2008 Movies

Six beer-bellied guys from the Ed Garage find their plans for the week totally changed by a draft for a National Guard maneuver. After an accidental meeting with a U.S….

A bumbling Paris policeman is doggedly determined to capture the master thief that repeatedly eludes him, even when they’re the last two men on Earth.

The Safdie brothers repurpose reality television’s vocabulary of confrontation and cramped cinematography for a miniature study of urban maladies.

The actual members of the Hong Kong Baseball Team all prove themselves to be natural actors by playing themselves in this fictional youth drama set in 2004. In a city…

In the wake of a successful robbery, three thieves face a dilemma: To access their loot, which they buried beneath a monastery before the building broke ground, they’ll have to…

Within the chambers of a desolate house, a solitary servant tends to his invalid master. Tangibly detailed period design and hauntingly lifelike puppetry unearth the dreamworld of Poe.

What would Jesus do for a laugh? Well, one thing’s for sure: He’d probably get a kick out of these four Christian funnymen who call themselves the Apostles of Comedy…

While cleaning offices at night, Zsolt Kovàcs learns a lot about his invisible employers by examining what they leave behind, carefully choosing his targets, often disillusioned women whom he seduces,…

Orense, Spain, 1940, just after the end of the Civil War. Every time Elena locks the door of her home, she and her children become the faithful guardians of a…

Melody returns to her old home to Fairlands the funeral of their daughter, June to attend. But Melody not recognize their city regains because it is almost entirely disappeared under…

A documentary on the life of Texas filmmaker Eagle Pennell.

Twenty-seven is more than just a number. It is a lifetime.

A cowardly wizard is roped into a life of adventure. A tale from the first two books of Terry Pratchett’s fantasy series “Discworld”.

Samantha is recovering from a suicide attempt and ready for a fresh start in life. She has to fight for the custody of her daughter.

Comedy about three very different women and the complex relationship they have with their mothers.

Investigation into the controversial history of three extraordinary biblical artifacts discovered in the Holy Land. Are they genuine or fake?

Tales of the existence of white lions have been passed through four centuries of African folklore. But today no white lions exist in the Timabavti range where they originated. That…

Kyle is the art director at the High Museum in Atlanta Georgia. He wants two things in life, a male child and a van Gogh painting valued at 275,000. His…

A look at the creation of former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss’ latest venture, a Nevada-based male brothel called Heidi’s Stud Farm, which caters to female clientèle.

It has been called “the saddest acre in America.” It is also one of the most sacred. Section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for young…

Directed by Michael Phillip Edwards. With Peppur Chambers, Coolio, Christopher DeMaci, Michael Phillip Edwards.

Drama inspired by the life of Walter Tull who, after years in an orphanage, went on to become a professional footballer and then the first black commissioned officer to lead…

Keith and Kim Russell have just tied the knot and have set out on an adventure packed honeymoon in the wilderness. But much to their surprise, they find more action…

Some people dream big dreams. Only a few bold adventurers live them. Two such adventurers are Denis Belliveau and Francis O’Donnell, who took a wild idea – they wanted to…

A man proves that against all odds, he can turn tragedy into inspiration by becoming a world class champion, in this gripping tale of survival and courage.

Set within the highly charged confines of individual psychotherapy sessions and centering around Dr. Paul Weston, a psychotherapist who exhibits an insightful, reserved demeanor while treating his patients—but displays a…

A biopic on singer Céline Dion.

The River Ran Red, part of The Witnesses Trilogy, is a 60 minute documentary about the epic search for survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Using eyewitness testimonies, the…

Family drama about a deaf and hearing couple who struggle to decide whether or not to give their deaf son a cochlear implant.

With a unique blend of dramatic action and behind-the-scenes documentary footage, filmmaker John Walker shares the multi-layered story of British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew of 128 men,…

Chronicles the first-ever, senior citizen hip-hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets Basketball team, 12 women and man – all dance team newbies, from auditions through to center court…

‘Thou shall not suffer a witch to live’, screams hanging judge John Stearne as he leads Petonel Haxley to the gallows. This is England in the year 1640. Terror is…

Astronomer David Summers (Christopher Knight) has just discovered the Dream Galaxy, and with it, Misty (Meadow Williams) — the girl of his dreams. Also featuring Eric Roberts, Hal Linden, Adrianne…

The discovery of neuroplasticity, the fact that thoughts can change the structure and function of our brains, even into old age, is one of the most important breakthroughs in our…

Based on the Emmy Award-winning preschool series this movie follows Wubbzy and his friends as they play, laugh, and learn wholesome messages about friendship, helping others, and believing in oneself….

The origins of Kwanzaa and the seven principles upon which the pan-African holiday derives its meaning are explored in this fascinating documentary. Narrated by Maya Angelou.

Thomas the Tank Engine rediscovers the lost railway town of Great Waterton. A new engine named Stanley is brought to help restore the town, but Thomas becomes jealous when Stanley…

Joanna, recently divorced, decided to return with her daughter to the town where she was born. There, she confronts the memories of the past when he meets his former lover,…

Private Investigator Bud Fox awakens from a coma in a hospital room and is immediately charged with murder. The night before, he was found unconscious in the office of prominent…

A selection of performances by Manchester-based acts culled from the BBC archives.