Tuesday, June 7, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of June 7, 2011

American The Bill Hicks Story



American The Bill Hicks Story
By Hicks, Bill
2011-06 - Warner Home Video
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The amazing true story of one of modern culture's most iconic figures. Much more than just a comedian, his comedy challenged the injustices of life head on, but his uncompromising approach met with conflict in America and it was instead on the international stage where he found fame. Over five hours of bonus features including: extended interviews; unseen performances; rare clips; deleted scenes; two hours of featurettes; Bill's personal audio journals; and more. …More


Blue Crush 2



Blue Crush 2
By Elliott, Mike
2011-06 - Universal Home Video
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From the filmmakers of Blue Crush comes a movie about fun, friendship and a thrilling adventure of a lifetime. Dana, a killer surfer from California, travels to the breathtaking coasts of South Africa, determined to fulfill her mothers dream of surfing the legendary Jeffreys Bay. With nothing but her moms journal as a guide and a fun-loving group of surf fanatics watching her back, Dana faces epic waves, tough locals and her own fears in this unforgettable surf odyssey. …More


Brian Eno: 1971-1977 the Man Who Fell to Earth



Brian Eno: 1971-1977 the Man Who Fell to Earth
By Eno, Brian
2011-05 - Music Video Dist
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The Company Men



The Company Men
By Wells, John
2011-06 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
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Bobby Walker is living the American dream: great job, beautiful family, shiny Porsche in the garage. When corporate downsizing leaves him and co-workers Phil Woodward and Gene McClary jobless, the three men are forced to re-define their lives as men, husbands, and fathers. Bobby soon finds himself enduring enthusiastic life coaching, a job building houses for his brother-in-law which does not play to his executive skill set, and perhaps the realization that there is more to life than chasing the bigger, better deal. …More


Just Go with It



Just Go with It
By Dugan, Dennis
2011-06 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Danny Maccabee (Adam Sandler) meets the girl of his dreams (Brooklyn Decker) but has to enlist his loyal assistant Katherine (Jennifer Aniston) to pretend to be his soon-to-be ex-wife in order to cover up a careless lie. When more lies backfire, Katherines kids become involved, and everyone heads off to Hawaii for a ridiculous, out-of-control weekend that tests the limits of how far well go for love. …More


Pros & Ex-Cons



Pros & Ex-Cons
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2011-06 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Sanctum



Sanctum
By Grierson, Alister
2011-06 - Universal Home Video
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Master diver Frank McGuire (Richard Roxburgh) has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team-including 17-year-old son Josh (Rhys Wakefield) and financier Carl Hurley (Ioan Gruffudd)-are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. Soon, they are confronted with the unavoidable question: Can they survive, or will they be trapped forever? …More


Shadows and Lies



Shadows and Lies
By Anania, Jay
2011-06 - Millennium Media Services
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The talented James Franco stars in Shadows and Lies as William Vincent, a quiet and mysterious criminal. When he falls for a New York gangsters (Josh Lucas) favorite call girl (Julianne Nicholson), Vincent is forced to flee the city, threatened with death if he should ever return. But after four years in exile, Vincent secretly returns intent on rescuing the woman he loves from her dangerous fate. …More


A 
Small Act



A Small Act
By Arnold, Jennifer
2011-05 - New Video Group
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When Swedish citizen Hilde Back sponsors the education of Kenyan student Chris Mburu, she not only educates one child, but she sparks a lifelong love of learning. As an adult, Chris establishes a scholarship program in his home village. Later, when political violence threatens Kenya's educational system, Chris is determined to change it. One person's power to make an impact on the world is powerfully illustrated in this heartwarming documentary. …More


True Grit



True Grit
By Coen, Ethan Coen &. Joel
2011-06 - Paramount Home Video
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True Grit is a powerful story of vengeance and valor set in an unforgiving and unpredictable frontier where justice is simple and mercy is rare. Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), is determined to avenge her father's blood by capturing Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn (Academy Award Winner Jeff Bridges), a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S. Marshall with an affinity for drinking and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Academy Award Winner Matt Damon) to track the fleeing Chaney. Despite their differences, their ruthless determination leads them on a perilous adventure that can only have one outcome: retribution. …More


7 Khoon Maaf
The romantic misadventures of Susanna Anna-Marie Johannes, a beautiful lass who over the course of thirty-five odd years, gets married seven times due to the untimely and mysterious deaths of half a dozen of her hapless husbands. The strange circumstances of their deaths makes Susanna a prime accused. Did the husbands deserve to die? Were the murders out of necessity or pure blood-lust? Does Susanna ever find her one true love?

Bitter/Sweet
Coffee expert Brian Chandler is sent to Thailand to buy a crop of exotic beans. Upon arriving, he meets Tisha, who escorts him through the countryside and to her family's farm. It becomes apparent that the two have chemistry. However, once he makes the deal to buy the beans, his boss arrives and revokes the purchase. Tisha then flees to the countryside after the renegade deal and Brian's fiancee arrives. Now, Brian must choose either to be married or follow his heart.

The Housemaid
Eun-yi's presence attracts the amorous attentions of Hoon, the master of the  house, and he begins an affair with her. Igniting the jealousy of an older maid who knows many family secrets, Eun-yi quickly finds herself in the  center of a familial power struggle.

The Illusionist
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland. While performing in a village pub, he encounters Alice, an innocent young girl, who will change his life forever.

Patiala House
A second-generation Sikh in London gives up his dream to save his father's reputation until he meets a girl who gives him the strength to stand up for what he believes. This cross-generation drama is about second chances.--IMDb.

The Royal Wedding: William & Catherine
This keepsake will capture all the pomp and pageantry of the historic occasion like no other memento. Includes Kate's arrival at Westminster Abbey, the  full ceremony, the carriage procession, and the traditional balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, plus highlights from the  official BBC pre- and post-wedding coverage. Features include: William and Kate: A Royal  Engagement - narrated by Sophie Raworth, this special presents the story of William and Kate's relationship.

When We Leave
A German-born woman flees from her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her son with her. She hopes to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflicts. Her family is trapped in their conventions. They are torn between their love for her and the traditional values of their community.

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