Tuesday, February 15, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of February 15, 2011

Glorious 39



Glorious 39
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2011-02 - E1
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In this tense WWII-era thriller, Anne Keyes, a young woman from a powerful, political family, stumbles upon sinister evidence relating to a secret Nazi conspiracy plot. As war rages throughout Europe, Anne discovers the dark truths hidden by her family and becomes caught in a deadly web of lies and betrayal. …More


Life as We Know It



Life as We Know It
By Berlanti, Greg
2011-02 - Warner Home Video
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Holly Berenson is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Eric are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they'll have to find some common ground while living under one roof. …More


Love Ranch



Love Ranch
By Hackford, Taylor
2010-11 - National Ent Media
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Grace and Charlie make a fine couple. She provides the mind behind their schemes, while his work as a gangster allows the swindles to be carried out. But a new scam involving a handsome boxer threatens both their plan and their two-decade marriage …More


Prayers for Bobby


Prayers for Bobby
By Mulcahy, Russell
2010-10 - A&E Home Video
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A Presbyterian wife and mother discovers that her son is gay and seeks to change him through prayer. …More
Storm Warriors


Storm Warriors
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2011-02 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Unstoppable



Unstoppable
By Scott, Tony
2011-02 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Hang on for the ride of your life as Oscar Winner Denzel Washington and Chris Pine (Star Trek) team up for the years most electrifying action-thriller. A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Scranton, Pennsylvania, and only two men can stop it: a veteran engineer (Washington) and a young conductor (Pine). Thousands of lives hang in the balance as these ordinary heroes attempt to chase down one million tons of hurtling steel and prevent an epic disaster. Helmed by visionary director Tony Scott (Man on Fire), this story inspired by true events delivers excitement and suspense that are UNSTOPPABLE! …More


Waiting for Superman



Waiting for Superman
By Guggenheim, Davis
2011-02 - Paramount Home Video
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From the Academy Award-winning Director of An Inconvenient Truth comes the groundbreaking feature film that provides an engaging and inspiring look at public education in the United States. Waiting For Superman has helped launch a movement to achieve a real and lasting change through the compelling stories of five unforgettable students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley eighth-grader who is afraid of being labeled as unfit for college and Francisco, a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do anything to give him a shot at a better life. Waiting For Superman will leave a lasting and powerful impression that you will want to share with your friends and family. …More


You
 Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger



You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
By Allen, Woody
2011-02 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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After her husband's midlife crisis drives him into the arms of a younger woman, Helena consults a psychic to learn what fate has in store for her and is told that she'll soon meet a tall, dark stranger who will become the love of her life. Meanwhile, the pair's daughter and her husband grapple with their own extramarital attractions. …More


Game of Death
Marcus, a Secret Ops agent, is sent to Detroit to eliminate an arms dealer and take out the hedge fund that has been financing him. Unfortunately, his CIA backup has other plans and decides to turn on him. When they end up in the same hospital it will be a fight for survival.

Kites: The Remix
A Las Vegas hustler is engaged to the daughter of the city's most powerful and dangerous casino owner. But all bets are off when he falls in love with the ravishing Natasha, an illegal immigrant engaged to J's jealous and violent future brother-in-law. When their illicit romance is discovered, J and Natasha flee for the border with the  police and relentless hired killers on their trail.