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DVDs Releasing: the Week of July 11, 2006 |
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Basic Instinct 2 |
DVD Release Date : July 11, 2006 |
Réalisateur : Michael Caton-Jones. |
Starring : Sharon Stone, David Morrissey, Charlotte Rampling, David Thewlis, Stan Collymore, Andre Schneider. |
Runtime : 110 minutes. Genre : Thriller. |
Official Website : http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/basicinstinct2/index.html |
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In the sexy and sleek psychological thriller "Basic Instinct 2," after re-locating from San Francisco to London, best-selling novelist Catherine Trammell (Sharon Stone) once again finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
Dr. Michael Glass (David Morrissey), a respected London criminal psychiatrist, is brought in by Scotland Yard detective Roy Washburn (David Thewlis) to perform a psychiatric profile and evaluation of Tramell following the myserious death of a top sports star. Physically drawn to Tramell and mentally intrigued by her, Glass, against the advice of his mentor, Dr. Milena Gardosh (Charlotte Rampling), is quickly sucked into her web of lies and seduction. The professional boundaries between Glass and Tramell are obliterated when she uncovers his basic instincts. A deadly battle of wits ensues, climaxing as Glass faces a choice that will change both of their lives forever. |
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Hoot |
DVD Release Date : July 11, 2006 |
Réalisateur : Wil Shriner. |
Starring : Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman, Brie Larson, Cody Linley. |
Genre : Comedy. |
Official Website : http://www.hootmovie.com/ |
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Three middle-schoolers take on greedy land developers, corrupt politicians, and clueless cops in the mystery adventure "Hoot" based on Carl Hiaasen's Newbery Honor-winning book. Produced by Jimmy Buffet, Frank Marshall ("Seabiscuit," "Signs") and Walden Media ("The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," "Holes"), "Hoot" revolves around a Montana boy who moves to Florida and unearths a disturbing threat to a local population of endangered owls. Determined to protect his new environment, the boy and his friends fight to prevent the adults from making a big mistake. Packed with surprising plot twists, quirky characters, and offbeat humor, "Hoot" is a classic story that's fun for all ages. |
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Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story |
DVD Release Date : July 11, 2006 |
Réalisateur : Michael Winterbottom. |
Starring : Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Keeley Hawes, Kelly Macdonald, Jeremy Northam, James Fleet, Ian Hart, Shirley Henderson, Stephen Fry, Gillian Anderson. |
Runtime : 90 minutes. Genre : Comedy. |
Official Website : http://www.tristramshandymovie.com/ |
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Flipping back and forth between the 18th Century and the hapless efforts of the 21st Century filmakers, "Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story" is the making of a movie adapted from the notoriously unfilmable English literature masterpiece, "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Sahndy, Gentlemen," written by Laurence Sterne.
The story begins with Tristram Shandy (Steve Coogan) narrating his life story as he sees it. Crammed with literary jokes and dark humor, Shandy's warped childhood tales are constantly interrupted by his family and household, inadvertently revealing far more about himself than any conventional autobiography.
At the dramatic moment of Tristram's birth, the 1st Assistant Director calls cut, marking the end of a filming day on the set of Tristram Shandy. We then see Steve Coogan, the other actors and crew through the course of a chaotic evening on set. Steve Coogan's wife arrives with their six month old baby, a journalist is chasing him about a scandalous story,... |
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On a Clear Day |
DVD Release Date : July 11, 2006 |
Réalisateur : Gaby Dellal. |
Starring : Peter Mullan, Brenda Blethyn, Jamie Sives, Billy Boyd, Sean McGinley, Ron Cook. |
Runtime : 105 minutes. Genre : Drama. |
Official Website : Not Available |
Plot Summary : |
"On a Clear Day" is an inspirational drama with humor, about forgiveness and fortitude, from an exciting new voice in filmmaking. Filmed on location in Glasgow, the Isle of Man and Dover, the film centers on Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan). After decades of laboring as a Glasgow shipbuilder, this no-nonsense 55-year-old working-class man suddenly finds himself laid off. For the first time in his life, Frank is without a job or a sense of direction, and is too proud to ask for guidance. His best mates – rascally Danny (Billy Boyd), timid Norman (Ron Cook) and cynical Eddie (Sean McGinley) – are there for him, but Frank still feels desperately alone.
An offhand remark from Danny inspires Frank to challenge himself. Already contemplating the state of his relationships with loving wife Joan (two-time Academy Award nominee Brenda Blethyn) and all-but-estranged son Rob (Jamie Sives), Frank is determined to shore up his own self-confidence. He will attempt the near impossible – swimming the E... |
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