There comes a time in a man’s life when he finds himself in need of some friends. Someone who will stand at your side, back you up, if necessary, and do what is needed to offer succor should the need arise. Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) finds himself in just such a situation when three hard men out of Philly come around his cafe after a TV report on his actions to prevent a robbery. The lads think he is a guy they knew back in the day but the locals in this middle America town stand ready to defend him.

Director:  David Cronenberg Writer:  John Wagner; Vince Locke; Josh Olson Cast:
Viggo Mortensen -  Tom Stall Maria Bello -  Edie Stall Ed Harris -  Carl Fogarty William Hurt -  Richie Cusack Ashton Holmes -  Jack Stall Peter MacNeill -  Sheriff Sam Carney Stephen McHattie -  Leland Jones Greg Bryk -  William Orser		Sumela Kay -  Judy Danvers Kyle Schmid -  Bobby Jordan Deborah Drakeford -  Charlotte Gerry Quigley -  Mick Heidi Hayes -  Sarah Stall Aidan Devine -  Charlie Roarke Bill MacDonald -  Frank Mulligan Michelle McCree -  Jenny Wyeth

Most everyone over 18 has gotten drunk at least once and likely done things that they can’t remember the next morning. It is with a degree of chagrin that I must admit it has happened to me more than once. So when Amanda (Cameron Diaz) surfaces one morning after getting blotto, she is somewhat anxious to discover what she may have done, particularly when she finds her underwear strewn about the kitchen. Graham (Jude Law), her host’s brother is partway through some coffee when she shyly asks what happened and what did she do (with a tiny sliver of hope that it wasn’t what is swirling through her thoughts).

Director:  Nancy Meyers Writer:  Nancy Meyers Cast:
Cameron Diaz -  Amanda Kate Winslet -  Iris Jude Law -  Graham Jack Black -  Miles Eli Wallach -  Arthur Edward Burns -  Ethan Rufus Sewell -  Jasper Miffy Englefield -  Sophie		Emma Pritchard -  Olivia Sarah Parish -  Hannah Shannyn Sossamon -  Maggie Bill Macy -  Ernie Shelley Berman -  Norman Kathryn Hahn -  Bristol John Krasinski -  Ben Alex O’Loughlin -  Kissing Couple

Can children learn from the experience of thier parents or are they doomed to proceed on their own and repeat the mistakes of life? After a mediocre score, Page Conners (Jennifer Love Hewitt) threatens to go on the con alone, figuring she knows enough to go solo, and leave her mother and partner Max (Sigourney Weaver) behind. Mom tries to make Page understand how cold and uncaring the world can be but it doesn’t seem that Page is paying much attention. Her mind is made up. Oh dear…

Director:  David Mirkin Writer:  Robert Dunn; Paul Guay; Stephen Mazur Cast:
Sigourney Weaver -  Max Conners Jennifer Love Hewitt -  Page Conners Ray Liotta -  Dean Cumanno/Vinny Staggliano Jason Lee -  Jack Withrowe Anne Bancroft -  Gloria Vogal/Barbara Jeffrey Jones -  Mr. Appel Gene Hackman -  William B. Tensy Nora Dunn -  Miss Madress		Julio Oscar Mechoso -  Leo Ricky Jay -  Dawson’s Auctioneer Sarah Silverman -  Linda Zach Galifianakis -  Bill Michael Hitchcock -  Davis Pierre Gonneau -  Priest at First Wedding Shawn Colvin -  Minister at Second Wedding Michael Andrew -  Wedding Band Leader

I was watching my umpteenth Steven Seagal movie, cheering when the good guys triumphed, hissing when the bad guys did something nefarious and wondering once again whether they speed up the camera when he does those marital arts hand moves. All of a sudden, the bad guys dropped out the helicopter in the rain onto the prison roof. One of them sweeps around a long leather coat with the rain dripping off it in a broad spray and Nia Peeples takes centre stage. All I could do was gape at her presence in that leather outfit with the cropped top and blue eye makeup. I’m sure that guys watching this everywhere gave pause and realized that their hearts were going pitty-pat.

Director:  Don Michael Paul Writer:  Don Michael Paul Cast:
Steven Seagal -  Sasha Morris Chestnut -  49er One Ja Rule -  Nick Nia Peeples -  49er Six Tony Plana -  El Fuego Kurupt -  Twitch Michael ‘Bear’ Taliferro -  Little Joe Claudia Christian -  Williams		Linda Thorson -  Jane McPherson Bruce Weitz -  Lester Michael McGrady -  Bad Ass Guard Hannes Jaenicke -  Agent Hartmann Matt Battaglia -  49er Three Wiliam T. Bowers -  Alcatraz Guard Ross King -  FBI Agent Stephen J. Cannell -  Hubbard

How do you get your parents to listen to you? They’re too busy to take the time you need to explain why your life sucks. Some advice would help. So why not lock them in the basement. ‘Grover’ Beindorf (Kyle Howard) and his buddies stock the cellar and barricade the door after luring his parents, Janet (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Ned (Kevin Pollak) down there. It gives them time to realize why they together and why they want to stay that way.

Director:  Harry Winer Writer:  Michael Hitchcock Cast:
Kyle Howard -  Gregory Alan ‘Grover’ Beindorf Russel Harper -  T.J. Krupp Jamie Lee Curtis -  Janet Beindorf Kevin Pollak -  Ned Beindorf Amy Sakasitz -  Stacy Beindorf Mooky Arizona -  Matt Finley Caroline Aaron -  Louise Finley Alex Seitz -  Jimmy Finley		Josh Wolford -  Teddy Finley Wallace Shawn -  Victor ‘Vic’ Finley Jennifer Love Hewitt -  Brooke Figler Patrika Darbo -  Cafetaria Cashier Ray Walston -  Chief Rocco Christopher McDonald -  Donald Krupp Colleen Camp -  Mrs. Burtis Sheila McCarthy -  Gwenna Krupp

There comes a time in everyone’s life when you become the first in your lineage. Hellboy (Ron Perlman) learns of his pseudo-dad’s, Professor Broom (John Hurt), death and cradles him in his arms, watches from afar as his casket is carried through the rain and he is uncommunicative for three days until Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) steps up and tells him she is going after the bad guys with him. She’ll brook no argument. Touched, he realizes it is time to grow up, with adulthood yodelling down the canyons of life. He vows that he’ll never give up on her and that he’ll always look this good.

Director:  Guillermo del Toro Writer:  Mike Mignola; Guillermo del Toro; Peter Briggs Cast:
Ron Perlman -  Hellboy John Hurt -  Trevor ‘Broom’ Bruttenholm Selma Blair -  Liz Sherman Rupert Evans -  John Myers Karel Roden -  Grigori Jeffrey Tambor -  Tom Manning Doug Jones -  Abe Sapien Brian Steele -  Sammael		Ladislav Beran -  Kroenen Bridget Hodson -  Ilsa Corey Johnson -  Agent Clay Kevin Trainor -  Young ‘Broom’ Brian Caspe -  Agent Lime James Babson -  Agent Moss Stephen Fisher -  Agent Quarry Garth Cooper -  Agent Stone