Tuesday, March 9, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 3/9/10

Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism: A Love Story
By Moore, Michael
2010-03 - Starz/Sphe
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Filmmaker Michael Moore (Sicko, Fahrenheit 9/11) takes on capitalism's roots, the floundering U.S. economy, and 2008's global financial meltdown and subsequent bank bailout in this rousing documentary. Combining stories about those who suffer most from Corporate America's greed and insatiable thirst for profits and the people most responsible for myriad crises, Moore embarks on another shocking fact-finding rampage. …More

Old Dogs

Old Dogs
By Becker, Walt
2010-03 - Disney
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On the verge of a game-changing business deal, a divorced dad and his womanizing best friend and partner are thrown for a loop when they're tasked with caring for a rambunctious pair of 6-year-old twins. …More

Planet 51

Planet 51
By Blanco, Jorge
2010-03 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Planet 51 is a galactic sized animated alien adventure comedy revolving around American astronaut Captain Charles Chuck Baker, who lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders...like Chuck! With the help of his robot companion Rover and his new friend Lem, Chuck must navigate his way through the dazzling, but bewildering, landscape of Planet 51 in order to escape becoming a permanent part of the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum. …More

Precious



Precious
By Daniels, Lee
2010-03 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Precious Jones, an inner-city high school girl, is illiterate, overweight, and pregnant]again. Nave and abused, Precious responds to a glimmer of hope when a door is opened by an alternative-school teacher. She is faced with the choice to follow opportunity and test her own boundaries. Prepare for shock, revelation and celebration. …More

Return to Kandahar

Return to Kandahar
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2010-03 - Channel Sources Dist
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Up in the Air

Up in the Air
By Reitman, Jason
2010-03 - Paramount Home Entertainment
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Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert who flies all over the world on business. Just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and meeting the frequent traveler woman of his dreams, his company grounds him. When Bingham goes on his last cross-country firing expedition, he will learn that life isn't about the journey, but about the connections made along the way. …More

The boondock saints II
For the past eight years, the MacManus brothers have been living with their father on a remote sheep farm in Ireland, far removed from their past vigilante lifestyle. When their uncle informs them that their beloved priest has been killed by the mob, and they are being framed for the murder, the duo return back to Boston to, not only, bring justice to those who are responsible, but clear their names.

Monday, March 8, 2010

...And the Winner Is

The Academy Awards were last night, check out all the award winning films that are at the library. For the complete list of Oscar winners go to the Oscars website.

The Hurt LockerBest Picture: The Hurt Locker

Directing: Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker

Film Editing: Bob Murawski and Chris Innis for The Hurt Locker

Sound Editing: Paul N.J. Ottosson for The Hurt Locker

Sound Mixing: Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett for The Hurt Locker

Writing (Oringinal Screenplay): Mark Boal for The Hurt Locker


Inglourious Basterds
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds










Blind Side
Actress in a Leading Role
: Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side










Precious
Actress in a Supporting Role
: Mo'Nique for Precious

Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Geoffrey Fletcher for Precious






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