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August 30, 2015

Runner, The


Synopsis
In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician's (Nicolas Cage) life and career are derailed by corruption, scandal, and deceit. In this contemporary political thriller, Nicolas Cage delivers a powerful and poignant performance as relevant as the film itself.

Cast
Nicolas Cage
Ciera Payton
Wendell Pierce
Bryan Batt
Christopher Berry
Connie Nielsen
Sarah Paulson
Peter Fonda
Fredric Lehne

Director
Austin Stark

Mercenary: Absolution


When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal ... See full summary »

Director: Keoni Waxman
Writers: Richard Beattie, Keoni Waxman
Stars: Steven Seagal, Byron Mann, Howard Dell

D Train, The


Synopsis
From the comedic geniuses behind Nacho Libre and Wayne's World comes the movie critics are calling "outrageous and funny as hell." All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. He hopes to change everything by befriending former high school hero Oliver lawless (James Marsden) and convincing him to show up at their class reunion. However, Dan's plan hilariously backfires as the unpredictable Oliver proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. Co-starring Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor, "Black and Marsden are both extraordinary" in the ultimate bromance gone wrong.

Cast
James Marsden
Jack Black
Jeffrey Tambor
Henry Zebrowski
Denise Williamson
Kyle Bornheimer
Kathryn Hahn
Dermot Mulroney
Mike White

Director
Jarrad Paul
Andrew Mogel

Boulevard


Synopsis
Starring Robin Williams in his remarkable final on-screen performance, Boulevard follows married but closeted 60 year-old bank employee Nolan (Williams) whose spontaneous turn down an unknown street upends his monotonous life and crumbling marriage. After forming an uncommon friendship with a young, charismatic hustler, Nolan finds himself on a journey of self-discovery and must confront the secrets he has kept hidden from his wife (Kathy Baker of Saving Mr. Banks) and himself. Nolan's dramatic decision to rethink his own identity holds with it the promise of happiness and salvation for both he and his wife in this touching and inspiring film. From acclaimed director Dito Montiel (A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints, The Son Of No One), and written by Douglas Soesbe, Boulevard shines with an ensemble cast that includes Bob Odenkirk (TV's Better Call Saul) and Roberto Aguire (Struck By Lightning) in a breakout performance.

Cast
Robin Williams
Giles Matthey
Roberto Aguire
Bob Odenkirk
Kathy Baker

Director
Dito Montiel

Aloha


Synopsis
A celebrated military contractor (Bradley Cooper) returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs - Honolulu, Hawaii - and reconnects with a long-ago love (Rachel McAdams) while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog (Emma Stone) assigned to him.

Cast
Emma Stone
Danny McBride
John Krasinski
Rachel McAdams
Bradley Cooper
Bill Murray
Alec Baldwin

Director
Cameron Crowe

Avengers: Age Of Ultron


Synopsis
Marvel Studios unleashes the next global phenomenon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- Marvel's Avengers: Age Of Ultron. Good intentions wreak havoc when Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) unwittingly creates Ultron (James Spader), a terrifying A.I. monster who vows to achieve "world peace" via mass extinction. Now Iron Man, Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) - alongside Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) - must reassemble to defeat Ultron and save mankind...if they can! This action-packed adventure is a mind-blowing blast!

Cast
Chris Evans
Scarlett Johansson
Elizabeth Olsen
Chris Hemsworth
Jeremy Renner
Paul Bettany
Mark Ruffalo
Robert Downey Jr.
Don Cheadle
Samuel L. Jackson
James Spader
Aaron Taylor Johnson

Director
Joss Whedon