With the country’s debt growing out of control, Americans by and large are unaware of the looming financial crisis. This documentary examines several of the ways America can get its economy back on the right track. In addition to looking at the federal deficit and trade deficit, the film also closely explores the challenges ofContinue reading “I.O.U.S.A. – 2008”
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What Are We Doing Here? – 2008
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? is a controversial documentary about why after 50 years of Western involvement, billions of dollars in foreign assistance and countless promises, Africa is still so poor. The film tells the story of 3 brothers and a cousin who travel across Africa in an attempt to understand one of the greatContinue reading “What Are We Doing Here? – 2008”
Recount – 2008
A chronicle of the weeks after the 2000 U.S. presidential election and the subsequent recounts in Florida. Director : Jay Roach Cast : Bob Balaban|Bruce Altman|Bruce McGill|Denis Leary|Ed Begley Jr.|John Hurt|Kevin Spacey|Laura Dern|Mitch Pileggi|Tom Wilkinson Genre : Drama|History|TV Movie Release Date : 2008-05-28
Ranchero – 2008
A former ranch hand (Roger Gutierrez) confronts the realities of drug addiction and runs afoul of a local gangster after he moves to Los Angeles. Director : Richard Kaponas Cast : Blake Kushi|Brandon Brown|Brian Eric Johnson|Christina Woods|Danny Trejo|Jade Gordon|Rodger Hoopman|Roger Gutierrez|Ruth Livier Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-08-13
The Cycling Genius Is Coming! – 2008
Teru (Yuya Endo) has been brought up in a hill town and spent his childhood conquering the slopes on his bicycle. Being a cycling fanatic, who resents defeat, he joins Kamegaoka High School, which used to boast a powerful cycling club. There he meets Hatomura (Yuichi Nakamura), an ace of the club who wants toContinue reading “The Cycling Genius Is Coming! – 2008”
Alone – 2008
Alper is in his mid 30s and a good chef at his own restaurant. He loves luxury and spends his life with one-night stands and paid love. One day, his life changes utterly as he walks into a second-hand shop where he first encounters Ada who is in her late 20s and has a shopContinue reading “Alone – 2008”
It’s My Mother’s Birthday Today – 2008
Guy Maddin directed this short biopic on the castrato known as the Manitoba Meadowlark, Dov Houle, who performed on tour with the film Brand Upon the Brain! Director : Guy Maddin Cast : Genre : Release Date : 2008-01-01
Men for Sale – 2008
An intimate and unflinching look over 12 months at the hardscrabble lives of hustlers in downtown Montreal. Director : Rodrigue Jean Cast : Genre : Release Date : 2008-09-30
Kirenji Girls Combat School 2 – 2008
Kirenji is so definitely NOT your typical Japanese girls’ school. For example, while the word “hot” might describe an attractive girl at other places of higher education, at Kirenji it’s more likely to mean “hot blooded,” “hot tempered,” and “ready for red hot action” – as in physical combat, that is! When 17-year-old Maki enrolls,Continue reading “Kirenji Girls Combat School 2 – 2008”
Shake, Rattle & Roll X – 2008
This anthology features three chilling horror movies that include tales of supernatural beings and other beasts, such as “Nieves” in which a local hero must save her hometown from rampaging nature spirits known as Engkanto. In “Emergency,” ghoulish creatures attack a remote hospital, and in “Class Picture,” the ghost of a sadistic nun attacks aContinue reading “Shake, Rattle & Roll X – 2008”
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