Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
Archive for the “Films ’09” category
Brothers (2009)
A young man comforts his older brother’s wife and children after he goes missing in Afghanistan.
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young woman and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years.
Samson and Delilah (2009)
Samson and Delilah’s world is small- an isolated community in the Central Australian desert. When tragedy strikes they turn their backs on home and embark on a journey of survival. Lost, unwanted and alone the discover that life isn’t always fair, but love never judges.
Tyson (2008)
A mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs sheds light on the life experiences of Mike Tyson.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009)
A traveling theater company gives its audience much more than they were expecting.
Away We Go (2009)
A couple who is expecting their first child travel around the U.S. in order to find a perfect place to start their family.
Avatar (2009)
A paraplegic marine dispatched to the planet Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
Fog City Mavericks (2007)
Fog City Mavericks explores and applauds the extraordinary cinematic achievements of San Francisco Bay Area filmmakers…
Two Lovers (2008)
It’s hard to imagine Joaquin no longer acting after this performance. It’s a solid, nuanced role that can easily be numbered amongst his finest.
La Jetée (1962)
Whether knowingly or not each film to dabble in this genre owes much to La Jetée and sits firmly within it’s shadow.
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world–a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.
Gates of Heaven (1978)
A documentary about a pet cemetery in California, and the people who have pets buried there.
Funny People (2009)
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship cause him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.
The Informant! (2009)
The U.S. government decides to go after an agri-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice president turned informant Mark Whitacre.
The September Issue (2009)
A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour’s preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
On the 20-year anniversary of his groundbreaking masterpiece Roger & Me, Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story comes home to the issue he’s been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
The Invention of Lying (2009)
A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.
The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
No goats. No glory.
Duplicity (2009)
A pair of corporate spies who share a steamy past hook up to pull off the ultimate con job on their respective bosses.
