Tuesday, August 10, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of August 10, 2010

Date Night






Date Night
By Levy, Shawn
2010-08 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Action-comedy maestro Shawn Levy, the director of the blockbuster Night at the Museum franchise, teams up with two of the comedy world's biggest talents, Steve Carell and Tina Fey for an adventure that turns a run-of-the-mill married couple's date upside down -- way upside down, in DATE NIGHT. …More

Death at a Funeral






Death at a Funeral
By LaBute, Neil
2010-08 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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A day in the life of an American family who come together to put a beloved husband and father to rest. As mourners gather at the family home, shocking revelations, festering resentments, ugly threats, blackmail and a misdirected corpse unleash lethal mayhem. …More

The Joneses






The Joneses
By Borte, Derrick
2010-08 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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The Joneses, a seemingly perfect family, are the envy of their posh, suburban neighborhood filled with all the trappings of the upper middle class. They are the ultimate trend setters with an endless supply of high-tech toys, designer clothes, fast cars and the latest gadgets. But as the neighbors try to keep up with the Joneses, none are prepared for the truth about this all too perfect family. …More

Letters to God



Letters to God
By Nixon, David
2010-08 - Uni Dist Corp
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Tyler Doherty is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy armed with strong faith and courage as he faces his daily battle against cancer. Surrounded by a loving family and community, Tylers prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tylers postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life searching for meaning. Brady at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tylers shining spirit, bravery and grace. Inspired by a true story, Letters to God delivers a message of hope, faith and courage that others can apply to their own personal struggles regardless of what they may face in their everyday lives. …More

The Losers






The Losers
By Morgan, Jeffrey Dean
2010-07 - Warner Home Video
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Members of an elite U.S. Special Forces unit are sent into the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. The team -- Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar -- find themselves the target of a lethal betrayal instigated from inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max. Presumed dead, the group makes plans to even the score when they're joined by the mysterious Aisha, a beautiful operative with her own agenda. Working together, they must remain deep undercover while tracking the heavily-guarded Max, a ruthless man bent on embroiling the world in a new high-tech global war. …More

My Name Is Khan



My Name Is Khan
By Johar, Karan
2010-08 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Two of Bollywood's biggest superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, deliver powerful performances in this epic romance that proves true love knows no boundaries. Rizwan (Khan), an Indian man with a unique way of looking at the world, moves to San Francisco and meets a vivacious single mother named Mandira (Kajol). They form a special bond and fall in love against all odds, but fate and tragedy conspire to tear them apart. That's when Rizwan embarks on a remarkable journey across America to win back the love of his life. …More

Operation: Endgame



Operation: Endgame
By Mikati, Fouad
2010-07 - Tcfhe/Anchor Bay/Starz
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A battle ensues among two government spy teams in an underground facility after their boss is assassinated. Its every hit man for themselves in this hilarious action comedy! …More

Burma VJ
Acclaimed filmmaker, Anders Stergaard, brings us close to the video journalists who deliver the footage. Though risking torture and life in jail, courageous young citizens of Burma live the essence of journalism as they insist on keeping up the flow of news from their closed country. Armed with small handycams the Burma VJs stop at nothing to make their reportages from the streets of Rangoon. Their material is smuggled out of the country and broadcast back into Burma via satellite and offered as free usage for international media. The whole world has witnessed single event clips made by the VJs, but for the very first time, their individual images have been carefully put together and at once, they tell a much bigger story. The film offers a unique insight into high-risk journalism and dissidence in a police state, while at the same time providing a thorough documentation of the historical and dramatic days of September 2007, when the Buddhist monks started marching.

Helen
On the outside, Helen has it all, a loving family and a successful career, but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

The Last Adam
Bobby, the pastor of a church in Alabama, loses his family, faith, and former mentor all in the same week. It takes a reunion of old friends to set him back on the right path.

Lord Save Us from Your Followers
If you were to meet ten average Americans on the street, nine of them would say they believe in God. So why is the gospel of love dividing America? Dan Merchant put on his bumper-sticker-clad jumpsuit and decided to find the reason. After talking with scores of men and women on streets all across the nation, and also interviewing many well-known activists in today's 'Culture Wars', Dan realized that the public discussion of faith doesn't have to be contentious.

Pankh
Baby Kumum was a boy born as Jerry who became a child star playing a girl. Jerry is now 20 and trying for a comeback while still searching for his identity. In Hindi with optional English and Arabic subtitles.

Prince
One of the savviest thieves in the world commits the biggest diamond heist of his life. He wakes up the next morning to realize he has a gunshot wound on his arm that he doesn't remember getting. In his quest to find answers he discovers his name is Prince, he used to work for a man named Sarang and his girlfriend's name is Maya. He is being hunted by the secret service of India- I Grip, the CBI and the biggest white collared criminals in the world. He is the most wanted man in the country because only he knows the whereabouts of the jewels, which also contain a secret that is linked not only to his loss of memory but threatens the future of the Human Race. Prince can rely only on his razor sharp instincts to save himself. The web of deception spins and Prince gets even more entangled. Nothing and no one can be trusted. Every day he meets a new girl claiming to be Maya, every cop and criminal in the country is out for his blood, he doesn't remember where he has hidden the Heist, he doesn't even know which side of the law he is on. He has just 6 days left and time is running out. Will he survive? In Hindi with optional subtitles in English, Arabic, Dutch and French.

Rain Fall
Rain Fall follows John Rain, a former U.S. Special Forces operative turned lethal assassin whose clients pay extraordinary sums for his ability to make murder look like natural death. In the aftermath of an otherwise routine hit on a government bureaucrat, Rain is brought to the attention of two men he knows from the old days in Vietnam. When the CIA lists a woman that Rain has come to love as a target, his worlds collide.

Triage
After a traumatic near-death experience in Kurdistan, Mark, a battle-scarred war photographer, returns home without his friend and colleague Colin. As Mark struggles to recover, he reveals the shocking truth behind Colin's disappearance.

Tum Milo Toh Sahi

Set in modern-day Mumbai, with all the demands and pressures of city life, the film weaves together the lives of three couples who connect with each other through a series of touching and hilarious moments, sometimes just over a simple cup of coffee. In Hindi with English or Arabic subtitles.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid






Diary of a Wimpy Kid
By Freudenthal, Thor
2010-08 - Twentieth Century-Fox
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Meet the kid who made wimpy cool, in a family comedy based on the best-selling illustrated novel Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, the first in a series that has thus far sold 24 million copies. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID chronicles the adventures of wise-cracking middle school student Greg Heffley, who must somehow survive the scariest time of anyone's life: middle school. …More

Kick-Ass






Kick-Ass
By Vaughn, Matthew
2010-08 - Lions Gate Home Entertainment
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KICK-ASS tells the story of average teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), a comic-book fanboy who decides to take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name -- Kick-Ass -- assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. Theres only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers. His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes -- including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Chloe Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) -- and forges a friendship with another fledgling superhero, Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). But thanks to the scheming of a local mob boss Frank DAmico (Mark Strong), that new alliance will be put to the test. …More

Little Ashes






Little Ashes
By Morrison, Paul
2010-01 - E1
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1922: Madrid waivers on the edge of social change. Salvador Dali (Pattinson) is drawn into the decadent lifestyle of Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Bunuel. As the three explore the art world, a forbidden attraction develops during the social rebellion. …More

My Fake Fiance



My Fake Fiance
By
2010-04 - Gaiam Americas
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Cash-strapped due Jennifer (Melissa Joan Hart) and Vince (Joey Lawrence) hatch the perfect plan fake a relationship, engagement and quickie wedding. He will get the money to pay off a loan shark, and Jennifer will keep the house wares to fill her home after her moving van is stolen. Convincing their families theyre really in love proves challenging, however, the two unlikely partners begin to soften towards each other. Could love really be in the air? …More

A Prophet



A Prophet
By Audiard, Jacques
2010-08 - Sony Pictures Home Ent
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After refusing to snitch, 18-year-old Arab Malik is thrown into a French prison, where the Corsican mafia rules with a firm fist. The obedient newcomer slowly rises through the organization's ranks but soon begins to double-cross his superiors. …More

To  Save a Life



To Save a Life
By Baugh, Brian
2010-08 - Provident-Integrity Distribution
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After a childhood friend goes on a violent rampage at school, popular athlete Jake reevaluates his life. By reaching out to a lonely outsider, Jake risks losing everything that matters most to him, including a college scholarship and his friends. …More

After.life
After a terrible car accident, Anna wakes to find the funeral director is preparing her body for her own funeral. Convincing her that she is in transition to the afterlife, the funeral director is leading Anna to accept her own death. But Paul, Anna's grief-stricken boyfriend, can't shake the nagging suspicion that the funeral director is not what he appears to be. As Paul gets close to unlocking the truth, it may be too late as Anna may have already begun crossing over to the other side!

America the beautiful
Every year Americans spend an average of $12.4 billion (yes, billion!) on cosmetic surgery procedures. Why are we being conditioned not to like the way we look? Award-winning filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a five-year journey to unearth the origins and deadly risks of our nation's quest for physical perfection.

Don't look up
Marcus Reed sets out to remake a cursed horror film in Transylvania, but while on set, a fierce supernatural force rips open a window of terror, summoning the wrath of evil spirits.

For the love of Grace
Firefighter Steve Lockwood is dealing with the untimely death of his wife, all while all trying to keep his mind on his job. After he saves the life of a young woman from an apartment fire, the two begin to get acquainted, and each begins to heal from their wounded pasts and start to see the different possibilities that the future holds.

The ghost writer
When a gifted ghostwriter is hired to write the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang, he quickly finds himself trapped in a web of political and sexual intrigue. Lang is implicated in a scandal over his administration's harsh tactics, and as the ghostwriter digs into the politician's past, he discovers secrets that threaten to jeopardize international relations forever.

Nollywood Babylon
Chronicles the wild world of "Nollywood," a term coined in the early '90s to describe the world's fastest-growing national cinema, the Nigerian film industry. The film delves first-hand into Nigeria's explosive homegrown movie industry, producing 2500 films a year, most for under $10,000. Peppered with interviews with producers, directors and actors, film clips and buoyed by a rousing score fusing Afropop and traditional sounds, Nollywood Babylon celebrates the distinctive power of Nigerian cinema now bursting beyond the borders of Africa.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Brown Bag Lunch Classic Films: Summer Stock


Monday, August 9, 2010 at 11am

As a favor to her actress sister Abigail (Gloria Dehaven), New England farmer Jane Falbury (Judy Garland) allows a theatrical troupe led by director Joe Ross (Gene Kelly) to use her barn as a theater for their play. Garland’s biggest number is the vibrant, "Get Happy." Gene Kelly and Phil Silvers team up for the frantic "Dig-Dig-Dig for Your Dinner." With Eddie Breacken and Marjorie Main. (Not rated, 109 minutes)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

New Quick Flicks for the Week of 7/27/10

The Art of the Steal






The Art of the Steal
By Argott, Don
2010-07 - MPI Home Video
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A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of the Barnes collection of Post-Impressionist paintings, which was worth billions and became the subject of a power struggle after the 1951 death of the owner. …More

Clash of the Titans






Clash of the Titans
By Leterrier, Louis
2010-07 - Warner Bros.
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In Clash of the Titans, the ultimate struggle for power pits men against kings and kings against gods. But the war between the gods themselves could destroy the world. Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus (Sam Worthington) is helpless to save his family from Hades (Ralph Fiennes), vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing left to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson) and unleash hell on earth. Leading a daring band of warriors, Perseus sets off on a perilous journey deep into forbidden worlds. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, he will only survive if he can accept his power as a god, defy his fate and create his own destiny. …More

The French Revolution



The French Revolution
By New Video Group
2005-03 - A & E Home Video
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Secret of the Grain



Secret of the Grain
By Kechiche, Abdel
2010-07 - Image Entertainment
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After 35 years of shipyard work in the French port town of Sete, Tunisian immigrant Slimane takes his severance pay and pursues his impossibly expensive dream of opening a couscous restaurant. His only hope lies in his fractured family, including his mistress, Lilia, her entrepreneurial daughter, Rym, and his ex-wife and ace couscous cook, Souad. …More

Repo Men



Repo Men
By Sapochnik, Miguel
2010-07 - Universal Home Video
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In the world of this sci-fi thriller set in the not-too-distant future, artificial organs are readily available to anybody with a credit card. But what happens if a buyer falls delinquent on his payments? Jude Law stars as an organ repo man who's now fleeing his ex-partner after failing to keep up the payments on his own recently installed ticker. …More

Vincere



Vincere
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2010-07 - MPI Home Video
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British invasion
Performances: You don't have to say you love me ; I only want to be with you ; My colouring book ; Twenty-four hours from Tulsa ; In the middle of nowhere ; I just don't know what to do with myself ; What's it gonna be ; Everybody gets to go to the moon ; I wanna be a free girl (Dusty Springfield) ; Man with the cigar ; Dandy ; I'm into something good ; Silhouettes ; Bus stop ; A must to avoid ; No milk today (Herman's Hermits).

The Collective
Tyler Clarke is on the red eye to New York City. Two days ago she received a cryptic voice mail from her sister, asking for help. But she didn't say why. And now that Tyler has arrived, Jessica is nowhere to be found. In order to find out what has happened, Tyler must delve into a world of darkness and lies, the underbelly of a spiritually depraved community living in a desecrated cathedral. They call themselves 'The Collective,' and Jessica is one of them.

Crackie
Mitsy lives in a small town with her overbearing grandmother after she is abandoned by her crack-addicted mother. Though she dreams of being a hairdresser, her immediate world revolves around a small dog named Sparky. Mitsy's world is shaken up when her mother returns home causing turmoil in the family. Amidst all this conflict, Mitsy discovers her emerging sexuality when she develops a crush on a young man that has no future. Includes trailer and photo gallery.

Dusty Springfield: once upon a time, 1964-1969
Unquestionably Britain's finest female vocalist, Dusty Springfield made some of the greatest recordings of the sixties. This retrospective honors her enduring legacy, and features 20 complete performances filmed from 1964 to 1969, many of which are available for the first time on DVD. In between the performances are new interviews with Burt Bacharach, and Dusty's background singers Madeline Bell and Simon Bell, as well as newly discovered archival interviews with Dusty.

Gerry & the Pacemakers: it's gonna be all right, 1963-1965
In 1963, Gerry & the Pacemakers became the first group to have their first three singles top the British charts, and along with the Beatles, ushered in the British Invasion. Their first official retrospective features seventeen complete performances filmed between 1963-1965. Gerry Marsden, in a new interview filmed in the legendary Cavern Club, reminisces on the band's history, his songwriting, the Liverpool music scene, and their friendly rivalry with the Beatles.

Herman's Hermits: listen people, 1964-1969
During the mid-sixties, Herman's Hermits were second only to the Beatles in terms of record sales. This is the first official Herman's Hermits retrospective and features 22 complete performances filmed from 1965 to 1969. Also included are new interviews with Peter Noone and other members of the original group that celebrate one of the most underrated bands of the British Invasion.

Home
An eccentric family lives on the edge of an unused highway. Suddenly, the road is opened to traffic, surrounding them with noise and exhaust fumes. The family refuses to move, preferring to stay in the one place their mother calls home.

A quick guide to the Mayflower
From their self-imposed exile in Holland to their perilous crossing of the Atlantic, to their first year in the new world, Desperate Crossing is the definitive story of how the Pilgrims came to live and prosper in an unfamiliar land.

Small Faces: all or nothing, 1965-1968
Small Faces were one of the most influential rock groups of the sixties. This first official retrospective features 27 complete performances filmed between 1965 and 1968, including nine songs from their legendary masterpiece Ogden's Nut Gone Flake. Archival interviews with Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, along with new interviews with Ian McLagen and Kenney Jones, tell the fascinating story of this underappreciated yet groundbreaking group.

Soul eater. Part four
As students of the Grim Reaper at Death Weapon Meister Academy, Maka is a Meister and Soul is her Weapon, literally. When they take on the supernatural forces of evil, Soul transforms into a razor-sharp scythe and Maka wields him in battle. He gets deadlier with every defeated soul he consumes and each victory strengthens their bond, but Maka, Soul, and their classmates might not be ready to face the darkness headed their way.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Family Films: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10am

The Penguin and Rupert Thorn are criminal cohorts with a scheme to sell illegal weapons. But there's a new super hero in Gotham City who has other plans for the evil entrepreneurs - Batwoman! With high-tech gadgets and powerful punches, Batwoman proves to be a formidable crimefighter - the only problem is that the Batman has no clue who she is!