The A-list
The A-list
Feb 18, 2003
The Big Empty
An out-of-work actor (Jon Favreau) is hired to deliver a mysterious blue suitcase to Baker, Calif. -- only to find himself sucked into a different world. The dark comedy marks the directorial debut of writer Steve Anderson and also stars Rachel Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah, Sean Bean and Kelsey Grammer. Available through Aura Entertainment.
Confidence
Master con artist Jake Vig (Edward Burns) must fight for his life after accidentally swindling a mob kingpin (Dustin Hoffman). Directed by James Foley (1999's "The Corrupter," 1992's "Glengarry Glen Ross"), the film was a competition entry at last month's Sundance Film Festival and also features Andy Garcia and Rachel Weisz. Available through Lions Gate.
The Cooler
A casino "cooler" (William H. Macy) -- who makes a living by dampening lucky gamblers' winning streaks -- falls in love with a waitress (Maria Bello), much to the chagrin of his Mafia boss (Alec Baldwin). Wayne Kramer directs. Available through Content.
House of Sand and Fog
A former member of the Shah of Iran's elite inner circle, Massoud Amir Behrani (Ben Kingsley) brings his family to America to build a new life. But the house he buys at auction has been improperly seized from its rightful owner, Kathy Lazaro (Jennifer Connelly), who decides to fight to recover her home. Directed by Vadim Perelman. Available through Cobalt Media.
Imagining Argentina
In 1970s Buenos Aires, an Argentine playwright (Antonio Banderas) searches for his journalist wife (Emma Thompson) and their daughter -- both of whom are believed to have been abducted by the police. Written and directed by Christopher Hampton (the British playwright who penned 2002's "The Quiet American" and 1988's "Dangerous Liaisons"). Available through Myriad Pictures.
Monster
The true story of prostitute Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron), who killed seven men in the late 1980s and at her trial pleaded innocent, claiming that the victims were clients who raped and abused her. The serial killer drama began shooting this month. Written and directed by newcomer Patty Jenkins. Available through MDP Worldwide.
Open Range
Four cattle herders (Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Diego Luna and Abraham Benrubi) team up to rid the small town of Harmonville from the machinations of an evil rancher (Michael Gambon) in this $45 million Western. Directed by Costner. Available through Cobalt Media.
Shade
Three hustlers (Gabriel Byrne, Stuart Townsend and Thandie Newton) pull off a huge heist only to find themselves chased by an angry gangster looking for revenge. The $10 million action-thriller is written and directed by first-timer Damian Nieman and also stars Melanie Griffith, Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone. Available through Cobalt Media.
The United States of Leland
After being sent to juvenile hall for the murder of an autistic child, sensitive teenager Leland Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) meets a teacher (Don Cheadle) who helps him figure out the reasons why he committed the crime. Written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, the film also stars Chris Klein, Jena Malone and Lena Olin. Available through MDP Worldwide.
Wonderland
Porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) becomes involved with a quadruple homicide that happened at a Wonderland Avenue house in Los Angeles in 1981; based on real-life incidents leading up to the crime. Directed by James Cox (the 2001 indie feature "Highway"), the film also stars Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas and Carrie Fisher. Available through Lions Gate.
An out-of-work actor (Jon Favreau) is hired to deliver a mysterious blue suitcase to Baker, Calif. -- only to find himself sucked into a different world. The dark comedy marks the directorial debut of writer Steve Anderson and also stars Rachel Leigh Cook, Daryl Hannah, Sean Bean and Kelsey Grammer. Available through Aura Entertainment.
Confidence
Master con artist Jake Vig (Edward Burns) must fight for his life after accidentally swindling a mob kingpin (Dustin Hoffman). Directed by James Foley (1999's "The Corrupter," 1992's "Glengarry Glen Ross"), the film was a competition entry at last month's Sundance Film Festival and also features Andy Garcia and Rachel Weisz. Available through Lions Gate.
The Cooler
A casino "cooler" (William H. Macy) -- who makes a living by dampening lucky gamblers' winning streaks -- falls in love with a waitress (Maria Bello), much to the chagrin of his Mafia boss (Alec Baldwin). Wayne Kramer directs. Available through Content.
House of Sand and Fog
A former member of the Shah of Iran's elite inner circle, Massoud Amir Behrani (Ben Kingsley) brings his family to America to build a new life. But the house he buys at auction has been improperly seized from its rightful owner, Kathy Lazaro (Jennifer Connelly), who decides to fight to recover her home. Directed by Vadim Perelman. Available through Cobalt Media.
Imagining Argentina
In 1970s Buenos Aires, an Argentine playwright (Antonio Banderas) searches for his journalist wife (Emma Thompson) and their daughter -- both of whom are believed to have been abducted by the police. Written and directed by Christopher Hampton (the British playwright who penned 2002's "The Quiet American" and 1988's "Dangerous Liaisons"). Available through Myriad Pictures.
Monster
The true story of prostitute Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron), who killed seven men in the late 1980s and at her trial pleaded innocent, claiming that the victims were clients who raped and abused her. The serial killer drama began shooting this month. Written and directed by newcomer Patty Jenkins. Available through MDP Worldwide.
Open Range
Four cattle herders (Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, Diego Luna and Abraham Benrubi) team up to rid the small town of Harmonville from the machinations of an evil rancher (Michael Gambon) in this $45 million Western. Directed by Costner. Available through Cobalt Media.
Shade
Three hustlers (Gabriel Byrne, Stuart Townsend and Thandie Newton) pull off a huge heist only to find themselves chased by an angry gangster looking for revenge. The $10 million action-thriller is written and directed by first-timer Damian Nieman and also stars Melanie Griffith, Jamie Foxx and Sylvester Stallone. Available through Cobalt Media.
The United States of Leland
After being sent to juvenile hall for the murder of an autistic child, sensitive teenager Leland Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) meets a teacher (Don Cheadle) who helps him figure out the reasons why he committed the crime. Written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, the film also stars Chris Klein, Jena Malone and Lena Olin. Available through MDP Worldwide.
Wonderland
Porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) becomes involved with a quadruple homicide that happened at a Wonderland Avenue house in Los Angeles in 1981; based on real-life incidents leading up to the crime. Directed by James Cox (the 2001 indie feature "Highway"), the film also stars Kate Bosworth, Lisa Kudrow, Josh Lucas and Carrie Fisher. Available through Lions Gate.
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