 Blade II 2002  R, 114 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller / Horror
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Cast: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Luke Goss, Leonor Varela, Norman Reedus, Thomas Kretschmann, Matt Schulze, Danny John-Jules, Donnie Yen, Tony Curran, Daz Crawford, Karel Roden, Marit Velle Kile, Santiago Segura
In this sequel, Marvel Comics character–half-human, half-vampire warrior Blade (Wesley Snipes)–is reunited with his mentor, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), and forms a truce with enemies Reinhardt (Ron Perlman) and Damaskinos (Thomas Kretschmann). Now, Blade commands the Bloodpack in a valiant effort to save the world from a mutation that has resulted in vampires that prey not only on humans but on other vampires as well.
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Downfall 2004  R, 150 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel
Cast: Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, Corinna Harfouch, Ulrich Matthes, Juliane Kohler, Heino Ferch, Christian Berkel, Matthias Habich, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Mendl, Ulrich Noethen, Birgit Minichmayr, Andre Hennicke, Rolf Kanies, Justus von Dohnanyi
Adolf Hitler's (Bruno Ganz) secretary Traudl Junge (Alexandra Maria Lara) narrates this story of Hitler's last ten days, which he spent in a Berlin bunker before his suicide in 1945. Hitler's Reich is crumbling, and his mistress Eva Braun (Juliane Kohler) throws parties. Meanwhile, Joseph Goebbels (Ulrich Matthes) and his wife Magda (Corinna Harfouch) contemplate murdering their six children and then killing themselves. Meanwhile, Hitler refuses to leave and, like the others in the bunker, will choose suicide rather than facing the Allies after Germany is defeated.
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 Frankenstein 2004  TV, 88 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Mystery
Director: Marcus Nispel
Cast: Parker Posey, Vincent Perez, Thomas Kretschmann, Adam Goldberg, Ivana Milicevic, Michael Madsen, Tom Nowicki, David Jensen, Lauren Swinney, Ann Mahoney, Deborah Duke, Deneen Tyler, Brett Rice, Stocker Fontelieu, Maureen Brennan
New Orleans police detectives Carson O'Conner and Michael Sloane (Parker Posey and Adam Goldberg) investigate a series of murders that lead them to the home of mad scientist Victor Helios (Thomas Kretschmann). Helios is the original Dr. Frankenstein and has kept himself alive these 200 years through genetic experiments. At first, the detectives suspect Helios' monster, Deucalion (Vincent Perez), but by story's end the villain turns out to be Helios.
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Head in the Clouds 2004  R, 132 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Duigan
Cast: Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann, Steven Berkoff, David La Haye, Karine Vanasse, Gabriel Hogan, Peter Cockett, John Jorgenson, Allen Altman, Mark Antony Krupa
During the pre-World-War-II era in Europe, roommates Gilda (Charlize Theron), Guy (Stuart Townsend), and Mia (Penelope Cruz) are sexually attracted to each other and take part in a menage a trois. But, when war breaks out, their differing personal convictions prove more important than passion, and they go their separate ways–for awhile.
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In Enemy Hands 2004 R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Tony Giglio
Cast: William H. Macy, Til Schweiger, Scott Caan, Thomas Kretschmann, Lauren Holly, Jeremy Sisto, Ian Somerhalder, A.J. Buckley, Clark Gregg, Xander Berkeley, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Rene Heger
During World War II, a U.S. submarine is headed home after a patrol when the crew is captured by the crew of a German submarine. It isn't long before the captors must fight for their lives when a case of meningitis breaks out.
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 King Kong 2005  PG-13, 187 min.
Genre: Adventure / Sci-Fi / Drama / Romance
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Evan Parke, Jamie Bell, Lobo Chan, Kyle Chandler, John Sumner, Joe Folau, Craig Hall, Bill Johnson, Mark Hadlow
In the 1930s, documentary filmmakers explore remote Skull Island in search of the legendary giant, King Kong. One filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), brings along beautiful actress Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) who is destined to be kidnapped by the natives and sacrificed to King Kong. But, Kong becomes intrigued with her, and Ann, in turn, finds true meaning in life through Kong. By story's end, Ann is rescued, Kong is captured, and they both arrive in NYC where the Empire State Building awaits. The film received 3 Academy Awards (Best Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects) and was nominated for one additional award.
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 Next 2007 PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Lee Tamahori
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, Jose Zuniga, Jim Beaver, Jason Butler Harner, Michael Trucco, Enzo Cilenti, Laetitia Danielle, Nicolas Pajon, Sergej Trifunovic
Las Vegas magician Chris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has a secret gift of clairvoyance that allows him to see two minutes into the future–a talent that allows him to "win" at the blackjack tables. As a child, Chris underwent numerous medical experiments as doctors examined his condition. Now, as an adult, he has changed his name to escape the medical establishment. But, a terrorist group is threatening to blow up Los Angeles, and FBI Counter Terror agent Callie Ferres (Julianne Moore) is determined to find Chris and convince him that he should use his clairvoyance to prevent the catastrophe. And the chase is on as Chris and new girlfriend Liz (Jessica Biel) head through the Arizona desert with Callie in pursuit.
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The Pianist 2002 R, 148 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical
Director: Roman Polanski
Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox, Ed Stoppard, Julia Rayner, Jessica Kate Meyer, Ruth Platt, Michal Zebrowski, Wanja Mues, Richard Ridings, Nomi Sharron, Anthony Milner, Lucy Skeaping
After conquering Poland, Nazis place celebrated Jewish pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman (Adrien Brody) and his family in a Warsaw ghetto from which he escapes the planned deportation to a concentration camp. But there is no relief for Szpilman who is forced to endure not only Nazi brutality but disease and starvation as well on Warsaw's streets. A good film depicting the power inherent in man's inhumanity to man. The film won three Oscars, including Best Director and Best Actor (Brody), and received four other nominations, including Best Picture.
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 Resident Evil: Apocalypse 2004 R, 93 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Alexander Witt
Cast: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr, Zack Ward, Razaaq Adoti, Thomas Kretschmann, Sandrine Holt, Jared Harris, Mike Epps, Sophie Vavasseur, Matthew G. Taylor, Iain Glen
Alice (Milla Jovovich) wakes up in the city of the dead, Raccoon City, and with her allies (Sienna Guillory, Mike Epps, Sandrine Holt, and Zack Ward) fights off zombies that have taken over the city.
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The Stendhal Syndrome 1996 N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Foreign / Thriller
Director: Dario Argento
Cast: Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Luigi Diberti, Paolo Bonacelli, Julien Lambroschini, John Quentin, Franco Diogene, Lucia Stara, Sonia Topazio
Anna Manni (Asia Argento) suffers from Stendhal Syndrome; she becomes dizzy and hallucinates when she sees art masterpieces. But she is a police officer whose assignment is to track down a serial rapist. When he lures her into the Uffizi museum, he will have the upper hand–or will he?
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Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams 1999 R, 83 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Thriller
aka: Total Recall 2070
Director: Mario Azzopardi
Cast: Michael Easton, Karl Pruner, Cynthia Preston, Michael Rawlins, Judith Krant, Matthew Bennett, Nick Mancuso, Kim Coates, Thomas Kretschmann, Damon D'Oliveira, Angelo Pedari, Kathryn Winslow, Anne Marie DeLuise, Joseph Scoren, Alex House
Police Detective David Hume (Michael Easton) and his partner Ian Farve (Karl Pruner) investigate a virtual reality vacation agency, the Rekall Corporation. During the investigation, an immigrant couple–the Soodors (Angelo Pedari and Kathryn Winslow)–report that their son Taavo (Alex House) has been kidnapped during a trip arranged by the Rekall Corporation. It turns out that Taavo has psychic abilities, has been taken to Mars, the Rekall researchers are aware of what has happened, and androids threaten the planet. Now, no matter what the risk, Hume and Ian set out to find what they need in order to rescue Taavo and save the planet.
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Transsiberian 2008 R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Brad Anderson
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer, Kate Mara, Eduardo Noriega, Thomas Kretschmann, Ben Kingsley, Etienne Chicot, Mac McDonald, Colin Stinton, Perlis Vaisieta, Bronius Kindurys, Sergej Oskin
Jessie and Roy (Emily Mortimer and Woody Harrelson) are a married couple returning from missionary work in China when they board the Transsiberian Express for a six day trek on their way home to America. They meet travel mates Carlos and Abby (Eduardo Noriega and Kate Mara) and are drawn to each other. But, when Roy gets separated from the train during a stopover, Jessie begins to suspect that there is more to Carlos and Abby than meets the eye. Soon, Roy catches up with them on the next train, and traveling with him is Russian narcotics policeman Grinko (Ben Kingsley). Grinko is investigating a drug-related homicide and seems to be very interested in the foursome. Tensions rise, actions heat up, and not even the police can help.
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U-571 2000 PG-13, 115 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, David Keith, Jake Weber, Thomas Kretschmann, Jack Noseworthy, Tom Guiry, Will Estes, Terrence "T.C." Carson, Erik Palladino, Dave Power, Derk Cheetwood, Matthew Settle
Set during World War II, this is the story of problems encountered when U.S. submarine Captain Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton) sends a small crew, led by his Executive Officer Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), out to board a stranded German U-Boat and capture a code machine: Enigma. Tyler and his crew complete their mission but now find themselves stranded on the U-Boat and must use their skills to pilot the U-Boat and find safety.
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Valkrie 2008 PG-13, 120 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice van Houten, Thomas Kretschmann, Terence Stamp, Eddie Izzard, Kevin McNally, Tom Hollander, David Schofield, Kenneth Cranham, Christian Berkel, David Bamber, Ian McNeice
During World War II, Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) was serving in the German army in Tunisia where he lost his left eye, right hand, and fingers of his left hand as a result of the Allied bombing. Claus has had enough of the Nazi regime and joins a movement plotting to kill Hitler (David Bamber) but still win the war. Now, he conspires with the military and government bigwigs (Kenneth Branagh, Terence Stamp, Bill Nighy, and Eddie Izzard) in smoke filled rooms to plot Hitler's demise.
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Wanted 2008 R, 110 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Cast: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, Kristen Hager, Marc Warren, David O'Hara, Konstantin Khabensky, Dato Bakhtadze, Chris Pratt, Lorna Scott
Fox (Angelina Jolie) recruits Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) into an assassination club, The Fraternity, that devotes itself to maintaining a good balance in life through assassinations. Fox tells Wesley that his father had been a member, and Wesley learns that his father was brutally murdered. The Fraternity leader Sloan (Morgan Freeman) wants Wesley to avenge his father's death. Now, Wesley goes through rigorous training with guns, fists, knives, cars crashing, and blood spewing until he is prepared for his mission. In the process of learning how to destroy lives, will Wesley learn how to control his own destiny?
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| 1. Blade II (2002)
2. Downfall (2004)
3. Frankenstein (2004)
4. Head in the Clouds (2004)
5. In Enemy Hands (2004)
6. King Kong (2005)
7. Next (2007)
8. The Pianist (2002)
9. Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
10. The Stendhal Syndrome (1996)
11. Total Recall 2070: Machine Dreams (1999)
aka: Total Recall 2070
12. Transsiberian (2008)
13. U-571 (2000)
14. Valkrie (2008)
15. Wanted (2008)
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