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Body of Lies
CIA operative Roger Ferris searches for terrorists on the streets of Jordan, while his handler, Ed Hoffman, watches him via satellite from his cushy life in the U.S. When Ferris uncovers a link to a terrorist mastermind, he must enlist the help of the chief of Jordanian intelligence, Hani Salaam, to infiltrate the criminal network. As his mission becomes more dangerous, Ferris isn’t sure he should trust Salaam or Hoffman. Featuring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe. A Warner Bros. release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Eight-year-old Bruno is the son of a high-ranking Nazi commander. When his father is promoted, the family moves to the countryside, where Bruno feels alone and bored. Then Bruno discovers a nearby “farm,” or internment camp, and he befriends a young Jewish boy, Shmuel, through the fences. Sadly, the camp is actually an extermination camp designed as part of the Nazi Final Solution. And Bruno and Shmuel are unaware of what their friendship ultimately will cost them. Featuring: Asa Butterfield, Zac Mattoon O’Brien. A Miramax Films release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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Burn After Reading
Retired CIA analyst Osbourne Cox decides to write his memoirs; his wife, Kate, who is planning to divorce him, copies all of his files. Unfortunately, the disk containing his memoirs ends up in Hardbodies gym where it is found by two employees, Chad and Linda. They believe the disk contains classified information and attempt to blackmail Cox. Meanwhile, Kate is having an affair with Treasury agent Harry Pfarrer, who also is dating Linda. Featuring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand. A Universal Pictures release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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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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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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The Family That Preys
Charlotte Cartwright, an affluent socialite, and Alice Pratt, a working class woman, have remained dear friends for many years, despite their apparent differences. But they are both ashamed of their children’s scandalous behavior. Alice’s daughter, Andrea, is cheating on her trusting husband with her boss, who happens to be Charlotte’s married son, William. Meanwhile, William tries to take over his mother’s company. Can the two matriarchs straighten out their children? Featuring: Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard. A Lions Gate release.
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Flash of Genius
College professor Dr. Robert Kearns has a good life with his loving wife, Phyllis, and their six children. Kearns, who teaches engineering, considers himself an inventor, and he is most proud of Kearns’ Blinking Eye, the first patented intermittent windshield wiper. After sharing his plans with Ford, the company backs out of a deal with him, and then produces its own wipers. Kearns spends his life fighting for his rightful credit in inventing the wipers. Featuring: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham. A Universal Pictures release.
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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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Max Payne
Detective Max Payne is determined to find the man who murdered his wife and baby; three years later, he works cold cases and still hunts the killer. A string of recent brutal deaths may be connected to his wife’s case. And when a woman is slain in the street, with Max’s wallet on her person, her assassin sister, Mona, teams up with Max to figure out who is responsible for these crimes. Meanwhile, Internal Affairs is investigating Max’s involvement in his former partner’s death. Featuring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis. A 20th Century Fox release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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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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Rachel Getting Married
Rachel Buchman is about to marry the love of her life. The family gathers for a day of exuberant celebration—that is, until Rachel’s estranged sister, Kym, shows up, bringing with her a history of crisis and family conflict. Kym, a dark-witted drug addict, leaves rehab to attend the wedding, but her dramatic personality threatens to distract from the happy day. As Rachel struggles to reign in the family, Kym’s volatile presence heats up the family tensions. Featuring: Anne Hathaway, Debra Winger. A Sony Pictures Releasing release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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RocknRolla
Lenny Cole is the man to see about getting crooked real estate deals done in London. Russian mobster Uri agrees to pay Lenny $7 million for help with his latest project; he even lends Lenny his lucky painting. But then, the money is stolen, and the painting goes missing. Lenny and Uri suspect one another. But Lenny’s stepson, rock star Johnny Quid, also has disappeared. Meanwhile, street criminals One Two and Mumbles take tips from Uri’s accountant, Stella. Featuring: Mark Strong, Tom Wilkinson. A Warner Bros. release. May contain material unsuitable for children.
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The Secret Life of Bees
Fourteen-year-old Lily Owens is a South Carolina girl growing up in 1964. Lily battles haunting memories of her mother’s tragic death. Her only companions are her abusive father and their housekeeper, Rosaleen. In despair, Lily and Rosaleen flee to a town that Lily believes holds a secret to her mother’s past. There, the pair is taken in by the Boatwright sisters. Through trials and triumphs, and the art of beekeeping, the girls learn the true meaning of family. Featuring: Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah. A 20th Century Fox release.
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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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Sixty Six
Bernie Reubens has been dreaming of his Bar Mitzvah as an elaborate affair. Now that the day is finally approaching, the fates seem to be conspiring against him. His parents, Manny and Esther, have scheduled the party on the same day as the 1966 World Cup Final. And the English soccer team actually has a chance of making it this year. Meanwhile, Manny’s grocery store is struggling financially, and Bernie’s older brother is hogging their parents’ attention. Featuring: Gregg Sulkin, Helena Bonham Carter. A First Independent Pictures release.
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Spider-Man 3
In this third installment of the Spider-Man series, Peter Parker has finally struck a balance between his devotion to Mary Jane Watson and his responsibilities as a superhero. But when a mysterious substance turns his suit black, Peter’s ego is enhanced along with his powers. Soon, he’s in danger of alienating Mary Jane by flirting with the beautiful Gwen Stacy, provoking his estranged and vengeful best friend, and losing to two new and formidable villains. Featuring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst. A Sony Pictures Releasing release.
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