Kristina Anapau Movies
Hawaiian beauty Kristine Anapau may have started out as a model, though after a successful turn as an actress in the 1997 made-for-television movie Escape From Atlantis, the catwalk queen was soon packing her bags for Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. A native of Hilo, HI, Anapau (sometimes credited Kristina Roper) often credits her remarkable early maturity to 12 years of classical ballet training. Graduating high school at the age of 15 to attend the University of Hawaii, the earthy islander segued into modeling early on, later auditioning for a role in Atlantis at the suggestion of her agent. After refining her acting skills in Los Angeles, Anapau appeared on television in both Undressed and The Opposite Sex before her feature debut in 100 Girls (2000). Her next role, in Madison (also 2000), would find the actress in the company of Bruce Dern and James Caviezel. In addition to her film work, Anapau also dabbles in music with her band, the Three G's. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
New York City ballet dancer Nina (Natalie Portman) enters into an intense battle of wills with a talented and ambitious new arrival (Mila Kunis) who seems intent on edging her out of the spotlight in this supernatural-flavored psychological thriller from director Darren Aronofsky. Nina covets the role of the Swan Queen in a production of Swan Lake by acclaimed theater director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel). The harder Nina works to win the part, however, the more overwhelmed she becomes by her suspicions that talented newcomer Lily (Kunis) is intent on stealing it away from her. As the production draws near and Nina struggles to master the duel roles of the White Swan and the Black Swan, she grows increasingly unstable to the point where she finds it difficult to distinguish fantasy from reality. Though her burgeoning friendship with the unconventional Lily helps Nina to jettison her perfectionist instincts and find her footing as the Black Swan, the closer she gets to perfecting the role, the further her sanity erodes until she begins to experience a bizarre and profound transformation. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, (more)
The team behind the Scream trilogy, director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson, present another entry in the teen-horror genre with Cursed. Starring Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg, the film tells the story of two siblings who have to battle a werewolf that has been wreaking havoc on their neighbors, just as they learn that they might be marked with "the sign of the beast," and may become werewolves themselves. Along with Shannon Elizabeth and Judy Greer, Cursed also co-stars Dawson Creek alumnus Joshua Jackson, as well as R&B star Mya. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christina Ricci, Joshua Jackson, (more)
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Monty Lapica's drama Self-Medicated tells the story of a 17-year-old boy who is having a very difficult time dealing with the grief he experiences after his father dies. After the boy slides into a wicked drug addiction, as well as legal problems, his mother reaches the end of her tether and has her son admitted to an adolescent hospital designed to force him into confronting his issues. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Diane Venora, Michael Bowen, (more)
Seduction and betrayal among the teenaged idle rich is once again the order of the day in this, the second straight-to-video sequel to the 1999 hit Cruel Intentions. Cassidy Merteuil (Kristine Anapau) is an outwardly charming but conniving and manipulative student at an exclusive Santa Barbara prep school. Jason Argyle (Kerr Smith) and Patrick Bales (Nathan Wetherington) are two students who have made a bet in which the first to bed Cassidy claims the prize; however, when the contest ends in a draw, Cassidy turns the tables on the boys by setting her sights on Patrick, though it soon becomes obvious that all three have secret agendas of their own. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kristina Anapau, Nathan Wetherington, (more)
Based upon a true story, Madison is a father-son drama based on the highly publicized efforts in Madison, IN, during the hydroplane racing season of 1971. Jim McCormick (James Caviezel) has left behind his life of hydroplane boat racing to settle down and start a family and take a job as an air-conditioner repairman. Though he tries to embrace his new life, he still longs for his racing days, and the boat has become the town laughing stock. The town has also experienced harsh financial strain and the rich corporate sponsors of Jim's competitors have stolen the spotlight again and again. The town of Madison is suddenly asked to host the prestigious Gold Cup championship, and Jim cannot resist, though the town is far less supportive. Jim rallies the community for support in an attempt to bring the pride back to it, though his wife, Bonnie (Mary McCormack), is eager to move to the big city and out of the doldrums of Madison, and his son, Mike (Jake Lloyd), has become disillusioned with the idea of the boat races and watching the larger contenders win every time. But Jim stubbornly presses on and soon is permitted to play again with the big boys. The film also features veteran actors Bruce Dern, Brent Briscoe, and Paul Dooley. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Caviezel, Jake Lloyd, (more)
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