Thursday, June 2, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of May 31, 2011

Drive Angry



Drive Angry
By Lussier, Patrick
Director Heard, Amber Lussier
2011-05 - Uni Dist Corp (Music)
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Career criminal Milton breaks out of prison to pursue the cult members who killed his daughter and kidnapped her baby. Milton is in turn chased by a serial killer who's determined to catch him before he can find redemption. Aiding Milton in his quest is Piper, a comely waitress who supplies him with a muscle car that he uses to outrace the police that are hot on his trail. …More


Nova: Japan's Killer Quake



Nova: Japan's Killer Quake
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2011-05 - PBS
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Street Kings 2: Motor City



Street Kings 2: Motor City
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2011-04 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Ray Liotta (Goodfellas) delivers an intense, electrifying performance in this explosive follow-up to the gritty urban crime thriller Street Kings. Liotta plays Detroit detective Marty Kingston, the leader of an undercover narcotics team, whose members are being systematically murdered one by one. To solve the brutal killings, Kingston joins forces with a cocky, young homicide detective. But neither of them is prepared for the shocking corruption their investigation will uncover stunning secrets that will set both men on a violent collision course with betrayal and vengeance. …More


Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo
This documentary explores Japan's fascination and love affair with insects. The film intertwines their love for something so mundane, be it a beetle or butterfly, with their cultural values and traditions. In the end, it challenges viewers to not only alter their view of insects but also our lives.

From Prada to Nada
Nora and Mary only know the good life in Beverly Hills - shopping, posh parties, and more shopping - but they're in for a big shock when Daddy's fortune suddenly disappears. Thankfully, an aunt takes them under her wing but she lives on the other side of town. Laugh out loud as these princesses embark on the biggest adventure of their lives, without designer labels!