Movie List for "english 61"

The Polar Express (2004)

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Year 2004.

Generes: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writer: Chris Van Allsburg (book), Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), William Broyles Jr. (screenplay)
Actors: Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye

Saved! (2004)

When a girl attending a Christian high school becomes pregnant, she finds herself ostracized and demonized, as all of her former friends turn on her. Year 2004.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Brian Dannelly
Writer: Brian Dannelly, Michael Urban
Actors: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit

Arakimentari (2004)

Movie Year 2004.

Generes: Documentary, Biography
Director: Travis Klose
Writer: N/A
Actors: Araki, Nobuyoshi Araki, Björk, Richard Kern

Screen Door Jesus (2003)

An eclectic cast of characters intertwines and collides around themes of faith, religion and race in a small East Texas town. Screen Door Jesus tells the story of the church-going, but not … Year 2003.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Kirk Davis
Writer: Christopher Cook (stories), Kirk Davis
Actors: Myk Watford, Lafayette Wright, Silvia Mathis Manning, Franchelle S. Dorn

The Backyard (2002)

Lightbulbs, fire, barbed wire, mousetraps, staple guns, thumbtacks and glass are weapons of choice in The Backyard. This undercover documentary takes you deep into the controversial arena … Year 2002.

Generes: Documentary
Director: Paul Hough
Writer: Paul Hough
Actors: Paul Hough, The Lizard, Scar, Chaos

Frida (2002)

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work. Year 2002.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Romance
Director: Julie Taymor
Writer: Hayden Herrera (book), Clancy Sigal (screenplay), Diane Lake (screenplay), Gregory Nava (screenplay), Anna Thomas (screenplay)
Actors: Salma Hayek, Mía Maestro, Alfred Molina, Antonio Banderas

White Oleander (2002)

A teenager journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother goes to prison for committing a crime of passion. Year 2002.

Generes: Drama
Director: Peter Kosminsky
Writer: Janet Fitch (novel), Mary Agnes Donoghue (screenplay)
Actors: Amy Aquino, John Billingsley, Elisa Bocanegra, Darlene Bohorquez

Gerry (2002)

A friendship between two young men is tested when they go for a hike in a desert and forget to bring any water or food with them. Year 2002.

Generes: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Director: Gus Van Sant
Writer: Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Gus Van Sant
Actors: Casey Affleck, Matt Damon

Welcome to Collinwood (2002)

When petty thief Cosimo is given the plan for the perfect heist from a lifer in prison – the kind of job you dream about – he has to get out of jail, fast. But with Cosimo stuck in the … Year 2002.

Generes: Comedy, Crime
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Writer: Anthony Russo (screenplay), Joe Russo (screenplay)
Actors: William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Michael Jeter

September 11 (2002)

The effects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are told from different points of view around the world. Year 2002.

Generes: Drama
Director: Youssef Chahine, Amos Gitai, Shôhei Imamura, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Claude Lelouch, Ken Loach, Samira Makhmalbaf, Mira Nair, Idrissa Ouedraogo, Sean Penn, Danis Tanovic
Writer: Alain Brigand (original idea), Youssef Chahine (segment), Sabrina Dhawan (segment), Amos Gitai (segment), Alejandro G. Iñárritu (segment), Paul Laverty (segment), Claude Lelouch (adaptation), Claude Lelouch (dialogue), Claude Lelouch, Ken Loach (segment), Samira Makhmalbaf (segment), Idrissa Ouedraogo (segment), Sean Penn (segment), Marie-Jose Sanselme (segment), Danis Tanovic (segment), Daisuke Tengan (segment), Pierre Uytterhoeven (adaptation), Pierre Uytterhoeven (dialogue), Vladimir Vega (segment)
Actors: Maryam Karimi, Mohamad Dolati, Agelem Habibi, Esmat Vahedi

The Anniversary Party (2001)

Love is complex and relationships deteriorate. Year 2001.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Writer: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming
Actors: Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Otis, Steven Freedman

My Dog Skip (2000)

A shy boy grows up in 1940s Mississippi with the help of his beloved dog, Skip. Year 2000.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Family, Sport
Director: Jay Russell
Writer: Willie Morris (book), Gail Gilchriest (screenplay)
Actors: Luke Wilson, Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane

Dancer in the Dark (2000)

An east European girl goes to America with her young son, expecting it to be like a Hollywood film. Year 2000.

Generes: Crime, Drama, Musical
Director: Lars von Trier
Writer: Lars von Trier
Actors: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare

The Green Mile (1999)

The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Year 1999.

Generes: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Director: Frank Darabont
Writer: Stephen King (novel), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Actors: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan

The Faculty (1998)

Students suspect that their teachers are aliens after bizarre occurrences. Year 1998.

Generes: Horror, Sci-Fi
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Writer: David Wechter (story), Bruce Kimmel (story), Kevin Williamson (screenplay)
Actors: Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Laura Harris, Josh Hartnett

Strange Days (1995)

A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999. Year 1995.

Generes: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Writer: James Cameron (story), James Cameron (screenplay), Jay Cocks (screenplay)
Actors: Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore