Super Colossal Contest Week!
Start: January 24th, 2005
End: January 30th, 2005
• Yves Saint Laurent, courtesy Empire Pictures
For forty years, YSL reigned as the 20th century's most influential and
brilliantly inspired couturiers. His dramatic designs and conceptual innovations
completely revolutionized women's fashions. The result is two new documentaries
that reveal both the man and his work. Five lucky winners will receive copies of
YVES SAINT LAURENT, courtesy of the fashionistas at Empire Pictures.
• When Will I Be Loved, courtesy MGM
Hell hath no fury like a woman conned. Neve Campbell (Scream) stars in this
erotic thriller about a femme fatale who explores the fierce and frightening
reach of her sexual power. Directed by James Toback (Two Girls And A Guy), the
film boasts sizzling performances by Fred Weller (The Business of Strangers),
Dominic Chianese (The Sopranos) and Karen Allen (In The Bedroom). Five lucky
winners will each take home a copy of WHEN WILL I BE LOVED, courtesy of the
thrill seekers at MGM.
• One Tree Hill: The Complete First Season, courtesy Warner Bros.
Tree Hill is a small town. Maybe too small for half-brothers Lucas (Chad Michael
Murray) and Nathan (James Lafferty), who share the same father but very
different lives. Add in the romantic complications engendered by three beautiful
girls (Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush) and lives are guaranteed
to collide. Two lucky winners will be awarded copies of ONE TREE HILL: THE
COMPLETE FIRST SEASON, courtesy of the life chroniclers at Warner Bros.
• Since Otar Left, courtesy Zeitgeist Films
Julie Bertuccelli's acclaimed first feature is a charming, bittersweet tale of
deception and affection. Three women -- strong-willed Eka (Esther Gorintin), her
long-suffering daughter Marina, and rebellious granddaughter Ada (Dinara
Droukarova) -- live together in contemporary Tbilisi, Georgia. As they weather
the routine power and water outages that plague the former Soviet republic, Eka
pines for her beloved son Otar, a physician-turned-construction worker in Paris.
Marina is as resentful of her mother's obsession as Ada is supportive, until
they receive tragic news from France that will change their lives forever. Two
lucky winners will each be awarded a copy of SINCE OTAR LEFT, courtesy of the
family counselors at Zeitgeist.
• Troy, courtesy Warner Bros.
Wolfgang Petersen recreates a long-ago world of mighty warships, clashing
armies, a massive fortress city, and the towering Trojan Horse in this modern
retelling of Homer's "The Illiad." Orlando Bloom and Diane Kruger play
the legendary lovers, Paris and Helen, who shatter the lives of their respective
families and countries, plunging the world into war. Eric Bana is the great
Trojan hero, Hector, who dares to confront the dark, brooding Greek warrior
Achilles (Brad Pitt), the outcome of which will determine fate of the ancient
world. Two lucky winners will each receive a copy of TROY, courtesy of the
mythological observers at Warner Bros.
• First Daughter, courtesy Fox
Katie Holmes stars as Samantha Mackenzie, a sheltered young woman who just wants
a normal school experience away from the influence of her parents. The only
trouble is her dad (Michael Keaton) is the President of the United States! Under
Secret Service surveillance and a nonstop media glare, the unstoppable Samantha
meets and falls for a handsome student who has a secret existence of his own.
Two lucky winners will each receive a copy of FIRST DAUGHTER, courtesy of the
parental protective forces at Fox.
• Doppelganger, courtesy Tla Releasing
What would you do if you ran into your perfect double -- somebody who looks
exactly like you? That is just the starting point for this supernatural thriller
that explores the duality of nature, and the conflict that arises when we cannot
come to terms with both sides of our personalities. Shortly after being told
that if you encounter your doppelganger, you will die, meek scientist Michio
Hayasaki (Koji Yakusho) comes face to face with his own. At first he is able to
ignore him, but the doppelgnger becomes more and more insistent, until he has
no choice but to deal with him. The two learn to co-exist until MichioÕs
life starts heading into a downward spiral. Two lucky winners will each take
home copies of DOPPELGANGER, courtesy of the twins researchers at Tartan Video
and TLA Releasing.
• Phone, courtesy Tla Releasing
The story of an investigative reporter, Ji-won, who has recently published a
controversial article about sex-scandals and has since began receiving a series
of menacing phone calls.ÊIn an effort to escape the phone calls she changes
her number and moves house, but the calls keep coming.ÊWhen a friends young
daughter innocently answers the ringing telephone she begins to exhibit
increasingly crazed behavior.Ê As she tries to unravel the mystery behind
the phone calls Ji-won uncovers a secret that will change them all. Two lucky
winners will each be awarded copies of PHONE, courtesy of the ring tone
designers at Tartan Video and TLA Releasing.
• Backbeat: Special Edition, courtesy Universal
Iain Softley's energetic, musical drama chronicling the pre-fame Beatles as they
head to Hamburg in search of success. With their rise in popularity, the
"fifth Beatle," bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff), falls
head over heels in love and must choose between his best friend John Lennon (Ian
Hart), his new love, (Sheryl Lee) and the greatest rock and roll band in the
world. Full of vitality and heart, the film sports a soundtrack featuring '50s
classic rock covers by Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), David Pirner (Soul Asylum),
and Mike Mills (R.E.M.) One lucky winner will take home a copy of BACKBEAT:
SPECIAL EDITION, courtesy of the melodic historians at Universal.
• October Sky: Special Edition, courtesy Universal
In 1957 West Virginia, coal mining is king and no one can escape life
underground. But when high schooler Homer Hickam, Jr. (Jake Gyllenhaal) sees the
Soviet satellite Sputnik streak overhead, he aims for the stars and a new
destiny. With the help of his teacher (Laura Dern) and three buddies, Homer sets
out to build his own rocket. Can Homer overcome the seemingly impossible
obstacles -- poor education, a disapproving father (Chris Cooper), and a series
of misfires -- that threaten to flatten his dreams and the town? One lucky
winner will take home a copy of OCTOBER SKY: SPECIAL EDITION, courtesy of the
inspirational guides at Universal.
Winners
Yves Saint Laurent
• Jeff Abel of Utah
• Danielle Liss of Indiana
• Sue Ostergard of Nebraska
• Stephanie Parson of Arkansas
• Jean Racaniello of New Jersey
When Will I Be Loved
• Harry Andes of Pennsylvania
• Kelley Campbell of Pennsylvania
• Robert Pfeifer of Michigan
• Delana V. Brewer of Tennessee
• Glen Willett of Florida
One Tree Hill: The Complete First Season
• Beth Brooks of Virginia
• Peggy L Doty of Indiana
Since Otar Left
• Irene Rasmussen-Emery of California
• Galen Sparlin of California
Troy
• Patty Boutin of New Hampshire
• Rebecca Roate of Illinois
First Daughter
• Gwen Lenker of California
• Jori Mcclure of Indiana
Doppelganger
• Marjorie James of California
• Felicia Plastini of Florida
Phone
• Michelle Lewis of Michigan
• Barbra Mutchler of Michigan
Backbeat: Special Edition
• Annette Dobier of Minnesota
October Sky: Special Edition
• Tim Bonney of Michigan
