Thomas, a former doctor, a widower, lives alone in a basement apartment in Helsinki. His routine becomes even more limited when his misanthropic brother dies, reducing Thomas’ human contact to practically nil. As with many seniors, he’s basically invisible to passersby, though Thomas in particular avoids engaging with those around him. When he runs intoContinue reading “Thomas – 2008”
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Ain’t No Tomorrows – 2008
Based on a manga by Saso Akira, the film caters to a high school or older audience, marked by the frequent addition of profanity, nudity, and scenes of (mostly attempted) sex. It is an unexpectedly dark film, with infrequent scenes of comedy that may make you chuckle, but not laugh. Ain’t No Tomorrows is notContinue reading “Ain’t No Tomorrows – 2008”
Thirteen or So Minutes – 2008
Lawrence Jefferies and Hugh Greerey are two straight men who have just met. Thirteen or so minutes later, things have changed for both of them as they open themselves to one another. Director : William Branden Blinn Cast : Carlos Salas|Nick Soper Genre : Drama|Romance Release Date : 2008-01-20
Jake’s Corner – 2008
The fictional story of an ex-football star, Johnny Dunn, who moves far from the spotlight after a family tragedy to a small, desert town he owns called Jake’s Corner. This dramatic comedy is a cross between Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and “Northern Exposure” (1990). Set in the real town of Jake’s Corner, Arizona, it isContinue reading “Jake’s Corner – 2008”
A Tale of Legendary Libido – 2008
The women in Byun’s village ridicule his lack of libido, but Byun has the last laugh when a traveling monk imbues him with the ultimate male power. Director : Shin Han-sol Cast : Bong Tae-gyu|ByeongGil Gweon|Go Seo-hee|Jeon Soo-kyung|JeongSeop Lee|Kim Ye-won|Oh Dal-su|Seo Yeong|Song Jae-ho|Youn Yuh-jung Genre : Comedy|Drama|Fantasy Release Date : 2008-04-30
Nodame Cantabile in Europe – 2008
This 2 night special takes off during their graduation, where Chiaki-senpai & Nodame left for Europe. The first special centered on Chiaki’s story, the story tells about Chiaki’s dream to be a conductor. Nodame on the other hand attended the conservatory to attain her dream to one-day play the piano for Chiaki. After her hardContinue reading “Nodame Cantabile in Europe – 2008”
Cookies & Cream – 2008
A racially mixed single mother accepts an amateur porn gig to take care of her daughter and herself. Director : Princeton Holt Cast : Ardie Fuqua|Chris Riquinha|Jace Nicole|Naama Kates Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-11-22
Summer Afternoon – 2008
A masterful minor exercise in telling a story with a twist and an equally masterful exercise in the dramatic use of what’s known as a Steadycam, a camera with flowing motion. The car journey with one lover too many gets completely out of hand. And after the twist, another one follows. Director : Wi DingContinue reading “Summer Afternoon – 2008”
21 – 2008
Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent, student at M.I.T. in Boston who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine with the desire to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 for the four to five years of schooling as he comes from a poor,Continue reading “21 – 2008”
With My Own Hands – 2008
In a huge abandoned shed, a woman inflicts the most various tortures on a man in order to get answers. Director : Aly Muritiba Cast : Andrew Knoll Genre : Drama Release Date : 2008-07-10