2012 2009   PG-13, 158 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Thomas McCarthy, Woody Harrelson, Zlatko Buric, Beatrice Rosen, Johann Urb, George Segal, Chin Han, Stephen McHattie, Jimi Mistry
According to the Mayan calendar, Earth will come to an end on December 21, 2012. Scientist Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) warns U.S. President Wilson (Danny Glover) that the end of the world is coming. The date arrives, and catastrophes ensue. An earthquake causes Los Angeles to erupt, Las Vegas is demolished, and a volcano destroys Yellowstone National Park. Those disasters are combined with more devastation taking place all over Earth. Meanwhile, Jackson Curtis' (John Cusack) plans to connect with his children at Yellowstone include a harrowing plane ride to Yellowstone where he meets crazy Charlie (Woody Harrelson) who has a map leading to space arks hidden by the government for use if the Mayan prediction proves true.
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30 Days 1999 N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Aaron Harnick
Cast: Ben Shenkman, Arija Bareikis, Alexander Chaplin, Bradley White, Thomas McCarthy, Catherine Kellner, Jerry Adler, Barbara Barrie, Arden Myrin, Mark Feuerstein, Lisa Edelstein, Tina Holmes, Heidi Horst, Meghan Strange
Four NYC friends–Jordan (Ben Shenkman), Mike (Alexander Chaplin), Tad (Bradley White), and Brad (Thomas McCarthy)– suffer problems with their love lives in this run-of-the-mill romantic comedy.
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All the King's Men 2006 PG-13, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Steven Zaillian
Cast: Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, James Gandolfini, Jackie Earle Haley, Kathy Baker, Talia Balsam, Frederic Forrest, Kevin Dunn, Thomas McCarthy
This film is based on Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, which was a thinly veiled depiction of Louisiana Governor Huey Long's rise and fall in politics. This "governor of the people" is Willie Stark (Sean Penn) who begins his career as an idealist but uses corruption to obtain his goals. Stark's methods lead to his eventual downfall.
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Duplicity 2009  PG-13, 125 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Tony Gilroy
Cast: Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Dan Daily, Lisa Roberts Gillan, David Shumbris, Rick Worthy, Oleg Shtefanko, Denis O'Hare, Wayne Duvall, Khan Baykal, Kathleen Chalfant, Thomas McCarthy, Fabrizio Brienza
While attending a cocktail party, CIA operative Ray Koval (Clive Owen) and MI6 agent Claire Stenwick (Julia Roberts) are attracted to each other and begin a love affair. Later, they both quit their jobs and enter the world of corporate espionage as each sets out to secure a product's formula that will bring a fortune to the corporation that patents it first. Ray and Claire now find themselves on opposite sides of the corporate warfare between rivals Dick Garsil (Paul Giamatti) and Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson) who will use any means necessary to get the patent rights.
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Fair Game 2010 PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Thriller
Director: Doug Liman
Cast: Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Bruce McGill, Michael Kelly, Ty Burrell, Noah Emmerich, David Andrews, Sam Shepard, Anand Tiwari, Jessica Hecht, Norbert Leo Butz, Rebecca Rigg, Brooke Smith, Thomas McCarthy, Ashley Gerasimovich
Valerie Plame (Naomi Watts) was a CIA undercover agent whose cover was blown by White House officials during the George W. Bush administration. Plame was searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq when her husband, American diplomat Joe Wilson (Sean Penn), wrote a New York Times editorial denouncing the invasion of Iraq. As a result, Plame lost her job, and her marriage suffered. Now, years later, she wages a war to clear her name and save her marriage.
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Flags of Our Fathers 2006  R, 132 min.
Genre: Drama / Action
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, Jesse Bradford, Jamie Bell, John Benjamin Hickey, Paul Walker, Neal McDonough, Ned Eisenberg, John Slattery, Barry Pepper, Joseph Cross, Robert Patrick, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas McCarthy, Judith Ivey
This story, which is built around the battle of Iwo Jima, cuts back and forth between the actual battle and the three surviving soldiers–John "Doc" Bradley (Ryan Phillippe), Rene Gagnon (Jesse Bradford), and Ira Hayes (Adam Beach)–of six who raised the flag depicted in the powerful picture taken by Joe Rosenthal (Ned Eisenberg). Rosenthal's picture was used to raise the spirits of a war-worn American public, and the soldiers were sent on a tour to sell war bonds. The story begins in the present when Bradley's son, James (Thomas McCarthy), interviews Rosenthal trying to get information on how the soldiers coped with the attention received from his photograph. Superb directing by Clint Eastwood. An Oscar was received for Best Sound Editing.
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Good Night, and Good Luck 2005  PG, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Clooney
Cast: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Ray Wise, Frank Langella, Jeff Daniels, Tate Donovan, Thomas McCarthy, Matt Ross, Reed Diamond, Robert John Burke
This film recreates events surrounding the March, 1954, TV broadcast when journalist Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) took on Senator Joseph McCarthy on his show, "See it Now." George Clooney's film inter-cuts between Murrow and the real Senator McCarthy bring a sense of reality to the film. The film received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Actor (David Strathairn), and Director.
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The Great New Wonderful 2006 R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Danny Leiner
Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Thomas McCarthy, Judy Greer, Naseeruddin Shah, Sharat Saxena, Tony Shalhoub, Jim Gaffigan, Olympia Dukakis, Dick Latessa, Edie Falco, Stephen Colbert, Will Arnett, Rosemarie DeWitt
Found in this film are five overlapping stories about New Yorkers from very different backgrounds and their uniquely different problems dealing with life in the city one year after the attacks of 9/11.
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The Last Shot 2004 R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jeff Nathanson
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Tony Shalhoub, Calista Flockhart, Tim Blake Nelson, Buck Henry, Ray Liotta, Ian Gomez, Troy Winbush, Thomas McCarthy, W. Earl Brown
FBI agent Joe Devine (Alec Baldwin) works undercover to trap members of the Gotti family during a mob sting operation. He picks would-be screenwriter/producer Steven Schats (Matthew Broderick) to join his efforts. But, it doesn't take long for both of them to get swept away by the magic of moviemaking and end up way over their heads.
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Little Fockers 2010  PG-13, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Paul Weitz
Cast: Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Erika Jensen, Jessica Alba, Laaura Dern, Kevin Hart, Daisy Tahan, Colin Baiocchi, Thomas McCarthy, Harvey Keitel
The Focker twins Henry (Colin Baiocchi) and Samantha (Daisy Tahan) are celebrating their fifth birthday, and their parents Pam (Teri Polo) and Greg (Ben Stiller) invite the whole family–including Pam's ex, Kevin (Owen Wilson), to the party. The festivities begin, and Greg tries to prove to his skeptical father-in-law Jack (Robert De Niro) that he is a faithful husband and father, is able to provide for his family, and is, indeed, ready to be the God Focker.
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The Lovely Bones 2009 PG-13, 135 min.
Genre: Drama / Horror / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Jake Abel, Michael Imperioli, Amanda Michalka, Thomas McCarthy, Rose McIver, Reece Ritchie, Andrew James Allen, Nikki SooHoo, Carolyn Dando, Anna George
Fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon (Saoirise Roman) is murdered by her neighbor, serial killer George Garvey (Stanley Tucci), and, now, Susie is stuck between Heaven and Earth. Suzie watches from above as Detective Len Fenerman (Michael Imperioli) searches for her body. Her parents, Jack and Abigail (Mark Wahlberg and Rachel Weisz) also search for her, and Susie feverishly sends clues that will lead them to Harvey. Tucci received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
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Mammoth 2009 R, 125 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lukas Moodysson
Cast: Michelle Williams, Gael Garcia Bernal, Sophie Nyweide, Thomas McCarthy, Marife Necesito, Run Srinikornchot, Jan David G. Nicdao, Martin Delos Santos, Maria Esmeralda del Carmen, Perry Dizon, David Hagman, Rudina Hatipi
A successful couple, Leo and Ellen Vidales (Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams), live in New York with their young daughter, Jackie (Sophie Nyweide). When Leo goes on a business trip to Thailand, Ellen's job as an emergency surgeon gives her little time with Jackie who spends most of her days and nights with doting Filipino nanny Gloria (Marife Necesito). The separation of Ellen and Leo leads to Leo getting involved in the sex trade and results in dramatic consequences for all.
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Meet the Parents 2000 PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Jay Roach
Cast: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Nicole DeHuff, Jon Abrahams, Thomas McCarthy, Phyllis George, James Rebhorn, Owen Wilson, Kali Rocha, Bernie Sheredy, Peter Bartlett, Judah Friedlander, John Elsen
When Greg (Ben Stiller) meets his girlfriend Pam (Teri Polo) at her sister Debbie's (Nicole DeHuff) wedding at Oyster Bay, he intends to use the occasion for asking her father (Robert De Niro) for Pam's hand in marriage. But, from the moment of Greg's arrival, he plunges into an ever-deepening pool of social disasters as he tries to fit into the family's world. This is one very funny movie. Followed by a sequel, "Meet the Fockers."
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The Situation 2007 N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Philip Haas
Cast: Connie Nielsen, Damian Lewis, Mido Hamada, Driss Roukh, Nasser Memarzia, Said Amadis, Cherine Amar, Omar Berdouni, Shaun Evans, Thomas McCarthy, John Slattery, Peter Eyre, Sean Gullette, Fatiha Watili, Hamid Basket
Set in present-day Iraq, this film reveals human stories behind the headlines of military, political, and CIA actions of the war.
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The Station Agent 2003   R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Thomas McCarthy
Cast: Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Paul Benjamin, Raven Goodwin, Michelle Williams, Jayce Bartok, Paula Garces, Ileen Getz, Joe Lo Truglio, Josh Pais, Richard Kind, John Slattery, Jeremy Bergman, Maile Flanagan
As an adult, 4' 5" tall Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) is a loner who draws attention wherever he goes, but his dwarfism does not stand in the way of his love for trains. When he inherits an abandoned train depot in New Jersey, his solitary life takes a turn when he makes two new friends: a snack vendor, Joe (Bobby Cannavale), and an artist, Olivia (Patricia Clarkson).
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 Syriana 2005 R, 126 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Stephen Gaghan
Cast: George Clooney, Jeffrey Wright, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, William Hurt, Alexander Siddig, Christopher Plummer, Amanda Peet, Max Minghella, Jamey Sheridan, Thomas McCarthy, Viola Davis, Kayvan Novak, Amr Waked, Robert Foxworth
In this political thriller set in the multi-nation world of the oil industry, CIA operative Bob Barnes (George Clooney) uncovers disturbing facts while keeping track of a Persian Gulf prince (Alexander Siddig) and his new financial advisor (Matt Damon). George Clooney won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, and the film received a nomination for Best Writing.
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The Visitor 2008 PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Thomas McCarthy
Cast: Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Jekesai Gurira, Hiam Abbass, Marian Seldes, Maggie Moore, Michael Cumpsty, Bill McHenry, Richard Kind, Tzahi Moskovitz, Amir Arison, Neal Lerner
Sixty-two-year-old, Connecticut economics Professor Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) has lost his purpose in life. When he attends a conference in New York City, he finds a young couple–Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and Zainab (Danai Gurira)–residing in his seldom-used Manhattan apartment. They had rented the apartment from a con man who knew that Walter was not living there. Walter allows them to stay, and that decision opens up a new world for him. Tarek teaches Walter how to play the African drum, and Walter is delighted to discover the world of jazz. When Tarek is arrested as an illegal immigrant, Walter comes to his aid. Tarek's mother Mouna (Hiam Abbass) arrives in the city looking for her son, and romance also enters Walter's world. Cultural differences have fallen by the wayside. Jenkins received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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Year of the Dog 2007 PG-13, 97 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Mike White
Cast: Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, Regina King, Thomas McCarthy, Josh Pais, John C. Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard, Amy and Zoe Schlagel, Dale Godboldo, Inara George, Liza Weil, Jon Shere, Brenda Canela
Lonely Peggy (Molly Shannon) relies on animals for her friends. When she loses her beagle friend Pencil, her previous fascination turns into an obsession, and she turns into an animal-rights activist pressuring those around her to adopt orphaned animals.
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| 1. 2012 (2009)
2. 30 Days (1999)
3. All the King's Men (2006)
4. Duplicity (2009)
5. Fair Game (2010)
6. Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
7. Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
8. The Great New Wonderful (2006)
9. The Last Shot (2004)
10. Little Fockers (2010)
11. The Lovely Bones (2009)
12. Mammoth (2009)
13. Meet the Parents (2000)
14. The Situation (2007)
15. The Station Agent (2003)
16. Syriana (2005)
17. The Visitor (2008)
18. Year of the Dog (2007)
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