it will take is one spark for this relationship to combust. When it does, Briony – who has a crush on Robbie – is compelled to interfere, going so far as accusing Robbie of a crime he did not commit. Cecilia and Robbie declare their love for each other, but he is arrested – and with Briony bearing false witness, the course of three lives is changed forever. Briony continues to seek forgiveness for her childhood misdeed. Through a terrible and courageous act of imagination, she finds the path to her uncertain atonement, and to an understanding of the power of enduring love.
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The Golden Compass
Studio: New Line Cinema
Director: Chris Weitz
Screenwriter: Chris Weitz
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Eva Green, Dakota Blue Richards, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, Freddie Highmore, Kathy Bates, Tom Courtenay, Ben Walker, Adam Godley, Simon McBurney, Nonso Anozie, Jim Carter, Clare Higgins, Jack Shepherd, Magda Szubanski, Christopher Lee
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of fantasy violence)
Official Website: GoldenCompassmovie.com
Plot Summary: Based on author Philip Pullman's bestselling and award-winning novel, "The Golden Compass" tells the first story in Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy. "The Golden Compass" is an exciting fantasy adventure, set in an alternative world where people's souls manifest themselves as animals, talking bears fight wars, and Gyptians and witches co-exist. At the center of the story is Lyra (played by newcomer Dakota Blue Richards), a 12-year-old girl who starts out trying to rescue a friend who's been kidnapped by a mysterious organization known as the Gobblers - and winds up on an epic quest to save not only her world, but ours as well. "The Golden Compass" stars an ensemble cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, and Ian McShane. The film is written and directed by Chris Weitz ("About A Boy," "Antz") and produced by Deborah Forte and Bill Carraro ("Frequency"). It is executive produced by Andrew Miano and Paul Weitz ("In Good Company"). "The Golden Compass" is scheduled for a Dec. 7, 2007 release.
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Grace is Gone
Studio: The Weinstein Company
Director: James C. Strouse
Screenwriter: James C. Strouse
Starring: John Cusack, Alessandro Nivola, Shelan O'Keefe, Gracie Bednarczyk
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material, brief strong language and teen smoking)
Official Website: GraceisGone-themovie.com
Plot Summary: There was a time when Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) could see his entire life clearly. He dreamed of patriotic service and was destined for a military career. He came close to that dream until it was cut short simply because of his poor eyesight. Now he's serving customers at a home supply store while his Sergeant wife is fighting in Iraq.
Equally as awkward at home as he is at work, he's raising Heidi, their twelve-year-old daughter and her 8-year-old sister Dawn. Although a loving father, Stanley is unable to conform to a more affectionate role and the girls miss their mother deeply.
While tolerating his job and stumbling through parenting he is abruptly awakened when tragedy strikes. Ill prepared to deal with it himself, he is at a complete loss contemplating how to tell his children. Desperate to delay telling the children they embark on a spontaneous road trip. Grasping to give them their last moments of innocence, Stanley reveals a softer side as they travel to Dawn's chosen destination – Enchanted Gardens Theme Park.
The farther they drive the closer they become yet Stanley knows he must face the inevitable task of changing their lives forever.
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Revolver
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Director: Guy Ritchie
Screenwriter: Ethan Gross, Guy Ritchie, Paul Todisco
Starring: Jason Statham, Ray Liotta, Vincent Pastore
Genre: Crime, Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for violence, language and some nudity)
Official Website: SonyPictures.com
Plot Summary: Gambler and conman Jake Green (Jason Statham) always ran with a bad crowd and it cost him seven years in jail. After his release, Jake becomes unbeatable at the tables using a formula for the ultimate con that he learned from two mysterious prisoners. Now he is ready to take his revenge against Dorothy Macha (Ray Liotta), the man responsible for his jail time. Macha is plotting to eliminate his ruthless rival, Lord John, and has staked his credibility on a huge drug deal with the all-powerful Sam Gold. Jake visits Macha at his casino and humiliates him publicly in a game of chance. Macha fearing more of the same medicine sends his goons to "take care of" Jake. His life is saved by enigmatic Zack (Vincent Pastore) who, with his equally inscrutable partner Avi (André Benjamin), offer Jake protection. Against his better judgment, Jake accepts. He soon finds himself playing the very last game he wants to be playing, and there is danger at every turn. But the biggest danger of all comes from a totally unexpected source... himself. It gradually transpires the real conman is in his head.
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The Walker
Studio: THINKFilm
Director: Paul Schrader
Screenwriter: Paul Schrader
Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Lauren Bacall, Willem Dafoe, Ned Beatty, Moritz Bleibtreu, Mary Beth Hurt
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary: A contemporary drama set in Washington, D.C., "The Walker" centers around Carter Page (Harrelson), a well-heeled and popular socialite who serves as confidant, companion, and card partner to some of the capitol’s leading ladies. These pampered women are married to the most powerful men in America, and when their husbands are too busy running the country to attend to their wives, they turn to their "gay best friend," Carter, for warmth, wit, and wisdom. Carter's loyalty is tested when his dearest friend (Scott Thomas) finds herself on the brink of a scandal that could destroy her reputation and her husband’s career. Offering to cover for her, Carter suppresses incriminating evidence, only to find himself the chief suspect in a criminal investigation. Suddenly, this well-connected man-about-town is a pariah, hounded by the police and forced to find the true culprit and clear his name. More importantly, he must re-examine whether it is important to be accepted by a society based on betrayal, hypocrisy, and corruption.
A tale of moral redemption that takes the form of a mystery-thriller, "The Walker" is the third part of Schrader's "lonely man" trilogy that began with "American Gigolo" (1980) and also includes "Light Sleeper" (1992).
'Tis Autumn - The Search for Jackie Paris
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (NY)
Studio: Outsider Pictures
Director: Raymond De Felitta
Screenwriter: Raymond De Felitta
Starring: Jackie Paris, Billy Vera, Dr. Billy Taylor, Mark Murphy, James Moody, Harlan Ellison, Barry Newman, Anne Marie Moss, Peter Bogdanovich, Frank Whaley, Nick Tosches
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: HangoverLounge.com
Plot Summary: "'Tis Autumn - The Search for Jackie Paris" is director Raymond De Felitta's examination into the art and mysterious life of legendary jazz vocalist Jackie Paris. Using both new and archival performance footage, found footage, still photography, historical audio clips and rare unreleased recordings, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Raymond De Felitta ("Café Society," "Two Family House," "The Thing About My Folks") conducts on-camera interviews with the late Jackie Paris as well as many of the musicians, songwriters and personalities who knew him best. Hailed as the new sound of the day and working with some of the biggest names in jazz—Charlie Parker, Lionel Hampton, and Charles Mingus to name a few—Jackie Paris went from singing sensation to footnote in a generation. "'Tis Autumn" unearths what was at the heart of Jackie Paris' glorious art and enigmatic career in a film that DownBeat describes as "a compelling investigation" and Variety calls "magnificent and moving."
The Amateurs
Studio: First Look Studios
Director: Michael Traeger
Screenwriter: Michael Traeger
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, Lauren Graham, Joe Pantoliano, Jeanne Tripplehorn, William Fichtner, Patrick Fugit, Tim Blake Nelson, Isaiah Washington, Glenne Headly, Judy Greer, Steven Weber, Eileen Brennan, Brad Garrett
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R (for sexual content and language)
Plot Summary: Down-and-out divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges), with the help of his five motley friends, brainstorms a genius idea to make their dreams come true. They are going to rally their small town to produce an amateur adult film! They think they've found the road to fame and fortune, but their fantasy quickly turns into a hilarious misadventure as they encounter more than a few bumps in the road. Their good natured attempts lead to the creation of the most un-adult, adult film ever. See how "The Amateurs" bring an entire small town together, in the biggest comedic disaster turned boffo box office success.
Dirty Laundry
Studio: Codeblack Entertainment
Director: Maurice Jamal
Screenwriter: Maurice Jamal
Starring: Loretta Devine, Rockmond Dunbar, Jenifer Lewis, Sommore, Terri J. Vaughn, Joey Costello, Aaron Shaw, Alec Mapa, Veronica Webb, Maurice Jamal, Dr Bobby Jones
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for language, some sexual content and thematic elements)
Official Website: DirtyLaundrythemovie.com
Movie Poster: Not Available
Production Stills: Not Available
Plot Summary: "Dirty Laundry" is a modern-day prodigal son story with a twist. It follows Patrick, a magazine writer, who seems to have the "perfect life," until one day, there is a knock at the door. On the other side stands a secret that brings him face to face with the traditional southern family he hasn't seen in over 10 years.
Looking for Cheyenne
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (limited)
Studio: Regent Releasing
Director: Valérie Minetto
Screenwriter: Valérie Minetto, Cécile Vargaftig
Starring: Mila Dekker
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R (for some sexuality and language)
Official Website: LookingforCheyenne.com
Plot Summary: Cheyenne, a journalist, decides to leave Paris after being laid off and to settle down in the middle of nowhere, far from the society she hates.The trouble is that she leaves Sonia, her true love, behind. The latter, a teacher who loves her job, refuses to give up everything -including her comfort- to follow her. Sonia makes all the efforts in the world to forget Cheyenne, whether in the arms of Pierre, a charming anarchist, or in those of Béatrice, a gay woman who soon proves perverse and dangerous, only to realize that her heart belongs to Cheyenne and nobody else. If Cheyenne does not come back, Sonia feels life is not worth living any longer.
Man in the Chair
Release Date: December 7, 2007 (limited)
Studio: Outsider Pictures
Director: Michael Schroeder
Screenwriter: Michael Schroeder
Starring: Christopher Plummer, Michael Angarano, Robert Waner, M. Emmet Walsh
Genre: Comedy, Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Available
Official Website: ManintheChair-themovie.com
Plot Summary: Cameron Kincaid, a rebellious teenager, constantly getting into trouble, is at odds with his mother and his constantly deriding harsh stepfather. Cameron's a fanatical film buff who longs to be an important filmmaker, but seems more likely to end up in prison than on a film set. Cameron pursues his filmmaking dream when he enters a prestigious student competition, set up over Christmas vacation, which offers the winner a scholarship to the Los Angeles film school.
Cameron enlists the assistance of a reluctant retired gaffer named Flash, the only surviving crew member from the legendary film, "Citizen Kane." Flash taps into the unused talent of his elderly retired filmmaker friends at the Motion Picture Retirement Home, persuading them to help Cameron with his film.
Among Flash's friends is Mickey Hopkins, a forgotten, geriatric retired screenwriter, living in a squalid, rat-infested home for the aged. Flash approaches Mickey to write the screenplay for Cameron's new movie, but an excited yet terrified Mickey fears that he has lost his magic touch with story. Mickey's confidence is restored when Cameron comes to him for help and shows Mickey how he has not been forgotten on IMDb.
Cameron's new surrogate family and unlikely senior citizen production team winds up filming an award worthy documentary about the plight of the nation's elderly. During the course of the filming, Cameron's life has been transformed through his mentor and friend Flash, who in turn, rediscovers his dignity and can finally accept his fate peacefully.