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3-Iron [M]
A young drifter enters strangers' houses - and lives - while
owners are away. He spends a night or a day squatting in,
repaying their unwitting hospitality by doing laundry or
small repairs. His life changes when he runs into a
beautiful woman in an affluent mansion who is ready to
escape her unhappy, abusive marriage.
16 Blocks [M]
An aging NYPD detective is given the job of transporting a
convict 16 blocks to a courthouse where he will testify
against the detective's colleagues who don't want the pair
to make it.
24 Hour Party People [MA]
An ingenious docudrama on the
Manchester music scene of the 1980s and '90s. 24 Hour
Party People traces the rise and fall of bands like Joy
Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays--bands whose success
in the U.S. was limited, but whose impact in Europe (and
England in particular) was phenomenal.
 Aeon
Flux [MA]
Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin
working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to
overthrow the government. When she is a sent on a mission to
kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found.
Airplane - (aka "Flying High") [M]
An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable
of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don't
call him Shirley. The American Film Institute rates this
film in the top ten best comedies of all time! Classic.
All
The King's Men [M]
Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel.
The life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, a political
creature loosely based on Governor Huey Long of Louisiana.
Amélie
(Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain)
[M]
Romantic comedy fantasy. A naive, innocent girl discovers
love in her quest to help others. Director Jean-Pierre
Jeunet
(The City of Lost Children) weaves his
optimistic, whimsical tale through a postcard France,
allowing us to eavesdrop on the contrasting lives and
perceptions of the wondrous ensemble of characters. A bit
surreal, a little sugary and all entertaining.
Voted in as one the Top Ten Movies of All Time by ABC
viewers of 'At The Movies' with Margaret Pomeranz and David
Stratton.
French dialogue with English sub-titles.
American
Dreamz [M]
The new season of "American Dreamz,"
the wildly popular television singing contest, has captured
the country's attention, as the competition looks to be
between a young Midwestern gal (Moore) and a showtunes-loving
young man from Orange County (Golzari). Recently awakened
President Staton (Quaid) even wants in on the craze, as he
signs up for the potential explosive season finale.
An Inconvenient Truth [PG]
Documentary on the fight by former US
Vice-President, Al Gore, to get the world to take the threat
of global warming seriously. A probing and controversial
film that, understandably, has its detractors. This is a
film you should see - no matter which side of the fence
you're on.
Babel
[MA15+]
Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
presents another mishmash of stories where a single gunshot
sends shock waves over a 36 hour period in three continents
via four languages. In Japan, Yasujiro (Koji Takusho)
struggles to communicate with his deaf, rebellious daughter.
In Morocco, newlyweds Susan (Blanchett) and Richard (Pitt)
are forced to delay their departure when tragedy strikes.
After their nanny Amelia finds herself out back in the US,
she has no choice but to take the couple's children with her
to a family wedding in Mexico. But while crossing the border
with her nephew Santiago (Gael Garcia Bernal), they are
suspected of kidnapping. Never a dull moment in Inarritu's
very well made follow-up to 21 Grams.
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Blues Brothers, The [M]
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band
to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were
raised.
Basic
Instinct 2 [MA]
Novelist Catherine Tramell (Stone) is
once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard
appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass (Morrissey) to
evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him,
Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive
game.
Beyond the Sea [M]
A sensational and hugely-enjoyable musical on the life and
loves of Bobby Darin. Kevin Spacey is astonishing as Darin
and in true Nicole style, adds just a putty nose to get the
look of Darin exactly right. Big dance numbers, splashy 60s
style and something we all love - a nightclub musical with
real pizzaz. The final tuxedo number is more than we could
wish for.
Blade Runner [M]
Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) prowls the
steel-and-microchip jungle of 21st Century Los Angeles. He's
a "blade runner" stalking genetically made criminal
replicants. His assignment: kill them. Their crime: wanting
to be human.
Bobby
[M]
The story of the assassination of US
Senator Robert F. Kennedy, on June 6th, 1968, which centres
on 22 people who were at the Ambassador Hotel where he was
killed. "... The film makes a persuasive case that something
important in America was silenced when he was gunned down."
(Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter). With Demi Moore,
Sharon Stone, Martin Sheen, Heather Graham, William H. Macy.
Break-Up,
The [M]
In a bid to keep their luxurious condo
from their significant other, a couple's break-up proceeds
to get uglier and nastier by the moment.
Breakfast on Pluto [MA15+]
A tough young man in the 1970s who was abandoned as an
infant in a small Irish village, knows from an early age
that he is different, and survives with his wit and charm,
and closely guards his unique personality from change.
Brick [M]
Truly-gifted, young actor Levitt from
Mysterious Skin gets a strong profile again in
tough drama of drugs and crime whilst persuing his lost
girlfriend. Amoral and dangerous by turns, this
high-school-themed crime drama will see Levitt (and weird
Haas, the odd kid in
Witness now a gigantic, droopy, scary 25 year
old) tangle and deceive to writer/director Johnson's
celebrated script.
"a clever, twist-filled whodunit!" (Claudia Puig, USA Today)
Cache ("Hidden") [MA15+]
#1 FRENCH FILM OF 2006! Georges and his family receive video
tapes and obscure drawings that suggest that someone is
watching them. As the tapes become more personal the mystery
deepens, suggesting that they are coming from someone who
knows Georges well. French
dialogue with English sub-titles.
Capote
[M]
After reading about the murder of a family of four, Truman
Capote (author of "Breakfast at Tiffany's") embarks on an
assignment to Kansas to glean information from the locals,
for what will become the compelling non-fiction "In Cold
Blood".
Casino
Royale [M]
They say a definition of insanity is doing the same thing
over and over again and expecting different results. Until
now, that was the case with the James Bond franchise, but
Casino Royale does a fine job of staying loyal
to the series while presenting an impressive, revamped take
on one of cinema's most enduring characters. Immediately
after receiving his licence to kill, a green James Bond is
assigned to investigate sinister accountant Le Chiffre who
is set to take on the world's best in a high-stakes poker
game at Montenegro's Casino Royale. The film's best quality
is our introduction to an impulsive, younger, bolder and,
thus, flawed, James Bond. Witness the evolution of a legend
known simply as 007.
Children
of Men, The [MA]
The bleak future of 2027 sees a world
where giving birth is no longer possible. A political
activist is charged with transporting the only known
pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea with the hope of saving
humanity.
Clerks 11 [MA]
The much-anticipated follow-up to the
original Clerks has our heroes facing calamity and
looking for "new" directions. Or, as one reviewer put it,
"Young listless punks grow up to be 30-something listless
punks ..." Little more need be said. The original is a cult
favourite and the follow-up will soon achieve the same
status.
Copying
Beethoven [M]
When young Anna Holz (Diane Kruger), a
Viennese music student is asked to transcribe scoring notes
for the great Ludwig van Beethoven (Harris), she eagerly
accepts, despite warnings about his volatile behavior. Part
maestro, part mentor and part madman, Beethoven reluctantly
relies on Anna to help him realize the culmination of his
art.
C.R.A.Z.Y. [MA15+]
Hilarious Quebecois comedy set in the 70s concerning
calamatous and uproarious family developments, especially
between father and son. A festival favourite with an
astonishing 33 audience wins worldwide, this just might be
the French-language farce of 2006. Basically the life story
of Zac and his journey through childhood to his 20s with his
flabbergasted family placing emotional hurdles all over the
place.
French dialogue with English sub-titles.
Da Kath & Kim Code
Da Vinci Code, The - Extended Edition [M]
A murder at the Louvre Museum leads to an intrigue that
implicates an age-old secret organisation, the ramifications
of which threaten to overturn major religious dogmas. Based
on the controversial book by Dan Brown.
Departed,
The [MA]
Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning remake
of the Hong Kong film Internal Affairs. An
undercover cop works inside a gang, and a gang member works
inside the police force. Two men from opposite sides of the
law are undercover within the Massachusetts State Police and
the Irish mafia, but violence and bloodshed boil when
discoveries are made, and the moles are dispatched to find
out their enemy's identities.
Devil Wears Prada, The [PG]
Will it be Oscar nomination number 14
for Meryl Streep for her hilariously-bitchy role as senior
editing journalist dragon, Miranda Priestly? Anne Hathaway
graduates from being a princess to Julie Andrews to a
harassed assistant to Streep in her tower of fashionable
hell and morphs from dag to delight under her boss'
withering gaze. The boyfriend struggles with the
transformation but sharp dialogue and razor wit carry the
pic across the line. Audiences will still be laughing as the
credits roll. Local acting hero, Simon Baker, scores a great
spot in this major comedy.
Domino
[M]
A trademark Tony Scott film and
starring Keira Knightley, Domino presents an entertaining
mix of gritty action and a sharp visual style. The film is
inspired by the life of Domino Harvey, a former model who
rejected her privileged Beverly Hills life to become a
bounty hunter.
Donny Darko (The Director's Cut) [M]
After escaping death, a troubled teenager is driven to
manipulate a complex chain of events that will change the
destinies of himself and those around him. Voted in as
one the Top Ten Movies of All Time by ABC viewers of 'At The
Movies' with Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton.
Dorian Blues [M]
A refreshing and witty reinvention of the coming-of-age
comedy, Dorian Blues is a bright, cheerful story about a
small-town young man who realizes why he's such a misfit -
he's gay! Adolescence is proving a pain for the
always-thinking Dorian. He's an outcast and the butt of
classmates' fag jokes at high school. He's different and
understands why when he reaches the conclusion that he's a
"stereotypical gay." He soon announces this discovery to his
homophobic, Nixon-loving dad. Before dad can throw him out
of the house, he's off to NYU where our hero encounters a
new world of coffee houses, sophisticates and handsome men.
Eight Below [M]
Walt Disney Pictures presents EIGHT BELOW, the thrilling
tale of incredible friendship between eight amazing sled
dogs and their guide Jerry (Paul Walker). Stranded in
Antarctica during the most unforgiving winter on the planet,
Jerry's beloved sled dogs must learn to survive together
until Jerry — who will stop at nothing -- rescues them.
Driven by unwavering bonds of friendship, enormous belief in
one another, and tremendous courage, Jerry and the dogs make
an incredible journey to reunite in this triumphant and
inspiring action-adventure you will treasure.
Fight Club [R]
An office employee and a soap salesman build a global
organization to help vent male aggression. Voted in as
one the Top Ten Movies of All Time by the ABC viewers of 'At
The Movies' with Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton.
Final
Destination 3 [M]
In this third installment of the Final
Destination series, a student's premonition of a deadly
rollercoaster ride saves her life and a lucky few, but not
from death itself which seeks out those who escaped their
fate.
Firewall
[M]
Firewall stars Harrison Ford as bank
security expert Jack Stanfield, whose specialty is designing
infallible theft-proof financial computer systems. But
there's a hidden vulnerability in the system he didn't
account for - himself. When a ruthless criminal mastermind
(Paul Bettany) kidnaps his family, Jack is forced to find a
flaw in his system and steal $100 million. With the lives of
his wife and children at stake and under constant
surveillance, he has only hours to find a loophole in the
thief's own impenetrable system of subterfuge and false
identities to beat him at his own game.
Flags
Of Our Fathers [M]
The life stories of the six men who
raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point
in WWII.
Fly
Boys [M]
The adventures of the Lafayette
Escadrille, the young American pilots who joined the French
military before the US entered WW1 - thus becoming the
country's first fighter pilots. Spectacular Ariel stunts.
Friends with Money [M]
A fairly-lightweight but thoroughly-enjoyable drama about
three married women and their husbands, and their single,
unmarried friend. A snapshot of their lives and their
differences in lifestyle. It was well-received at the 2006
Sundance Film Festival.
Gallipoli [M]
Grizzly Man [M]
Timothy Treadwell's death was as
sensational as his life. Having presumed he could live
safely among the grizzly bears of the Alaskan wilderness,
the outdoorsman and author (Among Grizzlies) -
along with his partner, Amie Huguenard - was eventually
killed and devoured by one of the very animals to whom he
had devoted years of study. Werner Herzog relies
considerably on Treadwell's own video footage - without
resorting to sensationalism - and goes into unexpected
emotional frontiers and startling landscapes of the mind.
One of Herzog's very compelling films.
Hidden ("Cache") [MA]
#1 FRENCH FILM OF 2006! Georges and his family receive video
tapes and obscure drawings that suggest that someone is
watching them. As the tapes become more personal the mystery
deepens, suggesting that they are coming from someone who
knows Georges well.
French dialogue with English sub-titles.
Hollywoodland
[MA]
Inspired by one of Hollywood's
real-life mysteries, George Reeves, who played the original
Superman of the TV series, is mysteriously found dead -
suicide the official reason. However, suspicions mount and a
private detective is hired to track the truth but it is well
hidden behind the glossy veneer of Hollywood.
Just
My Luck [M]
From the director of How to Lose a Guy
in Ten Days, comes a "funny, twist-of-fate comedy" (KBWB-TV)!
Lindsay Lohan lights up the screen as Ashley, the luckiest
girl in Manhattan. But little does she know, her good
fortune is about to change. When Ashley shares a kiss at a
party with Jake, a bad luck magnet, they miraculously switch
paths. Suddenly Ashley is plagued by one hilarious disaster
after another, and Jake is headed for fame instead of
failure. As she desperately races to find Jake and reverse
her misfortune, Ashley discovers that her terrible
twist-of-fate is the luckiest thing that ever happened to
her.
Kenny [M]
From the biggest festival to the
smallest church social, Kenny delivers porta-loos to them
all. Ignored and unappreciated, he is one of the cogs in
society's machinery; a knight in shining overalls taking
care of business both big and small. Kenny lifts
the lid on one of Australia's roughest diamonds as he
juggles family tensions, fatherhood and sewage with charm,
humour and unflinching dignity. Follow Kenny and his
faithful "Splashdown" crew as they embrace every septic
challenge and adventure that comes their way, culminating in
a trip to that Mecca of waste management, the International
Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville, Tenessee, or, as Kenny
affectionately calls it, Poo-HQ. Part philosopher, part
comedian, and all heart - Kenny is living proof
that in sewage, as in life, the best will always rise to the
top.
Kokoda
[M]
A bitter battle is fought between
Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in
New Guinea during World War II.
Lake House, The [M]
A lonely doctor (Sandra Bullock) who
once occupied an unusual lakeside home begins exchanging
love letters with its newest resident, a frustrated
architect (Keanu Reeves). When they discover that they're
actually living two years apart, they must try to unravel
the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's
too late.
Last
Kiss, The [MA]
The highs and lows of hitting 30 are
dealt with by a fine ensemble cast of both young and
established actors. Not unlike a coming-of-age story but
with more mature themes, The Last Kiss is adapted
from the Italian film, L'Ultimo Baccio. Garden
State's Zack Braff heads the cast. Both comedy and drama,
the intertwining of stories and lives will appeal to those
who like their characters with depth.
Last
Stand, The [M]
When a cure is found to treat
mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by
Professor Charles Xavier (Stewart), and the Brotherhood, a
band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier's former
ally, Magneto (McKellen).
Last Waltz, The [PG]
This marvellously-enjoyable documentary about
The Band's farewell concert in 1976 is a
meticulously-crafted event by some of Hollywood's top
talent. With Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Neil
Diamond, The Staples, Emmylou Harris, Paul Butterfield, Dr.
John, Ringo Starr, Ron Wood, Ronnie Hawkins.
Libertine, The [MA15 +]
Historical drama about the adventures of the 17th Century
poet, The Earl of Rochester, whose life was laced with
scandal and debauchery. Amazingly visualised film with
Johnny Depp as fascinating as always. Great score by Michael
Nyman.
Little Miss Sunshine [M]
A family determined to get their young
daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a
cross-country trip in their VW bus.
Lower City
Argentinian drama about two life-long
friends whose friendship is shattered when they both fall
for the same woman.
Man
Of The Year [M]
On a lark, the host of a late-night
political talk show (Robin Williams) decides to run for
president. The thing is, he never expected to win.
Marie
Antionette [PG]
Where Virgin Suicides and
Lost in Translation were elegant in their simplicity,
Copolla's third film is a visually-lavish telling of the
18th century legend. Painting Antoinette in a more
contemporary light emotionally, the French heroine is caught
in a loveless arranged marriage, savage gossip amongst the
French aristocracy, and a bloody revolution. It may lack
serious depth, but it is a beautifully styled film and never
descends into the realm of costume drama.
Mission Impossible 111 [M]
Tom Cruise returns as Special Agent
Ethan Hunt, who faces the mission of his life in "Mission:
Impossible III." Director J. J. Abrams ("Lost"," "Alias")
brings his unique blend of action and drama to the
billion-dollar franchise.
Mrs
Palfrey At The Claremont [M]
All but abandoned by her family in a
London retirement hotel, an elderly woman strikes up a
curious friendship with a young writer. A tender, touching
deeply moving film --Jeffrey Lyons, NBC Reel Talk
Neil Young: Heart of Gold [G]
"Neil Young: Heart of Gold" is filmmaker Jonathan Demme's
intimate musical portrait of legendary singer/songwriter
Neil Young, filmed on the occasion of the world premiere of
Young's "Prairie Wind" concert at Nashville's hallowed Ryman
Auditorium last summer. Young's music provides an
emotionally rich view into this unique artist's relationship
to family, friends, mortality, and the passage of time.
Young is accompanied onstage by many long time musical
companions, including country star Emmylou Harris, Neil's
wife Pegi Young, and bandleader/steel guitarist Ben Keith.
New World, The [M]
A Terrence Malick-scripted drama about explorer John Smith
and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers
in the 17th century.
Night
Listener [M]
Based on the Armistead Maupin book - a
radio talk-show host develops an intense phone relationship
with a young listener named Pete and the social worker who
rescued him from a life of abuse. But Gabriel soon comes to
the startling realisation that it is quite possible that
neither the boy nor his painful account of his childhood
really exist.
Notes
On A Scandal [MA]
When Sheba Hart joins St. George's as
the new art teacher, she befriends Barbara - a kindred
spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba
begins an illicit affair with one of her students, and
Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret.
Omen,
The [M]
In this chilling remake of The Omen ?
that is even more terrifying than the original ? man's
darkest fears are manifested as an unspeakable terror is
unleashed on the world! U.S. diplomat Robert Thorn (Liev
Schreiber) substitutes an orphan for his own stillborn baby
in order to spare his unknowing wife (Julia Stiles). But
after a series of grotesque murders and dire warnings, the
Thorns come to the horrifying realization that their child
is the son of Satan!
On a Clear Day [PG]
Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his
demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance -
swimming the English Channel.
A good movie for older adults.
Prairie Home Companion, A [PG]
Nostalgia pervades Altman's latest flick based on a real US
live radio music show, that has survived despite the
dominace of television. The fictional account of the story
is played out by an absolutley delightful and quirky
ensemble cast who perform what is to be the final night of
the show for WLT radio which has been sold off to a large.
Texas conglomerate. Great fun.
Pulp Fiction [MA]
The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife,
and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of
violence and redemption.
Queen,
The [M]
The UK house of granite gets an
emotional earthquake and a very cold shower of scrutiny in a
major film of award-winning excellence. Mirren's
Best-Actress Oscar is well deserved. The scene in the stream
with the majestic deer is the clincher. A modern film unlike
any other with devastating news footage anchoring our
emotions which, ten years after the event, still feel
unexpectedly sensitive.
Queer Duck: The Movie [MA]
If you thought Queer Duck on Showtime was over-the-top, you
won't believe this all new no holds barred comedy & musical
extravaganza. Queer Duck and his fabulous friends Openly
Gator, Bi-Polar Bear and Oscar Wild Cat will keep you
laughing until it hurts in their outrageously zany,
full-length feature debut.
Ringer,
The [M]
Pressured by a greedy uncle (Brian Cox)
and a pile of debt, lovable loser Steve Barker (Knoxville)
resorts to an unthinkable, contemptible,
just-crazy-enough-to-work scheme. He pretends to be mentally
challenged to rig the upcoming Special Olympics and bring
home the gold. But when Steve's fellow competitors get wise
to the con, they inspire him to rise to the greatest
challenge of all: becoming a better person.
Produced by the fearless Farrelly Brothers (There's
Something About Mary, Shallow Hal), The Ringer will keep you
smiling all the way to the finish line!
Rocky
Balboa [M]
Thirty years ago he was a man with no
future, working for a small time loan shark on the south
side of Philadelphia. When blind luck landed him the chance
to enter the ring against reigning champ, Apollo Creed, it
was the million-to-one-shot of a lifetime. Surprise
"comeback" hit of the multi-sequel series.
Road
To Guantanamo [M]
Part drama, part documentary, The Road
to Guantánamo focuses on the Tipton Three, a trio of British
Muslims who were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until
they were released without charge.
Rocky Horror Picture Show, The [M]
Outrageously-kinky, musical, horror spoof about a straight
laced couple, Janet and Brad, who encounter a group of
unusual people from Transylvania, including the amazing Tim
Curry as Frank'N'Furter. With Richard O'Brien (who wrote the
great numbers) as Riff Raff. Sci-fi spoof, campy horror and
those incredible musical numbers make this film a real
celebration.
Scared Sacred [M]
How do humans find meaning in the face of overwhelming
horror and tragedy? SCARED SACRED is a critically acclaimed
documentary that takes audiences on a journey to the "Ground
Zeros" of the world, searching for stories of hope and
significance. During his five-year odyssey, award-winning
filmmaker Velcrow Ripper travels to the killing fields of
Cambodia, war-torn Afghanistan, the toxic wasteland of
Bhopal, post-9/11 New York, Bosnia, Hiroshima and others.
Interweaving visually stunning footage with insightful
interviews with people determined to heal themselves and
those around them, the film becomes a remarkable testament
to the human spirit as Ripper discovers the human potential
to transform the "scared" into the "sacred."
Scary
Movie 4 [M]
The Scary Movie gang is back for their
funniest, most fearless installment yet. -Starring Anna
Faris & Regina Hall (previous Scary Movie films), Leslie
Nielsen (The Naked Gun, Airplane), Carmen Electra (Cheaper
by the Dozen 2)
Scoop
[M]
Scarlett Johansson and Hugh Jackman
star in this hilariously twisted tale of murder and mystery.
When an inquisitive college journalist (Johansson) stumbles
upon new clues to a string of murders, her investigation
leads directly to a handsome businessman (Jackman), who
draws her in with his mysterious charm. Could a whirlwind
romance with the subject of her search also become the most
dangerous scoop of a lifetime? Experience the laughs in this
witty new comedy that will have you guessing until the very
end.
Shawshank Redemption, The [MA]
The life of Andy Dufresne changes when he is convicted and
jailed for the murder of his wife. Voted in as one the Top
Ten Movies of All Time by the ABC viewers of 'At The Movies'
with Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton.
Sketches of Frank Gehry [M]
Documentary.
Frank Gehry is
that rare kind of architect who has garnered both critical
acclaim and popular recognition. His designs dramatically
blur the line between art and architecture; his sketches and
models are the basis for dynamic structures and
unpredictable interiors. Gehry's friend, Sydney Pollack,
directs this film; akin in nature to Gehry's own impromptu,
free-hand style, the two men appear on film together,
capturing this shy, elusive artist and illuminating his
innovative process--including expansive depictions of
Gehry's most important architectural wonders across the
globe such as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt
Disney Concert Hall in Downtown L.A.
Slither
[M]
It's rednecks versus zombies in James Gunn's delightfully
disgusting comic horror film, in which parasites from outer
space invade their hosts. Gunn (who wrote the exuberant
"Dawn of the Dead" remake) is a true movie nut, with a
tongue-in-cheek approach to horror that aspires to "Tremors"
and "Rabid" and injects the genre with his own brand of
twisty black humor. The film is equally outrageous and
sardonic, and the cast, which includes "Firefly" 's great
Nathan Fillion, is more than game (literally). Awful fun.
Snakes on a Plane [M]
On board a flight over the Pacific
Ocean, an assassin, bent on killing a passenger who's a
witness in protective custody, lets loose a crate full of
deadly snakes.
Squid and the Whale, The [MA]
Oscar nominated for Best Original Screenplay and based on
the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his
brother, "The Squid and the Whale" tells the touching story
of two young boys dealing with their parents' divorce in
Brooklyn in the 1980s.
Take
The Lead [M]
Inspired by a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as
internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane in
the energetic and moving film Take The Lead. When Dulane
volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school
system, his background first clashes with his students'
tastes...but together they create a completely new style of
dance.
Thank You For Smoking [M]
Does a mass-murderer go around in a suit and tie preaching
to scores of people about what he does for a living? If your
name is Nick Naylor, the answer is yes. Naylor is the chief
spokesman for "Big Tobacco", who from classrooms to national
television defends the rights of smokers and major cigarette
companies. With health fanatics and a senator after him for
his relentless bending of the truth, Nick begins to wonder
what his job makes him look like through the eyes of his
young son Joey. A brilliant satire on the art of corporate
spin.
Three Burials, The [M]
Tommy Lee Jones stars and has his directorial debut in this
modern day western that explores the tension existing
between US and Mexican cultures that overlap in southern
USA. A man takes the corpse of his friend back to be buried
in his home town in Mexico. Filmed against the stunning
backdrop of West Texas. Winner 2005 Cannes - Best Actor
(Jones), Best Screenplay (Guillermo Arriaga -
21 Grams).
Time of the Wolf [MA 15+]
A family flees the city after an apocalyptic event (the
director keeps it vague to the point of time and place not
being revealed). Seeking refuge at their country home, they
find strangers occupying the house. Their lives will be
forever changed by the confrontation. From the director of
The Piano Teacher.
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story [M]
Michael Winterbottom?s TRISTRAM SHANDY:
A COCK AND BULL STORY is a rollicking, inventive adaptation
of the notoriously unfilmable British comic novel The Life
and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, written by
Laurence Sterne. Crammed with literary jokes and dark humor,
and aided by stellar performances by Jeremy Northam, Rob
Brydon and Naomie Harris, Shandy?s warped tales reveal far
more about himself than any conventional autobiography.
Tsotsi [M]
In Johannesburg, South Africa, a township thug must learn to
care for an infant whose mother he has killed. Featuring an
energetic dancehall Kwaito music soundtrack, this brilliant,
authentic vision of the South African ganglands is not to be
missed.
Ultraviolet
[M]
Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil, The
Fifth Element), Cameron Bright (X-Men 3), Nick Chinlund (The
Legend of Zorro) and William Fichtner (The Longest Yard)
star in this theatrical set in the late 21st century, a
subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified
genetically by a vampire-like disease (Hemophagia), giving
them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute
intelligence, and as they are set apart from "normal" and
"healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of
worldwide civil war (a war between humans and hemophages)
aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In
the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected woman -
Ultraviolet, who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old
boy who has been marked for death by the human government as
he is believed to be a threat to humans.
Water [M]
This profoundly-exquisite film deals with the
marginalisation and virtual imprisonment of Hindi women in
the 1930s. It shows how mankind cannot live without two
things - water and freedom, and the thirst for both will
outlive and overcome any tyranny or obstacle. Beautiful
cinematography, fine acting and direction make for a
memorable and moving experience.
Hindi with English subtitles. Banned in India.
Wedding Crashers [M]
A couple of charming womanisers crash weddings to take
advantage of women who are touched by the romantic
atmosphere. However, both get more than they bargained for
when they meet two bridesmaids and their disfunctional
family who teach them some cruel, yet hillarious, lessons on
love and relationships.
When
A Stranger Calls [M]
During an otherwise routine babysitting
gig, a high-school student is harassed by an increasingly
threatening prank caller.
Who Killed The Electric Car? [PG]
(Documentary) Mel Gibson, Martin Sheen,
Phyllis Diller
In the mid 1990s electric cars began appearing on US roads.
They were quiet, efficient and pollution free. Ten years
later there is not a sign of them being available any more.
What happened?
Wind That Shakes the Barley, The [M]
Winner Palme d'Or - Cannes 2006. In Ireland, 1919, people
unite to drive out the squads being shipped from Britain to
block Ireland's bid for independence. The deep divisions
that ensued resulted in civil war, and brothers and
countrymen found themselves on opposing sides.
Wordplay [G]
Spellbound covered
spelling-bees. Word Wars revealed competitive
Scrabble. Now comes another word-puzzle documentary, this
time centering around a bunch of charming characters who
live for crossword puzzles. Starting off with the creative
geniuses at the New York Times' crossword division, the film
roams the US finding devotees who enjoy the black-and-white
squares daily. As well as skimming through its practices and
colourful history, the real fun begins when we're introduced
to those committed men and women at the annual crossword
convention in Stamford, Connecticut.
World's Fastest Indian, The [PG]
Charming, true story, about a man whose dream of achieving
the fastest bike record takes him to the salt flats of Utah
in 1967. The record was beaten and it still stands. Hopkins'
endearing portrayal is one of the best of his long career.
Yours
Mine and Ours [M]
Based on a true story and co-starring
Van Johnson and Tom Bosley, Yours, Mine And Ours keeps the
laughs coming in a "clean, wholesome family comedy" (Life).
This population explosion occurs when widowed Navy nurse
Helen North (Ball) meets handsome Naval officer and widower
Frank Beardsley (Fonda). They have much in commontoo much in
factshehas eight kids and he has ten, and when they tie the
knot, anarchy reigns in the Beardsley-North merger. The
opposing camps of step-siblings do all they can to sabotage
each other and their parents' union. But, through it all,
mother lovingly cares for her "troops," while father
patiently coaches his coming-of-age kids in more delicate
matters, and resentment soon gives way to respect and
something bigger than anyone could have imagined!
Zathura
[M]
In Columbia Pictures' heart-racing
sci-fi adventure Zathura, two squabbling brothers are
propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a
mysterious game they discovered in the basement of theirold
house. On their fantastic journey, they are joined by a
stranded astronaut and must survive meteor showers, hostile
lizard-like aliens, a rocket-propelled robot run amok and an
intergalactic spaceship battle. Unless they finish the game
and reach the planet Zathura, they could be trapped in outer
space forever. |
