Tuesday, April 17, 2007

June, 2007 Hidden Gems

Anchor Bay's "Inside Out" - Stars Eriq La Salle, Steven Weber, Russell Wong, Nia peeples, Tyler Posey, Kate Walsh, Tim Maculan. A suburban homeowner becomes obsessed with the secretive family next door. Norman discovers he has new neighbors when he hears them moving into a nearby house during the dark of the night. While Norman soon learns that Dr. Peoples is a psychiatrist, he can't figure out much else about him, beyond the fact he only mows his lawn in the middle of the night. Eager to uncover the enigma of the folks next door, Norman becomes friendly with Maria, the Doctor's wife, and reaches out to their phobic son, Obert, but Dr. Peoples himself remains a mystery. As time goes on, Norman also discovers he's not the only one in the neighborhood eager to know more about the mysterious arrivals.

Genius Product's "Ruffian" - starring Sam Shepard, Christine Belford, Marian Guyot, Dennis O'Neill, Nicholas Pryor, Frank Whaley. The emotionally charged and heartbreaking story of the legendary "Queen of the Fillies" is splendidly told in this exciting sports biodrama. With two undefeated seasons of record-breaking wins behind her, Ruffian prepares for a grueling showdown with Kentucky Derby-winner Foolish pride at Belmont in 1975. The race takes a shocking turn witnessed by millions of thunderstruck racing enthusiasts.

Magnolia's "The Prisoner: or How I Planned To Kill Tony Blair." Powerful documentary. A freedom-loving Iraqui journalist is mistaken as Tony Blair's would-be assasin and sent to Abu Gahraib prison where he discovers the true meaning of liberation.





Echo Bridge's "The Derby Stallion" - Stars Zac Efron, William K. Moses, Tonja Walker, Bill Cobbs. Fifteen year old Patrick doesn't know what he wants to do with his life, and the pressure put on him by his Dad, an ex-professional baseball player isn't helping. Then Patrick meets Houston Jones, a misunderstood horse trainer who convinces him to train for a famous Derby Cup. But can Patrick convince his parents to help him compete, beat out the rich town bully, and somehow find the champion within him?