Tuesday, April 15, 2008

New Quick Flicks for the week of 4/15/08


The 11th Hour

Explores the indelible footprint that humans have left on this planet, and the catastrophic effects of environmental neglect and abuse, and calls for restorative action through a reshaping of human activity.


Before the devil knows you're dead
By Lumet, Sidney

A stock broker, who is having financial troubles and in need of extra cash, and his younger brother conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. The only problem is that the owners of the jewelry store are their own parents. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.


Book Cover The Final Season
By Evans, David Mickey

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Norway, Iowa, loves baseball games played by the high school team. So when authorities decide the town is too small for its own school, the residents are devastated. Now, rookie coach Kent Stock must lead the Tigers to victory for one last season. Based on a true story.
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Book Cover Juno
By Reitman, Jason

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Facing an unplanned pregnancy, worldly teen Juno devises a plan to locate the proverbial perfect parents to adopt her baby. But the seemingly ideal couple Juno chooses appears to still have some growing up to do. Now, everyone in Juno's world must do a little soul-searching.
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