Tuesday, February 9, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 2/9/10

Amelia



Amelia
By Nair, Mira
2010-02 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Two-time Academy Award Winner Hilary Swank delivers an unforgettable performance as Amelia Earhart, the legendary American aviatrix who boldly flew into the annals of history. Richard Gere co-stars as her charismatic business partner and adoring husband George Putnam. Bound by ambition and love, their enduring marriage could not be broken by Amelia's determination to fly -- nor her passionate affair with Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor). Equal parts gripping drama, stirring romance and epic adventure, AMELIA will take your breath away and send your spirit soaring! …More

Armageddon:  Exploring the Doomsday Myth

Armageddon: Exploring the Doomsday Myth
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2009-03 - A & E Home Video
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Children of the Corn

Children of the Corn
By Kiersch, Fritz
2004-09 - Starz/Sphe
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A doctor and his girlfriend see no adults in a Nebraska town run by a crop of teens. From a Stephen King story. …More

Couples Retreat



Couples Retreat
By Billingsley, Peter
2010-02 - Universal Home Video
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The comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resorts couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems faced by all couples. …More

Endgame

Endgame
By Miller, Johnny Lee
2010-02 - Monterey Home Video
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I Can't Think Straight

I Can't Think Straight
By Sarif, Shamim
2010-02 - E1
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A 2008 theatrical release, I Can't Think Straight tells the story of Tala, who while preparing for her wedding meets Leyla, a shy Muslim. Although from very different worlds, their attraction is immediate. Tala must decide whether to stay true to her culture or true to her heart. …More

No Greater Love

No Greater Love
By Silverman, Brad J.
2010-01 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Ong Bak 2: The Beginning

Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
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2010-02 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent
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Tony Jaa stars in and directs this epic tale and prequel to Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior. Jaa returns in this story of revenge set hundreds of years in the past. An orphan boy raised by bandits is trained to be a killer and prophesized to be the conqueror of an empire. Trained in countless styles of weaponry and martial arts, he is a one-man-army hell bent on avenging the murder of his parents. This prequel takes Jaas skills to the next level, showcasing him as a master of a wide range of martial arts styles as he flies through the air defying the laws of gravity while performing his own jaw-dropping stunts. …More

A Serious Man



A Serious Man
By Coen, Ethan
Director Coen, Joel
2010-02 - Universal Home Video
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Larry Gopnik has hit a "rough patch," according to a colleague, and it would seem so: people are dropping dead all around him, his wife wants a "get" and his whining kids only add to the heavy load. Larry is just looking for some help. Can a few rabbis guide him to life's answers? …More

The Stepfather



The Stepfather
By McCormick, Nelson
2010-02 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Michael Harding (Penn Badgley) returns home from military school to find his mother (Sela Ward) happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David (Dylan Walsh). As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side? …More

Time Travelers Wife



Time Travelers Wife
By Schwentke, Robert
2010-02 - New Line Cinema Corporation
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Due to a genetic disorder, handsome librarian Henry DeTamble involuntarily zips through time, appearing at various moments in the life of his true love, the beautiful artist Clare Abshire. …More

America
America is a biracial boy with a troubled past and what seems to be a very uncertain future. While staying at a treatment center he must learn through the help of his therapist and another patient to confront his past demons in order to begin a new life for himself.

Monday, February 8, 2010

No School Day Movie: Disney's G-Force

G-ForceDisney's G-Force
Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10am

Buckle up for thrilling edge-of-your-seat action and laugh-out-loud fun in Disney’s family comedy adventure G-Force. Just as the G-Force — an elite team of highly trained guinea pigs — is about to save the world, the F.B.I. shuts the secret unit down. Armed with the latest in high-tech spy equipment, and with the F.B.I. on their tails, the fur flies as they race against the clock to save the world. Filled with high-octane action, daredevil stunts, cutting-edge special effects and outrageous comedy, G-Force is fantastic fun for the whole family. Starring Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz. (Rated PG, 88 minutes)