Sneak Peak: Movies for May 2009

"The Ghost of Girlfriends Past"

Stars include Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas, Robert Forster, Anne Archer, and Christina Milian. It is directed by Mark Waters. Connor, a known womanizer, is haunted by the ghosts of his former girlfriends at his brother's wedding. Similar to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, he is haunted by girlfriends past, present, and future. Each lady takes him on a journey through a period of romantic history, while helping him realize his womanizing ways. This New Line Cinema romantic/comedy is rated PG-13.

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine"

Stars include Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will.i.am, Live Schreiber, and Danny Huston. It is directed by Gavin Hood. Well, it looks like steel-clawed Marvel superhero; Logan/Wolverine has his own X-Men spinoff. Here, he shares the screen with Deadpool, Gambit, John Wraith, Victor Creed/Sabretooth, and Colonel William Stryker. This 20^th Century Fox adaptation/adventure/action film is Not Yet Rated.

May 8, 2009

"Adoration"

Stars include Scott Speedman, Rachel Blanchard, Kenneth Welsh, Devon Bostick, and Aaron Poole. It is directed by Atom Egoyan. A school student claims to be a figure from recent history. This Sony Pictures Classic drama/teen/foreign film is rated R.

"My Life in Ruins"

Stars include Nia Vardalos, Richard Dreyfuss, Harland Williams, and Rachel Dratch. It is directed by Don Petrie. Georgia, a Greek tour guide, tries to recapture her kefi (or "mojo") by guiding a group of tourists around Greece and showing them the true beauty of her native land. This 26 Films comedy is PG-13.

"Next Day Air"

Stars include Donald Faison, Wood Harris, Omari Hardick, Mike Epps, Mos Def, and Cisco Reyes. It is directed by Benny Boom. As an overnight shipment of drugs ends up in the hands of the wrong person, all involved parties embark on a quest to retrieve the lost goods. This Summit Entertainment comedy/action film is rated R.

"Star Trek"

Stars include Leonard Nimoy, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Zoe Saldana, Bruce Greenwood, Winona Ryder, and Chris Pine. It is directed by J. J. Abrams. The 11^th installment of the Star Trek films, features main characters of the original movie, portrayed by an entirely new cast. It follows James T. Kirk as he enrolls at Starfleet Academy and meets Spock for the first time. This Paramount Pictures sequel/Sci-fi film is Not Yet Rated. Release of this film is scheduled in conventional theaters and IMAX in North America and the United Kingdom.

"Wild Child"

Stars include Emma Roberts, Alex Pettyfer, and Natasha Richardson. It is directed by Nick Moore. Sent to an all-girls boarding school in England, a rich, spoiled Mailbu "bad girl" pulls a series of pranks and schemes to get herself kicked out. But, in the process she learns the true meaning of love and friendship. This Universal Pictures comedy/teen film is rated PG-13.

May 15, 2009

"O'Horten"

Stars include Bard Owe, Espen Skjonberg, Ghita Norby, and Bjorn Floberg. It is directed by Bent Hamer. Since Horten was forced to retire after 40 years of traveling a very stable rail, suddenly, the platform does not feel like a safe place anymore. This Sony Classics comedy/drama is rated PG-13. Previously announced release dates were February 20, 2009 and April 24, 2009.

"Angels and Demons"

Stars include Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgard, David Pasquesi, Piefrancesco Favino. It is directed by Ron Howard. Based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, this film is about a Harvard professor, Robert Langdon, who uses his knowledge of art and religious symbolism to unravel a religious mystery. Meanwhile, the Illuminati, an ancient scientific group, plots to destroy the Papacy and everything associated with it. This Columbia Pictures thriller is Not Yet Rated.

"Bruno"

Stars include Sacha Baron Cohen and Alice Evans. Bruno's character originates from Cohen's Channel 4 and the HBO series, Do Ali G Show. This flamboyant, Austrian fashionista goes to America to host his own show. It is directed by Dan Mazer. This Universal Pictures comedy is Not Yet Rated.

May 22, 2009

"Easy Virtue"

Stars include Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Colin Firth, Kristin Scott Thomas, Kimberley Nixon, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Christian Brassington, Charlotte Riley, Jim McManus, and Pip Torrens. It is directed by Stephan Elliott. A young Englishman, John Whittaker, falls in love with Larita, a sexy and glamorous American woman and they get married. But, when the married couple returns to the family home, his mother, Mrs. Whittaker has an allergic reaction to the new daughter-in-law. Thus, the battle begins... This Sony Classics comedy/romance film is Not Yet Rated.

"Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian"

Stars include Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Hank Azaria, Ed Helms, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, and Owen Wilson. It is directed by Shawn Levy. Larry Daley, security guard, infiltrates the Smithsonian Institute in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake. This 20^th Century Fox action/comedy/fantasy is Not Yet Rated.

"Terminator Salvation"

Stars include Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Jadagrace, and Helena Bonham Carter. It is directed by McG. Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor is fated to lead the human resistance again Skynet and its army of Terminators. This Warner Brothers action/ sci-fi/thriller is Not Yet Rated.

"The Limits of Control"

Stars include Bill Murray, John Hurt, and Tilda Swinton. It is directed by Jim Jarmusch. This is the story of a mysterious loner, in the process of completing a criminal job in Spain. This Focus Features crime/drama/thriller is Not Yet Rated.

May 29, 2009

"The Brothers Bloom"

Stars include Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Rinko Kikuchi, and Mark Ruffalo. This film is directed by Rian Johnson. When the younger of two notorious sibling con artists decides to go legit and leave his criminal past behind, his brother encourages him to participate in one more swindle, involving a scheme to claim the wealth of an eccentric millionaire. This Gordonstreet Pictures romance/action/adventure film is rated PG-13. Previously announced release date was on January 16, 2009. It is scheduled for NY and LA release on May 15, 2009 and wide release on May 29, 2009.

"Drag Me To Hell"

Stars include Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, and Reggie Lee. It is directed by Sam Raimi. An unsuspecting loan officer, ordered to evict an older woman from her home, soon finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. This Universal Pictures horror is Not Yet Rated.

"The Maiden Heist"

Stars include Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy, and Marcia Gay Harden. It is directed by Peter Hewitt. Three museum security guards plan to steal the artworks they've become attached to, since they were transferred to another museum. This Yari Film Group comedy is rated PG-13.

" Up"

Stars include Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger, and Jordan Nagai. It is directed by Peter Docter and Bob Peterson. This movie is produced by Pixar Animation Studios. In order to fulfill a life-long dream to see the wilds of South America, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen, ties thousands of balloons to his home and takes off. He later learns of his stowaway, eight-year-old, Russell, who inadvertently comes along for the ride. This Walt Disney Pictures comedy/adventure is Not Yet Rated and will be released in Disney Digital 3-D.