Michael Robertson

Michael Courtland's (Cliff Robertson) tenth anniversary celebration ends tragically when his wife (Genevieve Bujold) and child are kidnapped. Though his business partner (John Lithgow) helps make arrangements to pay the ransom, neither wife nor child is recovered, leaving Courtland consumed with guilt over the thought that he botched the deal. Still lonely and grieving ten years later, he goes to Florence -- the city where he and his wife first met -- and where, under astonishingly similar circumstances, he meets a young woman (Bujold) who is her exact double. Obsessed and desperate to have this new woman for himself, Courtland persuades her to return to the States and marry him, and to fuel his fantasy even further by adopting his late wife's style of hair and clothing. On the eve of their wedding, Courtland discovers his new wife is missing and a ransom note, a duplicate of the one written ten years earlier, pinned to her bed. Determined not to fail this time, he delivers the money as demanded. However, upon discovering that the young woman is part of a scheme she concocted with his business partner, Courtland is outraged. And after killing his partner, gun in hand, he rushes to the airport where he confronts the young woman... and reaches a startling conclusion.

Plunkett & Macleane movie trailer - starring Michael Gambon, Robert Carlyle, Liv Tyler, Ken Stott, Jonny Lee Miller, Iain Robertson. Directed by Jake Scott. Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: R

In a Day -- A drama. A comedy. A romance with an edge. Your life can be turned upside down in a day. One ordinary morning, young struggling musician Ashley Branstead (Lorraine Pilkington) suffers a shocking encounter with a stranger. This disturbing assault inadvertently triggers what becomes a very intriguing day with another stranger, her apparent knight in shining armour, seemingly genuine but odd- Michael (Finlay Robertson). By his subtle and not so subtle persuasions Ashley finds herself spending an enchanting but unusual day with the spontaneous Michael, quickly becoming captivated by his generosity and charm. But all is not as it seems. Ashley begins to suspect that his actions might have an ulterior motive. Who is the mysterious stranger? What are his true intentions and who is he acting for? When his secret is eventually revealed the truth threatens to destroy their whirlwind romance. Some days you wish had never started, then along comes one you hope will never end. Anything can happen in a day.

Trailer for the documentary Well-Founded Fear. Never before has a camera been allowed to capture the fateful thumbs up or down vetting process of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), the U.S. government agency which decides who gets political asylum in America and who doesn't. Critical to each decision is a 'well-founded fear' that deportation would place an applicant's life in jeopardy, and it's up to INS officials to sort through unfamiliar languages, cultures, and conflicts to decide who is truthful. Directors Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini convey an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of intrepid souls desperate to share in the freedoms we Americans take for granted and of beleaguered bureaucrats who must face issues of profound moral responsibility on a daily basis.

Trailer for the documentary The Last Waltz. In what just might be the finest rock & roll concert film ever, The Last Waltz celebrates the final performance by the Band (Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson). The show took place on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, at San Francisco's Winterland Arena--where the group had played their very first show more than 16 years before. In order to make their farewell even more unforgettable, they recruited numerous guests to join them onstage, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Hawkins, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, the Staple Singers, Dr. John, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Martin Scorsese, a former roommate of Robbie Robertson's, employs some of the world's greatest cinematographers--including Michael Chapman, Vilmos Zsigmond, and Laszlo Kovacs--to film the set in a way that captures the show's sweat and energy with a powerful intimacy. Interspersed into the songs are a series of interviews with the Band's members, who recall their early days playing for empty bars and their emergence as major players in the rock & roll game. The Last Waltz is a thrilling concert film, mandatory viewing even for those unfamiliar with the Band or rock music in general.

Trailer for the documentary The Senators' Bargain. For more than a decade, immigration reform stalled on the floors of Congress despite the undaunted efforts of its staunchest supporter, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who spent his final years pursuing a legislative solution that was ultimately derailed. Spotlighting Sen. Kennedy and other lawmakers, The Senators' Bargain offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of the nation's political system. Shot over the course of six years by renowned filmmakers Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini, The Senators' Bargain follows Sen. Kennedy, the 'Lion of the Senate,' in one of his final major legislative battles, capturing the political legend in candid conversations at his Capitol Hill hideaway and rallying his allies with impassioned rhetoric on the Senate floor. The battle over immigration reform, like today's health-care debate, is a hot-button issue marked by contentious battles on and off the Hill, with strategically crafted, politically charged buzzwords, and few signs of a resolution. The film begins in 2001, with Sen. Kennedy and other lawmakers and advocates attempting to forge legislation reshaping the country's immigration policy, culminating in a 2007 battle to achieve the reform that had proven so elusive over the years. From Frank Sharry, the maverick advocate with a back channel to the White House, to Esther Olavarria, Kennedy's battle-seasoned immigration counsel, to Cecilia Mu oz, the policy strategist for the nation's largest Latino advocacy group, every major player in the battle has a personal investment in the outcome of this fight. Ultimately, Sen. Kennedy and his allies on both sides of the aisle must decide how much they truly want a deal, however compromised, and what price they are willing to pay for it. Today, Esther Olavarria is Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Department of Homeland Security, while Cecilia Mu oz serves as the Director of Intergovern

he trailer for In A Day that you will be able to watch On Demand starting December 10th on IFC Festival Direct. A drama. A comedy. A romance with an edge. The setting is modern day London. In this impulsive, dialogue driven character piece, young struggling female musician Ashley Brandstead (Lorraine Pilkington), has an unpleasant encounter with a stranger (Nolan Hemmings) one particular morning. This disturbing incident jumpstarts what turns out to be a very curious, humorous and random day with another stranger, twentysomething - seemingly genuine - but odd Michael (Finlay Robertson). By his subtle and not so subtle persuasions and throughout their experiences and peculiar conversations, Ashley begins to suspect that Michael's actions might have an ulterior motive, one that makes a difference in their relationship once that mystery is revealed.