For an estimated population of 4 million, Lebanon boasts some 200,000 foreign domestic workers, contracted under a system of full custodianship that deprives them of basic rights. Implemented since the start of the civil war (1975), this system is borrowed from similar ones in the Gulf countries. It is predicated on a transaction whereby theContinue reading “Makhdoumin – 2016”
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Unwanted Guest – 2016
When Amy has nowhere to go for winter break, her friend Christine insists she come stay with her family. What begins as a dream situation turns into a nightmare when Amy starts to obsess and wreak havoc on her welcoming hosts. Stars Beth Littleford, Kate Mansi. Director : Andra Hayes|Christopher Ray|Fred Olen Ray Cast :Continue reading “Unwanted Guest – 2016”
Time in Between – 2016
Based on a true story, this drama chronicles the life of Sergio Marquez (Julien Cesario) raised in a broken home and surrounded by the violence of East L.A.. As he struggles to make his way, the number of drug casualties grows around him. Ultimately Sergio faces his own mortality as he flat lines five timesContinue reading “Time in Between – 2016”
Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings – 2016
Monster Strike: The Movie serves as a prequel to the net anime series based on the game of the same name. The anime tells the story of Ren, who returns to his hometown with no memories of having lived there. When a a cell phone repairman installs the Monster Strike app on his phone, RenContinue reading “Monster Strike The Movie: To The Place of Beginnings – 2016”
The Cheerleader Murders – 2016
A high school student whose father and sister were recently murdered begins her own investigation after two of her fellow cheerleaders are kidnapped. She sets out on a rescue mission, but the killer may already be hot on her trail. Director : David Jackson Cast : Amanda Leighton|Austin Lyon|David DeSantos|Devin Crittenden|Eric Etebari|Hannah Kasulka|Irene Chiang|Nancy Degnan|NigelContinue reading “The Cheerleader Murders – 2016”
Long Long Time Ago 2 – 2016
Zhao Di takes over her family farm with the help of Ah Long after the 1969 floods. After the government started reclaiming land for development in 1977, licensed owners like Zhao Di are compensated but her brother accuses her of having an affair with Ah Long to get the money for himself. Meanwhile, Osman doesContinue reading “Long Long Time Ago 2 – 2016”
The Insanity – 2016
Director : Rao Xiaozhi Cast : Wan Qian|Zhou Yiwei Genre : Comedy|Drama|Mystery Release Date : 12/30/2016 Country : China
Shikhamani – 2016
The railway runs kilometers through the forest. Shikhamani is the most honest and efficient gang man. He lives in the nearby village. Quite unexpectedly a girl enters his life and the resulting events are plotted. Director : Vinod Guruvayoor Cast : Anjana Appukuttan|Balaji Sarma|Chemban Vinod Jose|J. D. Chakravarthi|Mrudula Murali|Mukesh|Pradeep Kottayam|Saikumar|Shaju Sreedhar|Sudheer Karamana Genre : Drama|ThrillerContinue reading “Shikhamani – 2016”
Unknown Brood – 2016
“When I do my suicide for you, I hope you’ll miss me too,” Herman Brood sang in “Rock ‘n’ Roll Junkie” – just one of many announcements of his own death Brood worked into his songs. It’s a subject Brood, who jumped off the roof of the Amsterdam Hilton 15 years ago, often sang about.Continue reading “Unknown Brood – 2016”
Petroleum Spirit – 2016
A surreal road movie about a partially deaf teenager hitting the road in a beat up Lada to find the father who abandoned him at birth. The stunning feature film debut of acclaimed commercials writer/director Rob Sanders. Director : Annie Dibling|Dafydd Rhys Parry|Gareth Lewis|Joe Jones|Kyran Davies|Lexx Oliver|Rob Sanders Cast : Alexandra Weaver|Ceri Mears|Georgina Beedle|Jarred EllisContinue reading “Petroleum Spirit – 2016”