2008 Woodie Awards
What's coming to the movies
Francy Marcotte
Issue date: 3/8/07 Section: Culture
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300
Based on Frank Miller (“Sin City”) and Lynn Varley’s graphic novel, “300” tells of the Battle of Thermopylae, set in 480 B.C.
The King of Sparta (Gerard Butler) unites Greece against the Persians, ultimately creating the first democratic form of government.
Dominic West also stars.
The Host
Watch out. There’s a big, scary monster in the water.
A monstrous mutant emerges from the Han River in South Korea, intent on gobbling up some of the locals.
However, they soon discover that the creature carries a deadly virus and the race to destroy it becomes more urgent.
The Namesake
The son of Indian immigrants struggles between his family’s traditions and his social life in New York City.
However, the choice proves difficult as his family remains reluctant to give up their traditions.
“The Namesake” is based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Nomad
Set in eighteenth-century Kazakhstan, “Nomad” follows a boy who, after being rescued from assassins, grows up to fulfill a prophecy that he will unite the country’s feuding tribes against their common enemies.
Jay Hernandez (“World Trade Center,” “Friday Night Lights”) stars.
On the indie scene
Little Children
Kate Winslet, Jackie Earle Haley, Jennifer Connelly and Patrick Wilson headline the cast of “Little Children.”
Todd Field (“In the Bedroom”) directed the film about a selection of young married people whose lives begin to intersect on playgrounds, in streets and other various places in their community.
“Little Children” received three Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Haley), Best Actress (Winslet) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Based on Frank Miller (“Sin City”) and Lynn Varley’s graphic novel, “300” tells of the Battle of Thermopylae, set in 480 B.C.
The King of Sparta (Gerard Butler) unites Greece against the Persians, ultimately creating the first democratic form of government.
Dominic West also stars.
The Host
Watch out. There’s a big, scary monster in the water.
A monstrous mutant emerges from the Han River in South Korea, intent on gobbling up some of the locals.
However, they soon discover that the creature carries a deadly virus and the race to destroy it becomes more urgent.
The Namesake
The son of Indian immigrants struggles between his family’s traditions and his social life in New York City.
However, the choice proves difficult as his family remains reluctant to give up their traditions.
“The Namesake” is based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Nomad
Set in eighteenth-century Kazakhstan, “Nomad” follows a boy who, after being rescued from assassins, grows up to fulfill a prophecy that he will unite the country’s feuding tribes against their common enemies.
Jay Hernandez (“World Trade Center,” “Friday Night Lights”) stars.
On the indie scene
Little Children
Kate Winslet, Jackie Earle Haley, Jennifer Connelly and Patrick Wilson headline the cast of “Little Children.”
Todd Field (“In the Bedroom”) directed the film about a selection of young married people whose lives begin to intersect on playgrounds, in streets and other various places in their community.
“Little Children” received three Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Haley), Best Actress (Winslet) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
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