Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Quick Flicks for the week of August 17, 2010

Accidents Happen



Accidents Happen
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2010-07 - Image Entertainment
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There are dysfunctional families . . . and then there are the Conways. After a family tragedy, 15-year-old Billy Conway has become the de facto glue between his bitter mom, distant brother and stoic dad. But when Billy stars to act out, everything changes for him and his family. …More

Black Dynamite



Black Dynamite
By White, Michael Jai
2010-09 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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An outrageous action comedy-spoof following the exploits of an ex-CIA agent (Michael Jai White) and full-time ladies man out to avenge the death of his brother against kung-fu masters, drug-dealing pimps and The Man. …More

Children of Invention



Children of Invention
By Chun, Tze
2010-08 - E1
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Evicted from their home, the Cheng family squats in a model apartment in an unfinished Boston building. But when mother Elaine is arrested for her accidental involvement in a pyramid scheme, young Raymond and Tina are left to fend for themselves. Now, Raymond must devise a plan to take care of his little sister in this stirring drama. …More

The City of Your Final Destination






The City of Your Final Destination
By Ivory, James
2010-08 - Gaiam Americas
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After duping school officials into awarding him a grant to write a biography on novelist Jules Gund, grad student Omar Razaghi must travel to Uruguay to get legitimate authorization from the late author's three executors. James Ivory directs this moving adaptation of author Peter Cameron's novel of the same name. …More

Furry Vengeance



Furry Vengeance
By Kumble, Roger
2010-08 - Uni Dist Corp
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Sometimes, four legs are better than two. Dan (Brendan Fraser, The Mummy franchise) just moved his wife and son to the woods to take a new job with a supposedly eco-friendly housing development. But the furand Dans temperis sure to fly when the local critters learn of the bleak plans for their forest home and stop at nothing to halt construction. Brooke Shields (TVs Lipstick Jungle), Matt Prokop (High School Musical 3: Senior Year), Ken Jeong (Knocked Up) and Angela Kinsey (TVs The Office) co-star in this comedy for the whole family. …More

Jesse Stone, No Remorse



Jesse Stone, No Remorse
By Harmon, Robert
2010-07 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Tom Selleck takes a sixth turn as small-town Massachusetts police chief Jesse Stone, who combats crime as well as personal issues in the movie series based on the best-selling novels by Robert B. Parker. After he's suspended from his job, Stone travels to Boston at the request of his friend Capt. Healey (Stephen McHattie) -- the state homicide commander -- to help solve a string of murders plaguing the city. …More

The Last Song






The Last Song
By Robinson, Julie Anne
2010-08 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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An estranged father living in a small Southern beach town gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teenaged daughter, who would rather be home in New York. He tries to connect with her through the only thing they have in common-music. …More

Red Sands



Red Sands
By Turner, Alex
2009-09 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Present-day Afghanistan. As continuing battles rage in the war-torn country, a unit of U.S. soldiers are dispatched to seize and control a strategic road that runs past an abandoned stone house. En route, the soldiers discover an ancient stone statue hidden deep within an ancient ravine. Using the relic for target practice, they destroy it, unwittingly releasing a vengeful supernatural force that is about to wage a horrifying war on them in this taut, action-packed, psychological thriller. …More

Temple Grandin



Temple Grandin
By Jackson, Mick
2010-08 - HBO Home Video
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Based on the writings by its title subject, HBO Film's Temple Grandin starring Golden Globe winner Claire Danes is an engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and sheer force of will, one of America's most remarkable success stories. The visually inventive film offers stunning insights into Grandin's world, taking the audience inside her mind with a series of snapshot images that trace her self-perceptions and journey from childhood through young adulthood to the beginning of her career, and beyond. …More

Wonder Woman



Wonder Woman
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2009-03 - Warner Home Video
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On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization. Meanwhile, Ares (the god of War) has escaped his imprisonment at the hands of the Amazonians and has decided to exact his revenge - intending to start a world war that will not only last for centuries but will wipe out every living being on the planet, starting with the Amazons! It is up to Princess Diana to save her people and the world by using her gifts and becoming the ultimate Wonder Woman! …More

Acceptance
Taylor Rockefeller is a bright, blue-haired young girl currently running the gauntlet of college applications, admissions essays, advanced placement exams, and an insanely overly ambitious mother. As a battle is waged on both sides of the application process, Taylor learns an invaluable lesson about the genuine meaning of acceptance.

Ca$h
A stroke of good luck turns lethal for Sam Phelan and his wife Leslie when they are faced with a life-changing decision that brings strange and sinister Pyke Kubic to their doorstep. As Pyke leads Sam and Leslie on a tumultuous adventure through the streets of Chicago, each is pulled deeper and deeper into a desperate spiral of deception and violence... all in the name of cash.

Cemetary Junction
Focuses on a small town, Cemetary Junction, in 1970's England. Freddie, an employee an insurance company, must decide if he'll follow the fast track to success or stay behind with his friends.

Dead Man Running
Ex-con Nick has a problem. One of the most vicious loan sharks in the city is cashing in on all his debts, and unfortunately, Nick is on his list. Given 24 hours to raise a hundred thousand dollars, Nick and his best friend Bing embark on violent, crime-filled thrill ride to try to raise the cash before time runs out.

Expecting a Miracle
A couple facing difficult marital issues tries to escape for a few days in Mexico, only to have their SUV break down, stranding them in the town of Dommatina. However, as the couple and the town residents warm to each other, it becomes apparent that they've ended up exactly where they need to be. Based on the book 'The miracle of Dommatina' by Ira Avery.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Reel Women for Real Women: Young Victoria


Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6pm

This dramatization covers the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. At the age of 17, Victoria was already the object of a royal power struggle as she was in line for the throne and everyone is vying to win her favor. (105 minutes)

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion focused on women’s issues. No registration.