The Grudge 2 (2006)

Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery and Thriller
Duration: 1 hr. 35 min.
Starring: Amber Tamblyn, Arielle Kebbel, Jenna Dewan, Jennifer Beals, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Director: Takashi Shimizu
Producer: Robert G. Tapert, Takashige Ichise
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Date: October 13, 2006
Writer: Stephen Susco

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When good girl Aubrey Davis (Amber Tamblyn) arrives at her mother’s (Joanna Cassidy) home, all she gets is grief. Even before she reaches her mother’s bedroom, Aubrey hears her wracking cough. In another movie, this would be a sure sign of mom’s imminent demise, but in The Grudge 2, it’s more an indication of her hatefulness and poor parenting skills. Miserable and mean, Mrs. Davis instantly berates her daughter for being late.

This reference to time as a linear phenomenon is deceiving. For Mrs. Davis, who will never rise from her bed, but only recur as an image of infirmity and baseless recrimination, time is meaningless, only a device with which to batter her daughter. For everyone else—most certainly viewers—time is broken and abstract. Such disturbance is thematic in Takashi Shimizu’s remake of his own second Japanese film (as of 2006, he has directed seven iterations of the Ju-on/Grudge series). The primary horror here is a function of repetition: the film is a seeming jumble of repetitions and echoes that only makes narrative sense in retrospect. Except that “sense” is not really the effect.

From Columbia Pictures and Ghost House Pictures comes the much-anticipated sequel to the 2004 worldwide hit The Grudge. The terrifying thriller The Grudge 2 explores the dark secrets of the grudge as the terrifying supernatural curse is unleashed on a group of seemingly unrelated victims. One by one, they are infected by the grudge, which quickly moves from a burned-down house in Tokyo and spreads to everyone who crosses its path. The Grudge 2 stars Amber Tamblyn under the direction of Takashi Shimizu, from an original screenplay by Stephen Susco. The producers are Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Taka Ichise.

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The Guardian (2006)

The Guardian (2006)

Genre: Drama
Duration: 2 hrs. 16 min.
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Costner, Melissa Sagemiller, Sela Ward, Clancy Brown, Director: Andrew Davis
Producer: Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures/Beacon Pictures
Release Date: September 29, 2006
Writer: Ron L. Brinkerhoff

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Synopsis
After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall
(KEVIN COSTNER), is sent to teach at 'A' School, an elite training program for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the program upside down with his unorthodox training methods. While there, he encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer (ASHTON KUTCHER), who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mold Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer.

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All the King's Men (2006)

All the King's Men (2006)


Genre: Drama
Duration: 2 hrs. 00 min.
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, James Gandolfini, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Sean Penn,
Director: Steven Zaillian
Producer: Arnold Messer, Ken Lemberger, Mike Medavoy, Steven Zaillian
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Date: September 22, 2006
Writer: Robert Penn Warren (novel), Steven Zaillian

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Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All the King's Men tells the story of an idealist’s rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. All the King’s Men is a complex saga of human nature, power, corruption, idealism, romance and betrayal, Using politics as a framework to delve into the more profound dilemmas of human existence – sin, guilt and redemption – it explores the nature of corruption in a way that I timely and relevant today.







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Movie Gridiron Gang (2006)

Gridiron Gang (2006)

Genre: Drama and Sport
Duration: 2 hrs. 00 min.
Starring: The Rock, Kevin Dunn, Leon Rippy, Michael J. Pagan, Xzibit ,
Director: Phil Joanou
Producer: Lee Stanley, Neal H. Moritz
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Release Date: September 15, 2006
Writer: Jac Flanders, Jeff Maguire

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Columbia Pictures' 'Gridiron Gang' tells the gritty and powerfully emotional story of juvenile detention camp probation officer Sean Porter (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson), who, along with another officer, Malcolm Moore (Xzibit), turns a group of hard core teenage felons into a high school football team in four weeks. Confronted with gang rivalries and bitter hatred between his teammates, Porter teaches some hard lessons (and learns a few himself) as the kids gain a sense of self-respect and responsibility. In a world where 75% of these juvenile inmates return to prison or meet with violent ends on the streets, Porter and Moore face seemingly insurmountable barriers. No one wants to compete against convicted criminals, but through relentless pursuit and a jolt of inspiration, Porter and his team fight their way to redemption and a second chance. Based on a true story, 'Gridiron Gang' sends out a message that one man can make a difference and the most hopeless kids in our society can change the course of their lives through hard work, commitment and bold leadership.

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Hollywoodland (2006)

HOLLYWOODLAND
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Duration: 2 hrs. 06 min
Starring: Adrien Brody, Ben Affleck, Diane Lane, Kathleen Robertson, Robin Tunney,
Director: Allen Coulter
Producer: Glenn Williamson
Distributor: Focus Features
Release Date: September 8, 2006
Writer: Paul Bernbaum

Synopsis:

Hollywoodland is a uniquely compelling exploration of fame and identity, inspired by one of Hollywood 's most infamous real-life mysteries. The film is the feature directorial debut for Allen Coulter (Emmy and DGA Award nominee for his work on The Sopranos and Sex and the City). June 16, 1959. The glamour of Tinseltown permanently fades for actor George Reeves, the heroic Man of Steel on TV's Adventures of Superman, as the actor dies in his Hollywood Hills home. Felled by a single gunshot wound, Reeves (portrayed in Hollywoodland by Academy Award winner Ben Affleck) leaves behind a fiancée - aspiring starlet Leonore Lemmon (Robin Tunney) - and millions of fans who are shocked by his death.

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Movie Crank (2006)

Movie Crank (2006)

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Chev Chelios is about to begin his morning with an unexpected wake-up call. Groggy, practically unable to move and with a heart that's barely beating, he hears the voice of thug Ricky Verona, who reveals Chev has been poisoned in his sleep and only has an hour to live. As it turns out, Chev is a hit man who freelances for a major West Coast syndicate. A run of the mill job the night before instead went awry; he let his target slip away in an effort to quit professional killing and start a new life with his girlfriend Eve. Now, Chev must keep moving to stay alive; the only way to prolong the poison from stopping his heart is to keep his adrenaline flowing. As the clock ticks, Chelios cuts a swath through the streets of Los Angeles, wreaking havoc on those who dare stand in his way. He must rescue Eve from danger, stay two steps ahead of his nemesis and search for an antidote to save his own life.

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2006 Click

2006 Click

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Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is a family man whose busy career as an architect does not leave much time for his wife Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and his two kids. Unable one day to determine which of his many remotes turns on the television, he decides he needs a universal remote that does it all. On his search for the perfect device, he meets Morty (Christopher Walken) who gives him a one-of-a-kind remote that has magical powers. With each click, Michael can control his career and personal life. But complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices. The film also stars David Hasselhoff as his boss, Henry Winkler and Julie Kavner as Michael's parents. Sean Astin, Rachel Dratch, and Jennifer Coolidge also co-star.

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