Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

Title: The Wrecking Crew
Rating: PG
Director: Denny Tedesco
Stars: Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, The Association, H.B. Barnum, Chuck Barris, The Beach Boys, Sonny Bono, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Hal Blaine, Cher, Dick Clark, Sam Cooke and Sammy Davis Jr.
Release Date: 3/13/2015
Running Time: 101 minutes

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A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew”, a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see pictures and video clips of the various musicians.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear a funny joke about trombone players. That’s followed by a rimshot, and the following disclaimer: “No musicians were harmed in the making of this film and no drum machines were ever used.”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: This film is dedicated to my father who inspired me to tell his story, and to my mother whose love, strength and support enabled me to tell it… and to the musicians whose work is the backbeat to the soundtrack of our lives… Your music lives on forever.

In Memoriam: In Loving Memory Al Casey, Earl Palmer, Julius Wechter, Larry Levine, Lew McCreary, Stan Ross and Tommy Tedesco

Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015)

Title: Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island
Rating: NR
Director: Kim Suk-Yoon
Writer: Lee Nam-Gyu and Kim Soo-Jin
Stars: Kim Myung-Min, Oh Dal-Su and Lee Yeon-Hee
Release Date: 2/11/2015
Running Time: 125 minutes

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Joseon’s top detective Kim Min (Kim Myung-Min) attempts to track down those responsible for circulating massive amounts of counterfeit silver bullion in Joseon. He also tries to find the missing sibling of a young girl.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Set Fire to the Stars (2014)

Title: Set Fire to the Stars
Rating: NR
Director: Andy Goddard
Writer: Andy Goddard and Celyn Jones
Stars: Elijah Wood, Celyn Jones and Kelly Reilly
Release Date: 11/7/2014
Running Time: 97 minutes

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An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Home Sweet Hell (2015)*

Title: Home Sweet Hell
Rating: R
Director: Anthony Burns
Writer: Carlo Allen, Ted Elrick and Tom Lavagnino
Stars: Katherine Heigl, Jordana Brewster and Patrick Wilson
Release Date: 3/13/2015
Running Time: 98 minutes

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Don Champagne seems to have it all but when his wife, Mona, learns of Don’s affair with a pretty new salesgirl, Mona will stop at nothing to maintain their storybook life.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

As the movie ends, we see Don and the kids driving away, followed by Murphy on his motorcycle. As the screen goes black and the credits start, we hear two gunshots, a car crash, and the kids screaming.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear Mona curse “I hope you sh*t yourself… TO DEATH!”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: …For Joe Buckley April 13, 1948 – December 1, 2011

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Buzzard (2014)

Title: Buzzard
Rating: NR
Director: Joel Potrykus
Writer: Joel Potrykus
Stars: Joshua Burge, Joel Potrykus and Teri Ann Nelson
Release Date: 3/6/2015
Running Time: 97 minutes

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Paranoia forces small-time scam artist Marty to flee his hometown and hide out in a dangerous Detroit. With nothing but a pocket full of bogus checks, his Power Glove, and a bad temper, the horror metal slacker lashes out.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Stretch (2014)*

Title: Stretch
Rating: R
Director: Joe Carnahan
Writer: Joe Carnahan, Jerry Corley and Rob Rose
Stars: Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms and James Badge Dale
Release Date: 10/14/2014
Running Time: 94 minutes

IMDb

A hard-luck limo driver struggling to go straight and pay off a debt to his bookie takes on a job with a crazed passenger whose sought-after ledger implicates some seriously dangerous criminals.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

Bloopers and outtakes are shown.

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Chappie (2015)

Title: Chappie (Chappie: The IMAX Experience)
Rating: R
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Writers: Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell
Stars: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, ¥o‐Landi Vi$$er, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Brandon Auret, Sigourney Weaver and Hugh Jackman
Release Date: 3/6/2015
Running Time: 120 minutes

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In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

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Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The (2015)

Title: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Rating: PG
Director: John Madden
Writer: Ol Parker
Stars: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, David Strathairn, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle
Release Date: 3/6/2015
Running Time: 122 minutes

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As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Note: “At any age, life can be an adventure. Go for it at takepart.com/marigold2“

Unfinished Business (2015)*

Title: Unfinished Business
Rating: R
Director: Ken Scott
Writer: Steve Conrad
Stars: Vince Vaughn, Dave Franco and Tom Wilkinson
Release Date: 3/6/2015
Running Time: 91 minutes

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A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every way imaginable – and unimaginable – way, including unplanned stops at a massive sex fetish event and a global economic summit.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see Dan reading his daughter’s homework assignment on what a dad is.

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Merchants of Doubt (2014)

Title: Merchants of Doubt
Rating: PG-13
Director: Robert Kenner
Writers: Robert Kenner and Kim Roberts
Stars: Frederick Singer, Naomi Oreskes and Jamy Ian Swiss
Release Date: 12/12/2014
Running Time: 96 minutes

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A documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Note: The credits play over slow-motion video of a deck of cards spewing out of a person’s hand.

Chris

Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015)

Set Fire to the Stars (2014)

Home Sweet Hell (2015)*

Buzzard (2014)

Stretch (2014)*

Chappie (2015)

Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The (2015)

Unfinished Business (2015)*

Merchants of Doubt (2014)

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