Michael Shannon
Author
Language
English
Description
John Rosow is a private detective hired to tail Harold Fullmer. After uncovering Harold's identity as a missing person-one of the thousands presumed dead after the terrorist attacks of 9/11-Rosow is persuaded by a large reward to bring Harold back, unwillingly, to his wife in New York City. Ultimately, however, Rosow must decide whether it's right or wrong to return Harold to a life that no longer exists.
3) The Iceman
Author
Language
English
Description
The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters had any clue about his real profession.
Publisher
Video Project
Language
English
Description
BALLAD OF A RIGHTEOUS MERCHANT explores the process through which this event, for which an ancient myth was the catalyst, is transformed into fiction. Building on the legacy of previous documentaries about Herzog, this one shows a side of him known only to his friends and close collaborators. Refreshingly candid and surprisingly revealing, this portrait in no way diminishes the revered director's mystique. Rather, it deepens appreciation of his humanity...
Publisher
Strand Releasing
Language
English
Description
This noir drama stars Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon (*Boardwalk Empire, Nocturnal Animals*) as John Rosow, a private detective hired to tail a man, Harold Fullmer, on a train from Chicago to Los Angeles. Rosow gradually uncovers Harold’s identity as a missing person; one of the thousands presumed dead after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Persuaded by a large reward, Rosow is charged with bringing Harold back to his...
8) The Woodsman
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Description
A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
9) Abandoned
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Follow the sharply intense lives of a mother, father, and infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history.
11) Young Ones
Publisher
1091 Media
Language
English
Description
Set in the future when water is hard to find, a teenage boy sets out to protect his family and survive.
12) What They Had
Publisher
Bleecker Street
Language
English
Description
Bridget (Hilary Swank) returns home to Chicago at her brother’s (Michael Shannon) urging to help deal with her ailing mother (Blythe Danner) and her father’s (Robert Forster) reluctance to let go of their life together. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival.** Nominated for Best First Feature at the **Philadelphia Film Festival.** *"One of the year's best indie dramas, one that should hit home with a wide range of viewers sure to...
13) The Harvest
Publisher
IFC Films
Language
English
Description
The perfect family next door is not who they appear to be in this terrifying thriller starring Michael Shannon.
14) Jesus' Son
Publisher
Premiere Digital
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically acclaimed book by Denis Johnson, a young man (Billy Crudup), often high on drugs and alcohol, careens through life and makes his way toward recovery and redemption.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Language
English
Description
Needing extra cash, two brothers conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
16) Dead Birds
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Language
English
Description
A group of Confederate soldiers (including two time Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon) hole up in an abandoned plantation after robbing a bank and find themselves at the mercy of supernatural forces. "*Solid acting, at times brilliant camera work, and superb sound design all contribute to make this a truly frightening winner.*" - Steve Barton, ***Dread Central***
17) The Woodsman
Publisher
Newmarket
Language
English
Description
After serving 12 years in prison for child abuse, Walter (Kevin Bacon) moves into a small apartment, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. He finds unexpected solace from Vicki (Kyra Sedgwick), a tough-talking woman who promises not to judge him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his past.
19) What they had
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Bridget returns home at her brother's urging to deal with her father's reluctance to let go of their life together and her ailing mother.
20) 99 Homes
Publisher
Shout Factory
Language
English
Description
A recently unemployed single father struggles to get back his foreclosed home by working for the real estate broker who is the source of his frustration.