Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Quick Flicks for the Week of October 30, 2012

Chico & Rita
Chico & Rita
By Fernando, Tono Errando and Ja
Director Errando, Tono
Director Mariscal, Javier
2012-09 - New Video Group
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The Courier
The Courier
By Abu-Assad, Hany
2012-10 - Well Go USA, Inc
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First Position
First Position
By Kargman, Bess
2012-10 - MPI Home Video
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For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. Bess Kargman's award-winning documentary, FIRST POSITION, follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence. A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, FIRST POSITION paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow. …More


Le Havre
Le Havre
By Kaurismaki, Aki
2012-07 - Image/Sphe
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In this warmhearted portrait of the French harbor city that gives the film its name, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa (Blondin Miguel) into the path of Marcel Marx (Andre Wilms), a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic cinema of Jean-Pierre Melville and Marcel Carne, Le Havre is a charming, deadpan delight. …More


A Little Bit of Heaven
A Little Bit of Heaven
By Kassell, Nicole
Director Bernal, Gael Garcia
2012-09 - Millennium Media Services
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A Little Bit of Heaven is a love story set in New Orleans about an irreverent young woman who unexpectedly falls in love with her doctor. The film is directed by Nicole Kassell ("The Woodsman") from an original screenplay by Gren Wells. Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is young, beautiful, and wildly funny, but she's afraid of opening herself up to true love and commitment. Though she uses her humor to prevent matters from getting serious, a life-changing visit to her doctor (Gael Garcia Bernal) sends both of them on an eye-opening adventure of mutual discovery, leading to revelations neither thought possible. …More


Red Lights
Red Lights
By Niro, Robert de
2012-10 - Millennium Media Services
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Ruby Sparks
Ruby Sparks
By Dayton, Jonathan
Director Faris, Valerie
2012-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Calvin (Paul Dano) is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing -- as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby (Zoe Kazan), in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person. …More


Safety Not Guaranteed
Safety Not Guaranteed
By Trevorrow, Colin
2012-10 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Three co-workers at a magazine seek to interview someone who placed an ad for time travel companionship. …More




Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines
By O'Brien, Declan
2012-10 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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