Robin Williams plays a Jon Stewart-like host of a latenight talkshow who runs for president only to see the stunt backfire when he actually wins due to a set of unusual circumstances. Linney plays the head of a computer company that investigates those circumstances. What would happen if one of the nation’s funniest men became…
Manderlay (2006)
It is 1933, in Alabama. Manderlay is a plantation where a group of people are living as if slavery hadn’t been abolished 70 years earlier. Upon leaving Dogville in 1933, Grace and her father head far south to the state of Alabama where they arrive upon the bizarre place. The second installment in Lars von…
Marie Antoinette (2006)
Kirsten Dunst portrays the young Austrian princess, who, as a teenager, becomes Queen of France. Jason Schwartzman portrays her indifferent husband Louis XVI. Other members of the ensemble, portraying various members of the elitist court of Versailles include Rip Torn (in the role of King Louis XV), Judy Davis (as the Comtesse de Noailles), Steve…
The Marine (2006)
WWE wrestling champion John Cena makes his motion picture debut in this rugged action thriller. Cena is John Titan, a heroic Marine who returns home after being discharged- against his will- from the Iraq War. Stateside, he finds himself back in action, when his wife (Kelly Carlson) is kidnapped by a murderous gang led by…
Material Girls (2006)
Tagline: It’s a short trip from the penthouse to the poorhouse. For Ava and Tanzie Marchetta, life is a roller coaster ride of fun parties, cute guys and gorgeous clothes and makeup. Celebutantes who have inherited their father’s multi-million-dollar cosmetics industry, Ava and Tanzie only have to show up at the occasional board meeting and…
Miami Vice (2006)
For three decades, Michael Mann has remained one of the most compelling filmmakers, and his consistent level of artistry has created an indelible influence on cinema. His stylish, lasting dramas from Manhunter and Heat to The Insider and Collateral examine the complicated dynamic-and sometimes indefinite margin-between criminals and those struggling to keep one step ahead…