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Alvin and the Chipmunks
In this animated feature, three chipmunks, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, leave their forested home and find their way into Dave Seville’s house. The down-on-his-luck songwriter sees the potential of the singing chipmunks and tries to mold them into a superstar pop act. But his old college roommate, a scheming record executive, has plans of his own. Now the chipmunks must deal with their newfound fame and decide whether to be loyal to Dave. Voices include: Justin Long, Jesse McCartney. A 20th Century Fox release.
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August Rush
Abandoned 11-year-old Evan insists that he can hear his parents in the wind. He believes that he will find them if he can only play the right music. He runs away from his orphanage to New York City. There, he meets Wizard, a street musician, who renames him August Rush. As August becomes known for his music, his mother, Lyla, learns that her son is still alive. As she frantically searches for him, the man she shared one wonderful night with looks for her. Featuring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell. A Warner Bros. release.
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Becoming Jane
Loosely based on an incident in Jane Austen’s life, this historical drama follows 20-year-old Jane in her search for the perfect mate. Although her family and friends want her to marry the nephew of the rich Lady Gresham, Jane wants to marry for love. When she meets Tom Lefroy, an Irish rogue visiting her country hamlet, Jane initially despises him. He mocks her writing and insists that she open her mind to love, the world, and literature. Featuring: Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy. A HanWay Films release.
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Dan in Real Life
Advice columnist Dan Burns raises his three daughters alone after his wife’s death. He puts them first, with little thought for his own needs. At a family reunion, his parents send him on an errand, urging him to take some time for himself. While out, he meets Marie and connects with her. As he’s about to tell his family about her, his younger brother’s girlfriend arrives—it’s Marie. Struggling to do what’s right, Dan hides his deepening feelings. Featuring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche. A Touchstone Pictures release.
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December Boys
Four orphan boys, all born in December, are given a treat when their Mother Superior arranges for them to spend the Christmas holiday at the Australian shore. They stay with church benefactors Bandy and his wife, Skipper, and experience for the first time the beach, carnivals, and motorcycle riding. While the oldest boy, Maps, is in the midst of his first romance, the smallest boy, Misty, learns that a young couple living next door may adopt one of the three younger boys. Featuring: Daniel Radcliffe, Lee Cormie. A Warner Independent Pictures release.
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
In this sequel, Queen Elizabeth I of England meets adventurer Walter Raleigh. Fascinated by his charm, Elizabeth asks her trusted lady-in-waiting, Bess, to talk to him and keep him entertained at court. Elizabeth hopes to keep Raleigh in her presence. But her plan backfires as Bess and Raleigh fall in love. Elizabeth struggles to come to terms with her own loneliness while facing assassination plots orchestrated by Spain’s king and her cousin, Mary Stuart. Featuring: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen. A Universal Pictures release.
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Enchanted
Princess Giselle lives at peace in the animated land of Andalasia. She has just met her Prince Edward and is about to be married when his jealous stepmother pushes her down a well. Giselle ends up in the very real world of New York City. When a cynical divorce lawyer and his daughter offer to help Giselle, she is quite grateful. As she waits for her prince to rescue her, Giselle experiences all the city has to offer. Will she want to go home? Featuring: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey. A Walt Disney Pictures release.
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The Game Plan
Quarterback Joe Kingman is living the good life—he’s at the top of his game, single, rich, and famous. And “never say no” Joe never says no to a party. Then, 8-year-old Peyton arrives on his doorstep claiming to be his daughter. She says her mom, Joe’s ex-wife of nine years, has gone to Africa for a month, leaving Peyton in Joe’s care. While Joe’s agent tries to spin the story to the press, Joe struggles to learn how to be a dad and prepare for the championship game. Featuring: Dwayne Johnson, Madison Pettis. A Walt Disney Pictures release.
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Ira and Abby
Can a couple who agree to get married after knowing each other only six hours find love and happiness? Ira Black and Abby Willoughby are about to find out. Neurotic 33-year-old Ira is unable to make a decision or a commitment or finish his dissertation. Free-spirit Abby is horrible at selling gym club memberships but great at listening. The two meet and decide to marry all on the same day. All is well until Ira discovers Abby has been divorced twice before. Featuring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Chris Messina. A HDTV/Magnolia Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Juno
Bored teen Juno spends one night in the arms of her good friend, Paulie Bleeker, and ends up pregnant at 16. With the help of her best friend, Leah, Juno decides to give the baby up for adoption. She calmly breaks the news to her father and stepmother, who are surprised but supportive. Juno finds the perfect parents for her child—suburban couple Mark and Vanessa—in the Pennysaver. As her belly grows, Juno is forced to make adult decisions and figure out who she wants to be. Featuring: Ellen Page, Michael Cera. A 20th Century Fox release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Lions for Lambs
In Washington, DC, Republican Sen. Jasper Irving speaks to seasoned journalist Janine Roth about his new strategy in Afghanistan, launching at that moment, to win the war on terror. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, a political science professor meets with a promising student who is suddenly uninterested in his classes. At the same time, in Afghanistan, two of the professor’s former students, as part of Irving’s new strategy, are injured and alone in enemy territory. Featuring: Robert Redford, Meryl Streep. An MGM Studios release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Martian Child
Sci-fi writer David Gordon and his wife thought about adopting before her death. Now alone, David suffers from writer’s block and loneliness. A social worker tells David about Dennis, a boy who insists he’s from Mars and sits in a box all day. David doesn’t think he’s ready to be a father, especially alone, but Dennis reminds him of himself as a child. Despite his sister’s warnings, David agrees to take on the troubled child. Can they forge their own family? Featuring: John Cusack, Bobby Coleman. A New Line Cinema release.
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Mr. Magorium, the owner of a store filled with magical toys, announces that it’s time for him to leave. He’s 243 years old, and he thinks it’s time to pass his store on to his manager, Molly Mahoney. She loves the store, but she lacks confidence: She is a composer and pianist who can’t write music. She doesn’t want the store because she doesn’t think she can run it without Mr. Magorium. Meanwhile, the store itself throws a tantrum over Mr. Magorium’s departure. Featuring: Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman. A 20th Century Fox release.
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No Country for Old Men
Vietnam vet Llewelyn Moss discovers dead bodies and $2 million at the site of an apparent drug deal gone badly wrong in the Texas desert. Llewelyn takes the money, an unfortunate decision because it puts a drug gang and a psychopathic hitman on his trail. More people die as the ruthless criminals try to regain the money. Meanwhile, the local sheriff, who previously hadn’t needed a gun to exert his authority, attempts to deal with this new kind of crime. Featuring: Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones. A Miramax Films release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Reservation Road
Ethan and Emma Learner are devastated when their young son is killed in a hit-and-run accident. The man responsible, Dwight Arno, is a divorced lawyer who is fighting with his ex-wife over custody of their son. He was late returning his son and did not stop after hitting Josh. In a twist of fate, Ethan, who didn’t see the collision clearly, asks guilt-ridden Dwight and his partner to be his lawyers. Will Ethan remember more details of the accident? Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly. A Universal Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Why Did I Get Married?
Four couples take an annual weeklong vacation together to focus on their marriages. But this year is tricky. Mike brings his wife (Sheila) and his girlfriend (Trinia). Marcus’ wife, Angela, is so outraged by this that she’s more argumentative than ever. So Mike reveals that Marcus cheated on Angela. Meanwhile, Terry struggles to get his wife, Diana, to stop working and pay attention to him. On the surface, psychiatrist Patricia and her husband, Gavin, seem to have the perfect marriage. Featuring: Janet Jackson, Sharon Leal. A Lionsgate release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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