http://www.matttrailer.com/theatrical.xml MattTrailer.com - the best movies. en-us Sat, 20 Mar 10 12:36:13 -0400 Sat, 20 Mar 10 12:36:13 -0400 100 http://img.mattnetwork.com/logo_matt/matttrailer_h100_png_c.png 176 http://www.matttrailer.com Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_girl_with_the_dragon_tattoo_2009 From the literary phenomenon by Stieg Larsson comes this gripping new thriller which will have you guessing until the end.rnrnForty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared off the secluded island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger family. There was no corpse, no witnesses, no evidence. Nearly forty years later a journalist by the name of Mikael Blomqvist gets an unusual assignment. He’s contacted by Harriet’s uncle, Henrik Vanger, who wants him to find out what really happened to Harriet. Mikael takes on the job, with help from mysterious biker girl and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. This unlikely pair form a fragile bond as they dig into the sinister past of this family and find out just how far they're prepared to go to protect themselves - and each other. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_girl_with_the_dragon_tattoo_2009 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 From the literary phenomenon by Stieg Larsson comes this gripping new thriller which will have you guessing until the end.rnrnForty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared off the secluded island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger family. There was no corpse, no witnesses, no evidence. Nearly forty years later a journalist by the name of Mikael Blomqvist gets an unusual assignment. He’s contacted by Harriet’s uncle, Henrik Vanger, who wants him to find out what really happened to Harriet. Mikael takes on the job, with help from mysterious biker girl and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. This unlikely pair form a fragile bond as they dig into the sinister past of this family and find out just how far they're prepared to go to protect themselves - and each other. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009) the, girl, with, the, dragon, tattoo, 2009, michael, nyqvist, noomi, rapace, lena, endre, peter, haber, sven, bertil, taube, peter, andersson, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/repo_men_2010 In the futuristic action-thriller Repo Men, humans have extended and improved our lives through highly sophisticated and expensive mechanical organs created by a company called The Union. The dark side of these medical breakthroughs is that if you don’t pay your bill, The Union sends its highly skilled repo men to take back its property…with no concern for your comfort or survival.rnrnJude Law plays Remy, one of the best organ repo men in the business. But when he suffers a cardiac failure on the job, he awakens to find himself fitted with the company’s top-of-the-line heart-replacement…as well as a hefty debt. But a side effect of the procedure is that his heart’s no longer in the job. When he can’t make the payments, The Union sends its toughest enforcer, Remy’s former partner Jake (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker), to track him down.rnrnNow that the hunter has become the hunted, Remy joins Beth (Alice Braga), another debtor who teaches him how to vanish from the system. And as he and Jake embark on a chase across a landscape populated by maniacal friends and foes, one man will become a reluctant champion for thousands on the run. http://www.matttrailer.com/repo_men_2010 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 In the futuristic action-thriller Repo Men, humans have extended and improved our lives through highly sophisticated and expensive mechanical organs created by a company called The Union. The dark side of these medical breakthroughs is that if you don’t pay your bill, The Union sends its highly skilled repo men to take back its property…with no concern for your comfort or survival.rnrnJude Law plays Remy, one of the best organ repo men in the business. But when he suffers a cardiac failure on the job, he awakens to find himself fitted with the company’s top-of-the-line heart-replacement…as well as a hefty debt. But a side effect of the procedure is that his heart’s no longer in the job. When he can’t make the payments, The Union sends its toughest enforcer, Remy’s former partner Jake (Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker), to track him down.rnrnNow that the hunter has become the hunted, Remy joins Beth (Alice Braga), another debtor who teaches him how to vanish from the system. And as he and Jake embark on a chase across a landscape populated by maniacal friends and foes, one man will become a reluctant champion for thousands on the run. Repo Men (2010) repo, men, 2010, jude, law, liev, schreiber, forest, whitaker, alice, braga, carice, van, houten, liza, lapira, rza, yvette, nicole, brown, chandler, canterbury, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/neil_young_trunk_show_2009 Shot on hand-held HDCam, HDV, and Super-8mm cameras, Neil Young Trunk Show features scenes from two shows that Young performed at the historic Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA, on his 2007 Chrome Dreams II theater tour. Fans are treated to acoustic and electric tracks that span his entire songbook, including rarely performed songs like "Mexico," "Kansas," and "The Sultan," the classics "Cinnamon Girl," "Cowgirl in the Sand," and "After the Gold Rush," and more recent work including "The Believer," and an astonishing 20 minute version of "No Hidden Path." The film also features some offstage and behind-the-scenes footage. http://www.matttrailer.com/neil_young_trunk_show_2009 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Shot on hand-held HDCam, HDV, and Super-8mm cameras, Neil Young Trunk Show features scenes from two shows that Young performed at the historic Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA, on his 2007 Chrome Dreams II theater tour. Fans are treated to acoustic and electric tracks that span his entire songbook, including rarely performed songs like "Mexico," "Kansas," and "The Sultan," the classics "Cinnamon Girl," "Cowgirl in the Sand," and "After the Gold Rush," and more recent work including "The Believer," and an astonishing 20 minute version of "No Hidden Path." The film also features some offstage and behind-the-scenes footage. Neil Young Trunk Show (2009) neil, young, trunk, show, 2009, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/city_island_2009 Meet the Rizzos, a family that might get along a lot better if only they could tell each other the truth. Dad Vince is the worst offender. But since the prison guard won't even admit that poker night is in fact acting class, how's he ever going to explain about his illegitimate son? His daughter works as a stripper when she's supposed to be in college, while young Vinnie Jr has a secret sexual fetish that involves a 24-hour webcam and the family's 300-pound neighbour. Vince's wife Joyce is the family's rock, but it's been a year since she enjoyed intimacy with her husband, and it's no surprise she thinks poker night spells A-F-F-A-I-R. When former prisoner Tony enters the Rizzos' lives, Joyce begins to suspect that the handsome young Tony isn't who Vince says he is. City Island is a funny, touching and smart family tale about the secrets of the past catching up with the lies of the present, and accepting that nobody's perfect - least of all your loved ones. http://www.matttrailer.com/city_island_2009 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Meet the Rizzos, a family that might get along a lot better if only they could tell each other the truth. Dad Vince is the worst offender. But since the prison guard won't even admit that poker night is in fact acting class, how's he ever going to explain about his illegitimate son? His daughter works as a stripper when she's supposed to be in college, while young Vinnie Jr has a secret sexual fetish that involves a 24-hour webcam and the family's 300-pound neighbour. Vince's wife Joyce is the family's rock, but it's been a year since she enjoyed intimacy with her husband, and it's no surprise she thinks poker night spells A-F-F-A-I-R. When former prisoner Tony enters the Rizzos' lives, Joyce begins to suspect that the handsome young Tony isn't who Vince says he is. City Island is a funny, touching and smart family tale about the secrets of the past catching up with the lies of the present, and accepting that nobody's perfect - least of all your loved ones. City Island (2009) city, island, 2009, george, aloi, sharon, angela, alan, arkin, vernon, campbell, lora, chio, joseph, cintron, andy, garcia, julianna, margulies, steven, strait, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/vincere_2009 Vincere is Italian master Marco Bellocchio’s (Fists in the Pocket) portrait of Benito Mussolini (Filippo Timi), and the fiery woman who was his secret wife and the mother of his abandoned child (Giovanna Mezzogiorno). The film was a standout selection of the 2009 Cannes, Telluride, Toronto, New York, AFI film festivals, and received awards for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor at the Chicago IFF.S http://www.matttrailer.com/vincere_2009 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Vincere is Italian master Marco Bellocchio’s (Fists in the Pocket) portrait of Benito Mussolini (Filippo Timi), and the fiery woman who was his secret wife and the mother of his abandoned child (Giovanna Mezzogiorno). The film was a standout selection of the 2009 Cannes, Telluride, Toronto, New York, AFI film festivals, and received awards for Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Actor at the Chicago IFF.S Vincere (2009) vincere, 2009, giovanna, mezzogiorno, filippo, timi, corrado, invernizzi, fausto, russo, alesi, michela, cescon, pier, giorgio, bellocchio, paolo, pierobon, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/diary_of_a_wimpy_kid_2010 Based on the best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, the film chronicles the adventures of wisecracking middle school student Greg Heffley over the course of an academic year, as told through the young man's diary and hand-drawn cartoons. http://www.matttrailer.com/diary_of_a_wimpy_kid_2010 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Based on the best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, the film chronicles the adventures of wisecracking middle school student Greg Heffley over the course of an academic year, as told through the young man's diary and hand-drawn cartoons. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) diary, of, a, wimpy, kid, 2010, chloe, moretz, steve, zahn, rachael, harris, alex, ferris, zachary, gordon, devon, bostick, rob, labelle, robert, capron, cainan, wiebe, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_bounty_hunter_2010 Film follows a bounty hunter (Gerard Butler) who is hired to track down his own ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston), who has skipped out on bail. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_bounty_hunter_2010 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Film follows a bounty hunter (Gerard Butler) who is hired to track down his own ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston), who has skipped out on bail. The Bounty Hunter (2010) the, bounty, hunter, 2010, gerard, butler, jennifer, aniston, christine, baranski, natalie, morales, jason, sudeikis, cathy, moriarty, siobhan, fallon, dorian, missick, liam, ferguson, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_runaways_2010 The Runaways (Neon Angels) is based on lead-singer Cherie Currie's book 'Neon Angel' - a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowie's "Space Oddity" serves as a metaphor for the narrative-- a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation and burnout - a long long way from home.rnrnThe movie chronicles The Runaways from 1975 - 1977; formed by teenage girls living near Hollywood, CA., and heavily manipulated by their manager Kim Fowley as 'jailbait rock' (all the girls were 16 or younger when the band recorded their first album). The bass player (Jackie Fox) quits too, leaving only Lita Ford, Joan Jett and Sandy West. Joan Jett has decided that rock & roll is her life, and that The Runaways is her 'family'; she is upset by Cherie's decision to leave, but knows that decision is best -- for Cherie.rnrnThe Runaways' success was earth-shaking in rock music -- changing the rules forever. But with the successful 5-girl lineup no longer intact after the Japan tour, their future was dubious, at best. Lita Ford (guitar) and Sandy West (drums) still think the band can make it big again, so they persevere with Joan Jett. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_runaways_2010 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 The Runaways (Neon Angels) is based on lead-singer Cherie Currie's book 'Neon Angel' - a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowie's "Space Oddity" serves as a metaphor for the narrative-- a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation and burnout - a long long way from home.rnrnThe movie chronicles The Runaways from 1975 - 1977; formed by teenage girls living near Hollywood, CA., and heavily manipulated by their manager Kim Fowley as 'jailbait rock' (all the girls were 16 or younger when the band recorded their first album). The bass player (Jackie Fox) quits too, leaving only Lita Ford, Joan Jett and Sandy West. Joan Jett has decided that rock & roll is her life, and that The Runaways is her 'family'; she is upset by Cherie's decision to leave, but knows that decision is best -- for Cherie.rnrnThe Runaways' success was earth-shaking in rock music -- changing the rules forever. But with the successful 5-girl lineup no longer intact after the Japan tour, their future was dubious, at best. Lita Ford (guitar) and Sandy West (drums) still think the band can make it big again, so they persevere with Joan Jett. The Runaways (2010) the, runaways, 2010, kristen, stewart, dakota, fanning, alia, shawkat, scout, taylor, compton, michael, shannon, tatum, oneal, johnny, lewis, robert, romanus, brett, cullen, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/hubble_3d_2010 Through the power of IMAX® 3D, Hubble 3D will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. Hubble 3D is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The film reunites the Space Station 3D filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. Hubble 3D will blast off exclusively to IMAX and IMAX 3D theatres on March 19th, 2010. http://www.matttrailer.com/hubble_3d_2010 Fri, 19 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0400 Through the power of IMAX® 3D, Hubble 3D will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. Hubble 3D is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The film reunites the Space Station 3D filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. Hubble 3D will blast off exclusively to IMAX and IMAX 3D theatres on March 19th, 2010. Hubble 3D (2010) hubble, 3d, 2010, leonardo, dicaprio, k, megan, mcarthur, scott, d, altman, michael, t, good, john, m, grunsfeld, gregory, c, johnson, michael, j, massimino, andrew, j, feustel, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/bygone_behemoth_2010 Bygone Behemoth tells the story of a washed-up movie monster reliving his halcyon days.In an age where computer graphics are all too prevalent, the film is a nostalgic tribute to the work of Ray Harryhausen, Willis O’Brien, and numerous other forgotten wizards. Like the Behemoth itself, the film needs stop-motion to exist; It seeks to capture the ephemeral quality of a dying art form. http://www.matttrailer.com/bygone_behemoth_2010 Sun, 14 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Bygone Behemoth tells the story of a washed-up movie monster reliving his halcyon days.In an age where computer graphics are all too prevalent, the film is a nostalgic tribute to the work of Ray Harryhausen, Willis O’Brien, and numerous other forgotten wizards. Like the Behemoth itself, the film needs stop-motion to exist; It seeks to capture the ephemeral quality of a dying art form. Bygone Behemoth (2010) bygone, behemoth, 2010, john, zacherle, david, chaskin, julia, paskin, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/green_zone_2010 Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass re-team for their latest electrifying thriller in Green Zone, a film set in the chaotic early days of the Iraqi War when no one could be trusted and every decision could detonate unforeseen consequences.rnrnDuring the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon) and his team of Army inspectors were dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that inverts the purpose of their mission.rnrnSpun by operatives with intersecting agendas, Miller must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil for answers that will either clear a rogue regime or escalate a war in an unstable region. And at this blistering time and in this combustible place, he will find the most elusive weapon of all is the truth. http://www.matttrailer.com/green_zone_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass re-team for their latest electrifying thriller in Green Zone, a film set in the chaotic early days of the Iraqi War when no one could be trusted and every decision could detonate unforeseen consequences.rnrnDuring the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Damon) and his team of Army inspectors were dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that inverts the purpose of their mission.rnrnSpun by operatives with intersecting agendas, Miller must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil for answers that will either clear a rogue regime or escalate a war in an unstable region. And at this blistering time and in this combustible place, he will find the most elusive weapon of all is the truth. Green Zone (2010) green, zone, 2010, matt, damon, greg, kinnear, brendan, gleeson, amy, ryan, khalid, abdalla, jason, isaacs, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/our_family_wedding_2010 Chaos ensues when a young, African-American medical resident proposes marriage to his Latina girlfriend, who happens to be pregnant with his child, and both families argue over wedding plans. http://www.matttrailer.com/our_family_wedding_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Chaos ensues when a young, African-American medical resident proposes marriage to his Latina girlfriend, who happens to be pregnant with his child, and both families argue over wedding plans. Our Family Wedding (2010) our, family, wedding, 2010, america, ferrera, forest, whitaker, susanna, musotto, taye, diggs, regina, king, lance, gross, natalina, maggio, fred, armisen, charles, q, murphy, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/shes_out_of_my_league_2010 Kirk, an average Joe, can't believe his luck. Though he's stuck in a dead-end job as an airport security agent, against all odds Molly (Alice Eve), a successful and outrageously gorgeous babe falls for him. Kirk is stunned and so are his friends, family and even his ex-girlfriend. Now he has to figure out how to make the relationship work, even though he's the first to admit, She's Out of My League. http://www.matttrailer.com/shes_out_of_my_league_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Kirk, an average Joe, can't believe his luck. Though he's stuck in a dead-end job as an airport security agent, against all odds Molly (Alice Eve), a successful and outrageously gorgeous babe falls for him. Kirk is stunned and so are his friends, family and even his ex-girlfriend. Now he has to figure out how to make the relationship work, even though he's the first to admit, She's Out of My League. She's Out of My League (2010) shes, out, of, my, league, 2010, jay, baruchel, mike, vogel, krysten, ritter, lindsay, sloane, alice, eve, debra, jo, rupp, t, j, miller, geoff, stults, hayes, macarthur, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/stolen_2010 A small town detective deals with the loss of his own son while trying to uncover the identity of a boy whose mummified remains are found in a box buried for fifty years.Work has become an obsession for Detective Tom Adkins (Jon Hamm) since the disappearance of his ten-year-old son, Tommy Jr. When an early morning phone call leads him to the mangled remains of a young boy who was brutally murdered 50 years ago, Adkins takes on the case in hopes of finding absolution. His investigation leads him to a man who lived in 1958 named Matthew Wakefield (Josh Lucas) and his innocent son, John. The striking similarities in the cases pushes Adkins' obsession over the top. Barely holding onto his sanity and bound by redemption, Adkins unravels the unspeakable truth behind what happened to his son. http://www.matttrailer.com/stolen_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 A small town detective deals with the loss of his own son while trying to uncover the identity of a boy whose mummified remains are found in a box buried for fifty years.Work has become an obsession for Detective Tom Adkins (Jon Hamm) since the disappearance of his ten-year-old son, Tommy Jr. When an early morning phone call leads him to the mangled remains of a young boy who was brutally murdered 50 years ago, Adkins takes on the case in hopes of finding absolution. His investigation leads him to a man who lived in 1958 named Matthew Wakefield (Josh Lucas) and his innocent son, John. The striking similarities in the cases pushes Adkins' obsession over the top. Barely holding onto his sanity and bound by redemption, Adkins unravels the unspeakable truth behind what happened to his son. Stolen (2010) stolen, 2010, josh, lucas, jon, hamm, jimmy, bennett, james, van, der, beek, jessica, chastain, beth, grant, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/lovers_of_hate_2010 A savage comedy about deceit and sibling rivalry, Lovers of HAte centers on Rudy and Paul, two estranged brothers who have nothing in common but their love for Rudy’s soon-to-be ex-wife Diana. When opportunistic Paul whisks Diana away to a romantic mountain retreat, he has no idea that Rudy has made it there first, and from the shadows of the posh chalet, Rudy tries desperately to sabotage the relationship. http://www.matttrailer.com/lovers_of_hate_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 A savage comedy about deceit and sibling rivalry, Lovers of HAte centers on Rudy and Paul, two estranged brothers who have nothing in common but their love for Rudy’s soon-to-be ex-wife Diana. When opportunistic Paul whisks Diana away to a romantic mountain retreat, he has no idea that Rudy has made it there first, and from the shadows of the posh chalet, Rudy tries desperately to sabotage the relationship. Lovers of Hate (2010) lovers, of, hate, 2010, chris, doubek, heather, kafka, alex, karpovsky, zach, green, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_exploding_girl_2009 In her first leading role, Zoe Kazan plays Ivy, a twenty—year—old college student home for Spring Break. She’s excited about a developing romance back at school and life is seemingly perfect. When her longtime friend Al finds himself without a place to stay during the break, Ivy and her mother take him in and Al and Ivy’s friendship strengthens while her boyfriend grows more and more distant. Increasingly distressed about her conflicting feelings, Ivy struggles to keep control, not wanting overwhelming her emotions and trigger her epilepsy. Restrained and meditative, The Exploding Girl is the exquisite portrait of a young girl coming of age and finding a deeper kind of love in New York City. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_exploding_girl_2009 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 In her first leading role, Zoe Kazan plays Ivy, a twenty—year—old college student home for Spring Break. She’s excited about a developing romance back at school and life is seemingly perfect. When her longtime friend Al finds himself without a place to stay during the break, Ivy and her mother take him in and Al and Ivy’s friendship strengthens while her boyfriend grows more and more distant. Increasingly distressed about her conflicting feelings, Ivy struggles to keep control, not wanting overwhelming her emotions and trigger her epilepsy. Restrained and meditative, The Exploding Girl is the exquisite portrait of a young girl coming of age and finding a deeper kind of love in New York City. The Exploding Girl (2009) the, exploding, girl, 2009, mark, rendall, zoe, kazan, franklin, pipp, maryann, urbano, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/children_of_invention_2009 After being evicted from their home, the Cheng family finds that times are tighter than ever. Hardworking single mom and recent Boston transplant Elaine tries desperately to find the means to support her young children, Raymond and Tina. They squat in a model apartment in an unfinished building, but try to maintain a normal life. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. Meanwhile, Raymond and Tina become latch-key kids and find amusement in building childish inventions. When Elaine doesn’t return home one night, things take a turn for the worse. Nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. As the days pass, Raymond realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister. Based on Tze Chun’s own award-winning short film, WINDOWBREAKER, which screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, CHILDREN OF INVENTION is a drama about the influence of an adult world on children, the immigrant mentality, and shortcuts to the American dream. CHILDREN OF INVENTION made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won Special Jury Prizes at the 2009 San Francisco International Asian American and Sarasota Film Festivals. http://www.matttrailer.com/children_of_invention_2009 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 After being evicted from their home, the Cheng family finds that times are tighter than ever. Hardworking single mom and recent Boston transplant Elaine tries desperately to find the means to support her young children, Raymond and Tina. They squat in a model apartment in an unfinished building, but try to maintain a normal life. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. Meanwhile, Raymond and Tina become latch-key kids and find amusement in building childish inventions. When Elaine doesn’t return home one night, things take a turn for the worse. Nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. As the days pass, Raymond realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister. Based on Tze Chun’s own award-winning short film, WINDOWBREAKER, which screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, CHILDREN OF INVENTION is a drama about the influence of an adult world on children, the immigrant mentality, and shortcuts to the American dream. CHILDREN OF INVENTION made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and won Special Jury Prizes at the 2009 San Francisco International Asian American and Sarasota Film Festivals. Children of Invention (2009) children, of, invention, 2009, cindy, cheung, michael, chen, crystal, chiu, stephen, gevedon, frank, pando, kieran, campion, jackson, ning, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/remember_me_2010 In the romantic drama Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn’t think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally (Emilie de Ravin) through an unusual twist of fate. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. But soon, hidden secrets are revealed, and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart. Remember Me is an unforgettable story about the power of love, the strength of family, and the importance of living passionately and treasuring every day of one’s life. http://www.matttrailer.com/remember_me_2010 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 In the romantic drama Remember Me, Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn’t think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally (Emilie de Ravin) through an unusual twist of fate. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. But soon, hidden secrets are revealed, and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart. Remember Me is an unforgettable story about the power of love, the strength of family, and the importance of living passionately and treasuring every day of one’s life. Remember Me (2010) remember, me, 2010, robert, pattinson, pierce, brosnan, emilie, de, ravin, chris, cooper, martha, plimpton, lena, olin, peyton, list, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/mother_2009 Hye-ja is a ginseng vendor and an unlicensed acupuncturist in a small town in southern South Korea. She dotes on her son, Do-joon, who is 27, unemployed, and mentally incapacitated on some level, which Hye-ja seems to ignore. A high school girl is found dead on the roof of an abandoned building, and the local detectives arrest Do-joon based on circumstantial evidence. They coerce him to sign a confession and quickly imprison him. Hye-ja, distraught and convinced he is innocent, searches for the real killer, uncovering many secrets from the townspeople. http://www.matttrailer.com/mother_2009 Fri, 12 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Hye-ja is a ginseng vendor and an unlicensed acupuncturist in a small town in southern South Korea. She dotes on her son, Do-joon, who is 27, unemployed, and mentally incapacitated on some level, which Hye-ja seems to ignore. A high school girl is found dead on the roof of an abandoned building, and the local detectives arrest Do-joon based on circumstantial evidence. They coerce him to sign a confession and quickly imprison him. Hye-ja, distraught and convinced he is innocent, searches for the real killer, uncovering many secrets from the townspeople. Mother (2009) mother, 2009, bin, won, hye, ja, kim, ku, jin, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/brooklyns_finest_2009 Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths. http://www.matttrailer.com/brooklyns_finest_2009 Fri, 05 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths. Brooklyn's Finest (2009) brooklyns, finest, 2009, richard, gere, don, cheadle, ethan, hawke, wesley, snipes, jesse, williams, lili, taylor, ellen, barkin, will, patton, brian, f, obyrne, vincent, donofrio, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/alice_in_wonderland_2010 Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice) attempts to work his gothic magic over one of the best loved stories of all time... Lewis Carroll's 'Alice In Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There', which first told the story of a young girl, who after following a rabbit down a hole, is transported to a strange world. Whilst the disney version of the tale relied on sweetness and light to delight the audience, Burton fans can be sure to look out for the same cartoon traits as earlier masterpiece 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.rnrnThe traditional tale has been freshened with a blast of girl power, courtesy of writer Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast). Alice, 17, attends a party at a Victorian estate only to find she is about to be proposed to in front of hundreds of snooty society types. Off she runs, following a white rabbit into a hole and ending up in Wonderland, a place she visited 10 years before yet doesn't remember.rnrnAmong those who welcome her back is the Mad Hatter, a part tailor-made for Johnny Depp as he collaborates with Burton for the seventh time. "This character is off his rocker," Zanuck says.rnrnAussie actress Mia Wasikowska, 19, best known for HBO's In Treatment, has the coveted title role. "There is something real, honest and sincere about her," Zanuck says. "She's not a typical Hollywood starlet."rnrnThere is the usual Burton-esque ghoulishness (Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen, whose favorite retort is "Off with their heads," has a moat filled with bobbing noggins), but Zanuck assures most kids can handle it. "The book itself is pretty dark," he notes. "This is for little people and people who read it when they were little 50 years ago." http://www.matttrailer.com/alice_in_wonderland_2010 Fri, 05 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice) attempts to work his gothic magic over one of the best loved stories of all time... Lewis Carroll's 'Alice In Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There', which first told the story of a young girl, who after following a rabbit down a hole, is transported to a strange world. Whilst the disney version of the tale relied on sweetness and light to delight the audience, Burton fans can be sure to look out for the same cartoon traits as earlier masterpiece 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'.rnrnThe traditional tale has been freshened with a blast of girl power, courtesy of writer Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast). Alice, 17, attends a party at a Victorian estate only to find she is about to be proposed to in front of hundreds of snooty society types. Off she runs, following a white rabbit into a hole and ending up in Wonderland, a place she visited 10 years before yet doesn't remember.rnrnAmong those who welcome her back is the Mad Hatter, a part tailor-made for Johnny Depp as he collaborates with Burton for the seventh time. "This character is off his rocker," Zanuck says.rnrnAussie actress Mia Wasikowska, 19, best known for HBO's In Treatment, has the coveted title role. "There is something real, honest and sincere about her," Zanuck says. "She's not a typical Hollywood starlet."rnrnThere is the usual Burton-esque ghoulishness (Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen, whose favorite retort is "Off with their heads," has a moat filled with bobbing noggins), but Zanuck assures most kids can handle it. "The book itself is pretty dark," he notes. "This is for little people and people who read it when they were little 50 years ago." Alice in Wonderland (2010) alice, in, wonderland, 2010, johnny, depp, mia, wasikowska, anne, hathaway, helena, bonham, carter, michael, sheen, matt, lucas, crispin, glover, stephen, fry, alan, rickman, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_secret_of_kells_2009 Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of Kirikou and the Sorceress and Triplets of Belleville! Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzles the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_secret_of_kells_2009 Thu, 04 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Do not miss the highly anticipated new animated masterpiece from the producers of Kirikou and the Sorceress and Triplets of Belleville! Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzles the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times. The Secret of Kells (2009) the, secret, of, kells, 2009, brendan, gleeson, liam, hourican, mick, lally, michael, mcgrath, evan, mcguire, christen, mooney, paul, tylack, paul, young, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/harlan_in_the_shadow_of_jew_seuss_2008 Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany’s most notorious filmmakers. Millions all across occupied Europe saw his films, the most perfidious of which was the treacherous anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Süss—required viewing for all SS members. An unrepentant and blindly obsessive craftsman, no figure—save for Leni Riefenstahl—is as closely associated with the cinema of the Holocaust years as that of Joseph Goebbels’ top director. (Harlan’s 1945 epic Kolberg was the basis for Inglourious Basterds’ pivotal film-within-a-film Stolz Der Nation.) Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. http://www.matttrailer.com/harlan_in_the_shadow_of_jew_seuss_2008 Wed, 03 Mar 10 00:00:00 -0500 Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany’s most notorious filmmakers. Millions all across occupied Europe saw his films, the most perfidious of which was the treacherous anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Süss—required viewing for all SS members. An unrepentant and blindly obsessive craftsman, no figure—save for Leni Riefenstahl—is as closely associated with the cinema of the Holocaust years as that of Joseph Goebbels’ top director. (Harlan’s 1945 epic Kolberg was the basis for Inglourious Basterds’ pivotal film-within-a-film Stolz Der Nation.) Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Seuss (2008) harlan, in, the, shadow, of, jew, seuss, 2008, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/american_grindhouse_2010 This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment. http://www.matttrailer.com/american_grindhouse_2010 Sat, 27 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 This documentary explores the hidden history of the American Exploitation Film. The movie digs deep into this often overlooked category of U.S. cinema and unearths the shameless and occasionally shocking origins of this popular entertainment. American Grindhouse (2010) american, grindhouse, 2010, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_art_of_the_steal_2009 In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes created The Barnes Foundation in Lower Merion Pennsylvania, five miles outside of Philadelphia. He formed this remarkable collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modern art to serve as an educational institution.Dr. Barnes built his Foundation away from the city and cultural elite who scorned his collection as “horrible, debased art,” and set it on the grounds of his own home, an arboretum in the leafy suburbs. Tastes changed, and soon the very people who belittled Barnes wanted access to his collection.When Dr. Barnes died in a car accident in 1951, he left control of his collection to Lincoln University, a small African-American college. His will contained strict instructions, stating the Foundation shall always be an educational institution, and the paintings may never be removed. Such strict limitations made the collection safe from commercial exploitation. But was it really safe? http://www.matttrailer.com/the_art_of_the_steal_2009 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 In 1922, Dr. Albert C. Barnes created The Barnes Foundation in Lower Merion Pennsylvania, five miles outside of Philadelphia. He formed this remarkable collection of Post-Impressionist and early Modern art to serve as an educational institution.Dr. Barnes built his Foundation away from the city and cultural elite who scorned his collection as “horrible, debased art,” and set it on the grounds of his own home, an arboretum in the leafy suburbs. Tastes changed, and soon the very people who belittled Barnes wanted access to his collection.When Dr. Barnes died in a car accident in 1951, he left control of his collection to Lincoln University, a small African-American college. His will contained strict instructions, stating the Foundation shall always be an educational institution, and the paintings may never be removed. Such strict limitations made the collection safe from commercial exploitation. But was it really safe? The Art of the Steal (2009) the, art, of, the, steal, 2009, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/takers_2010 Takers centers on a notorious group of criminals who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case. http://www.matttrailer.com/takers_2010 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Takers centers on a notorious group of criminals who continue to baffle police by pulling off perfectly executed bank robberies. They are in and out like clockwork, leaving no evidence behind and laying low in between heists. But when they attempt to pull off one last job with more money at stake than ever before, the crew may find their plans interrupted by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hell-bent on solving the case. Takers (2010) takers, 2010, matt, dillon, paul, walker, idris, elba, jay, hernandez, tip, michael, ealy, chris, brown, hayden, christensen, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/cop_out_2010 Two longtime NYPD partners on the trail of a stolen, rare, mint-condition baseball card find themselves up against a merciless, memorabilia-obsessed gangster. Jimmy (Bruce Willis) is the veteran detective whose missing collectible is his only hope to pay for his daughter's upcoming wedding, and Paul (Tracy Morgan) is his "partner-against-crime" whose preoccupation with his wife's alleged infidelity makes it hard for him to keep his eye on the ball. http://www.matttrailer.com/cop_out_2010 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Two longtime NYPD partners on the trail of a stolen, rare, mint-condition baseball card find themselves up against a merciless, memorabilia-obsessed gangster. Jimmy (Bruce Willis) is the veteran detective whose missing collectible is his only hope to pay for his daughter's upcoming wedding, and Paul (Tracy Morgan) is his "partner-against-crime" whose preoccupation with his wife's alleged infidelity makes it hard for him to keep his eye on the ball. Cop Out (2010) cop, out, 2010, bruce, willis, jason, lee, michelle, trachtenberg, seann, william, scott, rashida, jones, adam, brody, tracy, morgan, ana, de, la, reguera, kevin, pollak, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_crazies_2010 Imagine living in a small town where everything is safe and happy... until suddenly it isn't. Imagine your friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane. In a terrifying tale of the "American Dream" gone horribly wrong, four friends find themselves trapped in their hometown in The Crazies, a reinvention of the George Romero classic directed by Breck Eisner from a screenplay by Ray Wright and Scott Kosar.rnrnDavid Dutton (Timothy Olyphant) is sheriff of Ogden Marsh, a picture-perfect American town with happy, law-abiding citizens. But one night, one of them comes to a school baseball game with a loaded shotgun, ready to kill. Another man burns down his own house…after locking his wife and young son in a closet inside. Within days, the town has transformed into a sickening asylum; people who days ago lived quiet, unremarkable lives have now become depraved, blood-thirsty killers, hiding in the darkness with guns and knives. Sheriff Dutton tries to make sense of what's happening as the horrific, nonsensical violence escalates. Something is infecting the citizens of Ogden Marsh... with insanity. Now complete anarchy reigns as one by one the townsfolk succumb to an unknown toxin and turn sadistically violent. In an effort to keep the madness contained, the government uses deadly force to close off all access and won't let anyone in or out – even those uninfected. The few still sane find themselves trapped: Sheriff Dutton; his pregnant wife, Judy (Radha Mitchell); Becca (Danielle Panabaker), an assistant at the medical center; and Russell (Joe Anderson), Dutton's deputy and right-hand man. Forced to band together, an ordinary night becomes a horrifying struggle for survival as they do their best to get out of town alive. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_crazies_2010 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine living in a small town where everything is safe and happy... until suddenly it isn't. Imagine your friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane. In a terrifying tale of the "American Dream" gone horribly wrong, four friends find themselves trapped in their hometown in The Crazies, a reinvention of the George Romero classic directed by Breck Eisner from a screenplay by Ray Wright and Scott Kosar.rnrnDavid Dutton (Timothy Olyphant) is sheriff of Ogden Marsh, a picture-perfect American town with happy, law-abiding citizens. But one night, one of them comes to a school baseball game with a loaded shotgun, ready to kill. Another man burns down his own house…after locking his wife and young son in a closet inside. Within days, the town has transformed into a sickening asylum; people who days ago lived quiet, unremarkable lives have now become depraved, blood-thirsty killers, hiding in the darkness with guns and knives. Sheriff Dutton tries to make sense of what's happening as the horrific, nonsensical violence escalates. Something is infecting the citizens of Ogden Marsh... with insanity. Now complete anarchy reigns as one by one the townsfolk succumb to an unknown toxin and turn sadistically violent. In an effort to keep the madness contained, the government uses deadly force to close off all access and won't let anyone in or out – even those uninfected. The few still sane find themselves trapped: Sheriff Dutton; his pregnant wife, Judy (Radha Mitchell); Becca (Danielle Panabaker), an assistant at the medical center; and Russell (Joe Anderson), Dutton's deputy and right-hand man. Forced to band together, an ordinary night becomes a horrifying struggle for survival as they do their best to get out of town alive. The Crazies (2010) the, crazies, 2010, timothy, olyphant, radha, mitchell, danielle, panabaker, joe, anderson, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/a_prophet_2009 When it comes to hard-bitten crime cinema, Jacques Audiard has few equals in Europe, and his violent, gripping prison drama A Prophet shows him extending his range with unimpeachable command. The story of a gauche young inmate who rises through the criminal ranks to become a formidable player, A Prophet works both as hard-edged, painstaking detailed social realism and as a compelling genre entertainment.rnrnThe only thing that might hamper commercial prospects is a labyrinthine, sometimes perplexing narrative, but otherwise the film to be released in France in August - should have the same international appeal as last years Cannes crime hit Gomorrah. Its unapologetically testosterone-laden tenor will give the film a resonance way beyond the international art-house constituency that embraced Audiards last film, The Beat That My Heart Skipped. Expect this stimulating film also to be much discussed in the French media in terms of its topical backgrounds, the national prison system and Frances Islamic population.rnrnSet largely within prison walls and featuring an almost exclusively male and non-professional cast, the film details the prison career of Malik el Djebena (newcomer Rahim), a 19-year-old man of North African origin but estranged from the Muslim community. Sentenced to six years on an unspecified charge, Malik is chosen by Cesar Luciani (Arestrup), feared kingpin of the prisons reigning Corsican gang, to kill a prisoner named Reyeb (Yacoubi) who initially offers Malik drugs in exchange for sex. Malik commits the bloody murder, and thanks to Lucianis near-total control of the prisons internal workings - gets off scot-free. This makes him a lieutenant in the prisons Corsican gang, initially entrusted only with menial duties and disparaged as an Arab outsider.rnrnHaunted by visions of a ghostly Reyeb, and determined to get on, the illiterate Malik not only learns to read, but teaches himself Corsican, surreptitiously learning the ins and outs of Lucianis business. Another inmate, Ryad (Bencherif), becomes Maliks friend, later his ally on the outside. When Luciani arranges periods of leave for Malik, entrusting him with various criminal missions, Malik takes the opportunity to do some business of his own, setting up a drugs trade with Ryads aid. Life gets increasingly dangerous for Malik, both inside and outside prison walls, but he seems partly through Reyebs benign, unearthly influence - to lead a charmed life. Powers of prophecy are attributed to him after surviving a bizarre car crash an incident presaged in an enigmatic fantasy sequence.rnrnImmensely detailed both in its accounts of prison life and of the politics of organized crime, A Prophet comes across as both a realistic film and a deeply cynical one: it is extremely matter-of-fact in depicting a dog-eat-dog world. http://www.matttrailer.com/a_prophet_2009 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 When it comes to hard-bitten crime cinema, Jacques Audiard has few equals in Europe, and his violent, gripping prison drama A Prophet shows him extending his range with unimpeachable command. The story of a gauche young inmate who rises through the criminal ranks to become a formidable player, A Prophet works both as hard-edged, painstaking detailed social realism and as a compelling genre entertainment.rnrnThe only thing that might hamper commercial prospects is a labyrinthine, sometimes perplexing narrative, but otherwise the film to be released in France in August - should have the same international appeal as last years Cannes crime hit Gomorrah. Its unapologetically testosterone-laden tenor will give the film a resonance way beyond the international art-house constituency that embraced Audiards last film, The Beat That My Heart Skipped. Expect this stimulating film also to be much discussed in the French media in terms of its topical backgrounds, the national prison system and Frances Islamic population.rnrnSet largely within prison walls and featuring an almost exclusively male and non-professional cast, the film details the prison career of Malik el Djebena (newcomer Rahim), a 19-year-old man of North African origin but estranged from the Muslim community. Sentenced to six years on an unspecified charge, Malik is chosen by Cesar Luciani (Arestrup), feared kingpin of the prisons reigning Corsican gang, to kill a prisoner named Reyeb (Yacoubi) who initially offers Malik drugs in exchange for sex. Malik commits the bloody murder, and thanks to Lucianis near-total control of the prisons internal workings - gets off scot-free. This makes him a lieutenant in the prisons Corsican gang, initially entrusted only with menial duties and disparaged as an Arab outsider.rnrnHaunted by visions of a ghostly Reyeb, and determined to get on, the illiterate Malik not only learns to read, but teaches himself Corsican, surreptitiously learning the ins and outs of Lucianis business. Another inmate, Ryad (Bencherif), becomes Maliks friend, later his ally on the outside. When Luciani arranges periods of leave for Malik, entrusting him with various criminal missions, Malik takes the opportunity to do some business of his own, setting up a drugs trade with Ryads aid. Life gets increasingly dangerous for Malik, both inside and outside prison walls, but he seems partly through Reyebs benign, unearthly influence - to lead a charmed life. Powers of prophecy are attributed to him after surviving a bizarre car crash an incident presaged in an enigmatic fantasy sequence.rnrnImmensely detailed both in its accounts of prison life and of the politics of organized crime, A Prophet comes across as both a realistic film and a deeply cynical one: it is extremely matter-of-fact in depicting a dog-eat-dog world. A Prophet (2009) a, prophet, 2009, niels, arestrup, alaa, oumouzoune, tahar, rahim, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_yellow_handkerchief_2008 One lazy afternoon in a backwater Louisiana town, Martine takes a leap into an unfamiliar convertible. The driver, Gordy, an awkward young itinerant who eyed her in the diner earlier, isn't displeased to find this pretty sylph in his front seat. Soon they meet Brett, a laconic, humble man just released from prison. Martine isn't keen on going solo with Gordy, and now it's raining cats and dogs, so she invites Brett along, and the unlikely trio sets out, each person unsure of the destination. What ensues is a journey through the lush green byways of rural Louisiana and into the depths of these characters' souls. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_yellow_handkerchief_2008 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 One lazy afternoon in a backwater Louisiana town, Martine takes a leap into an unfamiliar convertible. The driver, Gordy, an awkward young itinerant who eyed her in the diner earlier, isn't displeased to find this pretty sylph in his front seat. Soon they meet Brett, a laconic, humble man just released from prison. Martine isn't keen on going solo with Gordy, and now it's raining cats and dogs, so she invites Brett along, and the unlikely trio sets out, each person unsure of the destination. What ensues is a journey through the lush green byways of rural Louisiana and into the depths of these characters' souls. The Yellow Handkerchief (2008) the, yellow, handkerchief, 2008, william, hurt, maria, bello, kristen, stewart, eddie, redmayne, emmanuel, cohn, nurith, cohn, veronica, russell, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/prodigal_sons_2008 Returning home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, filmmaker Kimberly Reed hopes for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother, Marc. But along the way she uncovers stunning revelations, including his blood relationship with Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth, intense sibling rivalries and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender that forces them to face challenges no one could imagine.rnrnWinner of Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival’s FIPRESCI prize, Best of the Fest Audience Award at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival and Special Jury Prizes for Bravery in Filmmaking at the Florida and Nashville Film Festivals, Prodigal Sons is a raw and provocative examination of one family’s struggle to come to terms with its past and present. http://www.matttrailer.com/prodigal_sons_2008 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Returning home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, filmmaker Kimberly Reed hopes for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother, Marc. But along the way she uncovers stunning revelations, including his blood relationship with Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth, intense sibling rivalries and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender that forces them to face challenges no one could imagine.rnrnWinner of Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival’s FIPRESCI prize, Best of the Fest Audience Award at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival and Special Jury Prizes for Bravery in Filmmaking at the Florida and Nashville Film Festivals, Prodigal Sons is a raw and provocative examination of one family’s struggle to come to terms with its past and present. Prodigal Sons (2008) prodigal, sons, 2008, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/karthik_calling_karthik_2010 Meet Karthik: an introvert by nature and shy by choice. Karthik suffers with huge confidence issues and is miserable at his just average job that yields less than average results.His boss treats him like dirt. Shonali, his colleague who he secretly loves doesn’t even know he exists. Karthik is a loser, knows it, and accepts it. http://www.matttrailer.com/karthik_calling_karthik_2010 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Meet Karthik: an introvert by nature and shy by choice. Karthik suffers with huge confidence issues and is miserable at his just average job that yields less than average results.His boss treats him like dirt. Shonali, his colleague who he secretly loves doesn’t even know he exists. Karthik is a loser, knows it, and accepts it. Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) karthik, calling, karthik, 2010, deepika, padukone, farhan, akhtar, shefali, shetty, vipin, sharma, ram, kapoor, vivan, bhatena, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/toe_to_toe_2009 Emily Abt`s emotionally powerful feature, Toe To Toe, tells the story of a love/hate relationship between lacrosse mates Tosha and Jesse, two senior girls at a competitive Washington, D.C., prep school. Tosha is a fiercely determined African American scholarship student from Anacostia, one of Washington`s poorest areas, while Jesse is a privileged, but troubled, white girl from Bethesda, who deals with promiscuous tendencies that pull her toward self-destruction. The two forge a close and genuine friendship on the field, but that bond is tested when the obstacles presented by societal circumstances threaten to tear them apart. http://www.matttrailer.com/toe_to_toe_2009 Fri, 26 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Emily Abt`s emotionally powerful feature, Toe To Toe, tells the story of a love/hate relationship between lacrosse mates Tosha and Jesse, two senior girls at a competitive Washington, D.C., prep school. Tosha is a fiercely determined African American scholarship student from Anacostia, one of Washington`s poorest areas, while Jesse is a privileged, but troubled, white girl from Bethesda, who deals with promiscuous tendencies that pull her toward self-destruction. The two forge a close and genuine friendship on the field, but that bond is tested when the obstacles presented by societal circumstances threaten to tear them apart. Toe to Toe (2009) toe, to, toe, 2009, louisa, krause, sonequa, martin, hina, abdullah, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/blood_on_the_flat_track_2007 Upscale Font Blood on the Flat Track focuses on the Rat City Rollergirls of Seattle, who formed their league from scratch in April of 2004. This documentary follows the teams throughout their first two seasons, shining a spotlight on the women who comprise the league, their struggle to win the championship bout and their relationships with each other. Armed with many of the league’s best players, the Derby Liberation Front (DLF) upsets the undefeated Throttle Rockets at the 2005 Championships. Captain Lorna Boom is pregnant and unable to skate but Diva State, Burnett Down, Kitty Kamikaze, and D-Bomb band together to lead the team to victory. In addition to their regular season, the league creates an “All-Star” team to compete nationally against other leagues. Top athletes from DLF, the Sockit Wenches, the Throttle Rockets and Grave Danger start skating with, not against, each other with hopes of winning a national title. They discover that the team to beat is the Texas Rollergirls and travel to Tucson to try to defeat the best league in the country. http://www.matttrailer.com/blood_on_the_flat_track_2007 Tue, 23 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Upscale Font Blood on the Flat Track focuses on the Rat City Rollergirls of Seattle, who formed their league from scratch in April of 2004. This documentary follows the teams throughout their first two seasons, shining a spotlight on the women who comprise the league, their struggle to win the championship bout and their relationships with each other. Armed with many of the league’s best players, the Derby Liberation Front (DLF) upsets the undefeated Throttle Rockets at the 2005 Championships. Captain Lorna Boom is pregnant and unable to skate but Diva State, Burnett Down, Kitty Kamikaze, and D-Bomb band together to lead the team to victory. In addition to their regular season, the league creates an “All-Star” team to compete nationally against other leagues. Top athletes from DLF, the Sockit Wenches, the Throttle Rockets and Grave Danger start skating with, not against, each other with hopes of winning a national title. They discover that the team to beat is the Texas Rollergirls and travel to Tucson to try to defeat the best league in the country. Blood on the Flat Track (2007) blood, on, the, flat, track, 2007, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/open_graves_2009 In the vein of Final Destination, an international group of young surfers come into possession of an ancient artifact, Mamba, an old board game made from the skin and bones of a witch executed during the Spanish Inquisition. At a drunken party one night, they casually decide to play. Its all fun and games until they find out that curses last forever and death is the ultimate undertow. http://www.matttrailer.com/open_graves_2009 Tue, 23 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 In the vein of Final Destination, an international group of young surfers come into possession of an ancient artifact, Mamba, an old board game made from the skin and bones of a witch executed during the Spanish Inquisition. At a drunken party one night, they casually decide to play. Its all fun and games until they find out that curses last forever and death is the ultimate undertow. Open Graves (2009) open, graves, 2009, eliza, dushku, mike, vogel, alex, odogherty, ethan, rains, naike, rivelli, lindsay, caroline, robba, boris, martinez, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/justice_league_crisis_on_two_earths_2010 In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a “good” LEX LUTHOR arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the JUSTICE LEAGUE to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the JUSTICE LEAGUE. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by OWLMAN, puts the balance of all existence in peril.rnrnThe movie features an all-star voice cast led by Mark Harmon (NCIS) as SUPERMAN, James Woods (Ghosts of Mississippi) as OWLMAN, Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law & Order) as LEX LUTHOR, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money) as BATMAN, Gina Torres (Serenity, Firefly) as SUPERWOMAN and Bruce Davison (X-Men) as the President. http://www.matttrailer.com/justice_league_crisis_on_two_earths_2010 Tue, 23 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 In Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, a “good” LEX LUTHOR arrives from an alternate universe to recruit the JUSTICE LEAGUE to help save his Earth from the Crime Syndicate, a gang of villainous characters with virtually identical super powers to the JUSTICE LEAGUE. What ensues is the ultimate battle of good versus evil in a war that threatens both planets and, through a diabolical plan launched by OWLMAN, puts the balance of all existence in peril.rnrnThe movie features an all-star voice cast led by Mark Harmon (NCIS) as SUPERMAN, James Woods (Ghosts of Mississippi) as OWLMAN, Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Law & Order) as LEX LUTHOR, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money) as BATMAN, Gina Torres (Serenity, Firefly) as SUPERWOMAN and Bruce Davison (X-Men) as the President. Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) justice, league, crisis, on, two, earths, 2010, mark, harmon, james, woods, gina, torres, chris, noth, william, baldwin, bruce, davison, josh, keaton, vanessa, marshall, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/scream_of_the_bikini_2009 Jasmine Orosco and Paola Apanapal - in their English language film debuts - are Bridget and Sophia: gorgeous super models by day, brutal bounty hunters by night. Murder, intrigue and pillow fights await our beautiful leading ladies at every turn, as they match wits and martial arts with a coterie of madmen and women bent on world domination. Filmed somewhere in South America in 1966, and poorly translated and dubbed by Germans, this unintentionally funny James Bond meets Barbarella love child plumbs the seedy depths of the international fashion model/psycho-killer underworld with a boldness that only a gun to the head can provide. http://www.matttrailer.com/scream_of_the_bikini_2009 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Jasmine Orosco and Paola Apanapal - in their English language film debuts - are Bridget and Sophia: gorgeous super models by day, brutal bounty hunters by night. Murder, intrigue and pillow fights await our beautiful leading ladies at every turn, as they match wits and martial arts with a coterie of madmen and women bent on world domination. Filmed somewhere in South America in 1966, and poorly translated and dubbed by Germans, this unintentionally funny James Bond meets Barbarella love child plumbs the seedy depths of the international fashion model/psycho-killer underworld with a boldness that only a gun to the head can provide. Scream of the Bikini (2009) scream, of, the, bikini, 2009, kelsey, wedeen, rebecca, larsen, dominic, bertolami, ezra, buzzington, lisa, clifton, krista, conti, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/dreamkiller_2010 A team of doctors experiment with a new, highly controversial form of psychotherapy (named F.R.I.T.) designed to cure chronic FEAR and PHOBIA patients. Soon someone begins to kill the patients one by one and the investigation uncovers that the patients died in the exact way that they feared they would. Who or what brought their fears to life? http://www.matttrailer.com/dreamkiller_2010 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 A team of doctors experiment with a new, highly controversial form of psychotherapy (named F.R.I.T.) designed to cure chronic FEAR and PHOBIA patients. Soon someone begins to kill the patients one by one and the investigation uncovers that the patients died in the exact way that they feared they would. Who or what brought their fears to life? Dreamkiller (2010) dreamkiller, 2010, dario, deak, john, savage, tyrone, power, jr, john, colton, penny, drake, diandra, newlin, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_ghost_writer_2010 When a successful ghost-writer, The Ghost, agrees to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, his agent assures him it's the opportunity of a lifetime. But the project seems doomed from the start...not least because his predecessor on the project, Lang;s long-term aide, died in an unfortunate accident. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_ghost_writer_2010 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 When a successful ghost-writer, The Ghost, agrees to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, his agent assures him it's the opportunity of a lifetime. But the project seems doomed from the start...not least because his predecessor on the project, Lang;s long-term aide, died in an unfortunate accident. The Ghost Writer (2010) the, ghost, writer, 2010, ewan, mcgregor, pierce, brosnan, kim, cattrall, olivia, williams, timothy, hutton, eli, wallach, tom, wilkinson, james, belushi, jon, bernthal, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/blood_done_sign_my_name_2010 Jeb Stuart’s Blood Done Sign My Name, is an epic civil rights drama based on the acclaimed book of the same name by prize-winning author and scholar Timothy Tyson. Part autobiography and part history of the civil rights movement in the south, the book, which has sold over 150,000 copies and has been hailed as “one of the most powerful meditation on race in America” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, recounts the small town murder of Henry Marrow, a 23 year-old black Vietnam veteran, who was shot and beaten to death by a prominent white businessman and his grown sons. In response to the crime, and the sham trial that followed, many young African American men took to the streets, engaging in riots and vandalism. However, Ben Chavis, Marrow’s cousin, decided that the best way to protest the injustice would be to organize a peaceful march on the state capitol. http://www.matttrailer.com/blood_done_sign_my_name_2010 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Jeb Stuart’s Blood Done Sign My Name, is an epic civil rights drama based on the acclaimed book of the same name by prize-winning author and scholar Timothy Tyson. Part autobiography and part history of the civil rights movement in the south, the book, which has sold over 150,000 copies and has been hailed as “one of the most powerful meditation on race in America” by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, recounts the small town murder of Henry Marrow, a 23 year-old black Vietnam veteran, who was shot and beaten to death by a prominent white businessman and his grown sons. In response to the crime, and the sham trial that followed, many young African American men took to the streets, engaging in riots and vandalism. However, Ben Chavis, Marrow’s cousin, decided that the best way to protest the injustice would be to organize a peaceful march on the state capitol. Blood Done Sign My Name (2010) blood, done, sign, my, name, 2010, michael, rooker, omar, benson, miller, nick, searcy, lela, rochon, rick, schroder, nate, parker, gattlin, griffith, lee, norris, darrin, dewitt, henson, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_good_guy_2009 Ambitious young Manhattanite and urban conservationist Beth (Alexis Bledel) wants it all: a good job, good friends, and a good guy to share the city with. Of course that last one is often the trickiest of all. In the new romantic dramedy the Good Guy, Beth falls hard for Tommy (Scott Porter), a sexy, young Wall Street hot-shot. But just as everything seems to be falling into place, complications arise in the form of Tommy’s sensitive and handsome co-worker Daniel (Bryan Greenberg). Beth soon learns that the game of love in the big city is a lot like Wall Street – high risk, high reward and everybody has an angle. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_good_guy_2009 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Ambitious young Manhattanite and urban conservationist Beth (Alexis Bledel) wants it all: a good job, good friends, and a good guy to share the city with. Of course that last one is often the trickiest of all. In the new romantic dramedy the Good Guy, Beth falls hard for Tommy (Scott Porter), a sexy, young Wall Street hot-shot. But just as everything seems to be falling into place, complications arise in the form of Tommy’s sensitive and handsome co-worker Daniel (Bryan Greenberg). Beth soon learns that the game of love in the big city is a lot like Wall Street – high risk, high reward and everybody has an angle. The Good Guy (2009) the, good, guy, 2009, alexis, bledel, kate, nauta, anna, chlumsky, andrew, mccarthy, bryan, greenberg, scott, porter, aaron, yoo, colin, egglesfield, trini, alvarado, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/happy_tears_2009 Jayne and Laura are about to take on the first man they just might not be able to handle: their elderly, irascible father. Returning to the house they grew up in, the sisters are forced to take a closer look at their own not-so-perfect lives while dodging childhood memories in this hilarious and touching comedy. http://www.matttrailer.com/happy_tears_2009 Fri, 19 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Jayne and Laura are about to take on the first man they just might not be able to handle: their elderly, irascible father. Returning to the house they grew up in, the sisters are forced to take a closer look at their own not-so-perfect lives while dodging childhood memories in this hilarious and touching comedy. Happy Tears (2009) happy, tears, 2009, demi, moore, parker, posey, rip, torn, ellen, barkin, christian, camargo, billy, magnussen, roger, rees, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_overbrook_brothers_2009 Over the course of a ridiculously awkward Christmas reunion, two bitter, arch rival brothers discover they’re adopted, and the revelation sends the two adversaries on a hilarious, and sometimes bizarre, cross-country journey in search of their biological parents. Says director/co-writer John Bryant, “I wanted to write a story about super competitive brothers who are always at 'war' with each other. Imagine sibling rivalry on steroids –-- two guys that completely regress to a state of twelve year olds when they’re around one another.’ Bryant then hilariously explores this relationship, and how strange and unexpected developments in life propel two rival brothers – kicking and screaming - towards adulthood and maturity. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_overbrook_brothers_2009 Wed, 17 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Over the course of a ridiculously awkward Christmas reunion, two bitter, arch rival brothers discover they’re adopted, and the revelation sends the two adversaries on a hilarious, and sometimes bizarre, cross-country journey in search of their biological parents. Says director/co-writer John Bryant, “I wanted to write a story about super competitive brothers who are always at 'war' with each other. Imagine sibling rivalry on steroids –-- two guys that completely regress to a state of twelve year olds when they’re around one another.’ Bryant then hilariously explores this relationship, and how strange and unexpected developments in life propel two rival brothers – kicking and screaming - towards adulthood and maturity. The Overbrook Brothers (2009) the, overbrook, brothers, 2009, nathan, harlan, mark, reeb, laurel, whitsett, john, jones, steve, zissis, kerbey, smith, denise, lee, cyndi, williams, marc, pouhe, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/celine_through_the_eyes_of_the_world_2010 Celine Dion, the international superstar and best-selling female artist of all time, has toured around the world and back again, and now, Sony Pictures Releasing’s special programming division, The Hot Ticket, will let audiences follow her everywhere. For a limited engagement beginning early next year in wide release, Celine: Through the Eyes of the World will bring Celine Dion’s 2008-2009 Taking Chances World Tour to theaters. This special motion picture event gives Dion fans who attended the extremely popular tour – which placed Dion second only to Madonna in ticket sales in 2008 – another chance to experience the magical event, this time from a vantage point unparalleled by any ticket. http://www.matttrailer.com/celine_through_the_eyes_of_the_world_2010 Wed, 17 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Celine Dion, the international superstar and best-selling female artist of all time, has toured around the world and back again, and now, Sony Pictures Releasing’s special programming division, The Hot Ticket, will let audiences follow her everywhere. For a limited engagement beginning early next year in wide release, Celine: Through the Eyes of the World will bring Celine Dion’s 2008-2009 Taking Chances World Tour to theaters. This special motion picture event gives Dion fans who attended the extremely popular tour – which placed Dion second only to Madonna in ticket sales in 2008 – another chance to experience the magical event, this time from a vantage point unparalleled by any ticket. Celine: Through The Eyes Of The World (2010) celine, through, the, eyes, of, the, world, 2010, cline, dion, ren, angelil, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/once_more_with_feeling_2009 Sixty is the new forty, and Frank Gregorio (Chazz Palminteri) and his daughter Lana (Drea de Matteo) are having simultaneous mid-life crises. It takes three generations of Italian-Americans to set them straight in this dramatic comedy about family, love, and chance encounters. http://www.matttrailer.com/once_more_with_feeling_2009 Tue, 16 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Sixty is the new forty, and Frank Gregorio (Chazz Palminteri) and his daughter Lana (Drea de Matteo) are having simultaneous mid-life crises. It takes three generations of Italian-Americans to set them straight in this dramatic comedy about family, love, and chance encounters. Once More with Feeling (2009) once, more, with, feeling, 2009, jes, almeida, david, aaron, baker, ezra, barnes, chris, beetem, lauren, bittner, angelica, boccella, david, call, donny, chiappetta, drea, de, matteo, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/cabin_fever_2_spring_fever_2009 Upscale Font Sequel to the horror hit from Eli Roth, Cabin Fever, the next installment of terror finds that the flesh-eating virus has found a way to spread, through bottled water. This same water winds up at a High School prom. http://www.matttrailer.com/cabin_fever_2_spring_fever_2009 Tue, 16 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Upscale Font Sequel to the horror hit from Eli Roth, Cabin Fever, the next installment of terror finds that the flesh-eating virus has found a way to spread, through bottled water. This same water winds up at a High School prom. Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009) cabin, fever, 2, spring, fever, 2009, rider, strong, noah, segan, alexander, isaiah, thomas, giuseppe, andrews, alexi, wasser, regan, deal, rusty, kelley, marc, senter, michael, bowen, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/valentines_day_2010 Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day. http://www.matttrailer.com/valentines_day_2010 Fri, 12 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day (2010) valentines, day, 2010, bradley, cooper, julia, roberts, anne, hathaway, jessica, alba, jessica, biel, jennifer, garner, ashton, kutcher, emma, roberts, jamie, foxx, queen, latifah, Matt http://www.matttrailer.com/the_dungeon_masters_2008 An evil drow-elf is displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A sanitation worker lures friends into a Sphere of Annihilation. A failed supervillain starts a cable access show involving ninjas, puppets, and a cooking segment. http://www.matttrailer.com/the_dungeon_masters_2008 Fri, 12 Feb 10 00:00:00 -0500 An evil drow-elf is displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A sanitation worker lures friends into a Sphere of Annihilation. A failed supervillain starts a cable access show involving ninjas, puppets, and a cooking segment. The Dungeon Masters (2008) the, dungeon, masters, 2008,