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Woo’s Flying Tigers film to be Imax

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 20:03
Hong Kong film director John Woo plans to create an Imax action epic based on the story the Flying Tigers, a volunteer group of U.S. army and navy fliers who trained a Chinese flight squadron in the Second World War.

French director Alain Corneau dies

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 17:01
Alain Corneau, a French filmmaker who had a huge hit in 1991 with Tous les matins du monde, has died. He was 67.

Rossellini to lead Berlin film festival jury

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 13:51
Celebrated actress and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini will preside over the jury for the 2011 Berlin International Film Festival, set to unspool in February.

John Cusack plays Poe in movie thriller

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 15:51
John Cusack is set to portray writer Edgar Allan Poe in a fictional movie called The Raven.

Shining Through

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
In 1940, New York, secretary Linda Voss suspects her boss is a spy. When America enters WWII, and his key operative in Berlin is killed, Linda convinces her boss to let her go undercover. From secretary to secret agent, Linda is dropped behind enemy lines. Her mission: penetrate the household of a high-ranking enemy official and get out of Germany alive. (2 hrs. 14 min.)

The Qualcuno paghera

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
A boxer rescues a Mob fight promoter's girl from a brutal beating only to find himself fighting inside and outside the ring for his survival. (1 hr. 42 min.)

Sea Prince and the Fire Child

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
It's the story of two generations of love, jealousy and courage. Sirius, the Sea Prince, falls in love with Malta, the daughter of Hyperia, Queen of Fire. But, from the beginning, love is clouded by their parents' stern disapproval.

Girls on the Road

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
Two attractive teenage girls pick up a young man with the idea of having a "good time," but when he turns out to be a serial killer the fun's over.

Car Trouble

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
Gerald's frenzied passion for his hot new wheels makes his wife Jacqueline jealous. She retaliates by seducing their car salesman - and getting stuck in a compromising position - trapped in Gerald's car. (1 hr. 33 min.)

Apache Rifles

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
In this western, the army commander of an Arizona outpost despises all Indians until he falls in love with a beautiful missionary girl. He must change his ways because one of her parents is an Apache. Unfortunately, his attempts to reform are nearly foiled by greedy gold-seekers. (1 hr. 32 min.)

A Quiet Little Marriage

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
A young couple who have different ideas about the future of their relationship find themselves drifting into a domestic civil war in this independent drama. Dax (Cy Carter) and Olive (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) have been married for a few years, and while they clearly love one another and have a satisfying sex life, their difficult relationships with their families manifest themselves in very different ways. Olive is looking after her father Bruce (Michael O'Neill) as his memories and personality fall prey to Alzheimer's syndrome, and the loss has made her eager to have a baby. Meanwhile, Dax has become the unwilling benefactor of his brother Jackson (Jimmi Simpson), a drug addict who often stops by needing cash or a place to crash, usually in the company of his sullen, silent girlfriend Sylvia (Lucy DeVito). Jackson's dependence on Dax has poisoned him on the notion of having children, and the tug of war between Olive and Dax over potential parenthood has seen them both take drastic, ridiculous action, as Olive deliberately sabotages her own diaphragm in hopes of getting pregnant while Dax counters by putting birth control pills in her breakfast. A QUIET LITTLE MARRIAGE was the first feature film from writer and director Mo Perkins. (1 hr. 25 min.)

The Art of Chopin

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
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The Waiting Room

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
Two strangers find their chance meeting in a South London train station suddenly bringing together two entirely separate groups of friends, colleagues, lovers, and acquaintances in director Roger Goldby's tale of intersecting lives. Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) and Stephen (Rolf Little) were sitting in a deserted train platform when kindly senior citizen Roger (Frank Finlay) engaged them in conversation while eagerly awaiting the arrival of his beloved wife. As they listen to Roger fondly reminiscing about all of the things that he and his wife did when they were younger, Anna and Stephen realize that they have made a real connection and, if only for a moment, allow their individual lives to slip out of focus. Having recently separated from Toby (Adrian Bower), single mother Anna is now faced with the task of bringing up her young daughter Charlie all by herself. Anna's neighbors are married young parents Jem (Zoe Telford) and George (Rupert Graves). While Jem and Anna are close friends who share all of their secrets, the one thing that Anna hasn't let out is the fact that she has entered into a troublesome affair with George. Stephen, on the other hand, has recently moved in with Fiona (Christine Bottomly), who is so eager to start a family that even her parents are pressuring she and Stephen to get pregnant. But the more intense the pressure gets, the less certain Stephen becomes that he is prepared for such a commitment. It seems like the only peace Stephen can find these days is in his work at a local old folk's home and his friendship with understanding resident Helen (Phyllida Law). Later, after Stephen and Anna go their separate ways, their lives both move into a pivotal period as they find themselves wondering just what would happen should they ever meet again. (1 hr. 42 min.)

The William Tell Express

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 08:23
No description available (58 hr.)

127 Hours

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 07:22
Filmmaker Danny Boyle adapts the true-life story of Aron Ralston with this Fox Searchlight production detailing the hiker's harrowing quest for survival after losing an arm to a fallen rock and the grueling five-day ordeal that finally ended with his rescue. James Franco steps into the role of the unfortunate climber.

Virginity Hit

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 07:22
One teen's quest to lose his virginity is broadcast on the Internet for the entire world to see in this comedy from producers Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. Matt always wanted his first time to be special, but then his plan to lose his virginity with longtime girlfriend Nicole went horribly awry. Unfortunately for Matt, his friends were videotaping the entire thing, and before long the clip goes viral. Embarrassed and heartbroken, Matt finds his luck turning around when a pretty online admirer offers to be his first. But her offer comes with a list of stipulations, and as Matt prepares to take the plunge, his pals keep the camera rolling to catch every painfully awkward moment of his transition into manhood.

Rome film festival to open with Knightley film

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 16:11
Last Night, the directorial debut of Iranian-American filmmaker Massy Tadjedin, will open the International Rome Film Festival, organizers said Friday.

DiCaprio slashing case to go to trial

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 14:57
An Ontario woman accused of slashing actor Leonardo DiCaprio's face in 2005 has been ordered to stand trial by a Los Angeles judge.

Polley movie shines spotlight on Louisbourg

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:54
The Nova Scotia town of Louisbourg is getting ready for its closeup, as a star-studded cast arrives to film Sarah Polley's new feature.

Last Days of Summer

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 07:21
Trailer for Last Days of Summer

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