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A Better Life ***** An exquisite heartfelt emotional journey into the lives of a father and son. From Chris Weitz, director of About a Boy and producer of A Single Man and In Good Company, comes A Better Life - a poignant, multi-generational story about a father's love and everything a parent will sacrifice to build a better life for his child.Carlos Galindo dreamed of good things for his wife and future son when they crossed the border into the US. But when his wife left him, wanting more than he could give, Carlos' only goal became to make sure his son Luis was given the opportunities he never had. Read more See The Write Stuff
A Little Bit of Heaven **** Marley Corbett (Kate Hudson) is young, beautiful, and wildly funny, but she's afraid of opening herself up to true love and commitment. Though she uses her humour to prevent matters from getting serious, a life-changing visit to her doctor (Gael Garcia Bernal) sends both of them on an eye-opening adventure of mutual discovery, leading to revelations neither thought possible. Read more
The Adventures of Tintin ***** Adventure with a capital A! Spielberg is back in top form with a breathtaking and spectacular masterwork. Every frame is a masterpiece, filled with meticulous detail, vibrant characters, and hilarious escapades, powerfully underscored by John Williams' magnificent soundtrack. This is what the art of film and animation is all about: imaginative daredevil action sequences, hilarious laugh-out-loud comedy routines, and breathtaking full-blooded adventure. Tintin is marvelously brought to life with his mischievous dog Snowy, who is responsible for some hysterical comic duos with a cat, cows, a camel and an eagle. This is the kind of film you are guaranteed to see more than once and will definitely treasure on DVD. You don't have to be a Tintin expert to fall in love with its charm. Read more
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked On vacation aboard a luxury cruise ship, Alvin, Simon, Theodore and the Chipettes are up to their usual antics, turning the ship into their personal playground, until they become 'chipwrecked' on a tropical island. As Dave Seville frantically searches for the missing stars, the 'Munks and Chipettes do what they do best - sing, dance and wreak havoc. But they're in for the biggest surprises and lessons of their lives when they embark on an island adventure with their new friend - a castaway who's more than a match for Alvin and the Chipmunks. Read more
Beginners When it comes to relationships, we're all beginners. From writer/director Mike Mills comes a comedy/drama about how deeply funny and transformative life can be, even at its most serious moments. "Beginners" imaginatively explores the hilarity, confusion, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Golden Globe Award nominee Ewan McGregor). Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent of "Inglourious Basterds") only months after his father Hal (Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer) has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father, who, following the death of his wife of 45 years, came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life. Read more
Brighton Rock ***** An exquisite masterwork showcasing British filmmaking at its finest; brimming with sexual tension, nail biting suspense and captivating intrigue, writer director Rowan Joffe is an exceptional visualist and storyteller, filling each frame of this stylish romantic noir thriller with meticulous detail. Joffe draws the best out of his remarkable cast, particularly Sam Riley and Andrea Riseborough as the doomed lovers, Helen Mirren as a devilish femme fatale and Andy Serkis as a slimy gang lord. If you are looking for a tender love story that you can easily fall in love with, vibrant characters that jump of the screen, and a sumptuous Brighton of the 60s, this intelligent and charming film offers first rate entertainment. Go behind the scenes Writer-director Rowan Joffe talks about the film See The Write Stuff
Courageous Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the streets have to offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. They know that God desires to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, but their children are beginning to drift further and further away from them. Will they be able to find a way to serve and protect those that are most dear to them? When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Read more
Darkest Hour * A 3-D post-apocalyptic action thriller about a band of young jetsetters in Moscow who live through an unexplained global catastrophe and struggle to survive against an unknown alien threat as they try to escape the once vibrant metropolis. Throughout their journey across a foreign city to find help, the dwindling band encounter various Russian survivors who help them start to unravel the mysteries of the near-invisible invaders, their goals and weaknesses, and most importantly, how to fight back. Read more See The Write Stuff
Dolphin Tale ***** Inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin called Winter and the compassionate people who banded together to save her life. A heartwarming, fun adventure about the healing bonds of family, both human and animal.The real Winter, who plays herself in "Dolphin Tale," today serves as a symbol of courage and hope to millions of people--especially those facing their own physical challenges--who have been touched by her remarkable story of recovery and rehabilitation. Read more Interview with screenwriters Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi
Drive ***** Ryan Gossling plays a Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. Read more
Everything Must Go Adapted and directed by Dan Rush, it tells the story of a career saleman (Will Ferrell) who gets fired, for falling off the wagon one last time. He returns home to discover his wife has left him, changed the locks on their suburban home and dumped all his possessions out on the front yard. Read more See The Write Stuff
Footloose A new take of the beloved 1984 classic film. Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban on dancing in the town (due to a tragic accident), revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister's troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process. Read more
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ***** David Fincher (The Social Network) uncoils the world of Stieg Larsson's global blockbuster thriller on the screen. Within the story's labyrinth lie murder, corruption, family secrets and the inner demons of the two unexpected partners chasing the truth of a 40-year-old mystery: Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is a financial reporter determined to restore his honor, and Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), an unusual but ingenious investigator. Read more Interview with David Fincher Interview with screenwriter Steven Zaillian Read the review
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