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American Teen
Documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein followed four American teens through their senior year of high school in a small Indiana town. Liberal Hannah doesn’t fit in at the conservative school; shy and nerdy Jake also has trouble connecting with his classmates. Basketball star Colin attempts to earn a college scholarship, while popular Megan rules the roost. Featuring: Hannah Bailey, Colin Clemens. A Paramount Pictures release, PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.
Appaloosa
Virgil Cole and his friend Everett Hitch travel from town to town, bringing law and order to the rough West of the late 1800s. Appaloosa, New Mexico, proves to be in need of both. Rancher Randall Bragg runs the town, and his men commit crimes unchecked. Virgil and Everett plan to impose strict laws. But Virgil’s attention is sidetracked by a newly arrived widow, Allison French. Featuring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen. A New Line Cinema release, R, 1 hr. 56 min.
Battle in Seattle
Based on the 1999 World Trade Organization conference in Seattle and the ensuing riots, this film follows fictional characters as they deal with the violence. Protestors Django, Sam, Jay, and Lou are determined to make their voices heard. Mayor Jim Tobin deals with the chaos. Cop Dale Anderson helps with crowd control, leaving his pregnant wife, Ella, to make her way home alone. Featuring: Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson. A First Independent Pictures release, R, 1 hr. 38 min.
Beast Stalker
This twisty thriller starts off with police officer Tong accidentally killing a little girl while chasing a criminal. Tong reaches out to the girl’s family and befriends her twin sister, Ling. But the criminal from the beginning is still in the picture—the twins’ mother is prosecuting his case, so he kidnaps Ling for blackmail. Tong and his old partner, Master Sun, set out to find Ling, despite her mother’s insistence that she doesn’t want the police involved. Featuring: Nicholas Tse, Zhang Jingchu, Nick Cheung, Liu Kai-chi. PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.
Body of Lies
CIA operative Roger Ferris is working to track a high-level international terrorist with help from a veteran agent strategizing from his computer back in the U.S. Roger works to infiltrate his target’s organization and get to the leader by staging a decoy attack. A new love interest and clashes with his deskbound cohort threaten Roger’s focus, holding civilians’ lives in the balance. Featuring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe. R, 2 hr., 8 min.
Bottle Shock
In 1976, Parisian winemakers scoffed at California vintners. That is, until a blind taste test set up by British expatriate Steven Spurrier pitted the wines against each other. Based on a true story, this film tells the tale of Spurrier’s trip to Napa Valley to sample American wines. Will the local winemakers willingly participate in the tasting? Featuring: Bill Pullman, Alan Rickman. A Turtle Crossing release, PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.
Butterfly Lovers
In this period piece, Zhu Yanzhi, a pretty girl from a wealthy family, dresses as a man to attend a martial arts school. She falls for fellow classmate Liang, who is confused by his own feelings for his new friend. When Liang discovers Yanzhi’s true identity, they begin a love affair that is cut short by Yanzhi’s parents, who force her to accept another marriage proposal. Featuring: Charlene Choi, Wu Chun. A Mei Ah Entertainment Group Ltd. release, PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.
Duchess
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, lived a lavish life of partying and gambling. Her husband, the Duke of Devonshire, was distant and unfaithful, so Georgiana developed other interests: She was a doting mother, a fashion icon and a well-connected political figure. When a new friend, Bess Foster, moves in with Georgiana and begins having an affair with her husband, the situation reaches a boiling point. Georgiana indulges her attraction for Earl Grey but finds herself sucked into an unhappy love triangle. Featuring: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes. PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
Flavor of Happiness
Wan owns a Chinese restaurant in the coastal Japanese town of Kanazawa City. A local department store hopes to open an in-store branch of Wan’s restaurant; it sends Takako to close the deal. However, Wan gives her the brush off, so she diligently returns every day to sample his menu. When the elderly chef falls ill, Takako persuades him to employ her. Featuring: Tatsuya Fuji, Miki Nakatani. A Toei Company Ltd. release, PG-13, 2 hr. 4 min.
Ghost Town
Bertram Pincus prefers his lonely, secluded life to having to associate with people. But when a routine medical procedure stops his heart for seven minutes, Bertram wakes up with the ability to see ghosts. And they’re everywhere. One ghost in particular, Frank, won’t leave Bertram alone until he breaks up the engagement of Frank’s widow, Gwen. Featuring: Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear. A Paramount Pictures release, PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.
Heartbreak Library
Every day, Jun-oh goes to the library to rip page 198 out of the books. The very serious young librarian gets furious at the tall, mysterious man ripping pages out of books. When he explains that his girlfriend left him, telling him only to check page 198, without naming a book, the librarian becomes sympathetic. She, too, has had her heart broken. The two set out to solve the mysteries of Jun-oh’s past, and they develop a profound romance in the process. Featuring Yoo Jin, Lee Dong-wook. PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.
Lakeview Terrace
A newlywed couple move into their dream home, much to the dismay of a neighbor who does not approve of their interracial relationship. Abel Turner is a widower and father of two and self-appointed neighborhood watchdog, and he becomes increasingly hostile toward the young couple. They can’t turn to the police, because Abel is an officer, so they must figure out how to fight back. Featuring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington, Patrick Wilson. PG-13, 1 hr. 51 min.
Max Payne
After his family is murdered, police officer Max Payne retreats into depression—until he stumbles upon a new drug that causes hallucinations of demons and often kills people. Max suspects this scene has something to do with his wife’s death. He meets up with Natasha, a user who’s subsequently killed trying to get the drug. He becomes a suspect and teams up with Natasha’s sister Mona to investigate. The body count grows: Max’s former partner is killed, so Max no longer has an advocate in the department. Featuring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis. R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Modern Boy
Lee Hae-myung works as a civil servant in Japanese-occupied Korea in 1937. Despite his country’s oppression and economic depression, Lee leads an extravagant life, dressed accordingly. But when he meets chanteuse Cho Nan-sil, Lee finds himself caught up in a crisis that threatens to undermine everything he’s worked so hard for. What is it about Cho that makes Lee willing to risk it all? Featuring: Park Hae-il, Kim Hye-soo. A CJ Entertainment release, PG-13, 2 hr. 1 min.
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Nick is devastated when his ex-girlfriend, Tris, shows up at his band’s gig with a new boyfriend. Also in tow is Tris’ friend Norah. Norah has listened to all the mix CDs Nick made for Tris post-breakup, and she feels like she knows him already. At the gig, Norah asks Nick to pretend to be her boyfriend for five minutes so that she won’t appear dateless. They end up spending a night wandering the streets of New York, sharing a love of music and tales of failed relationships. Featuring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings. PG-13, 1 hr. 29 min.
Nights In Rodanthe
Another love story from the author of The Notebook, this film centers on Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane), a who needs a vacation from her personal drama (her husband had an affair, and now he wants to come home to her) not to mention the stress of raising a teenage daughter. Her vacation is not as quiet as she would like it to be, though. A big storm threatens the coastal town she’s in. But Adrienne finds comfort with a handsome doctor, who happens to be the only other guest at her hotel. Featuring: Diane Lane, Richard Gere. PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.
Pineapple Express
Process server Dale Denton spends his days driving around, smoking pot, handing out subpoenas, and stopping by his girlfriend’s high school for a quick hello. Although he buys his marijuana from Saul, he doesn’t consider him a friend. But when Dale witnesses a murder while smoking Saul’s rare weed, Dale and Saul go on the run together. Featuring: Seth Rogen, James Franco. A Sony Pictures Releasing release, R, 1 hr. 52 min.
RocknRolla
A Russian mobster muscles London gangster Lenny Cole into a property deal, lending him a painting as a show of good faith. Meanwhile a band of small-time crooks struggle to get the money they owe Lenny. Lenny’s sexy accountant tips them off that they may be able to rob the Russian. It all hits the fan when the Russian’s painting gets stolen and a drug-addicted “rock ‘n’ rolla” with ties to Lenny’s organization gets involved. Featuring: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton. R, 1 hr. 54 min.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridget struggle to stay connected the summer after their first year in college. Tibby is in New York, attending summer school. Carmen takes a theater internship in Vermont. Lena focuses on her art in Rhode Island. And Bridget comes to terms with her past while working on an archaeological dig in Turkey. Featuring: Blake Lively, America Ferrera. A Warner Bros. release, PG-13, 2 hr.
Suspect X
Police officer Kaoru Utsumi is assigned to the case of a man found brutally beaten and strangled to death. She asks for help from genius physicist Manabu Yukawa, aka Detective Galileo, who leads the way to an old friend, mathematician and high school teacher Tetsuya Ishigami, the victim’s ex-wife’s neighbor. The two brilliant minds compete as Tetsuya tries to protect Hanaoka Yasuko, a new love interest, and her daughter. Featuring: Kou Shibasaki, Masaharu Fukuyama, Shinichi Tsutumi. R, 2 hr. 8 min.
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