Tuesday, November 29, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 29, 2011

Art of Getting by
Art of Getting by
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2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
By Herzog, Werner
2011-11 - MPI Home Video
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CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS, a breathtaking new 3D documentary from the incomparable Werner Herzog follows an exclusive expedition into the nearly inaccessible Chauvet Cave in France, home to the most ancient visual art known to have been created by man. A hit at this year's Toronto Film Festival, CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS is an unforgettable cinematic experience that provides a unique glimpse of the pristine artwork dating back to human hands over 30,000 years ago - almost twice as old as any previous discovery. …More


One Day
One Day
By Scherfig, Lone
2011-11 - Universal Home Video
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Twenty years... two people. Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of An Education, Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture), the motion picture One Day is adapted for the screen by David Nicholls from his beloved bestselling novel One Day. After one day together July 15th, 1988, their college graduation Emma Morley (Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess of Across the Universe) begin a friendship that will last a lifetime. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, key moments of their relationship are experienced over several July 15ths in their lives. Together and apart, we see Dex and Em through their friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along. As the true meaning of that one day back in 1988 is revealed, they come to terms with the nature of love and life itself. …More


Our Idiot Brother
Our Idiot Brother
By Peretz, Jesse
Director Deschanel, Zooey Peretz
2011-11 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
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Every family has one: the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz (Emily Mortimer), Miranda (Elizabeth Banks) and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel), that person is their perennially upbeat brother Ned (Paul Rudd), an erstwhile organic farmer whose willingness to rely on the honesty of mankind is a less-than-optimum strategy for a tidy, trouble-free existence. Ned may be utterly lacking in common sense, but he is their brother and so, after his girlfriend dumps him and boots him off the farm, his sisters once again come to his rescue. As Liz, Miranda and Natalie each take a turn at housing Ned, their brother's unfailing commitment to honesty creates more than a few messes in their comfortable routines. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realize that maybe, in believing and trusting the people around him; Ned isn't such an idiot after all. …More


30 Minutes or Less
30 Minutes or Less
By Fleischer, Ruben
2011-11 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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In the action-comedy 30 Minutes or Less, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg) is a small town pizza delivery guy whose mundane life collides with the big plans of two wanna-be criminal masterminds (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson). The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). As the clock ticks, the two must deal with the police, hired assassins, flamethrowers, and their own tumultuous relationship. …More

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 22, 2011

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
By Knight, Andy
Voice by O'Hara, Paige
Voice by Benson, Robby
2011-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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The Devil's Double
The Devil's Double
By Tamahori, Lee
2011-11 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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Based on a gripping, unbelievable true story of money, power and opulent decadence, Lionsgate's THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE takes a white-knuckle ride deep into the lawless playground of excess and violence known as Bagdad, 1987. …More


Hellraiser: Revelations
Hellraiser: Revelations
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2011-10 - Anderson Merchandisers, L
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Jig
Jig
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2011-10 - Screen Media
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JIG is the remarkable story of the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships, held in March 2010 in Glasgow. This feature length documentary was given access for the very first time to the little known world of competitive Irish Dancing. Thousands of dancers, their families and teachers from around the globe descend upon Glasgow for one drama filled week. Clad in wigs, make up, fake tan, diamantes and dresses costing thousands of pounds where they compete for the coveted world titles. …More


Sarah's Key
Sarah's Key
By Paquet-Brenner, Gilles
2011-11 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
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Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten-year old girl, is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door-to-door arresting Jewish families in the middle of the night. Desperate to protect her younger brother, Sarah locks him in a bedroom cupboard their secret hiding place and promises to come back for him as soon as they are released. Sixty seven years later: Sarahs story intertwines with that of Julia Jarmond, an American journalist investigating the roundup. In her research, Julia stumbles onto a trail of secrets that link her to Sarah, and to questions about her own romantic future. …More


Spy Kids 4 All the Time in the World
Spy Kids 4 All the Time in the World
By Rodriguez, Robert Alba
Director Cook, Mason Rodriguez
2011-11 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
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On the surface, Marissa Cortez Wilson (Jessica Alba) has it all...married to a famous spy hunting television reporter, a new baby and intelligent twin step kids. But in reality, trying to mother Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard) and Cecil (Mason Cook), who clearly dont want her around, is her toughest challenge yet. Also, her husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), wouldnt know a spy if he lived with one which is exactly the case - Marissas a retired secret agent. Marissas world is turned upside down when the maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) threatens to take over the planet and shes called back into action by the head of OSS, home of the greatest spies and where the now-defunct Spy Kids division was created. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action when they learn their boring stepmom was once a top agent and now the worlds most competitive ten year olds are forced to put their bickering aside and rely on their wits. With a little help from a couple of very familiar Spy Kids, Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world and possibly bring their family together while theyre at it. …More


Super 8
Super 8
By Abrams, J. J.
2011-11 - Paramount Home Video
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In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth -- something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined. …More


Conan the Barbarian
A quest that begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior soon turns into an epic battle against hulking rivals, horrific monsters, and impossible odds, as Conan realizes he is the only hope of saving the great nations of Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 15, 2011



Beginners
Beginners
By Mills, Mike
2011-11 - Universal Home Video
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Christmas Lodge
Christmas Lodge
By Vivendi Entertainment
2011-10 - Uni Dist Corp (Music)
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When a historic preservationist comes in contact with an old Christmas Lodge, she gives all she can to restore the dilapidated lodge and her family, but also find the love of her life. …More


Christmas with a Capital C
Christmas with a Capital C
By McGinley, Ted
2011-11 - Not Avail
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Christmas With A Capital C is slated to release this November to DVD and Blu-Ray. Talk has been generated already throughout various websites regarding such a film. With the American debate over holiday vs. Christmas, this movie hits the nail on the head. Our hope is that it has anationwide impact and portrays the importance of keeping Christ at the forefront of "Christmas." …More


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
By Yates, David
Director Grint, Rupert Yates
2011-11 - Warner Home Video
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Larry Crowne
Larry Crowne
By Hanks, Tom
2011-11 - Universal Home Video
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Academy Award winners Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts come together for a romantic and optimistic comedy about how it's never too late to reinvent yourself. When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne (Hanks) enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher (Roberts). Now this simple guy will discover that when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might find your reason to live. …More


The Lion King
The Lion King
By Allers, Roger
Director Minkoff, Rob
Director Minkoff, Roger Allers and Rob
2011-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Young Simba, son of Mufasa, must fight his wicked Uncle Scar to be king of the jungle. …More


Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
By Marshall, Rob
2011-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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From Disney and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes all the fun, epic adventure and humor that ignited the original. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise and mermaids! When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), hes not sure if its love, or if shes a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesnt know who to fear more Blackbeard (Ian McShane) or the woman from his past. Directed by Rob Marshall, its filled with eye-popping action, mystery and all-out wit. Complete with a bounty of bonus features, this is one thrilling journey you wont want to end. …More


Psychosis
Psychosis
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2011-09 - E1
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After suffering a mental breakdown, Susan, a horror novelist, retreats to the countryside to recover. Things take a nightmarish turn when she begins having horrifying visions of a massacre that happened fifteen years ago. …More

Thursday, November 10, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 8, 2011

Assassination Games
Assassination Games
By Damme, Jean-Claude Van
2012-01 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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Atlas Shrugged: Part One
Atlas Shrugged: Part One
By Johansson, Paul
2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Ayn Rand's timeless novel of courage and self-sacrifice comes to life for a new millennium. The year is 2016, and America is on the verge of economic disaster. The greatest citizens are being targeted, and dark forces are working to bring about America's final days. Our only hope for salvation lies with Dagny Taggart and Henry Rearden, rugged individualists whose bold ideas may have the power to spark a revolution and reclaim to the American Dream. …More


The Caller
The Caller
By Parkhill, Matthew
2012-01 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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The Change-Up
The Change-Up
By Dobkin, David
2011-11 - Universal Home Video
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Growing up together, Mitch (Reynolds) and Dave (Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed theyve slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitchs stress free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Daves worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each others bodies and proceed to freak the &*#@ out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each others lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. Further complicating matters are Daves sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde), and Mitchs estranged father (Alan Arkin). With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each others lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back. …More


The Howling: Reborn
The Howling: Reborn
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Pelt
A group of backpackers are stalked by something ancient and evil.

You Got Served: Beat the World
This year the international Beat the World competition is in Detroit. Three dance crews are preparing to do battle to become the world champions. In the final showdown, their lifelong hopes, dreams, and even lives are at stake.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

New Quick Flicks for the Week of November 1, 2011

Alvin & the Chipmunks: Christmas with the Chipmunks
Alvin & the Chipmunks: Christmas with the Chipmunks
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Cars 2
Cars 2
By Lewis, Brad
Voice by Guy, Larry The Cable
Voice by Wilson, Owen
2011-11 - Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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Owen Wilson once again voices speedy race car Lightning McQueen in this peppy sequel to the animated hit Cars. When he heads off to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Lightning also rolls straight into a case of international intrigue. …More


Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love
By Ficarra, Glenn
2011-11 - Warner Home Video
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At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream--good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his "perfect" life quickly unravels. Worse, in today's single world, Cal, who hasn't dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protege to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal's eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can't be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Cal and Emily aren't the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal's 13-year-old son, Robbie, is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica, who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal's makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can't be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began. …More


Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
By Wang, Wayne
2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Trespass
Trespass
By Schumacher, Joel
2011-11 - Millennium Media Services
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Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
By Lawrence, Francis
2011-11 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Devastated by the sudden death of his parents at the height of The Depression, a young dreamer from the wrong side of the tracks, Jacob Jankowski (Pattinson), abandons his veterinary studies at Cornell University. With no other family, no house, and no money, Jacob stows away on a train carrying the circus performers of The Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Hired as a veterinarian to care for the troupes animals, Jacob is temporarily filled with the promise of an exciting life that comes with a traveling circus troupe. However, as he builds a rapport and falls in love with the star of the show, Marlena (Witherspoon), they become prey to the circus owner, Marlena's violent and abusive husband August (Waltz). As the circus begins to crumble from within and against all odds, Jacob and Marlena come together and fall in love through their compassion for a special elephant. With their love on the line, Jacob and Marlena come to a crossroads that will forever change their destiny. …More


A Golden Christmas 2: The Second Tail
Rod and Katherine Wright are retired and living with their golden retriever, Jake. Their neighbor, Lisa, has three golden retriever puppies that Jake loves to play with. However, the dogs interrupt Lisa's boyfriend when he proposes marriage to her, causing a breakup. It's up to Rod, Katherine, and the retrievers to help bring the young couple back together again.

An Invisible Sign
Mona Gray is a quirky young woman who hides in a private world of numbers after her beloved mathematician father falls ill. But when Mona is offered a job as an elementary school math teacher, she will introduce the students to her own eccentric gift for numerical obsession. Can the joys of arithmetic multiplied by a shy romance with the school science teacher help Mona discover a new life she can count on?