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
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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.

Reel Women for Real Women: White Oleander


White Oleander
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 6pm

Based on the novel by Janet Fitch. The story of a young teenager who is passed from foster home to foster home after her mother commits murder. Starring Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renee Zellweger.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Elgin Area Branch. Enjoy a film and discussion regarding movies focused on women and women’s issues. Pick up dinner at LaTazza Café to enjoy during the movie. No registration.