New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 30, 2010

Vampire Knight: Volume 1 By 2010-07 - Warner Home Video 9781421537016 Check Our Catalog …More

Going the Distance By Burstein, Nanette 2010-11 - New Line Cinema Corporation 0794043141447 Check Our Catalog Erin's (Drew Barrymore) wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett (Justin Long) over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. But when six weeks of romping through the city inadvertently become meaningful, neither is sure they want it to end …More

Knight and Day By Mangold, James 2010-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543672234 Check Our Catalog In the action-comedy KNIGHT AND DAY, Tom Cruise is a covert agent and Cameron Diaz is a woman caught between him and those he claims set him up. As their globetrotting adventure erupts into a maze of double-crosses, close escapes, false identities, and head-spinning romantic snafus, they come to realize that all they can count on is each other. …More

Sorcerers Apprentice By Turteltaub, Jon 2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936807882 Check Our Catalog Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protg. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners pit their powers against those of the fiercestand most ruthlessvillains of all time. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerers Apprentice. …More

Vampires Suck By Friedberg, Jason 2010-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox 0024543718277 Check Our Catalog Sink your teeth into the Extended Bite Me Edition of the hysterically funny spoof, Vampires Suck -- with more outrageous humor and bloody good fun! Becca, an angst-ridden teenager at a new high school, finds herself torn between two supernatural suitors: a moody vampire and an extremely hairy werewolf. From the comedy masterminds who brought you Scary Movie and co-starring Ken Jeong (The Hangover), this laugh-out-loud comedy will leave you howling for more! …More

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 23, 2010

Beauty and the Beast By Wise, Kirk Director Trousdale, Gary Voice by O'Hara, Paige 2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936793260 Check Our Catalog An enchanted prince takes a French maiden to his castle, full of music and enchanted household objects. …More

Eat Pray Love By Murphy, Ryan 2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396362338 Check Our Catalog While trying to get pregnant, a happily married woman realizes her life needs to go in a different direction, and after a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey. Based on the New York Times best-selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. …More

The Expendables By Stallone, Sylvester 2010-11 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment 0031398128427 Check Our Catalog Barney (Sylvester Stallone) leads a ragtag band of hired guns charged with overthrowing a South American despot, a job no official military unit is willing to touch. But once on the ground, the team learns there's more to the mission than they were told. Their next move determines whether they survive -- or are, indeed, expendable. Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li round out a stellar cast. …More

The Extra Man By Berman, Shari Springer 2010-11 - Magnolia Pict Hm Ent 0876964003438 Check Our Catalog Louis (Paul Dano) is summarily dismissed from his job as a teacher following an awkward incident involving womens lingerie in the teachers lounge. In an effort to find himself, Louis moves to New York City, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged writer. He answers a listing for a room and meets Henry (Kevin Kline), a strange, eccentric writer who lives his life quite peculiarly. Fascinated by Henry, Louis agrees to move in. Henry is quick to begin to teach Louis how to have a glorious social life in New York, by becoming the extra man to aging billionaire widows. …More

Flipped By Reiner, Rob 2010-11 - Castle Rock Hm Video 0883929106103 Check Our Catalog From director Rob Reiner comes a multigenerational family saga about the highs and lows of love. Bryce and Juli first meet as second graders, with Juli having a crush on the uncertain Bryce, and as they mature, it appears their love may blossom. As they wrestle with the problems of adolescence, their parents cope with an assortment of issues of their own. …More

The Pillars of the Earth By Mimica-Gezzan, Sergio 2010-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent 0043396360587 Check Our Catalog Based on the novel by Ken Follett and set in 12th Century England in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, this epic story revolves around the building of a cathedral and follows the lives of three men over 40 years as they each deal with politics, war, romance and personal ambition. …More

The Search for Santa Paws By 2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936802788 Check Our Catalog …More

7 Days
How far would you go to get revenge on the man who raped and killed your little girl? Shows a doctor kidnapping, tying up, and then methodically extracting every drop of justice from the vile criminal he is convinced did that horrific deed. The hostage begs and pleads and insists he's innocent, only to turn around and boast of his crimes, perhaps in the vain hope that the nightmare will end sooner. But the doctor will not relent for seven days.

16 Wishes
Abby Jensen has been dreaming about her 'sweet 16' since she was a little girl, but it starts out anything but sweet. Then she receives a box of mysteriously magical birthday candles. And suddenly, Abby's every wish is instantly granted: the cherry-red sports car, the way-cool clothes, the uber-popularity at school. But when Abby makes a wish that turns her perfect new life totally upside down, she and her best friend Jay have just one chance to make things right.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed
On a suburban street, two masked men seize a young woman. They bind and gag her and take her to an abandoned, soundproofed apartment. She is Alice Creed, daughter of a millionaire. Her kidnappers, the coldly efficient Vic and his younger accomplice Danny, have worked out a meticulous plan. But Alice is not going to play the perfect victim; she's not giving in without a fight.

Fire & Ice: The Dragon Chronicles
When her kingdom is besieged by a monstrous Fire Dragon, Princess Luisa searches for a savior to slay the  mighty beast. She finds Gabriel, the son of a legendary knight, and the two summon the powerful Ice Dragon, a decision which may prove deadly.

Lovely, Still
With the approach of Christmas causing him to feel lonely in life and love, Robert Malone braves the wintery snow to arrive home from his job at the grocery store only to find a stranger standing in his home. What begins as an odd and awkward encounter quickly blossoms into what appears to be a romantic late life love affair that takes a heartfelt and wonderful journey with an unexpected turn.

Madea's Big Happy Family
When Shirley, the mother of five grown children with different lifestyles, finds it difficult to get her whole family together at the  same time to tell them some important news, Madea, the family "Matriarch General" steps in to help.

The Winning Season
A has-been coach is given a shot at redemption when he's asked to run his local high school girls' basketball team. While he leads the  girls to victories on the court, he discovers they have a lot to teach him as well.

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 16, 2010

Cats and Dogs,The Revenge of Kitty Galore By Peyton, Brad 2010-11 - Warner Home Video 0883929106752 Check Our Catalog 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 By Carrey, Jim 2010-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936805048 Check Our Catalog 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 By 2010-10 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment 0786936787368 Check Our Catalog …More

I Sell the Dead By McQuaid, Glenn 2010-03 - MPI Home Video 0030306951799 Check Our Catalog …More

Kids Are All Right By Bening, Annette 2010-11 - Universal Home Video 0025192066856 Check Our Catalog 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 By Shyamalan, M Night 2010-11 - Paramount Home Video 0097363518945 Check Our Catalog 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 By Adams, Daniel 2010-11 - Image/Sphe 0014381675528 Check Our Catalog 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 By White, Erik 2010-11 - Warner Home Video 0883929120796 Check Our Catalog 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 By 2010-08 - Warner Home Video 0782009240082 Check Our Catalog …More

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.

Accio Harry Potter

Join us for a magical night of Muggle fun for all ages to get you in the mood for the November 19 release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. Wear your favorite Harry Potter costume, watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009, PG) (153 minutes) and enjoy some exciting activities to rival a Quidditch game! Don't forget to bring your camera. Muggles younger than 12, please bring an adult to share the fun! Please Register for the Event.

Catch up on the story by re-reading the books or re watching the movies:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows