Tagline: Are you watching closely? “We were two young men at the start of a great career. Two young men devoted to an illusion. Two young men who never intended to hurt anyone.” — Alfred Borden, The Prestige. From acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan (“Memento,” “Batman Begins”) comes an innovative thriller woven out of the stuff…
Category: Crime and Mystery Movies
The Protector (2006)
Tagline: Vengeance knows no mercy. A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards. “The Protector” is the highly anticipated full bodied action…
Running Scared (2006)
Tagline: Every bullet leaves a trail. Critically acclaimed director Wayne Kramer (director of The Cooler – nominated for two Golden Globes and one Academy Award) wrote and will direct this edge-of-your seat crime drama. Running Scared is a gritty, tough, and pulse-pounding action packed film following one night in the life of a father and…
Scoop (2006)
Tagline: The Perfect Man, The Perfect Story. The Perfect Murder. “Scoop” is the contemporary comedy from writer / director Woody Allen, and is his second consecutive film to be set and shot in London (following Match Point). “Scoop” stars Mr. Allen, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, and Ian McShane. The late U.K. journalist Joe Strombel (played…
The Sentinel (2006)
Tagline: In 141 years, there’s never been a traitor in the Secret Service… Until Now. A suspense film based on the novel by former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich. Special Agent Pete Garrison (Douglas) suspects that the neo-Nazi Aryan Disciples have positioned one of their own in the White House, but his investigation is cut…
Tsotsi (2006)
Tagline: In this world… redemption just comes once. Set amidst the sprawling Johannesburg township of Soweto – where survival is the primary objective – “Tsotsi” traces six days in the life of a ruthless young gang leader who ends up caring for a baby accidentally kidnapped during a car-jacking. “Tsotsi” is a gritty and moving…