Beyond Borders 2003 R, 127 min. Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Martin Campbell Cast: Angelina Jolie, Clive Owen, Teri Polo, Linus Roache, Yorick van Wageningen, Noah Emmerich, Timothy West, Kate Trotter, Jonathan Higgins, John Gausden, Isabelle Horler, Iain Lee, John Bourgeois, Keelan Anthony, Kalyane Tea
Sarah Jorden (Angelina Jolie) is stirred by Nick Callahan (Clive Owen) to lead a relief effort to Ethiopia. Next, the story moves five years ahead as Sarah crosses paths with Nick again in Cambodia. From this point on, the love story seems to take precedence over the plight of starving children.
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A Different Loyalty 2004 R, 96 min. Genre: Drama / Thriller / Romance
Director: Marek Kanievska Cast: Sharon Stone, Rupert Everett, Julian Wadham, Michael Cochran, Anne Lambton, Jim Piddock, Richard McMillan, Mimi Kuzyk, Emily VanCamp, Tamara Hope, Mark Rendall, Damir Andrei, John Bourgeois, Sonja Smits, Joss Ackland
American war correspondent Sally Tyler (Sharon Stone) is working in Beirut during the Cold War when she meets and marries British intelligence agent Leo Cauffield (Rupert Everett). Then, Leo disappears, and Sally searches for him. The clues lead to the Soviet Union where Sally goes to find Leo. It turns out that Leo is a dedicated Communist, and now Sally is torn between love for her husband and love for her country.
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A Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story 1999 TV, 95 min. Genre: Drama
Director: John Korty Cast: Elden Henson, Ed Marinaro, Debbie Reynolds, Gwynyth Walsh, Michael McLachlan, John Bourgeois, Marcia Diamond, Maria Ricossa, Francesca Scorsone, Bryan Sullivan
Daniel Huffman (Elden Henson) was a high-school football player with high potential for future stardom. Despite his talent, when his grandmother needed a kidney to survive, he donated one of his kidneys. Based on a true story.
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Ginger Snaps 2000 N/R, 108 min. Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: John Fawcett Cast: Emily Perkins, Katharine Isabelle, Kris Lemche, Jesse Moss, Danielle Hampton, Mimi Rogers, Peter Keleghan, John Bourgeois, Christopher Redman, Jimmy MacInnis
Ginger and Brigitte (Katharine Isabelle and Emily Perkins) are mid-teen sisters who are outcasts, of sorts, and enjoy shocking their high-school classmates. They also fantasize about suicide. One night the girls are attacked by a creature–The Beast of Bailey Downs–that has been attacking and dismembering dogs. The girls survive, but Ginger is wounded. The wounds heal quickly, and things begin to happen to her–like growing a tail. A pretty good thriller.
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Interstate 60 2002 R, 116 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Bob Gale Cast: James Marsden, Gary Oldman, Amy Smart, Kurt Russell, Michael J. Fox, Chris Cooper, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Brogren, Wayne Robson, Melyssa Ade, John Bourgeois, Michael Rhoades, Matthew Edison, Ann-Margret, Amy Stewart
Neal (James Marsden) isn't sure he wants to follow in his lawyer father's footsteps. Rather, he is considering art. Not only that, he routinely dreams of a girl (Amy Smart) who encourages him to pursue art. His decision is aided when immortal One Wish Grant (Gary Oldman) grants him a wish–but Neal must travel on non-existent Interstate 60 to a nonexistent town. On the way, he sees his dream girl on billboards encouraging him on, and he has other adventures as well. What will be the outcome? If this sounds a little like "Back to the Future," it is because Director Bob Gale was the creator and screenwriter for that series, and this is his first directorial effort.
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Jericho Mansions 2003 R, 98 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Alberto Sciamma Cast: James Caan, Genevieve Bujold, Jennifer Tilly, Maribel Verdu, Peter Keleghan, Pierre Rioux, Bruce Ramsay, Susan Glover, Mark Camacho, Victoria Allen, John Bourgeois, Joe Cobden
Agoraphobic superintendent of an apartment building, Leonard Grey (James Caan) has not left the apartment in 30 years. When a murder occurs in the building, and he is the prime suspect, Leonard must conduct his own investigation to find the killer–even if it is he.
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The Prince & Me 2004 PG, 110 min. Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Martha Coolidge Cast: Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller, James Fox, Miranda Richardson, Eliza Bennett, Alberta Watson, John Bourgeois, Joanne Baron, Richard Lee, Stephen Singer, Zachary Knighton, Stephen O'Reilly, Elisabeth Waterston, Devin Ratray
Pre-med student Paige (Julia Stiles) meets foreign exchange student Eddie (Luke Mably), and, after a disastrous introduction, they fall in love. But Eddie has a secret: his real name is Prince Edvard Valdemar Dangaard, and he is enjoying his "gap" year as an American university student before returning to Denmark and taking over his princely duties. Of course, the secret is soon revealed, and Paige questions whether she wants to be a future queen or stick to dreams of becoming a doctor.
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Valentine's Day 1998 R, 90 min. Genre: Action aka: Protector
Director: Duane Clark Cast: Mario Van Peebles, Zehra Leverman, Randy Quaid, Rae Dawn Chong, Stewart Bick, Ben Gazzara, John Bourgeois, Frank Crudele, Susan Kottman, David Hemblen, Sandi Ross, Nicholas Pasco
Detective Jack Valentine (Mario Van Peebles), recently put back on the streets after a desk job, fails to protect a mob witness from being murdered. Jack suspects the man's girlfriend, Alma (Zehra Leverman), but falls for her. Thus begins a deadly game where Jack just may be in over his head.
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| 1. Beyond Borders (2003)
2. A Different Loyalty (2004)
3. A Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story (1999)
4. Ginger Snaps (2000)
5. Interstate 60 (2002)
6. Jericho Mansions (2003)
7. The Prince & Me (2004)
8. Valentine's Day (1998) aka: Protector
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