In 1951 at Fort Detrick, Maryland, construction crews built a hollow metal sphere four stories high. Inside germ weapons were to be exploded, creating mists of infectious aerosols for testing on animals….and people. Employees called it the eight ball. In their eighteen month long journey Grey and Russell travel the country in search of answersContinue reading “Under the Eightball – 2009”
Category Archives: History
Dr. Hope – 2009
Historical Bio-Pic, based on the life of Hope Bridges Adams-Lehmann, being the first female physician and member of womens-lib movement in Germany at the end of 19th century. Director : Martin Enlen Cast : August Zirner|Ernst Jacobi|Heike Makatsch|Inka Friedrich|Julia Heinze|Justus von Dohnányi|Martin Feifel|Monika Baumgartner|Philipp Sonntag|Tatjana Blacher Genre : History Release Date : 2009-07-03
Brothers at War – 2009
BROTHERS AT WAR is an intimate portrait of an American family during a turbulent time. Jake Rademacher sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. The film follows Jakes exploits as he risks everythingincluding his lifeto tell his brothers story. Director : Jake Rademacher Cast : GenreContinue reading “Brothers at War – 2009”
Penelope – 2009
This Australian-Croatian co-production appropriates Homer’s tale of Penelope, which follows a woman’s psychological struggle as she waits twenty years for her husband to return from the Trojan War. Director : Ben Ferris Cast : Frano Makovi?|Natalie Finderle Genre : Drama|History Release Date : 2009-07-19
Creation – 2009
A psychological, heart-wrenching love story that provides a unique and inside look at Charles Darwin. Torn between faith and science, he struggles to finish his legendary book “On the Origin of the Species,” which goes on to become the foundation for evolutionary biology. Director : Jon Amiel Cast : Anabolena Rodriguez|Benedict Cumberbatch|Guy Henry|Ian Kelly|Jennifer Connelly|JeremyContinue reading “Creation – 2009”
The Scorpion King – 2009
The Scorpion King: The King before Pharaohs. Learn more about the king who likely united ancient Egypt, organized the worlds earliest phonetic writing system, and inspired the creation of the pyramids. Mace heads, a stone mounted on a wooden shaft, were an early weapon of war. They were used like a club to strike enemiesContinue reading “The Scorpion King – 2009”
Caligula’s Spawn – 2009
The beautiful and dangerous slave trader Druscilla practises all the customs of Ancient Rome – everything in Excess. But even excess can have its limits and the punishments can be very severe if she crosses the line with Flavius and risks falling out of favor. Director : Lloyd A. Simandl Cast : John Comer|Lena Drásova|MarieContinue reading “Caligula’s Spawn – 2009”
The Warrior and the Wolf – 2009
Set during China’s the Warring States Period (476-221 BC), benevolent warrior Chenkang Lu (Joe Odagiri) enters into a torrid love affair with a woman (Maggie Q) from the nomadic Harran tribe. Their relationship sends the warrior to a place where humans were once wolves… Director : Tian Zhuangzhuang Cast : Joe Odagiri|Maggie Q|Tou Chung-Hua GenreContinue reading “The Warrior and the Wolf – 2009”
Notorious – 2009
NOTORIOUS is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time; THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations – redefining our notionContinue reading “Notorious – 2009”
Winter of Frozen Dreams – 2009
Barbara Hoffman is a University of Wisconsin science student. She is a part-time employee at a local massage parlor. She is also a killer. Now all Detective Lulling has to do is prove it. Director : Eric Mandelbaum Cast : Brendan Sexton III|Colleen Camp|Dan Moran|Dean Winters|Keith Carradine|Leo Fitzpatrick|Scott Cohen|Thora Birch Genre : Crime|Drama|History|Thriller Release DateContinue reading “Winter of Frozen Dreams – 2009”