Happy Holidays (2008)

Actors: John Rogers (producer), Nora L. Ferris (miscellaneous crew), Rena Hanover (miscellaneous crew), David Schneider (actor), Michael Emanuel (actor), Paul Hungerford (actor), James Ferguson (producer), James Ferguson (writer), James Ferguson (actor), James Ferguson (director), Joe Deingenis (miscellaneous crew), Ruth de Sosa (actress), John B. Crye (actor), John B. Crye (producer), Nicole Anderson (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: "Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually finding common ground. It's also about perception vs. reality, and how more often than not we make things much more difficult for ourselves than they need to be. In the film, the lead characters have conflicting perspectives on life: Alden is a recent convert to Judaism. He currently lives in Chicago, but is constantly on the move. Alden has major commitment issues. Kirby is a staunch Catholic, who uses his faith to justify his moral lapses. Kirby is in town from Baltimore, where he lives with his wife and kids. And Patrick still lives in his parents' house in Connecticut (which he purchased from them; they live in Maine.) A self-proclaimed Atheist, Patrick is also one of the only openly gay men in town. Patrick's parents, coincidentally, have major issues with the fact that he's gay (or so he thinks...). The story really centers on Patrick, whose life is becoming more and more complicated, especially around the holidays. Not only is he dealing with his parents' lack of acceptance for his lifestyle (or his own perception of their lack of his acceptance), but he is also trying to figure out where his relationship stands with his partner, Kevin. Should he stay with Kevin? Should he continue living in his parents' house? What does he want to do with his life? Patrick conveniently puts these issues on hold while he attempts to help his friends with their problems. Alden arrives a day before Christmas Eve. He is running from his longtime girlfriend who has just proposed to him. Kirby arrives the same day, but he's in town for his estranged father's funeral. Patrick and his friends spend the next forty-eight hours trying to relive the past. In doing so, they ultimately discover that the past isn't exactly as they remembered. They literally dig up old memories in the form of a time capsule, and with the help of a bottle of Patrick's uncle's wine, an old copy of TV Guide, and the effervescent music of Billy Ocean, the guys are transported back to the 1980s. But, the reality of the present is more powerful than any fond recollection of the past. Finding themselves stuck in the present, they must come to terms with who they are now, not only as friends, but also as adults. "Happy Holidays" is a story about perception, personal beliefs, and in the end, acceptance. It's funny, thought provoking, and moving, but also poignant, and at times, hilarious. The holidays will never be the same!

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Tempesta (2004)

Actors: Bob Bellion (producer), Antonella Ponziani (actress), Malcolm McDowell (actor), Bob Bellion (miscellaneous crew), Kees Kasander (producer), Loris Curci (producer), Jimmy de Brabant (producer), Paul Guilfoyle (actor), Rutger Hauer (actor), Alessandro Verdecchi (producer), Elly Verduyckt (miscellaneous crew), Valentina Cervi (actress), Antoni Solé (producer), Christophe Vincent (miscellaneous crew), Carlo Dusi (producer),

Plot: An American art appraiser, Patrick Donovan, is sent to Venice to evaluate three paintings belonging to the famous Galleria dell'Accademia. The company that insures the paintings has hired Donovan's employer, the International Center for Art Authentication, to verify that two Bellini canvases as well as the crown jewel of the museum's collection - Giorgione's 'La Tempesta' - are originals. Donovan contacts Allart van Beuningen, the director of the Accademia Museum, examines the two Bellinis and confirms that they are authentic. But before he can check 'La Tempesta', with floodwaters rising and the Galleria closed to the public, the painting is stolen by assailants who attack Donovan and Van Beuningen's beautiful adopted daughter, Chiara, a professional art restorer who works at the Museum. When the painting gets stolen, Donovan has to turn into a detective in order to try to track down the thief and recover the canvas. Soon Donovan's investigations reveal a sophisticated forgery operation in which he finds himself deeply involved when he falls under the charm of Chiara, a talented artist with a dark side. Forgery, deceit, murder and betrayal ensue at a hectic pace......

Dick Francis: Twice Shy (1989)

Actors: Patrick Macnee (actor), Ian McShane (actor), Oliver Maguire (actor), Niall Toibin (actor), W. Paterson Ferns (producer), Dearbhla Molloy (actress), Conor Mullen (actor), David Herlihy (actor), Bill Whelan (composer), Deirdre O'Kane (actress), Jean Skinner (miscellaneous crew), Pat Leavy (actress), Stephen Brennan (actor), Jacky Stoller (producer), Jim Reid (actor),

Plot: An Irish computer programmer who is also a skilled, amateur mountain climber is murdered when his safety line is cut. Because Cleveland's nephew has been taken in by the dead man and his wife, he is drawn into the case. The Maguffin he is seeking is a computer disc with a program that allows you to pick the winning horse 65% of time, but who has it? Among those whom Cleveland encounters in his search is the beautiful Cassie Donovan, one of the few female horse trainers in Ireland.

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Loving (1983)

Actors: Michael Weatherly (actor), Kirsten Dunst (actress), Dennis O'Neill (actor), John Schneider (actor), Richard McGonagle (actor), Daisy Fuentes (actress), Bryan Cranston (actor), John O'Hurley (actor), Luke Perry (actor), Anders Hove (actor), Linden Ashby (actor), Peter Brown (actor), Gerry Bamman (actor), Teri Polo (actress), Elise Neal (actress),

Plot: "Loving" takes place in the fictional town of Corinth, PA, centering around the lives of the wealthy Alden family. Love and betrayal, along with the struggle for power, become the focus of this long-running drama.

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