By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the publicContinue reading “Waking Sleeping Beauty – 2009”
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17 Again – 2009
On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O’Donnell wishes he could have a “do-over.” And that’s exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he’s 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisionsContinue reading “17 Again – 2009”
Bakhita – 2009
Born in a village in Sudan, kidnapped by slavers, often beaten and abused, and later sold to Federico Marin, a Venetian merchant, Bakhita then came to Italy and became the nanny servant of Federico’s daughter, Aurora, who had lost her mother at birth. She is treated as an outcast by the peasants and the otherContinue reading “Bakhita – 2009”
Hulk vs. Thor – 2009
For ages, Odin has protected his kingdom of Asgard. But every winter, the All-Father must rest and regain his strength for one week. During this time, all of Asgard’s foes (including trolls, giants, dark elves, and demons) try to claim the realm for their own, but they are always stopped by Odin’s son, the mightyContinue reading “Hulk vs. Thor – 2009”
Barbara Wood – Caribbean Secret – 2009
The daugther of a UUSS magnate celebrates her wedding in a Caribean hotel. The hotel’s director finds a journalist investigating her past. A murder makes worst the situation. Director : Marco Serafini Cast : Carin C. Tietze|Florian Fitz|Helmut Zierl|Ines Brigman|Janina Flieger|Lara-Isabelle Rentinck|Sandra Speichert Genre : Drama Release Date : 2009-03-15
Nasty Old People – 2009
Member of a neo-Nazi gang, her day job is to take care of four crazy old people that all are just waiting to die. Her life becomes a journey into a burlesque fairytale, where the rules of the game are created by Mette herself. Mette is indifferent about her way of life, until she oneContinue reading “Nasty Old People – 2009”
The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour – 2009
In this live boosh presentation you will see Howard wrestle with the problems of the universe in tiny shorts while Vince gets his hair extra big and flounces about, Bob fossil’s dance moves will turn you on then anger you over and over until you puke. You shall then weep with salty joy as BolloContinue reading “The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour – 2009”
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior – 2009
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father’s stead. The warrior’s remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy’s blade as she rises to become one ofContinue reading “Mulan: Rise of a Warrior – 2009”
The Robbers – 2009
Set during the Tang Dynasty, The Robbers tells the story of two robbers’ adventures in a seemingly peaceful Bitter Bamboo Village, where they encounter a beautiful woman, a group of soldiers and a village head scheming to kill the duo. Director : Yang Shupeng Cast : Hu Jun Genre : Action|Drama|Thriller Release Date : 2009-11-20
Alien Workshop – Mindfield – 2009
Filmed and built over the span of 2005-2009, Mind Field is the 4th full lengh audio/visual offering by AWS. A document of the team’s raw talent and eclectic personalities interlaced with the workshop’s undying pursuit of visual individuality and creative freedom. Director : Cast : Genre : Release Date : 2009-02-16