Tuesday, August 26, 2008

New Quick Flicks for the week of 8/26/08

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Redbelt
By Mamet, David
Ejiofor, Chiwetel
2008/08 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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In director David Mamet's riveting character study, jujitsu master Mike Terry -- who's in a financial bind -- considers entering the arena to compete for cash, which goes against his philosophy and his integrity. ...More

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Son of Rambow
By Jennings, Garth
2008/07 - Paramount
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Forbidden to watch TV or go to the movies by his ultra-religious parents, young Will gets a hold of a camera, and his mind blossoms. Set in 1980s Britain, the film tells the tale of the friendship between Will and class bully Lee when the latter recruits Will to help him make a home movie inspired by Rambo: First Blood. ...More

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What Happens in Vegas
By Vaughn, Tom
Diaz, Cameron
2008/08 - Tcfhe
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After a night of heavy partying in Vegas, two strangers wake up to realize, much to their displeasure, that they've gotten married, and now, each must vie for a $3 million jackpot won since their wedding. They try every trick in the book to get their hands on the cash, but as fate would have it, the more zealous they become about seizing the riches, the more passion they develop for each other. ...More

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Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden
By Spurlock, Morgan
2008/08 - The Weinstein Company
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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock gamely tries to one-up the U.S. government by finding Osama Bin Laden. Spurlock reportedly shot more than 800 hours of footage while scouring every nook and cranny of Afghanistan and the Middle East in pursuit of the infamous leader. ...More

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