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Appaloosa
Virgil Cole and his friend Everett Hitch travel from town to town, bringing ordered peace to the rough West of the late 1800s. Appaloosa, New Mexico, proves to be in need of law and order. Wealthy rancher Randall Bragg runs the town, and his men commit crimes unchecked. Virgil and Everett plan to keep Bragg and his boys under control by imposing strict laws. But Virgil’s attention is sidetracked by newly arrived widow Allison French. Featuring: Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen. A New Line Cinema release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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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? Jim Barrett, the owner of Chateau Montelena, is sure Spurrier means to embarrass them all. But Barrett’s laid-back son, Bo, has a different opinion. Featuring: Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman. A Turtle Crossing release.
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City of Ember
For more than 200 years, the underground city of Ember has flourished, thanks to a vast stock-pile of food and a giant generator. But now, the lights are flickering, the food is running out, and the citizens believe the only thing beyond their city is darkness. Two teenagers, Lina and Doon, stumble upon clues left by the builders: There is an exit strategy that was long ago forgotten. Can Lina and Doon piece together the crumbling instructions? Featuring: Saoirse Ronan, Bill Murray. A 20th Century Fox release.
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Death Race
In 2012, prisons are run by huge corporations that seek to make a profit any way they can. Terminal Island’s warden, Hennessey, chooses prisoners to compete in anything-goes, high-stakes races that she broadcasts for money. When Jensen Ames finds himself at Terminal, framed for his wife’s murder, he agrees to race for Hennessey to regain his freedom sooner. But Hennessey doesn’t play by the rules, and Ames’ new rival, Machine Gun Joe, will do anything to win. Featuring: Joan Allen, Jason Statham. A Universal Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Duchess
Georgiana Spenser, the Duchess of Devonshire, is revered by London society for her beauty, wit, and fashion sense. Her husband, however, only wishes that she provide him with a male heir. While he remains cold and boorish to Georgiana, he openly flaunts his affairs with other women. Stunned by his behavior, Georgiana seeks to find a love of her own. But the laws and customs of 18th-century England place her firmly under the control of her unfeeling husband. Featuring: Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Eagle Eye
Jerry Shaw finds boxes containing weapons in his apartment, and then receives a phone call from a mysterious woman warning him that the FBI is on its way. Meanwhile, single mother Rachel Holloman receives a call from the same woman, instructing her to do as she’s told or her son’s life will be in danger. This woman brings Jerry and Rachel together as they flee from the FBI. But who is this mystery voice on the phone and what does she want them to do? Featuring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan. A Paramount Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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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 in particular, Frank Herlihy, won’t leave Bertram alone until he breaks up the engagement of Frank’s widow, Gwen. Frank wasn’t a good husband, and he’s worried that Gwen is about to marry someone just like him. Can the dead teach Bertram how to live? Featuring: Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Lakeview Terrace
For interracial couple Chris and Lisa Mattson, their new neighborhood and home are a realized dream. But while they should feel safe that their neighbor, Abel Turner, is an LAPD cop, they are disturbed by his rude attitude toward Chris. Abel’s disgust at their interracial marriage soon escalates into dangerous territory. Chris and Lisa fear for their lives, but who can they call when the threat comes from a cop? Featuring: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson. A Sony Pictures Releasing release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Longshots
Based on a true story, this film follows the football success of 11-year-old Jasmine Plummer, the first female quarterback to play in the Pop Warner football tournament. Curtis Plummer spies hope for his town’s bedraggled football team in the unerringly accurate throwing arm of his niece, Jasmine. Alienated from her peers and abandoned by her father, Jasmine doesn’t care about football. But as she and Curtis bond, he encourages her to try out for the local team. Featuring: Ice Cube, Keke Palmer. A Weinstein Co. release.
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Meet Dave
A group of tiny aliens land on Earth in a spaceship that looks remarkably human and is modeled after their esteemed captain. They are looking for a missing orb that was sent to the planet to suck up its saltwater. The spaceship takes the name Dave and befriends a woman and her son, who may know the location of the orb. While learning about human emotions, the captain and his female third-in-command are struck with strong feelings of their own. Featuring: Eddie Murphy, Gabrielle Union. A 20th Century Fox release.
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Nights in Rodanthe
Adrienne Willis agrees to tend to her friend’s inn on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a weekend. Right before she leaves for the inn, Adrienne’s unfaithful husband suddenly expresses a desire to reconcile. Unsure how to feel about this, she heads to the shore, where a storm is brewing. The sole inn guest, Dr. Paul Flanner, has his own conflicts. As the storm rolls in, Adrienne and Paul bond over their crises of conscience and start the romance of a lifetime. Featuring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane. A Warner Bros. release.
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Sharkwater
This documentary explores the magnificence and importance of the misunderstood shark. Filmmaker Rob Stewart sets out to debunk shark stereotypes and show how important the creature is to the ocean’s ecosystem, and, thus, to humankind. With conservationist Paul Watson along, Stewart runs into the dangers of poachers, organized crime, and corrupt court systems. The majestic sharks may face extinction from the brutal practices Stewart and Watson uncover. Featuring: Rob Stewart, Paul Watson. A Warner Bros. release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
In this sequel, 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 and dealing with her fear of commitment. Carmen takes a theater internship in Vermont, where she gets her own chance to shine. Lena meets a free-spirited artist at an art class in Rhode Island. And Bridget struggles to come to terms with her past while working on an archaeological dig in Turkey. Featuring: America Ferrera, Blake Lively. A Warner Bros. release.
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Son of Rambow
Will Proudfoot’s family practices a religion that shuns the outside world. Not allowed to watch TV, Will focuses his creative imagination on elaborate sketches. Then, the school terror, Lee Carter, forces Will to help him make a movie. At Lee’s house, Will watches First Blood and becomes fascinated with Rambo. He writes his own sequel, which the two decide to film together. Their friendship wobbles, however, when their secret film production is discovered. Featuring: Bill Milner, Will Poulter. A Paramount Pictures release.
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona
In this Woody Allen romantic drama, best friends Vicky and Cristina travel to Barcelona together. Despite Vicky’s protests (she’s happily engaged), the two end up flying to another area of Spain with a mysterious yet charming man, Juan Antonio, who confesses he’d like to make love to both of them. Soon a love triangle develops and becomes even more comically complicated when Juan Antonio’s ex-wife, Maria Elena, enters the picture. Featuring: Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem. A Weinstein Co. release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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WALL•E
It’s the year 2700, and a trash-collecting robot, WALL•E, is one of Earth’s few remaining inhabitants. The humans are cruising in space. He spends his days sorting through garbage to find treasures. When a rocket drops off a new robot, EVE, WALL•E is excited about having a friend. He shares his collection with her, and one of his discoveries prompts EVE to return to space with WALL•E in pursuit. The robots arrive at a massive spaceship and learn that WALL•E’s find may hold the key to humankind’s future. Voices include: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight. A Pixar release.
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