In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend and former sparring partner Larry Holmes. To say that the great Ali was in the twilight of his career would be generous; most of his admiring fans, friends and fight scribes considered his bravado delusional. WhatContinue reading “Muhammad and Larry – 2009”
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FilmeFobia – 2009
The making of an unfinished film about phobias. Says the director. Behind the screens, he discusses at length (with e.g. Coffin Joe) about the aesthetic boundaries of the project: volunteers under controlled circumstances become immersed in their phobias in order to film the fear on their faces. Director : Kiko Goifman Cast : Jean-Claude Bernardet|JoséContinue reading “FilmeFobia – 2009”
The Open Road – 2009
Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carltons mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his fathers antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their wayContinue reading “The Open Road – 2009”
The Disappearance of Alice Creed – 2009
A rich man’s daughter is held captive in an abandoned apartment by two former convicts who abducted her and hold her ransom in exchange for her father’s money. Director : J Blakeson|Laura Gwynne Cast : Eddie Marsan|Gemma Arterton|Martin Compston Genre : Crime|Drama|Thriller Release Date : 2009-09-12
Pontypool – 2009
When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it’s just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn hisContinue reading “Pontypool – 2009”
Plan B – 2009
Bruno’s plan to win back his ex-girlfriend hits a snag when he becomes attracted to her boyfriend. Director : Marco Berger Cast : Ana Lucia Antony|Ariel Nuñez Di Croce|Damián Canduci|Lucas Ferraro|Manuel Vignau|Mercedes Quinteros|Sergey Zamorev Genre : Comedy|Drama|Romance Release Date : 2009-03-27
Handcuffs – 2009
Handcuffs is a short film based on the directors incredible real experience: witnessing a couples public sex game. It premiered at the 2009 Circuito Off Festival of Venice and tells a story BDSM, role-play, seduction and sex all in public Only in Barcelona! Shot in the darkly chic Coppelia cocktail bar, the camera followsContinue reading “Handcuffs – 2009”
Talkin’ Charley Patton – 2009
A documentary short about Charley Patton included in the box set “The Definitive Charley Patton – 75th Anniversary Edition”. The film contains interviews with musicians, musicologists, blues scholars and Delta historians and contains brand new footage of Dockerys, the legendary plantation where Patton was raised and where many people believe the Delta Blues truly blossomedContinue reading “Talkin’ Charley Patton – 2009”
Sergio – 2009
Charismatic, charming and complex, Sergio Vieira de Mello was the world’s go-to guy, a man who could descend into the most dangerous places, charm the worst war criminals, and somehow protect the lives of the ordinary people to whom he’d devoted his life. SERGIO tells the story of his most treacherous mission ever…a mission inContinue reading “Sergio – 2009”
Leningrad – 2009
When in 1941 Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, their troops quickly besieged Leningrad. Foreign journalists are evacuated but one of them, Kate Davies, is presumed dead and misses the plane. Alone in the city she is helped by Nina Tsvetnova a young and idealist police officer and together they will fight for their ownContinue reading “Leningrad – 2009”