Your complete guide for all movies released in 2009 with production notes, trailers, and stills.
Adaptation to Action: State of Play Begins “You cannot connect anything back to me.” — U.S. Congressman Stephen Collins From securing the film rights to finalizing the cast, the road to putting State of Play cameras on the streets of Washington, D.C. took as many twists and turns as a political thriller. It began with…
Tagline: Good reporters don’t have friends, only sources. In the chess match of Beltway politics, there is constant maneuvering between two worthy teams: politicians who seek to retain their positions of influence and journalists out to uncover corruption that accompanies unchecked power. What binds the opponents is their need for each other. And assassination—whether of…
About the Production The Stepfather is an edge-of-your-seat popcorn thriller, a roller coaster ride the audience can enjoy in the comfort of a darkened theater. But the story behind the new film (and its 1987 predecessor) is actually rooted in horrifying fact. This reinvention of the film came about when producer Greg Mooradian was watching…
When troubled teen Michael (Penn Badgley) returns home after a year at military school, he finds his mother, Susan (Sela Ward), in love and his soon-to-be stepfather, David (Dylan Walsh), has moved into their home. David says he wants them to become the perfect family. But as they get to know each other, Michael quickly…
These vivid characters and their world are long known to fans of the iconic videogame “Street Fighter,” which Capcom released in 1987. At the time, the 1-2 player game set a new precedent in two-dimensional interactive entertainment. In 1991, Capcom released to arcades, “Street Fighter II,” featuring new characters and fighting styles. The games’ action…
In Bangkok, Bison (Neal McDonough), a crime boss, and his henchmen (Michael Clarke Duncan, Josie Ho, Taboo ) begin a bid for power in the city’s slum, crushing everyone who gets in their way. As the violence escalates, a team of heroes emerges to bring Bison to justice. Fighting on the side of good are…