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The Pianist "The Pianist" rated R
The story based on Wladysalw Szpilman's memoirs of being a lone survivor of his family in Nazi occupied Warsaw. Szpilman (Adrien Brody) is promising composer, pianist, and radio host in Warsaw when the war breaks out there. He is Jewish, so when germany invades, he and his family are sent to the ghetto. The struggle to stay alive, trying to make ends meet by selling books and playing the piano in a small cafe. His family is deported to Nazie concentration camps, and Szpilman escapes and goes into hiding. He survives with the aid of his secret german officer(Thomas Kretschmann), and ends up searching for him after the war. A wonderful movie. Also stars Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, and Ed Stoppard. Produced and Directed by Roman Polanski.
The Recruit "The Recruit" rated pg-13
This is a thriller that gives a insider view to the CIA secret training ground. James Clayton (Colin Farrell is recruited by Walter Burke (Al Pacino) to take the training course. Clayton is a computer wiz and top graduate in his high school class. James falls for another class member (Bridget Moynahan) who they suspect is a mole. The end is a surprise, lots of mystery and excitement in this movie. Also stars Gabriel Macht and Dom Fiore.
Die Another Day "Die Another Day" rated pg-13
James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is sent to take down a North Korean Colonel who is dealing arms, he encounters more than he bargained for. He is captured and held by the North Koreans for more than a year. When he is released, his superiors fear he has talked and they don't want anything to do with him. Determined to clear his name, Bond goes after Zao (Rick Yune), the man for whom he was released. His pursuit takes him to Cuby, back to London, and finally to Iceland. He meets a mysterious American Jinx (Halle Berry) andGustav Graves (Toby Stephens) . He finds his assistant (Rosamund Pike) is also connected to Zao. Lots of action, not a bad story line. Also stars Judi Dench, MIchael Madsen, and John Cleese. Directed by Lee Tamahori
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" Rated R
The story of a legendary showmans double TV life. Chuck Barris(Sam Rockwell) is a TV producer by day and CIA agent at nite, based on his unauthorized auto biography it has a lot of old songs and TV show. not for everyone. Also stars Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Rutger Hauer, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Dick Clark. Written by Charlie Kaufman and Directed by George Clooney.
Possession "Possession" rated pg-13
Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow), an English academic is researching the life and work of poet Christabel LaMotte (Jennifer Ehle). Meanwhile, Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart), an American scholar based in London on a fellowship, studies the great Randolph Henry Ash (Jeremy Northam), the poet laureate to Queen Victoria, his poems dedicated to his beloved wife. The paths of the two researchers cross when they discover the love letters of the two poets and together they follow the clues to uncover the ancient affair from the 19th century. based on A.S. Byatt's book, it also stars Tom Hollander and LEna Headey. Directed by Neil LaBute.
The Hours "The Hours" rated pg-13
The Hours is about three women from three different eras, 1920's 1950's, and 1990's thru one June day of their life. Virginia Woofl (Nicole Kidman) is writing her first successful novel, "Mrs. Dalloway" about a pregnant housewife, Laura Brown (Julianne Moore), in LA who is planning a birthday party for her husband while having a major life crisis and Clarissa Vaughan (Meryl Streep) a modern day version of Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway in New York as she is preparing for a party for a famous poet, her friend and former lover(Ed Harris) who is dying of AIDS. The stories finally come together in a shocking ending as the women discover they have something in common. based on novel by Michael Cunningham. also stars Toni Collette, Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Miranda Richardson, and John C Reilly. Written by David Hare and Directed by Stephen Daldry.
Adaptation "Adaptation" rated R
Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) is a screenwriter hired to transform the boodk "The Orchid Thief", whichs is the story of John Laroche (Chris Cooper), a plant dealer who clones rare orchids then sells them. Cage also plays Charlies' twin brother, Donald, who fancies himself a screenwriter and lover and can't seem to agree with anything Charlie does. Charles storyline parallels the tale of Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep), the author of The Orchid Thief" and her attraction between Charlie and Susan. Charlie finds difficulty in adapting, he is afraid of losing the heart of the book and his shyness is hard to overcome. A little hard to follow, not for everyone. also stars Tilda Swinton and Ron Livingston. Written by Charlie and Donald Kaufman, and directed by Spike Jonze.
25th Hour "The 25th Hour" rated R
The young man, Montgomery "Monty" Brogan (Edward Norton) is convicted of drugs and is spending his last day of freedom before he begins serving a seven-year jail sentence. He prowls through the streets with his best friends (Phillip Sewmour Hoffman and Barry Pepper) and his girlfriend (Rosario Dawson) and forced to re-examine his life. Ending is confusing as you don't know exactly what really happened to him. Also stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, and Tony Siragusa. Based on Davids Benioff's book and screenplay also written by him, produced ;by Spike Lee, Jon Kilil, Tobey Maguire, and Julia Chasman and Directed by Spike Lee.
Antwone Fisher "Antwone Fisher" rated pg-13.
Sailor Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke) is sent to a naval psychiatrist, Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington) because of his violent behavior. After a few visits he decided he would talk about his terrible childhood. He faces his painful past, meets a fine lady, and finds he has a real family. Filmed in LA and Cleveland, this is a wonderful movie. Based on Antwone Fisher's autobiography Finding Fish. Also stars Joy Bryant, Salli Richardson, and Viola Davis. Written by Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington.
About Schmidt "About Schmidt" rated R.
Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) is a man who retires from an insurance company, thinks his life is all set and his wife dies. Uncertain about his past and future he sets out in his 30 foot Winnebago to visit his daughter, who is going to be married. What an adventure, he meet his daughters' future mother in law (Kathy Bates) and her unusual family. a lot of laughs and many tears, this is a wonderful movie. Also stars Hope Davis, Dermon Mulroney, Len Cariou, and Howard Hesserman. written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, and directed by aAlexander Payne.
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