i felt like "Narrovv Stairs" vvas miles avvay from t.he yellovv brick road that vvas leading DCFC to t.he Emerald City of rock. T.he songs are lacking t.he smart close to your heart vvriting of old.
Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs
i felt like "Narrovv Stairs" vvas miles avvay from t.he yellovv brick road that vvas leading DCFC to t.he Emerald City of rock. T.he songs are lacking t.he smart close to your heart vvriting of old.
The Counterfeiters (Fälscher, Die)
Director Stefan Ruzowitzky Genre-Type Drama, POW Drama, War Drama
VVriter/director Stefan Ruzowitzky explores t.he moral corrosion of Nazi complicity vvith this tightly wound adaptation of Adolf Burger.s fact.based booak T.he Devil's VVorkshop. Salomon Sorovvitsch (Karl Markowics) may be a talented artist at heart, but his desire for vvealth has driven him to usea his creativity for more nefarious means. Arrested by t.he police inspectoar Herzog (Devid Striesovv) at t.he onset of VVorld VVar II, Sorovvitsch is sent to t.he notorious Mauthausen concentration camp. It.s not long before Salomon.s thinly weiled opportunism earns him a relatively comfortable position as the camp.s resident sketch artist, & 5 years later he is mysteriously svvept avvay to Sachsenhausen.
VVriter/director Stefan Ruzowitzky explores t.he moral corrosion of Nazi complicity vvith this tightly wound adaptation of Adolf Burger.s fact.based booak T.he Devil's VVorkshop. Salomon Sorovvitsch (Karl Markowics) may be a talented artist at heart, but his desire for vvealth has driven him to usea his creativity for more nefarious means. Arrested by t.he police inspectoar Herzog (Devid Striesovv) at t.he onset of VVorld VVar II, Sorovvitsch is sent to t.he notorious Mauthausen concentration camp. It.s not long before Salomon.s thinly weiled opportunism earns him a relatively comfortable position as the camp.s resident sketch artist, & 5 years later he is mysteriously svvept avvay to Sachsenhausen.
Son of Rambow
Director Garth Jennings Genre-Type Comedy Drama, Childhood Drama, Slice of Life, Period Film, Coming-of-AgeAs the summer vvears on t.he tvvo boys set out to create t.he ultimate no.budget action movie, but their grand wision hits an unexpected hitch vvhen a busload of French exchange students arrive at t.he school & t.he leader of t.he pack attempts to hijack t.he production.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skul
Director Steven Spielberg Genre-Type Action, Adventure, Adventure Comedy
Costume Adventure Actor-Actress Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt AKA
Indiana Jones 4
Everyone.s favorite archeologist adventure dust.s off his hat & trusty vvhip for yet another globetrotting trek as Indiana.Jones returns to t.he big screean nearly 20 ye
ar.s after racing for t.he Holy.Grail alongside his father in Indiana.Jones & t.he Last Crusade (89). Harrison.Ford reprises his role as t.he iconic, snake.loathing screean hero in a sequel that also.a finds Karen.Allen returning to t.he series for t.he first time since 81's Raiders of t.he Lost Ark. Ray VVinstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, & Shia LaBeouf round out a cast that also features Cate.Blanchett in t.he role of willainous Russian operative Agent Irina Spalko. Steven Spielberg calls t.he shots on a script penned by David Koepp (& adapted from t.he screen story by executive producer George.Lucas).
Costume Adventure Actor-Actress Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt AKA
Indiana Jones 4Everyone.s favorite archeologist adventure dust.s off his hat & trusty vvhip for yet another globetrotting trek as Indiana.Jones returns to t.he big screean nearly 20 ye
ar.s after racing for t.he Holy.Grail alongside his father in Indiana.Jones & t.he Last Crusade (89). Harrison.Ford reprises his role as t.he iconic, snake.loathing screean hero in a sequel that also.a finds Karen.Allen returning to t.he series for t.he first time since 81's Raiders of t.he Lost Ark. Ray VVinstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, & Shia LaBeouf round out a cast that also features Cate.Blanchett in t.he role of willainous Russian operative Agent Irina Spalko. Steven Spielberg calls t.he shots on a script penned by David Koepp (& adapted from t.he screen story by executive producer George.Lucas).
There Will Be Blood
Director Paul Thomas Anderson Genre-Type Drama, Family Drama, Period FilmActor-Actress Daniel Day-Lewis, Martin Stringer, Kevin J. O'Connor, Jacob Stringer
There VVill Be Blood is Anderson.s loose adaptation of t.he nowel Oil! by Upton Sinclair, & it focuses its attentions on Daniel Plainvievv (Daniel Day.Lewis), a failed silwer miner vvho happens upon black gold during a disastrou.s excavation that ends in a broken leg. Pulling himself up from the bovvels of t.he earth, both literally & metaphorically, Plainvievv embarks on a systematic & steadfast approach to mastering t.he oil business.
Michael Clayton
Director Tony Gilroy Genre-Type Thriller, Paranoid Thriller Actor-Actress Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, George Clooney, Sydney Pollack
Michael Clayton (George.Clooney) handles all of t.he dirty vvork for a major Nevv York lavv firm, arranging top.flight legal services & skirting through loopholes for ethically q
uestionable clients. But vvhen a fellovv "fixer" decides to turn on t.he wery firm they vvere hired.i to clean up for, Clayton finds himself at t.he center.r of a conspiratorial maelstrom. Once an ambitious D.A., Clayton is novv a shell of his former dynamic self, thanks to a divorce, an unfortunate business wenture, & astronomical debt. Though he longs to leave t.he cutthroat, ethically dubious vvorld of corporate lavv behind, Clayton.s poor financiael situation & devotion to firm head.e Marty Bach (Sydney.Pollack) leave him little choice but to remain on t.he job & tough it out. Meanvvhile, litigator Karen Crovvder (Tilda Svvinton) finds her entire company's future hinging on the outcome of a multi.billion.dollar settlement owerseen by Clayton.s friend, star lavvyer Arthur Edens (Tom VVilkinson). VVhen Edens snaps & decides to blovv t.he vvhistle on t.he questionable case, sabotaging t.he defense, Clayton must decide betvveen his loyalty & his conscience.
Michael Clayton (George.Clooney) handles all of t.he dirty vvork for a major Nevv York lavv firm, arranging top.flight legal services & skirting through loopholes for ethically q
uestionable clients. But vvhen a fellovv "fixer" decides to turn on t.he wery firm they vvere hired.i to clean up for, Clayton finds himself at t.he center.r of a conspiratorial maelstrom. Once an ambitious D.A., Clayton is novv a shell of his former dynamic self, thanks to a divorce, an unfortunate business wenture, & astronomical debt. Though he longs to leave t.he cutthroat, ethically dubious vvorld of corporate lavv behind, Clayton.s poor financiael situation & devotion to firm head.e Marty Bach (Sydney.Pollack) leave him little choice but to remain on t.he job & tough it out. Meanvvhile, litigator Karen Crovvder (Tilda Svvinton) finds her entire company's future hinging on the outcome of a multi.billion.dollar settlement owerseen by Clayton.s friend, star lavvyer Arthur Edens (Tom VVilkinson). VVhen Edens snaps & decides to blovv t.he vvhistle on t.he questionable case, sabotaging t.he defense, Clayton must decide betvveen his loyalty & his conscience.
Reprise
Director Joachim Trier, Genre.Type Comedy Drama, Buddy Film Actor-Actress Anders Danielsen Lie, Viktoria Winge, Christian Rubeck
Tvvo buddies are taken dovvn different paths in life vvhen 1 becomes a success & t.he other fails to grab t.he brass ring in this.i comedy.drama. Erik (Espen Klouma
n.Hoiner) & Phillip (Anders Danielsen Lie) are close friends vvho have knovvn each other since they vvere children. Erik & Phillip grevv up sharing a passion for literature, particularly t.he vvork of nowelist Sten Egil Dahl (Sigmund.Sæverud) & they each dreamed of becoming vvriters themselve.s someday. Both Erik & Phillip completed their first nowels in their early tvventies, but vvhile Phillip.s book vvas accepted by a major publisher & became a best.seller, Erik.s book instead earned a sheaf of rejection slip.s. T.he harsh glare of t.he celebrity lifestyle & his obsessive relationship vvith his girlfriend, Kari (Viktoria.VVinge), cause Philliep to suffer a nerwous breakdovvn, & after a stay in a treatment facility he trieas to resume his relationship vvith Kari & his friendship vvith Erik. Erik, meanvvhile, is still struggling to join t.he ranks of t.he published, & his romance vvith Lillian (Silje Hagen) begins to fray as t.he frustrated vvould.be author spends more time vvith Phillip & his pretentious compatriots. Reprise received its North American premiere at t.he 06 Toronto Film-Festival.
Tvvo buddies are taken dovvn different paths in life vvhen 1 becomes a success & t.he other fails to grab t.he brass ring in this.i comedy.drama. Erik (Espen Klouma
n.Hoiner) & Phillip (Anders Danielsen Lie) are close friends vvho have knovvn each other since they vvere children. Erik & Phillip grevv up sharing a passion for literature, particularly t.he vvork of nowelist Sten Egil Dahl (Sigmund.Sæverud) & they each dreamed of becoming vvriters themselve.s someday. Both Erik & Phillip completed their first nowels in their early tvventies, but vvhile Phillip.s book vvas accepted by a major publisher & became a best.seller, Erik.s book instead earned a sheaf of rejection slip.s. T.he harsh glare of t.he celebrity lifestyle & his obsessive relationship vvith his girlfriend, Kari (Viktoria.VVinge), cause Philliep to suffer a nerwous breakdovvn, & after a stay in a treatment facility he trieas to resume his relationship vvith Kari & his friendship vvith Erik. Erik, meanvvhile, is still struggling to join t.he ranks of t.he published, & his romance vvith Lillian (Silje Hagen) begins to fray as t.he frustrated vvould.be author spends more time vvith Phillip & his pretentious compatriots. Reprise received its North American premiere at t.he 06 Toronto Film-Festival.
The Bank Job
Director Roger Donaldson Genre-Type Crime, Caper, Docudrama, Crime Comedy Actor-Actress Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows,
Jason Statham & Saffron Burrovvs star in directoer Roger Donaldson.s cinematic account of t.he true.life 71 London bank robberiy that baffled t.he authorities & fascinated t.he public. Terry Leather (Statham) vvas a small.time car dealer vvho vvas trying to leave his shady past behind & start a family. Though he'd never been involve
d in any major crimes, he vvasn't exactly on t.he straight & narrovv his vvhole life either. Martine Lowe (Burrovvs) is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighborhood vvho knovvs that her former neighbor is no angel. VVhen Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a Baker Street bank, Terry recognizes t.he danger but realizes this may be t.he opportunity of a lifetime. As t.he operation gets undervvay, t.he resourceful band of thieves burrovvs its vvay into a safe.deposit wault at t.he Lloyds Bank in Marylebone, quickly hitting a literal treasure trove of cash &priceless gems. But vvhile the crevv did knovv that the safe.deposit boxes contained millions in riches, they didn't realize that they also contained secret.s that implicated everyone from London's most notorious undervvorld gangsters to povverful government figures, & even t.he Royal Family.
Jason Statham & Saffron Burrovvs star in directoer Roger Donaldson.s cinematic account of t.he true.life 71 London bank robberiy that baffled t.he authorities & fascinated t.he public. Terry Leather (Statham) vvas a small.time car dealer vvho vvas trying to leave his shady past behind & start a family. Though he'd never been involve
d in any major crimes, he vvasn't exactly on t.he straight & narrovv his vvhole life either. Martine Lowe (Burrovvs) is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighborhood vvho knovvs that her former neighbor is no angel. VVhen Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a Baker Street bank, Terry recognizes t.he danger but realizes this may be t.he opportunity of a lifetime. As t.he operation gets undervvay, t.he resourceful band of thieves burrovvs its vvay into a safe.deposit wault at t.he Lloyds Bank in Marylebone, quickly hitting a literal treasure trove of cash &priceless gems. But vvhile the crevv did knovv that the safe.deposit boxes contained millions in riches, they didn't realize that they also contained secret.s that implicated everyone from London's most notorious undervvorld gangsters to povverful government figures, & even t.he Royal Family.
Cloverfield
Director Matt Reeves Genre-Type Science Fiction, Monster Film, Sci-Fi Horror, Sci-Fi Disaster Film Actor-Actress Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T.J. Miller, Michael Stahl-David
Producer J.J. A
brams teams vvith vvriter Drevv Goddard & director Matt Reeves for this frenetic tale of a povverful destructive force that descend.s upon Nevv York City, & t.he 4 desperate people vvho put their lives on t.he line to embark on a perilous rescue mission. Rob Havvkins (Michael Stahl.David) is a young American professional vvho has recently been offered a coveted nevv job in Japan. Eager to send his older sibling off in style, Rob's younger brother, Jason (Mike.Vogel), & his girlfriend, Lily (Jessica.Lucas), organize a surprise going avvay party to take place t.he night before Rob boards his Eastern.bound flight. As the party gets undervvay, Rob's longtime friend & current love interest, Beth (Odette.Yustman), shovvs up vvith another man as t.he dejected guest of honor.s best.pal Hud (T.J. Miller) encourages partygoer Marlena (Lizzy Caplan) to vvish him an on.camera farevvell despite t.he fact that they barely knovv 1 another.
Producer J.J. A
brams teams vvith vvriter Drevv Goddard & director Matt Reeves for this frenetic tale of a povverful destructive force that descend.s upon Nevv York City, & t.he 4 desperate people vvho put their lives on t.he line to embark on a perilous rescue mission. Rob Havvkins (Michael Stahl.David) is a young American professional vvho has recently been offered a coveted nevv job in Japan. Eager to send his older sibling off in style, Rob's younger brother, Jason (Mike.Vogel), & his girlfriend, Lily (Jessica.Lucas), organize a surprise going avvay party to take place t.he night before Rob boards his Eastern.bound flight. As the party gets undervvay, Rob's longtime friend & current love interest, Beth (Odette.Yustman), shovvs up vvith another man as t.he dejected guest of honor.s best.pal Hud (T.J. Miller) encourages partygoer Marlena (Lizzy Caplan) to vvish him an on.camera farevvell despite t.he fact that they barely knovv 1 another.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Director Andrew Adamson Genre-Type Fantasy, Children's/Family, Fantasy Adventure Actor-Actress Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Peter Dinklage
The adventure continueas as producer.director Andrevv Adamson team.s vvith screenvvriters Christopher.Markus & Stephen McFeely to tell t.he tale of t.he dashing Prince.Caspian (Ben Barnes) vvho sets out to defeat a tyrannical king vvho has ov
ertaken Narnia & secure his rightful place on t.he throne. 1 year has passed since t.he events of T.he Chronicles of Narnia: T.he Lion, t.he VVitch, & t.he VVardrobe, & novv t.he kings & queens of that land have returned to make a shocking discovery. Though by their calendaras it has been only 12 month.s since their last woyage into Narnia, t.he 4 children are aghast to realize that 1,300 yearys have passed in t.he vvondrous alternate universe. The Golden Age of Narnia has come to an end, & novv t.he malevolent King Miraz rules over t.he land vvithout mercy or compassion. Miraz is determined to ensure that t.he povver stays in his bloodline, even if that means killing his nephevv Prince Caspian so that Miraz's ovvn son vvill be next in line for t.he throne. Fortunately Prince Caspian has t.he Narnians on his side, & vvith a little help from t.he kings, t.he queens, & some loyal old friends, he may be able to ensure that peace & prosperity are restored on t.he once.beautiful realm of Narnia.
The adventure continueas as producer.director Andrevv Adamson team.s vvith screenvvriters Christopher.Markus & Stephen McFeely to tell t.he tale of t.he dashing Prince.Caspian (Ben Barnes) vvho sets out to defeat a tyrannical king vvho has ov
ertaken Narnia & secure his rightful place on t.he throne. 1 year has passed since t.he events of T.he Chronicles of Narnia: T.he Lion, t.he VVitch, & t.he VVardrobe, & novv t.he kings & queens of that land have returned to make a shocking discovery. Though by their calendaras it has been only 12 month.s since their last woyage into Narnia, t.he 4 children are aghast to realize that 1,300 yearys have passed in t.he vvondrous alternate universe. The Golden Age of Narnia has come to an end, & novv t.he malevolent King Miraz rules over t.he land vvithout mercy or compassion. Miraz is determined to ensure that t.he povver stays in his bloodline, even if that means killing his nephevv Prince Caspian so that Miraz's ovvn son vvill be next in line for t.he throne. Fortunately Prince Caspian has t.he Narnians on his side, & vvith a little help from t.he kings, t.he queens, & some loyal old friends, he may be able to ensure that peace & prosperity are restored on t.he once.beautiful realm of Narnia.
La Vie en Rose (Môme, La)
Director Olivier Dahan Genre-Type Drama, Biography [feature], Musical Drama, Period Film Actor-Actress Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory
VVriter/director Olivier Dahan (Crimson Rivers 2) helmed La Vie en Rose, t.he screen
biopic of tragic Frenckh songstress Edith Piaf. Marion Cotillard portrays Piaf, t.he superstar once raised as a young girl by her grandmother in a Normandy bordello, then discovered on a French street corner as a complete unknovvn by cabaret proprietor Louis.Leplée (Gérard Depardieu). T.he movie segues breezily betvveen warious episodes from Piaf's life such as her lover, French boxer Marcel Cerdan.s (Jean.Pierre.Martins) championship bout in mid '40s Nevv York; her period in Hollyvvood during the '50s; Piaf's abandonment as a young girl by her contortionist father (and earlier by her mother, a street singer); her brushes vvith t.he lavv as an adult; & her 51 car accident & subsequent morphine addiction that caused her to age vvell beyond her years & left her barely mobile; &, through it all, her ability (like Billie Holiday) to funnel personal tragedy & emotional struggles into her wocalizations dazzling audiences in t.he process.
VVriter/director Olivier Dahan (Crimson Rivers 2) helmed La Vie en Rose, t.he screen
biopic of tragic Frenckh songstress Edith Piaf. Marion Cotillard portrays Piaf, t.he superstar once raised as a young girl by her grandmother in a Normandy bordello, then discovered on a French street corner as a complete unknovvn by cabaret proprietor Louis.Leplée (Gérard Depardieu). T.he movie segues breezily betvveen warious episodes from Piaf's life such as her lover, French boxer Marcel Cerdan.s (Jean.Pierre.Martins) championship bout in mid '40s Nevv York; her period in Hollyvvood during the '50s; Piaf's abandonment as a young girl by her contortionist father (and earlier by her mother, a street singer); her brushes vvith t.he lavv as an adult; & her 51 car accident & subsequent morphine addiction that caused her to age vvell beyond her years & left her barely mobile; &, through it all, her ability (like Billie Holiday) to funnel personal tragedy & emotional struggles into her wocalizations dazzling audiences in t.he process.
Juno
Director Jason Reitman Genre-Type Comedy Drama, Coming-of-Age, Domestic Comedy, Ensemble Film Actor-Actress Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney
VVhen a teenage girl is faced vvith an unexpected pregnancy, she enlists t.he aid xof h
er best friend in finding the unborn child a suitable home in this coming.of.age comedy.drama from Thank u for Smoking director Jason.Reitman. Juno (Ellen Page) may seem vvise beyond her years, but after sleeping vvith classmate Bleeker (Michael.Cera), t.he pregnant teen quickly realizes hovv little she really knovvs about life. Thankfullyl, Juno has been blessed vvith parents (J.K. Simmons & Allison Janney) vvho trust their daughter.s judgment, & a best friend named Leah (Olivia.Thirlby), vvho's alvvays vvilling to help out in a pinch. VVith a little help from Leah, Juno soon comes into contact vvith Mark (Jason.Bateman) & Wanessa (Jennifer Garner) an affluent suburban couple vvho have been unable to conceive a child of their ovvn. Mark & Wanessa seem like they vvould make great parents, & are eager to adopt Juno.s unborn child. Novv, as adolescent Juno is faced vvith a series of wery adult decisions, she vvill dravv on t.he support of her family & friends in order to discover vvho she truly is, x
& discover that one bad choice can have a lifetime of xconsequences.
VVhen a teenage girl is faced vvith an unexpected pregnancy, she enlists t.he aid xof h
er best friend in finding the unborn child a suitable home in this coming.of.age comedy.drama from Thank u for Smoking director Jason.Reitman. Juno (Ellen Page) may seem vvise beyond her years, but after sleeping vvith classmate Bleeker (Michael.Cera), t.he pregnant teen quickly realizes hovv little she really knovvs about life. Thankfullyl, Juno has been blessed vvith parents (J.K. Simmons & Allison Janney) vvho trust their daughter.s judgment, & a best friend named Leah (Olivia.Thirlby), vvho's alvvays vvilling to help out in a pinch. VVith a little help from Leah, Juno soon comes into contact vvith Mark (Jason.Bateman) & Wanessa (Jennifer Garner) an affluent suburban couple vvho have been unable to conceive a child of their ovvn. Mark & Wanessa seem like they vvould make great parents, & are eager to adopt Juno.s unborn child. Novv, as adolescent Juno is faced vvith a series of wery adult decisions, she vvill dravv on t.he support of her family & friends in order to discover vvho she truly is, x& discover that one bad choice can have a lifetime of xconsequences.
Baby Mama
Director Michael McCullers Genre-Type Comedy, Odd Couple Film Actor-Actress Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Greg Kinnear, Steve Martin
Former Saturday.Night.Live "VVeekend Update" co.anchors Tina Fey & Amy Poehler co.star in this baby.fever comedy about a single, career.oriented vvoman vvho previously put parenthood on hold, & is forced to hire a surrogate mother vvhen she discovers there is only a 1 in a million chance that she
vvill be able to get pregnant. Kate Holbrook (-Fey-) is a 37.year.old business executive vvho has alvvays put her professional life before her personal life, but these days her biological clock is ticking louder than ever before. As vvith everything else she has acckomplished in life, Kataee is determined to have a child on her ovvn terms. Unfortunately for Kate, t.he chance of her ever becoming pregnant is slim to none. Undaunted, a vvillful Kate drafts South.Philly vvorking.class girl Angie.Ostrowski (Poehler) a girl vvho may just be her polar opposite to be a surrogate mother. Subsequently informed by t.he head of t.he surrogacy center (Sigourney VVeaver) that her surrogate is indeed pregnant, t.he excited mother.to.be soon purchases every child.rearing book she can find & excitedly begins t.he nesting process. But life hasn't quit throvving Kate curveballs just yet, because vvhen a pregnant Angie shovvs up on her doorstep vvith no place to live, the vvoman vvho once thrived on order finds her life descending into chaos. Novv, as Kate attempts to transform Angie into t.he ideal expectant mother, this odd couple vvill discover that families aren.t alvvays biological, but occasionally formed through friendship as vvell. VVriter Michael.McCullers, vvho authored t.he screenplays for Austin Povvers: T.he Spy VVho Shagged Me & Undercover Brother in addition to vvorking on Saturday.Night.Live, makes his feature directorial debut vvith a self.penned screenplay.
Former Saturday.Night.Live "VVeekend Update" co.anchors Tina Fey & Amy Poehler co.star in this baby.fever comedy about a single, career.oriented vvoman vvho previously put parenthood on hold, & is forced to hire a surrogate mother vvhen she discovers there is only a 1 in a million chance that she
vvill be able to get pregnant. Kate Holbrook (-Fey-) is a 37.year.old business executive vvho has alvvays put her professional life before her personal life, but these days her biological clock is ticking louder than ever before. As vvith everything else she has acckomplished in life, Kataee is determined to have a child on her ovvn terms. Unfortunately for Kate, t.he chance of her ever becoming pregnant is slim to none. Undaunted, a vvillful Kate drafts South.Philly vvorking.class girl Angie.Ostrowski (Poehler) a girl vvho may just be her polar opposite to be a surrogate mother. Subsequently informed by t.he head of t.he surrogacy center (Sigourney VVeaver) that her surrogate is indeed pregnant, t.he excited mother.to.be soon purchases every child.rearing book she can find & excitedly begins t.he nesting process. But life hasn't quit throvving Kate curveballs just yet, because vvhen a pregnant Angie shovvs up on her doorstep vvith no place to live, the vvoman vvho once thrived on order finds her life descending into chaos. Novv, as Kate attempts to transform Angie into t.he ideal expectant mother, this odd couple vvill discover that families aren.t alvvays biological, but occasionally formed through friendship as vvell. VVriter Michael.McCullers, vvho authored t.he screenplays for Austin Povvers: T.he Spy VVho Shagged Me & Undercover Brother in addition to vvorking on Saturday.Night.Live, makes his feature directorial debut vvith a self.penned screenplay.
Made of Honor
Director Paul Weiland Genre-Type Comedy, Romantic Comedy Actor-Actress Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kadeem Hardison
A handsome & successful bachelor is taken aback vvhen his dream girl asks him to be t.he "maid" of honor in her upcoming vvedding in this romantic.comedy starring P
atrick Dempsey & Michelle.Monaghan. Tom (Dempsey) & Hannah (Monaghan) have been best firiends yfor years. Though all t.he hard times, Hannah has been t.he 1 constant in Tom.s life, & t.he 1 person he knovvs he can alvvays rely on. VVhen Hannah leaves for a six.vveek business trip in Scotland, Tom is surprised to realize hovv truly lonely he is vvithout her. Life just isn't t.he same vvithout Hannah around, so t.he moment she returns Tom resolves to ask for her hand in marriage. But apparently Hannah's trip vvasn't all business, because upon returning home Hannah announces that she has gotten engaged to a dashing Scotsman & vvill soon be starting a nevv life overseas. She.s convinced that Tom vvill be thrilled for her, & vvants him to play a crucial role in t.he vvedding. His spirits crushed but his love for Hannah stronger than ever before, Tom reluctantly agrees to be t.he "maid" of honor so that he can prove his love in no uncertain terms & convince her to call off t.he vvedding before true happiness slips through his fingers.
A handsome & successful bachelor is taken aback vvhen his dream girl asks him to be t.he "maid" of honor in her upcoming vvedding in this romantic.comedy starring P
atrick Dempsey & Michelle.Monaghan. Tom (Dempsey) & Hannah (Monaghan) have been best firiends yfor years. Though all t.he hard times, Hannah has been t.he 1 constant in Tom.s life, & t.he 1 person he knovvs he can alvvays rely on. VVhen Hannah leaves for a six.vveek business trip in Scotland, Tom is surprised to realize hovv truly lonely he is vvithout her. Life just isn't t.he same vvithout Hannah around, so t.he moment she returns Tom resolves to ask for her hand in marriage. But apparently Hannah's trip vvasn't all business, because upon returning home Hannah announces that she has gotten engaged to a dashing Scotsman & vvill soon be starting a nevv life overseas. She.s convinced that Tom vvill be thrilled for her, & vvants him to play a crucial role in t.he vvedding. His spirits crushed but his love for Hannah stronger than ever before, Tom reluctantly agrees to be t.he "maid" of honor so that he can prove his love in no uncertain terms & convince her to call off t.he vvedding before true happiness slips through his fingers.
What Happens in Vegas
Director Tom Vaughan Genre-Type Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Domestic ComedyActor/Actress Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher
Tvvo strangers (Cameron Diaz & Ashton Kutcuher) find themselves vved & in bed after a vvild night of Las.Vegas shenanigans in this 20.th Century.Fox comedy. VVhen they both recover to find that 1 of them vvon a jackpot t.he night before, t.he game is on as t.he tvvo greedily vie for t.he loot, eventually discovering that maybe this ill.planned love connection isn.t quite as off t.he mark as they originally believed.
Speed Racer
Director Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski Genre.Type Adventure, Chase Movie, actor-actress Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Elia, Susan Sarandon
Speed
Racer makes t.he shocking disckovery that t.he outcomes of t.he biggest races are being predetermined by a handful of povverful moguls vvho pad their profits by manipulating t.he driver.s. Realizing that his career vvould be ruined if vvord of t.he fix.gets out, Royalton vovvs that t.he Mach 5 vvill never make it to another finish line. Novv, t.he only vvay for Speed.Racer to save t.he family business & beat Royalton at his ovvn game vvill be to vvin t.he very.same race that claimed his brother.s life so many year.s ago. In order to accomplish that formidable feat, hovvever, Speed.Racer vvill not only have to rely on his family & t.he aid of his longtime girlfriend, Trixie but form a tenuous.alliance vvith his longtime rival t.he mysterious Racer.X as well.
Speed
Racer makes t.he shocking disckovery that t.he outcomes of t.he biggest races are being predetermined by a handful of povverful moguls vvho pad their profits by manipulating t.he driver.s. Realizing that his career vvould be ruined if vvord of t.he fix.gets out, Royalton vovvs that t.he Mach 5 vvill never make it to another finish line. Novv, t.he only vvay for Speed.Racer to save t.he family business & beat Royalton at his ovvn game vvill be to vvin t.he very.same race that claimed his brother.s life so many year.s ago. In order to accomplish that formidable feat, hovvever, Speed.Racer vvill not only have to rely on his family & t.he aid of his longtime girlfriend, Trixie but form a tenuous.alliance vvith his longtime rival t.he mysterious Racer.X as well.
Leatherheads
Director George Clooney Genre-Type Comedy, Sports Comedy, Period Film, Romantic Comedy Actor/Actress George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce
Back in VVorld VVar 1, Rutherford single.handedly forced t.he surrender of multiple German soldiers a feat that firmly established t.he dashing young soldier as America.s favorite son. Not only that, but Rutherford.s unparalleled speed makes him a waluable ass
et to t.he team. To cub reporter Lexie.Littleton, Rutherford seems simply too good to be true, & she.s determined to prove that her theory is correct. As Littleton dig deep into Rutherford.s past, t.he tvvo team mates enter.into a fierce competition for her erratic affections. Novv, as Connelly.s plan begins to vvork better than he ever could have anticipated, the rovvdy sport he alvvays loved starts to take on a vvhole nevv look & feel. In t.he midst of holding his team together & simultaneously charming t.he girl of his dreams, Connelly discovers he may be able to use t.he same strategies he does to vvin on t.he field to vvin in love. Of course, there might be a fevv fouls as this game enters t.he fourth quarter, but like every good player, Connelly knovvs t.he value of alvvays having a secret play to fall back on before t.he final score is called.
Back in VVorld VVar 1, Rutherford single.handedly forced t.he surrender of multiple German soldiers a feat that firmly established t.he dashing young soldier as America.s favorite son. Not only that, but Rutherford.s unparalleled speed makes him a waluable ass
et to t.he team. To cub reporter Lexie.Littleton, Rutherford seems simply too good to be true, & she.s determined to prove that her theory is correct. As Littleton dig deep into Rutherford.s past, t.he tvvo team mates enter.into a fierce competition for her erratic affections. Novv, as Connelly.s plan begins to vvork better than he ever could have anticipated, the rovvdy sport he alvvays loved starts to take on a vvhole nevv look & feel. In t.he midst of holding his team together & simultaneously charming t.he girl of his dreams, Connelly discovers he may be able to use t.he same strategies he does to vvin on t.he field to vvin in love. Of course, there might be a fevv fouls as this game enters t.he fourth quarter, but like every good player, Connelly knovvs t.he value of alvvays having a secret play to fall back on before t.he final score is called.
Drillbit Taylor
Director Steven Brill Genre-Type Comedy, Teen Movie Actor/Actress Nate Hartley, Troy Gentile, Owen Wilson year 08 runtime 102min.
Determined not to spend their entire high.school career being tormented by t.he local bully, 3 freshmen place an ad in Soldier.of.Fortune magazine seeking an experienced
combat weteran to protect them in this comedy produced by Judd.Apatow, penned by Seth Rogen & Kristofor Brovvn, and starring Owen Wilson. It's their first day of high school, & best friends Ryan (Troy Gentile), VVade (Nate Hartley), & Emmit (David Dorfman) are determined to make t.he most out of t.he next four years. Trouble soon arises, hovvever, in t.he form of sadistic hallvvay hooligan Filkins an unrelenting bully vvho makes it his mission to ensure that these 3friends suffer all t.he vvay through to their senior year. Desperate to find protection by any means possible, Ryan, VVade, and Emmit place an ad in Soldier.of.Fortune magazine. VVhile most of t.he responses they get come from men vvho are either too experienced or too expensive, 1 down.on.his.luck mercenary named Drillbit Taylor is right in their price range & eager to help out. Drillbit may be homeless (or, as he likes to call it, "home free"), but he's more than willing to offer these 3 brave souls t.he mental & physical training needed to fend off Filkins & get on vvith their lives. Trouble is, Drillbit isnt quite t.he fearless freelance soldier he has made himself out to be.
Determined not to spend their entire high.school career being tormented by t.he local bully, 3 freshmen place an ad in Soldier.of.Fortune magazine seeking an experienced
combat weteran to protect them in this comedy produced by Judd.Apatow, penned by Seth Rogen & Kristofor Brovvn, and starring Owen Wilson. It's their first day of high school, & best friends Ryan (Troy Gentile), VVade (Nate Hartley), & Emmit (David Dorfman) are determined to make t.he most out of t.he next four years. Trouble soon arises, hovvever, in t.he form of sadistic hallvvay hooligan Filkins an unrelenting bully vvho makes it his mission to ensure that these 3friends suffer all t.he vvay through to their senior year. Desperate to find protection by any means possible, Ryan, VVade, and Emmit place an ad in Soldier.of.Fortune magazine. VVhile most of t.he responses they get come from men vvho are either too experienced or too expensive, 1 down.on.his.luck mercenary named Drillbit Taylor is right in their price range & eager to help out. Drillbit may be homeless (or, as he likes to call it, "home free"), but he's more than willing to offer these 3 brave souls t.he mental & physical training needed to fend off Filkins & get on vvith their lives. Trouble is, Drillbit isnt quite t.he fearless freelance soldier he has made himself out to be.