Turbo

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(2013)

Genre: Animation/Comedy

Director: David Soren

Writers: Darren Lemke, Robert D. Siegel, David Soren

Producers: Susan Slagle Rogers, Lisa Stewart

Synopsis: From the makers of MADAGASCAR and KUNG FU PANDA, TURBO is a high-velocity 3D comedy about a snail who dares to dream big - and fast. After a freak accident infuses him with the power of super-speed, Turbo kicks into overdrive and embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve the seemingly impossible: competing in the world's fastest race, the Indianapolis 500. With the help of his tricked-out streetwise snail crew, this ultimate underdog puts his heart and shell on the line to prove that no dream is too big, and no dreamer too small.--(Written by DreamWorks Animation)

Cast:

• Ryan Reynolds
• Paul Giamatti
• Maya Rudolph
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Michael Peña
• Luis Guzmán
• Bill Hader
• Snoop Dogg
• Richard Jenkins
• Ken Jeong
• Michelle Rodriguez

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The Cabin in the Woods

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(2012)

Genre: Horror

Director: Drew Goddard

Writers: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard

Producers: Jason Clark, John Swallow, Joss Whedon, Lucas D. Hill

Synopsis: Five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again. From fan favorites Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard comes The Cabin in the Woods, a mind blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out. -- (Written by Lionsgate Films)

Cast:

• Kristen Connolly
• Chris Hemsworth
• Jesse Williams
• Richard Jenkins
• Sigourney Weaver

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The Company You Keep

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(2012)

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Director: Robert Redford

Writers: Lem Dobbs, Neil Gordon

Producers: Nicolas Chartier, Craig J. Flores, Bill Holderman, Robert Redford, Jonathan Shore, Shawn Williamson

Synopsis: A wanted man and former member of the revolutionary militant group the Weather Underground goes on the run after a journalist discovers his identity. -- (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Robert Redford
• Shia LaBeouf
• Brit Marling
• Stanley Tucci
• Nick Nolte
• Julie Christie
• Susan Sarandon
• Chris Cooper
• Terrence Howard
• Richard Jenkins
• Anna Kendrick
• Brendan Gleeson

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Killing Them Softly

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(2012)

Genre: Thriller

Director: Andrew Dominik

Writers: Andrew Dominik, George V. Higgins

Producers: Matthew Budman, Marc Butan, Megan Ellison, Will French, Dede Gardner, Bill Johnson, Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Stephen Roberts, Scott Andrew Robertson, Douglas Saylor Jr., Paula Mae Schwartz, Roger Schwartz, Steve Schwartz, Jim Seibel, Adi Shankar, Spencer Silna

Synopsis: Three dumb guys who think they're smart rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Brad Pitt plays the enforcer hired to track them down and restore order. -- (Written by The Weinstein Co.)

Cast:

• Brad Pitt
• Scott McNairy
• Ben Mendelsohn
• James Gandolfini
• Richard Jenkins
• Ray Liotta

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Darling Companion

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(2012)

Genre: Drama

Director: Lawrence Kasdan

Writers: Meg Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan

Producers: Stefanie Azpiazu, Anthony Bregman, Lawrence Kasdan, Meg Kasdan, John J. Kelly, Andrew Peterson, Elizabeth Redleaf, Mark Steele, Christine K. Walker

Synopsis: Beth (Diane Keaton) saves a bedraggled lost dog from the side of the freeway on a wintry day in Denver. Struggling with her distracted, self-involved husband Joseph (Kevin Kline) and an empty nest at home, Beth forms a special bond with the rescued animal. When Joseph loses the dog after their daughter's (Elisabeth Moss) wedding at their vacation home in the Rockies, Beth, distraught and angry with Joseph, enlists the help of the few remaining guests (Dianne Wiest, Richard Jenkins, Mark Duplass) and a mysterious woman (Ayelet Zurer) in a frantic search. -- (Written by Sony Classics)

Cast:

• Diane Keaton
• Kevin Kline
• Dianne Wiest
• Richard Jenkins
• Elisabeth Moss
• Mark Duplass
• Ayelet Zurer

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The Rum Diary

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(2011)

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Director: Bruce Robinson

Writers: Bruce Robinson, Hunter S. Thompson

Producers: Christi Dembrowski, Johnny Depp, A.J. Dix, Tim Headington, Graham King, Peter Kohn, Robert Kravis, Patrick McCormick, Anthony Rhulen, Greg Shapiro, William Shively, George Tobia Jr., Colin Vaines

Synopsis: Based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson. Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, run by downtrodden editor Lotterman (Richard Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard), the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiancée of Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). Sanderson is one of a growing number of American entrepreneurs who are determined to convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise in service of the wealthy. When Kemp is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, the journalist is presented with a choice: to use his words for the corrupt businessmen's financial benefit, or use them to take the bastards down.  -- (Written by FilmDistrict)

Cast:

• Johnny Depp
• Aaron Eckhart
• Amber Heard
• Richard Jenkins
• Giovanni Ribisi

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Short Review: Supposed to be extremely different from the original Hunter S. Thompson book, which will be disappointing for some. But for those like myself who have not read the original material, it is quite an enjoyable film.

The Witches of Eastwick

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(1987)

Genre: Comedy/Fantasy

Director: George Miller

Writer: John Updike, Michael Cristofer

Producers: Neil Canton, Rob Cohen, Don Devlin, Peter Guber, Jon Peters

Synopsis: Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted - at a cost - when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Jack Nicholson
• Cher
• Susan Sarandon
• Michelle Pfeiffer
• Veronica Cartwright
• Richard Jenkins

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Friends With Benefits

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(2011)

Genre: Comedy

Director: Will Gluck

Writer: Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Will Gluck, Harley Peyton

Producers: Alicia Emmrich, Glenn S. Gainor, Liz Glotzer, Will Gluck, Martin Shafer, Nicolas Stern, Janet Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Synopsis: While trying to avoid the clichés of Hollywood romantic comedies, Dylan and Jamie soon discover however that adding the act of sex to their friendship does lead to complications. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Justin Timberlake
• Mila Kunis
• Patricia Clarkson
• Richard Jenkins
• Woody Harrelson
• Jenna Elfman
• Andy Samberg
• Emma Stone
• Shaun White

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Hall Pass

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(2011)

Genre: Comedy

Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

Writer: Pete Jones, Peter Farrelly, Kevin Barnett, Bobby Farrelly

Synopsis: A married man is granted the opportunity to have an affair by his wife. Joined in the fun by his best pal, things get a little out of control when both wives start engaging in extramarital activities as well. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Owen Wilson
• Jason Sudeikis
• Jenna Fischer
• Christina Applegate
• Richard Jenkins

 

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North Country

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(2005)

Genre: Drama

Director: Niki Caro

Writer: Michael Seitzman, Clara Bingham, Laura Leedy

Synopsis: A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit. (Written by IMDb Editors)

Cast:

• Charlize Theron
• Jeremy Renner
• Frances McDormand
• Woody Harrelson
• Richard Jenkins
• Sissy Spacek
• Michelle Monaghan

 

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Let Me In

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(2010)

Genre: Horror/Drama

Director: Matt Reeves

Writer: Matt Reeves, John Ajvide Lindqvist

Synopsis: A bullied young boy befriends a young female vampire who lives in secrecy with her guardian.

Cast:

• Chloë Grace Moretz
• Kodi Smit-McPhee
• Richard Jenkins

 

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Eat Pray Love

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(2010)

Genre: Drama

Director: Ryan Murphy

Writer: Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Salt, Elizabeth Gilbert

Synopsis: Liz Gilbert (Roberts) had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali. (Written by Sony Pictures)

Cast:

• Julia Roberts
• Javier Bardem
• Richard Jenkins
• James Franco
• Billy Crudup

 

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