Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Teen Flick: Elf

Elf
Wednesday December 22, 2010 at 1pm

Baby it’s cold outside, so come to December’s Teen Flick Elf and warm up with some hot cocoa and cookies. For teens in grades 9-12.

Buddy was a baby who stowed away in Santa's toy bag and ended up at the North Pole. The elves raise him as one of their own, but when he begins to notice his differences to the other elves he goes to New York City to find his birth father in this holiday comedy. (PG, 95 minutes)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of December 14, 2010

The A-Team





The A-Team
By Carnahan, Joe
2010-12 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Buckle up for an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Rampage Jackson and Sharlto Copley. Convicted by a military court for a crime they didnt commit, a daring team of former Special Forces soldiers must utilize their unique talents to break out of prison and tackle their toughest mission yet. Its going to take guts, split-second timing and an arsenal of explosive weapons... this is a job for The A-Team! …More


Chow Down



Chow Down
By
2010-07 - Virgil Films and Entertai
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CHOW DOWN is the documentary film which exposes Americas number One Killer Heart Disease. With lighthearted animation, piercing expert interviews and a feisty attitude, CHOW DOWN shows us what and who is behind all of the information that is not helping us in achieving healthy lifestyles. Watch and root for Charles, John, and Garnet as they try to buck the system of pills and procedures and outfox their heart disease and diabetes. …More


Cyrus




Cyrus
By Reilly, John C
2010-12 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down-on-his-luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life - her son. …More


Despicable Me





Despicable Me
By Carell,Steve
2010-12 - Universal Home Video
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Gru delights in all things wicked. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, and armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. …More


Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work



Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
By Stern, Ricki
2010-12 - MPI Home Video
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Documentarians Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg provide an uncompromising glimpse into the personal and professional life of comedian and red-carpet mainstay Joan Rivers, a woman clinging stubbornly and steadfastly to the pop-culture bandwagon. Stern and Sundberg -- whose previous film, The Devil Came on Horseback, covered the Darfur genocide -- take a no-less-intensive approach to their subject here, taking a hard look at fame's bitter toll. …More


Micmacs



Micmacs
By Jeunet, Jean-Pierre
2010-12 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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First, it was a mine that exploded in the middle of the Moroccan desert. Years later, it was a stray bullet that lodged in his brain... Bazil (Dany Boon) doesn't have much luck with weapons. The first made him an orphan, the second holds him on the brink of sudden and instant death. Released from the hospital, Bazil is homeless. Luckily, our inspired and gentle-natured dreamer is adopted by a motley crew of secondhand dealers living in a veritable Ali Baba's cave, whose talents and aspirations are as surprising as they are diverse: Remington, Calculator, Buster, Slammer, Elastic Girl, Tiny Pete and Mama Chow. One day, walking by two huge buildings, Bazil recognizes the logos of the weapons manufacturers that caused his hardship. With the help of his faithful gang of wacky friends he sets out to get revenge. A gang of underdogs battling heartless industrial giants, they relive the battle of David and Goliath, with all the imagination and fantasy of Buster Keaton. …More


Mother & Child


Mother & Child
By Garcia, Rodrigo
2010-12 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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From writer-director Rodrigo Garcia and executive producer Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu comes the moving story of three women and the power of the unbreakable bond between mother and child. …More


Nanny McPhee Returns





Nanny McPhee Returns
By White, Susanna
2010-12 - Universal Home Video
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Make way for more fun and hilarious mayhem as Academy Award winner Emma Thompson reprises her role as the magical Nanny McPhee, who arrives when shes needed the most and wanted the least. When Nanny McPhee appears at the farmhouse door of a busy young mother, Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal), she discovers that Mrs. Greens children are in an all-out household war with their two spoiled city cousins. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life, to a tree-climbing piglet and an elephant that turns up in the oddest places, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to show the children five valuable lessons, the most important of which is learning how to get along. …More


The Other Guys



The Other Guys
By McKay, Adam
2010-12 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Misfit NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz (Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg) are sentenced to life behind the desk. They hate each other and the monotony of their meaningless jobs, as theyre forced to live in the shadow of the two biggest and most bad ass cops on the force (Samuel L. Jackson & Dwayne Johnson). But when those guys go down for the count, opportunity knocks for Gamble and Hoitz. Stumbling onto what could be one of the biggest crimes in years, can The Other Guys step up their game to solve the case without killing each other and destroying NYC in the process? …More


14 Blades
During the late Ming Dynasty, the Chinese imperial court is plagued by corruption as eunuchs usurp state power and the reigning emperor is deemed incompetent. The Jinyi Wei is the government's secret police, trained in clandestine combat since childhood, they are in charge of conducting missions to ensure peace and stability within the empire. They have the authority to prosecute anyone deemed as an enemy of the state and they devote their lives and lethal prowess to serving the emperor.

Corpse Princess.  Parts 1 & 2
Makina Hoshino is already dead, but she can't let go of this twisted world. She burned to death along with her entire family in a fire started by freaks that wouldn't stay buried. Makina knows she doesn't belong among the living, but that won't stop her from unleashing the full fury of her twin MAC-11 machine guns on the rotting remains of those who refuse to die.
Makina Hoshino is already dead, but she can't let go of this twisted world. She's hell-bent on filling every empty grave she can find with the monsters that should be six feet under. Makina is a Shikabane Hime, a Corpse Princess, and it's her job to finish off the undead leftovers haunting the dark corners of a city that used to be safe.


Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Fong Sai Yuk's uninhibited arrogance toward a Manchu lord forces him to seek refuge in a Shaolin Temple. Although abundantly trained in the  martial arts, he is no match for Master San Te, the  creator of the 36th Chamber of Shaolin. Exhausted by his frequent defeats, Fong seeks to escape his prison and crosses paths with a governor, who rewards him with a yellow robe granting immunity from any Manchu. Will Fong feed his foolish ego and betray the Shaolin Temple?

Emotional Atyachar
On the deserted highway between Mumbai and Goa, incidents take place in one night to four sets of travelers. Each character is an anti-hero who has a dark side. The real HERO is the mysterious interconnection between these stories that unfolds in a non-linear format. Each story varies from the other in its humor, flavor and content, but is driven by more or less a similar motive, money.

Fagbug
Erin Davies became a victim of a hate crime because of a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle. Her car was vandalized with the words 'fag' and 'u r gay' on the driver's side window and hood. Despite initial shock and embarrassment, Davies decided to embrace what happened by leaving the graffiti on her car. She took her car, now known worldwide as the 'Fagbug,' on a 58-day trip around the United States and Canada. Now viewers can follow her journey and the metamorphosis of the 'Fagbug.'

Fear Me Not
A very depressed father becomes utterly liberated when he takes some experimental anti-depressants. Too bad the experiment is ditched and they try to take his pills away.

Gasland
In 2009, filmmaker Josh Fox learned his land was on top of the Marcellus Shale, a giant reservoir of natural gas, and that he would be paid to lease his land for natural gas extraction. Fox documented his cross-country trek to find out if the controversial process of hydraulic fracking is actually safe. What he unearthed was a shocking discovery about a practice that is understudied and inadequately regulated, and raced to find answers about fracking before it was too late.

Harlan
Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany's most notorious filmmakers. Millions across occupied Europe saw his films, the most infamous of which was the horrific anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Suss, which was required viewing for all SS members. Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. Included are never-before-seen archival footage, unearthed film excerpts, rare home movies, and new interviews.

Paris: The Luminous Years
From 1905 to 1930, Paris was the magnetic center for radical innovation and experiment, the Mecca for creative talents. On-camera, dramatic and historic moments are recalled by participants in these legendary events e.g. Marc Chagall, Igor Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau, Aaron Copland, and many more. Traces who came to Paris and why, whom they met, what they made there, and how being in Paris transformed them and their work.

Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome
Public Enemy's 20 year career has had a monumental impact on the music world. Chronicles Public Enemy's legacy, their history and what icons of the music world say about their influence.

Shaolin Mantis
A man learns martial arts by observing a praying mantis.

The Year of Getting to Know Us
Growing up with wacky, dysfunctional parents, New York writer Chris Rocket finds his world turned upside down again when he returns to  his childhood home in Florida after his estranged father suffers a debilitating stroke. With a family like this, he'll be lucky to last the week.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Holiday Movie: Disney's A Christmas Carol

Disney's A Christmas Carol
Monday December 20, 2010 at 2pm

When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge (Jim Carrey) on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas -- but he must act on it before it’s too late. With Gary Oldman, Colin Firth. (Rated PG, 98 minutes)

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of December 7, 2010

Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel



Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
By Berman, Brigitte
2010-12 - Phase 4 Films
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An intimate look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire. With humor and insight, the film captures Hefner's fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists. Rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who's who of 20th Century American pop culture, present a brilliant and entertaining snapshot of the life of an extraordinary man and the controversies that surrounded him. …More


I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix





I'm Still Here: The Lost Year of Joaquin Phoenix
By Affleck, Casey
2010-11 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent
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A raw documentary on Joaquin Phoenix's alleged career transition from the acting world to a career as an aspiring rapper. Sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, and always riveting, the film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads. Defying expectations, it deftly explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye. …More


Inception




Inception
By Nolan, Christopher
2010-12 - Warner Home Video
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Cobb cuts a deal with Saito and agrees to use his ability to enter people's dreams for a special assignment involving business titan Robert Fischer Jr. Along for the labyrinth-infused ride is Cobb's new mind "architect," Ariadne. …More


Into the Deep: America, Whaling and the World


Into the Deep: America, Whaling and the World
By
2010-07 - PBS
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Just Add Spice: Recipe for Happy, Healthy Kids


Just Add Spice: Recipe for Happy, Healthy Kids
By
2010-06 - PBS
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Oxford Murders



Oxford Murders
By
2010-10 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent
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A woman is murdered in Oxford. Her body is discovered by two men who meet for the first time at that moment: Arthur Seldom, a prestigious professor of logic, and Martin, a young graduate student who has just arrived at the university hoping to study with Seldom. It quickly becomes clear that this is the first in a series of murders, all of which are announced by the murderer with strange mathematical symbols. Professor and student join forces to try and crack the code and thus begins an elaborate puzzle, in which nothing is at it seems, and the truth is elusive. …More


Restrepo



Restrepo
By Hetherington, Tim
2010-12 - Virgil Films
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Award-winning journalists Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger chronicle the deployment of a platoon of American soldiers at one of the most dangerous outposts in Afghanistan, capturing the day-to-day reality of modern warfare as never seen before. From June 2007 to July 2008, Hetherington and Junger embedded with the soldiers of Second Platoon, Battle Company in the remote Korengal Valley in eastern Afghanistan, as they fought to build and maintain a remote 15-man outpost named "Restrepo" after a platoon medic who was killed in action. The filmmakers avoid all outside commentary and political context in order to present us war as it is actually lived by soldiers, through their own eyes and in their own words - the backbreaking labor, the deadly firefights, the boredom, the camaraderie. …More


Shrek Forever After





Shrek Forever After
By Mitchell, Mike
2010-12 - Paramount Home Video
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After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love. …More


Eclipse





Eclipse
By Slade, David
2010-12 - Summit Entertainment
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It all begins] with a choice. In the third chapter of Stephenie Meyers phenomenal Twilight saga, Bella Swan is surrounded by danger as Seattle is hit by a string of murders and an evil vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, Bella is forced to choose between her love, Edward Cullen, and her friend, Jacob Blackknowing that her decision may ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. DVD/BD Special Features (2-Disc & BD/DVD Combo Disc only) 2 Audio Commentaries: Rob Pattinson & Kristen Stewart; Stephenie Meyer Deleted and Extended Scenes Photo Gallery 6-Part Making of Documentary Jump to... Your favorite scenes Music Videos PIP Commentary (BD only) …More


Waking Sleeping Beauty


Waking Sleeping Beauty
By Hahn, Don
2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Walt & El Grupo


Walt & El Grupo
By
2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Barry Munday
A wannabe ladies man wakes up in a hospital after a freak accident, missing his 'family jewels.' Then he gets sued by a pregnant woman who claims he's the father. Problem is, he doesn't remember her.

Betty White in Black and White
This is the first comprehensive and incredibly entertaining retrospective of the birth of Bettymania. Experience several episodes from Betty's  first accliamed hit series, Life With Elizabeth (1953-55), along with Betty's own daytime series The Betty White Show. Included also is an incredibly rare episode from November 1954 where Betty  sings, dances, and is joined by surprise guest Rin Tin Tin, plus a heartfelt message from Martin and Lewis!

The Big 4
When the 'Big Four', Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, shared a stage together on June 22nd, 2010, in Sofia, Bulgaria, it was the moment their fans had waited decades for. That monumental show was beamed live into over 1000 theatres worldwide via satellite in a special HD cinematic event.

Can the Gulf Survive?
Within days of the explosion on BP's Deepwater Horizon oil platform on April 21, 2010, as many as 25,000 scientists, oil experts, military, and others assembled in the Gulf  region. This videodisc chronicles the activities critical in stopping the spill and cleaning up its effects in the weeks and months that follow.

Red Cliff II
In 208 A.D., the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale, led by the Prime Minister, causing the two kingdoms to form an alliance. Numerous battles ensued on land and water, eventually culminating in the battle of Red Cliff...

Countdown to Zero
Tracing the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs: nine nations possessing nuclear weapons capabilities with others racing to join them, with the world held in a delicate balance that could be shattered by an act of terrorism, failed diplomacy, or a simple accident. The film makes a compelling case for worldwide nuclear disarmament, an issue more topical than ever as over 40 nations have the technical capacity to construct nuclear weapons.

Crossroads: Eric Clapton Guitar Festival 2010
The Crossroads Guitar Festival, a day-long concert featuring legendary music and collaborations, was held on June 26th, 2010 to benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. This film showcases top guitarists, including Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, BB King, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Bill Murray, and more.

A Dog Year
Jon Katz is a writer at a mid-life crossroads who decides to adopt and train a high-strung border collie named Devon, only to discover it's he himself who has the real lessons to learn. Based on a true story.

Fantasia & Fantasia 2000
A special DVD edition featuring both the original Fantasia (1940), Walt Disney's daring experiment combining animation and classical music, and the new Fantasia 2000. Includes music by Beethoven, Bach, Stravinsky, and George Gershwin. Classic scenes as dancing hippos, flying whales, and Mickey Mouse appearing as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice."

John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band
Opens with scenes of Yoko at the opening of the John Lennon Art Exhibit in London, Sept. 1988, then shows film footage of the 1969 Rock & Roll Revival in Toronto, John Lennon's first performance before a live audience in over three years, and his first time with the Plastic Ono Band.

LennoNYC
As the world remembered John Lennon on what would have been his 70th birthday, and the 30th anniversary of his death, a new film takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono, and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. Featuring never-before-heard studio recordings and never-before-seen outtakes from Lennon in concert and home movies.

Mayan Prophecies and Crop Circles: An Extraordinary Connection
Scholars and researchers have discovered an extraordinary connection between rare, ancient 6,000-year-old Sumerian symbols from the mysterious Mayan calendar and a group of amazing signs and symbols found among crop circle formations believed to be extraterrestrial in origin that are now appearing in the farmlands of the English countryside. What are these symbols collectively trying to say?

Stephen Fry in America
British "comic genius, Stephen Fry, travels through each of America's states in  his black London taxi to discover, in his own charismatic style, what makes the country unique and to get under the skin of American life"--Container.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: The Bells of St. Mary’s

The Bells of St. Mary’s
Monday December 13, 2010 at 11am

Bing Crosby stars once again as Father O'Malley, the unconventional priest from 'Going My Way'. He is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman) pin their hopes on Horace P. Bogardus (Henry Travers), a businessman who has built a modern building right next door to the school and who they hope will donate his new edifice to them. Nominated for 8 Academy Awards. (Not rated, 126 minutes)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 30, 2010

Vampire Knight: Volume 1



Vampire Knight: Volume 1
By
2010-07 - Warner Home Video
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Going the Distance



Going the Distance
By Burstein, Nanette
2010-11 - New Line Cinema Corporation
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Erin's (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end …More


Knight and Day



Knight and Day
By Mangold, James
2010-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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In the action-comedy KNIGHT AND DAY, Tom Cruise is a covert agent and Cameron Diaz is a woman caught between him and those he claims set him up. As their globetrotting adventure erupts into a maze of double-crosses, close escapes, false identities, and head-spinning romantic snafus, they come to realize that all they can count on is each other. …More


Sorcerers Apprentice





Sorcerers Apprentice
By Turteltaub, Jon
2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protg. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercestand most ruthlessvillains of all time. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerers Apprentice. …More


Vampires Suck



Vampires Suck
By Friedberg, Jason
2010-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Sink your teeth into the Extended Bite Me Edition of the hysterically funny spoof, Vampires Suck -- with more outrageous humor and bloody good fun! Becca, an angst-ridden teenager at a new high school, finds herself torn between two supernatural suitors: a moody vampire and an extremely hairy werewolf. From the comedy masterminds who brought you Scary Movie and co-starring Ken Jeong (The Hangover), this laugh-out-loud comedy will leave you howling for more! …More

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 23, 2010

Beauty and the Beast



Beauty and the Beast
By Wise, Kirk
Director Trousdale, Gary
Voice by O'Hara, Paige
2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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An enchanted prince takes a French maiden to his castle, full of music and enchanted household objects. …More


Eat Pray Love




Eat Pray Love
By Murphy, Ryan
2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
0043396362338 Check Our Catalog


While trying to get pregnant, a happily married woman realizes her life needs to go in a different direction, and after a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey. Based on the New York Times best-selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. …More


The Expendables



The Expendables
By Stallone, Sylvester
2010-11 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Barney (Sylvester Stallone) leads a ragtag band of hired guns charged with overthrowing a South American despot, a job no official military unit is willing to touch. But once on the ground, the team learns there's more to the mission than they were told. Their next move determines whether they survive -- or are, indeed, expendable. Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li round out a stellar cast. …More


The Extra Man





The Extra Man
By Berman, Shari Springer
2010-11 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent
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Louis (Paul Dano) is summarily dismissed from his job as a teacher following an awkward incident involving womens lingerie in the teachers lounge. In an effort to find himself, Louis moves to New York City, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged writer. He answers a listing for a room and meets Henry (Kevin Kline), a strange, eccentric writer who lives his life quite peculiarly. Fascinated by Henry, Louis agrees to move in. Henry is quick to begin to teach Louis how to have a glorious social life in New York, by becoming the extra man to aging billionaire widows. …More


Flipped



Flipped
By Reiner, Rob
2010-11 - Castle Rock Hm Video
0883929106103 Check Our Catalog


From director Rob Reiner comes a multigenerational family saga about the highs and lows of love. Bryce and Juli first meet as second graders, with Juli having a crush on the uncertain Bryce, and as they mature, it appears their love may blossom. As they wrestle with the problems of adolescence, their parents cope with an assortment of issues of their own. …More


The
 Pillars of the Earth





The Pillars of the Earth
By Mimica-Gezzan, Sergio
2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Based on the novel by Ken Follett and set in 12th Century England in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, this epic story revolves around the building of a cathedral and follows the lives of three men over 40 years as they each deal with politics, war, romance and personal ambition. …More


The Search for Santa Paws

The Search for Santa Paws
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2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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7 Days
How far would you go to get revenge on the man who raped and killed your little girl? Shows a doctor kidnapping, tying up, and then methodically extracting every drop of justice from the vile criminal he is convinced did that horrific deed. The hostage begs and pleads and insists he's innocent, only to turn around and boast of his crimes, perhaps in the vain hope that the nightmare will end sooner. But the doctor will not relent for seven days.

16 Wishes
Abby Jensen has been dreaming about her 'sweet 16' since she was a little girl, but it starts out anything but sweet. Then she receives a box of mysteriously magical birthday candles. And suddenly, Abby's every wish is instantly granted: the cherry-red sports car, the way-cool clothes, the uber-popularity at school. But when Abby makes a wish that turns her perfect new life totally upside down, she and her best friend Jay have just one chance to make things right.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed
On a suburban street, two masked men seize a young woman. They bind and gag her and take her to an abandoned, soundproofed apartment. She is Alice Creed, daughter of a millionaire. Her kidnappers, the coldly efficient Vic and his younger accomplice Danny, have worked out a meticulous plan. But Alice is not going to play the perfect victim; she's not giving in without a fight.

Fire & Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
When her kingdom is besieged by a monstrous Fire Dragon, Princess Luisa searches for a savior to slay the  mighty beast. She finds Gabriel, the son of a legendary knight, and the two summon the powerful Ice Dragon, a decision which may prove deadly.

Lovely, Still
With the approach of Christmas causing him to feel lonely in life and love, Robert Malone braves the wintery snow to arrive home from his job at the grocery store only to find a stranger standing in his home. What begins as an odd and awkward encounter quickly blossoms into what appears to be a romantic late life love affair that takes a heartfelt and wonderful journey with an unexpected turn.

Madea's Big Happy Family
When Shirley, the mother of five grown children with different lifestyles, finds it difficult to get her whole family together at the  same time to tell them some important news, Madea, the family "Matriarch General" steps in to help.

The Winning Season
A has-been coach is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school girls' basketball team. While he leads the  girls to victories on the court, he discovers they have a lot to teach him as well.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 16, 2010

Cats and Dogs,The Revenge of Kitty Galore



Cats and Dogs,The Revenge of Kitty Galore
By Peyton, Brad
2010-11 - Warner Home Video
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In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves - and their humans. …More


A Christmas Carol



A Christmas Carol
By Carrey, Jim
2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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From Walt Disney Pictures comes the magical retelling of Charles Dickens beloved tale Disneys A Christmas Carol, the high-flying, heartwarming adventure for the whole family. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas but he must act on it before its too late. Complete with spirited bonus features, this exhilarating and touching Disney classic is destined to be part of a family holiday tradition, adding sparkle and heart to all Christmases yet to come. …More


The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos



The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
By
2010-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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I Sell the Dead



I Sell the Dead
By McQuaid, Glenn
2010-03 - MPI Home Video
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Kids Are All Right





Kids Are All Right
By Bening, Annette
2010-11 - Universal Home Video
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The Kids Are All Right is the heartfelt new comedy from acclaimed director Lisa Cholodenko, starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo. Two teenaged children (Alice in Wonderlands Mia Wasikowska and Journey to the Center of the Earths Josh Hutcherson) get the notion to seek out their biological father and introduce him into the family life that their two mothers (Bening and Moore) have built for them. Once the donor (Ruffalo) is found, the household will never be the same, as family ties are defined, re-defined, and re-re-defined. …More


Last Airbender





Last Airbender
By Shyamalan, M Night
2010-11 - Paramount Home Video
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Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang (Noah Ringer) discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara (Nicola Peltz), a Waterbender, and her brother, Sokka (Jackson Rathbone), to restore balance to their war-torn world. Based on the hugely successful Nickelodeon animated TV series, the live-action feature film The Last Airbender is the opening chapter in Aangs struggle to survive. …More


The Lightkeepers



The Lightkeepers
By Adams, Daniel
2010-11 - Image/Sphe
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Richard Dreyfuss stars as solitary lighthouse keeper Seth Atkins, who no longer thinks he needs women until well-kept Ruth (Mamie Gummer) and her housekeeper, Mrs. Bascom (Blythe Danner), arrive. An unexpected romance is rekindled when Seth is forced to confront a past love. …More


Lottery Ticket



Lottery Ticket
By White, Erik
2010-11 - Warner Home Video
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Kevin Carson, a young man living in the projects, dreams of having his life changed by winning the lottery -- as do all his neighbors -- but when Kevin finally hits it big, he must keep his good luck secret until he can claim the prize. Thrilled to be in possession of the $370 million ticket, Kevin endeavors to keep his scheming and sometimes hostile neighbors at bay in this uproarious comedy. …More


Naruto Shippuden: Volume 12



Naruto Shippuden: Volume 12
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2010-08 - Warner Home Video
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Brotherhood
Former Danish servicemen Lars and Jimmy are thrown together while training in a neo-Nazi group. Moving from hostility through grudging admiration to friendship and finally passion, events take a darker turn when their illicit relationship is uncovered.

Chelsea on the Rocks
Documents the artists, writers, musicians, and celebrities that have emerged from the legendary residence in the middle of New York. Includes archival footage, interviews, narrative sequences, and the people who have lived and created in the American cultural icon, the Chelsea Hotel.

Dark and Stormy Night
Set in the 1930s, the family of a deceased rich old man is gathered for the reading of his will in a gloomy old mansion. They soon find themselves being murdered by a mysterious phantom while two rival reporters compete for the story.

For My Wife--
A culturally important documentary film that brings reason and substantive merit to the national dialogue on marriage equality. Faced with tragedy and humiliating discrimination at her partner's deathbed, Charlene Strong rose to prominence as an advocate for LGBT equality. Her journey inspires on a deep level, bringing a sense of triumph through unimaginable sorrow.

Help
Vic, a successful Bollywood horror film director, and Pia, his wife, rush to Mauritus to care for Pia's ailing father. Once there, Pia appears to be possessed by the spirit of her long-dead twin sister as an ancient evil spirit that lurks in her family's house spreads darkness and seeks to annihilate everything and everyone that comes its way. Vic, with the help of a renowned parapsychologist, must race against time to discover the dark truth, break the curse, and survive.

Housefull
"It's a story of normal people caught in abnormal situations sparked off by a white lie. This story of the world's unluckiest man trying to find true love to reverse his bad luck into good luck, results in hilarious situations which are sometimes heart touching. This mega budget romantic comedy entertainer combines two different schools of entertainment for the first time--class and mass."--Container.

Khatta Meetha
The film revolves around a struggling road construction contractor, who dreams big but has no money to bribe the bureaucracy. And the new municipal commissioner turns out to be a former girlfriend who now hates him. As he stumbles from disaster to disaster, the story highlights the extent of corruption in the system.

Loose Change 9/11: An American Coup
Presents new evidence that contradicts generally accepted theories regarding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and makes a case for government conspiracy.

Metropia
"...takes place in a terrifying but not-so-distant Europe of the future. The world is running out of oil and the underground train systems have been connected, creating a gigantic network beneath Europe. In a suburb of Stockholm, Roger tries to stay away from the underground because every time he enters, he hears a stranger's voice in his head. Is someone trying to control him? To help him escape the disturbing web of the Metro, he looks to the mysterious Nina but the farther they travel, the deeper he's involved in a dark conspiracy"--Container.

La Mission
"Che (Benjamin Bratt) gets by on his macho persona, but lives for the love of his son Jesse (Jeremy Ray Valdez). When he discovers that Jesse has been living a secret life, Che reacts violently and is forced to examine his actions and the life he lives. Powerful and challenging, a moving portrayal of redemption and fatherhood"--Container.

Mrs. Miracle
When her acting career does not take off, but her sister does with her fiance, Reba returns home to become a preschool teacher, and director of the Christmas pageant. After his wife dies, widower Seth Webster moves to town with his rambunctious twin boys. Mrs. Merkle, who is dubbed 'Mrs. Miracle' by the boys, is hired as a nanny and soon has the boys behaving nicely. It isn't long before Mrs. Miracle is sowing the seeds of love for Reba and Seth too. Was Mrs. Miracle really sent from up above?

Words of Advice: William S. Burroughs on the Road
"In 1983, the counter culture icon and author of the cult classic Naked lunch (1959), William S. Burroughs (1914-1997), traveled throughout the Scandinavian countries making a series of personal apperances. Twenty years later filmmakers Lars Movin and Steen Møller Rasmussen found never-before-seen footage of his Copenhagen visit and set out on the road to record new material, telling the story of the ... author's later work -- especially what is known as The Last Trilogy -- and his unique performance skills..."--Container.