Upcoming Releases
Upcoming Releases for: 11/18
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Red CliffGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: 10/07/2008 Rating R Production Year: Cast: Tony Leung, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Chi-Ling Lin, Takeshi Kaneshiro After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. This war film stars Tony Leung, the beloved actor best known for LUST, CAUTION and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. … more less
Upcoming Releases for: 11/20
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Blind Side, TheGenre: Dramas Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron THE ROOKIE director John Lee Hancock brings another inspirational, true story to the screen with this football drama. Young Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) has lived a difficult life on the streets, but his luck changes when a rich couple (played by Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw) welcomes him into their home. Michael is given the chance to succeed, and his talent at football earns him the honor of All-American offensive left tackle. Co-starring Kathy Bates, this film is based on Michael Lewis’s book THE BLIND SIDE: EVOLUTION OF A GAME. … more less -
Broken EmbracesGenre: Foreign Films Release Date: Rating R Production Year: 2009 Cast: Penélope Cruz, Lluis Homar, Lola Dueñas, Ángela Molina, Carlos Leal After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almodóvar and his muse Penélope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almodóvar delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION’s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life after he loses his love (Cruz) and his sight in a car crash. … more less -
DefamationGenre: Education/General Interest Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: In this documentary, CHECKPOINT director Yoav Shamir examines the state of anti-Semitism in the 21st century. A native of Israel, Shamir goes beyond the boundaries of his country to see how this deep-seated prejudice is still prevalent. DEFAMATION features interviews with divisive scholars and historians about their views, as well as Shamir’s experiences with a group of Israeli students when they visit Auschwitz. The film also compares anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. … more less -
KurbaanGenre: Horror/Suspense Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza … more less -
Planet 51Genre: Childrens Release Date: Rating PG Production Year: 2009 Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman The tables are turned in this animated sci-fi adventure featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman, and John Cleese. In PLANET 51, an astronaut arrives on a distant planet, but he's not alone; he's surrounded by aliens who desperately fear invasion by...aliens. … more less -
Three Stooges, TheGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2010 Cast: First, Batman and Bond got their origin stories; now it's time to learn the beginnings of…the Three Stooges. After mastering slapstick in films like DUMB AND DUMBER and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, fraternal filmmakers Bobby and Peter Farrelly turn their talent to this movie about the originators of the comic form. … more less -
Twilight Saga: New Moon, TheGenre: Dramas Release Date: Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2009 Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer The supernatural tale of starcrossed lovers continues as the Cullen family flees Forks in order to protect Bella (Kristen Stewart), and the heartbroken high-school senior discovers that vampires aren't the only creatures in town. Realizing that Bella will never be safe as long as he's around, Edward (Robert Pattinson) makes the difficult decision to leave his beloved behind shortly after her 18th birthday. Reeling from her loss, Bella embraces self-destruction after being comforted by Edward's image during a moment of mortal peril. But as heavy-hearted as Bella may be, her old friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) distracts her from her sorrows by helping her renovate a weather-beaten motorbike. When Bella encounters a former adversary with a sizable grudge, she's rescued from harm at the last second by pack of enormous, ferocious wolves. Subsequently delving into the history of the Quileutes, Bella discovers the secrets of Jacob's tribe while looking forward to a reunion with Edward that may have deadly consequences. … more less
Upcoming Releases for: 11/25
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Me and Orson WellesGenre: Dramas Release Date: Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2008 Cast: Zac Efron, Christian McKay, Claire Danes Richard Linklater directs this drama about real-life actor/director Orson Welles and his stage production of JULIUS CAESAR. But instead of focusing solely on the auteur, ME AND ORSON WELLES also puts the spotlight on a young man (played by HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL favorite Zac Efron) who is cast in the play. Christian McKay drew raves during the film's festival run for his performance as Welles. … more less -
Ninja AssassinGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Sho Kosugi, Rick Yune James McTeigue (V FOR VENDETTA) directs this action film about a highly skilled hitman. Korean singer and actor Rain (SPEED RACER) stars in the title role, and he must protect a beautiful Europol agent played by Naomi Harris (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END) from a rival killer (Rick Yune). Larry and Andy Wachowski are on board as producers. … more less -
Old DogsGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating PG Production Year: 2009 Cast: John Travolta, Robin Williams, Kelly Preston, Seth Green, Matt Dillon In this comedy, Robin Williams and John Travolta play single men who have to take on a huge responsibility: six-year-old twins! Then men are used to making business deals, but will they be able to take care of a couple of kids? OLD DOGS is a family affair: John Travolta's daughter Ella Bleu Travolta makes her film debut, and Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston reunite on film for the first time in decades. … more less -
Princess and the Frog, TheGenre: Childrens Release Date: Rating G Production Year: 2009 Cast: Anika Noni Rose, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jenifer Lewis The classic tale of a princess, a kiss, and a frog gets an update (and a change of scenery) with this film in Disney's grand tradition of animated classics. DREAMGIRLS' Anika Noni Rose provides the voice of a beautiful young woman living in New Orleans who may just have to pucker up to an amphibian. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG arrives not only with Disney's name attached, but also with THE LITTLE MERMAID directors Ron Clements and John Musker at the helm. … more less -
Road, TheGenre: Dramas Release Date: Rating R Production Year: 2009 Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Kodi McPhee, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Robert Duvall After the Oscar-winning success of the adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, another of the author's works arrives on screen. Viggo Mortensen stars in THE ROAD, a thriller that is set in a bare, post-apocalyptic America, where a father and son struggle to survive. Director John Hillcoat previously teamed with star Guy Pearce on the critically acclaimed Western THE PROPOSITION. … more less
Upcoming Releases for: 11/27
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Private Lives of Pippa Lee, TheGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating R Production Year: 2009 Cast: Robin Wright Penn, Alan Arkin, Maria Bello, Monica Bellucci, Blake Lively For this dramedy, filmmaker Rebecca Miller (THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE) directs this star-studded adaptation of her own novel. THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE stars Robin Wright Penn, Maria Bello, Alan Arkin, Monica Bellucci, Blake Lively, and Julianne Moore. … more less
Upcoming Releases for: 12/04
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ArmoredGenre: Action/Adventure Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, Laurence Fishburne, Skeet Ulrich, Amaury Nolasco Nimrod Antal (VACANCY) directs this high-powered heist movie starring Matt Dillon, Jean Reno, and Laurence Fishburne. The plot follows the supposedly genius plot of a group of armored car men who decide to steal from their own company. But their plan begins to fall apart when an innocent person intervenes in their attempt. … more less -
BrothersGenre: Dramas Release Date: Rating NR Production Year: 2009 Cast: Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare IN AMERICA director Jim Sheridan helms this drama based on Susanne Biers’s Danish film. Here, Tobey Maguire stars as Sam Cahill, a Marine who is missing and presumed dead in Afghanistan. His brother, Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal), is an ex-con who has succeeded at little in his life, but he finally finds his place with his brother’s wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), and her two daughters. The relationship evolves into more than just familial friendship, but soon Sam returns after being rescued from the Taliban, upsetting the new family dynamic. BROTHERS also stars Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, and Clifton Collins Jr. … more less -
Everybody's FineGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2009 Cast: Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell Robert De Niro leads a stellar cast in this insightful dramedy starring Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell. A remake of the Italian film STANNO TUTTI BENE, EVERYBODY’S FINE features De Niro playing a widower who tries to improve his relationships with his troubled adult children. … more less -
Serious MoonlightGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating PG-13 Production Year: 2009 Cast: Meg Ryan, Timothy Hutton, Kristen Bell, Justin Long, Andy Ostrow When high-powered attorney Louise (Meg Ryan) learns that her husband, Ian (Timothy Hutton), plans to leave her after 13 years of marriage to run off with his twentysomething girlfriend, Sara (Kristen Bell), she immediately decides to take drastic action. She ties up Ian in their country house and refuses to let him go until they talk things through. Naturally, he resists, and things take an even worse turn for the couple when a young hooligan (Justin Long) hears Ian's cries for help and decides to rob the couple blind instead of helping the hapless husband. SERIOUS MOONLIGHT was scripted by actress-director Adrienne Shelly, who was murdered in 2006. After her death, Shelly's husband, Andy Ostroy (who produced the film and has a small role in it), decided to go forward with the project. SERIOUS MOONLIGHT marks the feature directorial debut of actress Cheryl Hines (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), who co-starred in Shelly's last directorial effort, WAITRESS. … more less -
Up in the AirGenre: Comedies Release Date: Rating R Production Year: 2009 Cast: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Danny McBride After getting Oscar attention for JUNO, director Jason Reitman turns to this adaptation of Walter Kirn's comic novel. Academy Award-winner George Clooney stars as Ryan Bingham, a businessman on the verge of reaching five million frequent flyer miles when his company decides to cut back on travel. But his goal isn't the only thing just out of reach: he now won't be able to see a fellow frequent traveler (THE DEPARTED's Vera Farmiga) who has caught his eye. … more less
