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An Ally in Time
An Ally in Time (2008) on 17 january 2009
, 21minutes
Directed by Miguel A. Reina
Genres Drama, Fantasy

Amreeka
Amreeka (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h36
Directed by Cherien Dabis
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about immigration, Political films
Actors Nisreen Faour, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat
Rating69% 3.496053.496053.496053.496053.49605
Muna Farah (Nisreen Faour) is a divorced Palestinian Christian mother raising her teenage son Fadi (Melkar Muallem). She works for a bank in Ramallah, part of the West Bank, Palestinian territories. Each day after work, Muna picks up Fadi from school and crosses through an Israeli checkpoint in order to get to their home in Bethlehem. She lives with her aging mother and has occasional visits from her brother Samer. One day after arriving home, Muna discovers that she has been awarded an American green card through the lottery. Although she initially considered declining the offer, Muna reconsiders after she and Fadi are harassed at the checkpoint by Israeli soldiers.
Livestock
Livestock (2009) on 15 january 2009
, 1h16
Origin USA
Genres Horror
Rating65% 3.274033.274033.274033.274033.27403
A mysterious cult has decided to take a new direction in giving Victor, a hard working trusted member, a promotion. However, his cruel minded disciples have decided to take action of their own. Growing tired of their monotonous plans, they begin to take their malevolent acts one step further. In a world seemingly far removed from Victor's, two young girls, Annabel and Tina, are trying to make changes in their own lives. Annabel prepares for a second date with Jerry, a man she met online, while Tina keeps focused on an important meeting that is sure to open up new doors in her life. Soon these two worlds collide as Annabel and Tina find themselves deep within the belly of the beast, and the long, dark history of a secret organization is revealed.
The Answer Man
The Answer Man (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about writers
Actors Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings, Nora Dunn
Rating63% 3.1992753.1992753.1992753.1992753.199275
Everyone wants to meet Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels), the world famous author of the best-selling spiritual book Me and God, but crotchety, disgruntled Arlen simply wants to be left alone, and so far he's been successful at keeping his identity a secret. But all that changes when troubled bookstore owner Kris Lucas (Lou Taylor Pucci) discovers his home address and barters books for Arlen's words of wisdom, and a back injury leads the reclusive writer to date chiropractor and overprotective single mother Elizabeth (Lauren Graham). As Arlen's relationships with his newfound friends grow, he must come to terms with his past and the realization that he doesn't hold all the answers.
The Lodger
The Lodger (2009) on 14 january 2009
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Alfred Molina, Rachael Leigh Cook, Hope Davis, Simon Baker, Mel Harris, Shane West
Rating57% 2.850672.850672.850672.850672.85067
The film follows two parallel stories, one being about a troubled detective (Molina) who plays a cat-and-mouse game with an unknown killer and the other being about an emotionally disturbed landlady and her relationship with an enigmatic "lodger" (Simon Baker).
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling (2009) on 13 january 2009
, 1h36
Directed by Ellory Elkayem
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure
Actors Oliver James, Amber McDonald, Kristopher Turner, Madison Riley, Keir O'Donnell
Rating40% 2.0127752.0127752.0127752.0127752.012775
Two childhood friends (Oliver James and Kristopher Turner) reunite years later to take part in an unusual quest that involves traveling into the woods in search of Ben's high school sweetheart. They are joined by their British rival Nigel (Rik Young) and, as the stakes get higher and the squirrels turn hostile, the hapless trio attempts to navigate a raging river while realizing that sometimes nature isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Spread
Spread (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h37
Directed by David Mackenzie
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Ashton Kutcher, Anne Heche, Margarita Levieva, Sebastian Stan, Ashley Johnson, Rachel Blanchard
Rating57% 2.8971752.8971752.8971752.8971752.897175
Narcissistic gigolo Nikki (Ashton Kutcher) lives in Los Angeles, drifting from one relationship to another without a steady job or even a place to live. He preys on women who can provide for him. After meeting Samantha (Anne Heche) at a club he moves in with her, using his looks and sexual prowess to keep her happy.
The Yes Men Fix the World
The Yes Men Fix the World (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h27
Genres Documentary
Themes La mondialisation, Documentary films about business, Documentaire sur l'altermondialisme
Rating74% 3.743763.743763.743763.743763.74376
Le film évoque les exploits de culture jamming (ou détournement culturel) des Yes Men.
Helen
Helen (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 2h
Directed by Sandra Nettelbeck
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Actors Ashley Judd, Goran Višnjić, Lauren Lee Smith, Alberta Watson, Alexia Fast, Leah Cairns
Rating62% 3.1035453.1035453.1035453.1035453.103545
Belle, brillante, mariée à David, mère d’une adorable jeune adolescente et professeur de musique, Helen semble avoir la vie parfaite. Elle semble… en effet, car en réalité elle camouffle un lourd secret depuis plusieurs années. Elle souffre d’une dépression profonde qui l’empêche de vivre sa vie. Même si sa famille et ses amis tentent de la sortir de l’abîme, personne ne comprend vraiment sa souffrance, elle trouve alors refuge auprès de l’un de ses élèves. Il est clair que la seule personne capable de sauver Helen, c’est… elle-même.
Zion and His Brother
Zion and His Brother (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h24
Origin Israel
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors Ronit Elkabetz
Rating59% 2.9990852.9990852.9990852.9990852.999085
Dans une famille dysfonctionnelle habitant une ville non précisée d'Israël, Zion, 14 ans, cherche à se libérer de l'emprise de son frère aîné, dont la violence l'entraîne dans un accident et le secret.
My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h41
Directed by Patrick Lussier
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Slasher
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Betsy Rue, Kevin Tighe, Tom Atkins
Rating54% 2.701222.701222.701222.701222.70122
On the Valentine's Day of 1997, in a small town, a cave-in on the north side of a Hanninger mine trapped six miners. Six days later, rescue teams found five dead miners and the comatose Harry Warden (Richard John Walters), who survived by killing the other miners with a pickaxe, allowing himself to breathe. Tom Hanniger (Jensen Ackles), the mine owner's son, was blamed for the mine disaster because he forgot to vent the methane lines and caused a cave-in, but also Harry Warden for killing the miners.
Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach
Balls Out: Gary the Tennis Coach (2009) on 13 january 2009

Directed by Danny Leiner
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Tennis films
Actors Randy Quaid, Seann William Scott, Leonor Varela, Brando Eaton, A. D. Miles, Emilee Wallace
Rating53% 2.698792.698792.698792.698792.69879
À la suite de la mort de l'entraîneur de tennis d'un collège, Gary Housman le nouveau concierge de l'école prend la relève pour entraîner une équipe pour le championnat de Nebraska.
The Missing Person
The Missing Person (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Crime
Actors Michael Shannon, Amy Ryan, Frank Wood, Linda Emond, Margaret Colin, John Ventimiglia
Rating59% 2.997352.997352.997352.997352.99735
John Rosow (Michael Shannon) is an alcoholic private investigator. Suddenly Rosow is given the case of his life when he is hired to tail a man named Harold Fullmer (Frank Wood) on a train. Rosow soon discovers that Fullmer is one of the thousands presumed missing after 9/11, and that the Fullmer has fashioned a new life for himself. As the film progresses, Rosow faces the moral decision to take Fullmer, unwilling, back to his wife in New York, or if he will let Fullmer remain in his fabricated life.
Mister Cok
Mister Cok (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 9minutes
Directed by Franck Dion
Origin France
Genres Science fiction, Animation
Rating67% 3.3664553.3664553.3664553.3664553.366455
Monsieur Cok est le propriétaire d'une grande usine de fabrication d'obus. Sa passion pour le rendement et son goût du profit le conduisent à remplacer ses employés par des automates très perfectionnés. Résignés, les anciens ouvriers assistent impuissants au labeur de leurs remplaçants mécaniques. Mais cela ne va pas sans susciter la colère de l'un d'entre eux.
Barking Water
Barking Water (2009) on 17 january 2009

Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Jon Proudstar, Laura Spencer
Rating61% 3.0947353.0947353.0947353.0947353.094735
Hotel for Dogs
Hotel for Dogs (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h40
Directed by Thor Freudenthal
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Films about children, Films about music and musicians, Films about dogs, Musical films, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Emma Roberts, Jake Toranzo Austin, Troy Gentile, Kyla Pratt, Johnny Simmons, Lisa Kudrow
Rating55% 2.75872.75872.75872.75872.7587
While in Central City, Louisiana, orphans Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) manage to sell a rock in a box to a pawn shop to buy food for their dog, Friday, a Jack Russell Terrier. However, they are quickly caught and marched off to the police station, where their social worker, Bernie Wilkins (Don Cheadle) picks them up and takes them back to their foster parents, Lois and Carl Scudder (Lisa Kudrow and Kevin Dillon, respectively), who appear not to care for either Andi or Bruce. When the two demand to know where their foster children have been, Bernie covers for them, telling them that it was his fault they were late. Despite his sympathies towards the two siblings, he warns them that they are playing a dangerous game by deliberately getting into trouble in order to escape Carl and Lois, since they could get fostered separately, something that both orphans are desperate to avoid. During Bernie's visit, Friday returns home and Bruce quickly bustles Bernie out of the door, since Friday's presence is to be kept secret.
The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake
The Immortal Voyage of Captain Drake (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h30
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Actors Adrian Paul, Temuera Morrison, Wes Ramsey, Daniel Kash, Sofia Pernas, Asen Blatechki
Rating40% 2.028162.028162.028162.028162.02816
The year is 1592, after an encounter with a sultan who is holding his daughter Isabella (Sofia Pernas) for ransom Captain Drake (Adrian Paul) must find what the sultan has asked for before his nemesis, Don Sandovate (Temuera Morrison), beats him to it.
The Hessen Affair
The Hessen Affair (2009) on 14 january 2009
, 1h53
Genres Drama, Action, Historical
Actors Billy Zane, Lyne Renée, Michael Bowen, Noah Segan
Rating52% 2.6106252.6106252.6106252.6106252.610625
Immediately after World War II, two American officers (played by Bill Zane and Lyne Renee) are stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, killing time in the fancy Kronberg castle. They discover there a cache of priceless jewels, formerly owned by the royal family. But when the two lovers try to smuggle the treasure back in the US and sell it, their plans become quickly complicated by military investigators and violent criminals. Now, if they are able to remain faithful to each other, they may become incredibly rich.
Notorious
Notorious (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 2h3
Directed by George Tillman Jr., George Tillman, Jr.
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Musical theatre, Historical, Musical
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Musical films, Gangster films
Actors Angela Bassett, Derek Luke, Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Naturi Naughton, Marc John Jefferies
Rating67% 3.351293.351293.351293.351293.35129
The film opens at a party in Los Angeles, California on March 8, 1997. Just as Biggie Smalls is about to be killed in a drive-by shooting, the film flashes back to Biggie's childhood in Brooklyn, where he (now played by his biological son Christopher Wallace, Jr.) lived during his adolescent years. Biggie, (now played by Jamal Woolard) sells drugs at the height of the crack epidemic, hustling with his friends D-Roc (Dennis L.A. White) and Lil' Cease (Marc John Jefferies).
New Tokyo Decadence: The Slave
New Tokyo Decadence: The Slave (2007) on 14 january 2009
, 1h2
Genres Drama, Erotic, Pornographic
Themes Seafaring films, Films about sexuality, Transport films, Erotic films, BDSM in films
Actors Rinako Hirasawa Données de l'infobox tirées de, Tarō Araki
Rating62% 3.1476053.1476053.1476053.1476053.147605
Purportedly based on lead actress Rinako Hirasawa's experiences, the film tells the story of a secretary who is led to the world of BDSM by her boss.
Big Fan
Big Fan (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h31
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Sports films, American football films
Actors Patton Oswalt, Kevin Corrigan, Michael Rapaport, Marcia Jean Kurtz, Matt Servitto, Josh Trank
Rating65% 3.2966953.2966953.2966953.2966953.296695
Paul Aufiero (Patton Oswalt) is a parking garage attendant who lives with his mother (Marcia Jean Kurtz) in Staten Island, New York. He relentlessly follows the New York Giants football team. He and his friend Sal (Kevin Corrigan) faithfully attend each Giants game; however, as they can't afford tickets, they must content themselves with watching the games on a battery-powered TV in the stadium parking lot. Paul is also a regular caller to the Sports Dogg's (Scott Ferrall) radio talk show, where he refers to himself as "Paul from Staten Island," rants in support of the Giants, and berates his mysterious on-air rival, Philadelphia Eagles fanatic "Philadelphia Phil" (Michael Rapaport). Paul's family criticizes him for doing nothing with his life. He disregards their scorn and happily devotes himself to his beloved team.
Drool
Drool (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h25
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Laura Harring, Jill Marie Jones, Oded Fehr, James DuMont
Rating57% 2.898732.898732.898732.898732.89873
Anora Fleece (Laura Harring) who had dreams of a fairy tale marriage with her husband Cheb (Oded Fehr), discovers that reality is harsh, finding her only solace in daydreams. Cheb becomes sullen, abusive & disrespectful toward her. Her two children, Tabby & Little Pete (Ashley Duggan Smith, Christopher Newhouse) adopt similar attitudes toward her. When soft spoken Anora meets with her new neighbor Imogene Cochran (Jill Marie Jones), the bright bubbly woman offers exciting new perspective on life.
Imago mortis
Imago mortis (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h53
Genres Horror
Actors Geraldine Chaplin, Oona Chaplin, Leticia Dolera, Álex Angulo, Silvia De Santis
Rating48% 2.4084652.4084652.4084652.4084652.408465
Bruno (Amarilla), a student at the rundown FW Murnau Film School comes across the thanatoscope, an ancient instrument of death. The instrument, created by scientist Girolamo Fumagalli immortalises on a plate the last image seen by the victim’s retina. The school's teachers, led by Countess Orsini (Geraldine Chaplin) are involved in a secretive plot concerning the instrument.
Ten for Grandpa
Ten for Grandpa (2009) on 17 january 2009

Origin Canada
Actors David Huband, David Alpay, David Cormican
Rating71% 3.566963.566963.566963.566963.56696
David Karr, husband, father, White House press reporter, film producer, powerful millionaire, defense contractor, Corporate CEO, renaissance businessman... Soviet agent? A fast paced, introspective look at the enigmatic life of a most influential ancestor. A clear-eyed, comedic take on the life of this complex character and the events surrounding his untimely demise, the film reaches to understand the forces that push an individual to immerse himself in a nefarious web of danger and infamy.
You Wont Miss Me
You Wont Miss Me (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h21
Directed by Ry Russo-Young
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Stella Schnabel, Greta Gerwig, Aaron Katz, Rene Ricard, Joe Swanberg
Rating49% 2.4756452.4756452.4756452.4756452.475645
Un portrait mosaïque de Shelly Brown, une marginale de trente-trois ans qui vient de sortir de l'hôpital psychiatrique.
Miracle Fish
Miracle Fish (2010) on 16 january 2009

Genres Drama
Actors Tara Morice
Rating71% 3.585723.585723.585723.585723.58572
8 year old Joe (Karl Beattie) wakes up on his 8th birthday. His mum drops him off late to school, saying that there is a present in his lunch box. Feeling miserable, Joe goes through class and break time, being bullied at both turns. He finds that his present is a 'Miracle Fish,' a piece of plastic in the shape of a fish that you place in your hand and what it does determines your future.
Mississippi Damned
Mississippi Damned (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 2h
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Feminist films, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Political films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Malcolm Goodwin, Tonea Stewart, Michael Hyatt, Malcolm David Kelley, Tessa Thompson, Simbi Khali
Rating74% 3.731913.731913.731913.731913.73191
A trio of impoverished children living in rural Mississippi find that they must make a heart-wrenching decision between traveling down the paths taken by their doomed families and confronting the harsh realities that arise over time.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) on 15 january 2009
, 1h31
Directed by Steve Carr
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Medical-themed films, Obésité, Films about disabilities, Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Jayma Mays, Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell, Shirley Knight, Bobby Cannavale, Stephen Rannazzisi
Rating53% 2.651172.651172.651172.651172.65117
Paul Blart is a resident in West Orange, New Jersey with his teenage daughter, Maya, and elderly mother, Margaret. Aspiring to join the New Jersey State Police, he trains at the police academy, but his hypoglycemic medical condition causes him to collapse, therefore failing the exam. To shape things up for his career, Blart works as a security guard at the West Orange Pavillion Mall.
Playing for Keeps
Playing for Keeps (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h25
Directed by Gary Harvey
Origin Canada
Genres Drama
Actors Jennifer Finnigan, Roger Cross, Doug Savant, Enuka Okuma, Agam Darshi, Malcolm Stewart
Rating57% 2.862862.862862.862862.862862.86286
Nicole Alpern a l'habitude de sortir dans une discothèque fréquentée par des joueurs de basket professionnels.
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006) on 16 january 2009
, 2h30
Directed by Sophie Fiennes
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about films, Medical-themed films, Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about health care, Films about psychiatry, Documentary films about films
Actors Alfred Hitchcock
Rating77% 3.893033.893033.893033.893033.89303
A travers ce documentaire en trois parties, le philosophe et psychanalyste Slavoj Zizek aborde les thèmes de la sexualité, de la mort, de l'éthique, et du fantasme à travers des films classiques.
China's Wild West
China's Wild West (2009) on 18 january 2009

Origin United-kingdom
Rating61% 3.0640753.0640753.0640753.0640753.064075
Art of Submission
Art of Submission (2009) on 15 january 2009

Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Ernie Reyes, Ving Rhames, John Savage, George Takei, Sara Downing, Matthias Hues
Rating39% 1.9796351.9796351.9796351.9796351.979635
Johnny Sanchez (Ernie Reyes, Jr.) has a troubled past which manifests in the dissonance between him and his family, particularly with his father and son. As Johnny gets released from prison, his father's garage is going to be shut down. The only way to save it is to fight in the Red Canvas tournament, an MMA event. Amidst preparing for an opponent who can't be defeated, Johnny must deal with the turmoil of his family and answer for mistakes of the past.
Son of the Sunshine
Son of the Sunshine (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h28
Origin Canada
Genres Drama
Rating68% 3.432043.432043.432043.432043.43204
Endgame
Endgame (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h49
Directed by Pete Travis
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about racism, Political films
Actors William Hurt, Amelia Bullmore, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jonny Lee Miller, Derek Jacobi, Mark Strong
Rating61% 3.0973.0973.0973.0973.097
En Afrique du Sud, l'apartheid touche à sa fin. Le film évoque la relation entre Will Esterhuyse, un professeur d'université, et Thabo Mbeki, alors directeur de l'information du Congrès national africain.
The Brotherhood V: Alumni
The Brotherhood V: Alumni (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h26
Directed by David DeCoteau
Origin USA
Genres Horror
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Arthur Michael Napiontek, Brett Novek, Nathan Parsons, Greg Sestero
Rating27% 1.3727851.3727851.3727851.3727851.372785
A year after a mean-spirited prom prank turned deadly, the most popular students of Sunnydale High are summoned back for a surprise reunion, only to find themselves at the mercy of a relentless killer.
The Slammin' Salmon
The Slammin' Salmon (2009) on 17 january 2009

Directed by Kevin Heffernan
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Cooking films
Actors Michael Clarke Duncan, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Cobie Smulders, Erik Stolhanske
Rating63% 3.1966053.1966053.1966053.1966053.196605
"Slammin" Cleon Salmon (Michael Clarke Duncan) is a former world heavyweight boxing champion who retired to open a sports-themed restaurant in Miami. His antics lead him to believe that he owes $20,000 to the head of the Japanese Yakuza. Needing to come up with the money in one night, he challenges the wait staff to sell more food than they have ever sold, with the top waiter receiving $10,000 in cash and the lowest waiter getting a "broken ribs sandwich" courtesy of the champ. Zany hijinks ensue as the staff try to one-up each other and win the prize while avoiding a beating. In the end, Cleon realizes that he only owed 20,000 Yen to the Japanese Yakuza (which works out to be $170) and shares the takings with the wait staff. But before he goes to give the Japanese Yakuza the money, he beats up Guy since he was the lowest selling waiter.
Finding Bliss
Finding Bliss (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h36
Directed by Julie Davis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Films about pornography
Actors Leelee Sobieski, Kristen Johnston, Matt Davis, Mircea Monroe, Jamie Kennedy, Denise Richards
Rating52% 2.600252.600252.600252.600252.60025
After a long humbling year temping as a traffic cop on a studio lot, Jody is faced with the hard decision of taking the only well-paying industry job she has yet been offered — editing porn at Grind Productions, a profitable adult film company run by former porn star Irene Fox (Kristen Johnston).
The Killing Room
The Killing Room (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h33
Directed by Jonathan Liebesman
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Actors Chloë Sevigny, Nicholas Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Clea DuVall, Shea Whigham, Peter Stormare
Rating56% 2.80092.80092.80092.80092.8009
Four individuals sign up for a psychological research study only to discover that they are now subjects of a brutal, modern version of the Project MKULTRA indoctrination program. One by one, the subjects are brought into a large, white room, in which the tables and chairs have been bolted to the floor.
Against the Current
Against the Current (2009) on 18 january 2009
, 1h38
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Joseph Fiennes, Pell James, Justin Kirk, Elizabeth Reaser, Martin Shakar, Mary Tyler Moore
Rating60% 3.048473.048473.048473.048473.04847
The film follows the story of Paul Thompson (Joseph Fiennes) who is a writer that lost his wife and child a few years back. He and his best friend, Jeff (Justin Kirk), have talked about swimming the length of the Hudson River since they were just kids. One day, Paul asks Jeff to come along with him on his trip to finally swim the whole river. Jeff agrees and brings along one of his friends, Liz (Elizabeth Reaser). Paul is determined to reach the end of the river by a certain date, August 28. Jeff and Liz have no idea the importance of the date Paul has chosen until they have already started. They realize that the date they are supposed to finish the swim is the anniversary of his family's death. Paul tells them that on that date, he is planning on killing himself. Paul's confession causes Jeff to remember a moment about five years ago when he saved Paul from committing suicide. Jeff told him that he should wait five years and if he still wanted to end his life, he would support him in it. Now, five years later, Jeff and Liz have to decide whether they should let Paul continue with his plan or try to convince him to keep living.
Tenderness
Tenderness (2009) on 15 january 2009
, 1h41
Directed by John Polson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Laura Dern, Jon Foster, Russell Crowe, Alexis Dziena, Michael Kelly, Arija Bareikis
Rating53% 2.698992.698992.698992.698992.69899
Lori is an unhappy 15/16-year-old girl who lives with her single mother. She receives sexual attention from men, including her boss at a retail store and her mother's boyfriend Gary. Eric Komenko (Jon Foster) is an 18-year-old boy who has killed his parents. Incarcerated, Komenko frequently gets visits from Lt. Cristofuoro (Russell Crowe), the detective who arrested him. Cristofuoro is convinced Komenko is a psychopath, that he killed two teenage girls previously, and that he will kill again. After Eric is released from the juvenile detention facility, he lives with his aunt. His release attracts some media attention, which leads Lori to seek out Eric at his home. Lori gets in the back of Eric's car to seek shelter from rain, and she falls asleep.
Chandni Chowk to China
Chandni Chowk to China (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 2h34
Directed by Nikhil Advani
Origin Inde
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical theatre, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about religion, Sports films, Martial arts films, Musical films, Kung fu films, Bollywood
Actors Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Mithun Chakraborty, Gordon Liu, Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja
Rating42% 2.102952.102952.102952.102952.10295
Sidhu (Akshay Kumar) is a lowly vegetable cutter at a roadside food stall in the Chandni Chowk section of Delhi, who consults astrologers, tarot card readers, and fake fakirs despite his foster father Dada's (Mithun Chakraborty) exhortations. When two strangers from China claim him as a reincarnation of war hero 'Liu Shen' and take him to China, Sidhu, encouraged by trickster Chopstick (Ranvir Shorey), believes he will be feted as a hero, unaware of his own recruitment to assassinate the smuggler Hojo (Gordon Liu).
Hit and Run
Hit and Run (2009) on 13 january 2009
, 1h24
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Slasher
Themes Serial killer films
Actors Laura Breckenridge, Kevin Corrigan
Rating43% 2.1546152.1546152.1546152.1546152.154615
The film opens as Mary Murdock (Laura Breckenridge), a young student, leaves a lively party at a club in New Jersey one night. She hits a bad bump driving home drunk on a dark road. Later, hearing noises in the garage, she finds a bleeding man, mangled and impaled on her jeep's bumper. Not calling 911, she tries to help, but he suddenly attacks. Panicked, she hits him with a golf club. After that, she buries his body in a shallow grave in the woods off Clover Rd.
The Vicious Kind
The Vicious Kind (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h32
Directed by Lee Toland Krieger
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Films about virginity
Actors Adam Scott, Brittany Snow, J. K. Simmons, Alex Frost, Alysia Reiner, Jim Ford
Rating67% 3.395773.395773.395773.395773.39577
The film opens with Caleb Sinclaire sitting in a diner, forlorn and smoking a cigarette. He begins to cry, but composes himself when his younger brother, Peter approaches the table. Peter is an idealistic college student on Thanksgiving break and Caleb is begrudgingly giving him a ride home. At school, Peter has found a new girlfriend, Emma Gainsborough, and Caleb immediately grills him for details, beginning to show a misogynistic attitude. Emma and Peter met each other while Emma was on campus meeting some fraternity boys; while Peter says she’s a good girl and nothing happened, Caleb immediately perceives her as a whore. On the way to get Emma, Caleb reveals that he hasn't slept in a week.
Victoria Day
Victoria Day (2009) on 17 january 2009
, 1h27
Directed by David Bezmozgis
Origin Canada
Genres Drama
Actors Mark Rendall, Melanie Leishman
Rating62% 3.138083.138083.138083.138083.13808
The film's story takes place the week preceding the Victoria Day long weekend in Toronto, the year of 1988. The story line depicts the weeklong journey of a sixteen-year-old ordinary teenage boy, Ben Spektor (Mark Rendall), and the conspiring events that sequence to a coming-of-age story.
The Least Among You
The Least Among You (2009) on 12 january 2009
, 1h37
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Lauren Holly, Louis Gossett Jr., William Devane, Cory Hardrict, Siena Goines, Carter MacIntyre
Rating45% 2.299262.299262.299262.299262.29926
In the opening minutes of the film, Richard Kelly (played by Cedric Sanders), is behind bars, having been arrested during the infamous Watts Riots for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Though he maintains that he is innocent, Kelly is convicted. At his sentencing he is presented with a choice between serving jail time and serving probation for one year as a student at an all-white Christian theological seminary.
Humpday
Humpday (2009) on 16 january 2009
, 1h34
Directed by Lynn Shelton, Lynn Shelton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, Bisexuality-related films, LGBT-related films, Films about pornography, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard, Lynn Shelton, Lynn Shelton
Rating59% 2.995772.995772.995772.995772.99577
Two heterosexual male friends Ben (Duplass) and Andrew (Leonard) meet after having not seen each other for 10 years. During a party, they find themselves locked in a "mutual dare" situation engaging to make a gay pornography film, including anal sex, as an "art project" between two straight guys and submit it to the HUMP! film festival. They do not decide yet who will penetrate whom. Ben tells Andrew that he will discuss the project with his wife Anna (Delmore). However, as Ben begins to describe the project to Anna, she reacts skeptically at the mere mention of amateur pornography. Ben finds himself lying to Anna; he talks about the project with only vague detail, telling her that he will likely act as a behind-the-scenes assistant to the hypothetical film crew.