Tuesday, October 15, 2024

THE YARDS (2000)






















Directed by: James Gray
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, Steve Lawrence, Andrew Davoli, Chad Aaron, Tony Musante, Victor Argo, Tomas Milian, Robert Montano, Victor Arnold, Domenick Lombardozzi, Joe Lisi, David Zayas, Joseph Ragno, Roma Torre, Lewis Dodley, Ernie Anastos, Jack O'Connell, Keith Hernandez, Allan Houston, Andi Shrem, Joe Dimare

115 minutes
(R - strong language, adult themes, adult situations, violence, nudity)

PLOT:
Ex-con Leo tries to go straight, but his plans are derailed after reuniting with his old crew and a well-connected railway contractor.

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ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (2014)

 




















Directed by: Miguel Arteta
Based on the children's book by: Judith Viorst
Starring: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette, Kerris Dorsey, Zoey Vargas, Elise Vargas, Bella Thorne, Sidney Fullmer, Megan Mullally, Toni Trucks, Donald Glover, Joel Johnstone, Jennifer Coolidge, Samantha Logan, Dick Van Dyke, Mekai Curtis, Lincoln Melcher, Mary Mouser, Reese Hartwig, Martha Hackett, Burn Gorman, Eric Edelstein, Thunder from Down Under

81 minutes
(PG - rude humor)

PLOT:
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister, who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

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THE WAGES OF FEAR (1953)

 




















Directed by: Henri-Georges Clouzot
Based on the novel by: Georges Arnaud
Starring: Yves MontandCharles VanelFolco LulliPeter Van EyckVera ClouzotWilliam TubbsDario MorenoJo DestLuis De LimaAntonio CentaDarling Legitimus

153 minutes
(NR - adult themes)
Country of origin: France

PLOT:
In the Central American jungle supplies of nitroglycerin are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers and on the rough remote roads the slightest jolt can result in death.

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HUSH...HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE (1964)

 




















Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Based on the short story "What Ever Happened to Cousin Charlotte?" by: Henry Farrell
Starring: Bette DavisOlivia de HavillandJoseph CottenAgnes MooreheadMary AstorCecil KellawayVictor BuonoWesley AddyWilliam CampbellBruce DernFrank FergusonGeorge KennedyPercy HeltonCarol DelayIdell JamesRobert AdlerEllen CorbyMarianne StewartHelen KleebLillian RandolphGeraldine WestMaye Henderson

133 minutes
(NR - adult themes)

PLOT:
Aged, wealthy Charlotte Hollis has lived as a recluse in the crumbling family plantation mansion in Hollisport, Louisiana since her father Sam Hollis' death thirty-six years ago. The only people who regularly see her are her hard-as-nails but seemingly loyal housekeeper, Velma Crowther, and her longtime friend and physician, Dr. Drew Bayliss. She has lived there most of her life except for a short stint in London thirty-seven years ago following the vicious murder of her lover, John Mayhew, at the plantation's summer house while Sam was hosting one of his legendary grand balls in the mansion. She and John had planned to run off together that night, but instead he was bludgeoned to death. Nobody was ever convicted for his murder, but most people believe Charlotte did it. They also believe that Charlotte, whom they haven't seen in years, is a crazy old woman. Conversely, Charlotte has hidden away fearing that people would always be glaring at her. Charlotte is surprised that her younger cousin Miriam Deering has accepted her invitation to stay at the mansion. While Charlotte wanted Miriam to help her overturn the expropriation with the state government in Baton Rouge. By this time, Charlotte's mental state seemingly hits a sharp decline, perhaps because she would be leaving her family home, but could it be issues surrounding John's murder?

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PRIMARY (1960)

 




















Directed by: Robert Drew
Narrated by: Joseph Julian
Starring: John F. Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Jacqueline Kennedy, Muriel Buck Humphrey, Robert F. Kennedy, Joseph McBride, Philleo Nash, Pierre Salinger, Clement John Zablocki

60 minutes
(NR - adult themes)

PLOT:
Cinema verite feature that follows presidential hopefuls John F. Kennedy and Hubert H. Humphrey during the 1960 Wisconsin primary.

Monday, October 14, 2024

IT MIGHT GET LOUD (2008)

 




















Directed by: Davis Guggenheim
Starring: Jack White, The Edge, Jimmy Page

98 minutes
(PG - adult language, adult themes, adult situations)

PLOT:
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians.

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A PRIVATE FUNCTION (1984)

 




















Directed by: Malcolm Mowbray
Starring: Michael PalinMaggie SmithDenholm ElliottRichard GriffithsTony HaygarthJohn NormingtonBill PatersonLiz SmithAlison SteadmanJim CarterPete PostlethwaiteReece DinsdaleDon Estelle

94 minutes
(R - strong language, adult themes, adult situations)

PLOT:
In a small town in Northern England in 1947, the citizens endure continuing food rationing. Some local businessmen want to hold a party to celebrate the royal Wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip and illegally decide to raise a pig for that occasion. However, the pig is stolen by Gilbert Chilvers, who was encouraged to do so by his wife Joyce. Meanwhile, the local food inspector is determined to stop activities circumventing the food rationing.

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THE YARDS (2000)

Directed by: James Gray Starring: Mark Wahlberg , Joaquin Phoenix , Charlize Theron , James Caan , Ellen Burstyn , Faye Dunaway , Steve Lawr...