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July 16, 2014

Under the Skin


Synopsis
An alien entity inhabits the earthly form of a seductive young woman who combs the Scottish highways in search of the human prey it is here to plunder. It lures its isolated and forsaken male victims into an otherworldly dimension where they are stripped and consumed. But life in all its complexity start to change the alien. It begin to see itself as "she," as human, with tragic and terrifying consequences. Under the Skin is about seeing ourselves through alien eyes.

Cast
Scarlett Johansson
Jeremy McWilliams

Director
Jonathan Glazer

Transcendence


Synopsis
A brilliant innovator in the field of Artificial Intelligence becomes the bridge in the gap between man and machine in this sci-fi thriller starring Johnny Depp. His entire career, Dr. Will Caster (Depp) has been working toward one goal -- to create a machine possessing the entire spectrum of human emotions, and the collective intelligence of every person who has ever lived. But while Dr. Caster's unorthodox experiments have made him famous in scientific circles, a radical anti-tech group known as Rift is determined to stop him at all costs. In the midst of an attack on A.I. labs across the United States, one Rift agent manages to shoot Dr. Caster with a radioactive bullet, ensuring his death. Little did Rift realize that their efforts to destroy Dr. Caster would only make him stronger than they ever could have imagined, because before he dies, his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max (Paul Bettany) successfully transfer Dr. Caster's consciousness into a computer, where his hunger for knowledge and power transforms him into an unstoppable force of sentient energy inhabiting every computer and electrical system on the planet. Morgan Freeman co-stars.

Cast
Kate Mara
Rebecca Hall
Paul Bettany
Johnny Depp
Morgan Freeman

Swelter


Synopsis
Jean Claude Van Damme, Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2), Grant Bowler (TV's Defiance), Josh Henderson (Dragonslayer). Great all-star cast in an action-packed modern western! Four cons blast their way out of jail after a $100 million Vegas heist and go in search their old accomplice, the only one of them who never got caught. They find him, but the only catch is that he's got amnesia, and now he's a sheriff in a podunk desert town.

Cast
Jean-Claude Van Damme

Sunshine on Leith


Two Scottish soldiers return from Afghanistan, home to Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) to the warm embrace of their families.

Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writer: Stephen Greenhorn
Stars: George MacKay, Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng

Someone Marry Barry


Three friends plot to get rid of their socially inappropriate friend by finding him a wife, but when he meets a woman just like him, their problems double.

Director: Rob Pearlstein
Writer: Rob Pearlstein (screenplay)
Stars: Tyler Labine, Damon Wayans Jr., Lucy Punch

Sabotage


Synopsis
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the pulse-pounding action film Sabotage, from the director of End of Watch and the writer of Training Day. When DEA task force leader Breacher Wharton (Schwarzenegger) storms a heavily armed cartel safe house, rogue members of his team use it as a cover to steal $10 million in cash. But just when they think their secret is safe, agents are killed off one-by-one, and everyone is a suspect, including the squad itself. Co-starring Sam Worthington, Olivia Williams, Terrence Howard, Joe Manganiello, Josh Holloway and Mireille Enos, Sabotage is an explosive tale of betrayal and trust that critics call "a tense, action-packed thrill ride!" (Mark DeCarlo, ABC-TV's Windy City LIVE)

Cast
Sam Worthington
Terrence Howard
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Director
David Ayer

Rio 2


Synopsis
Welcome to the jungle...of fun! The cast of the animated hit comedy Rio returns - along with a new flock of all-star voice talent, including Bruno Mars, Kristin Chenoweth and more - in this high-flying sequel for the whole family. The party continues when Blu (Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (Anne Hathaway) and their three kids take a walk on the wild side and embark on a colorful, comical, music-filled journey through the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit into his new surroundings, he goes beak-to-beak with the villainous Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law!

Cast
Jake T. Austin
Jemaine Clement
Jesse Eisenberg
Anne Hathaway
Kristin Chenoweth
Jamie Foxx
Andy Garcia

Director
Carlos Sadanha

Raid 2, The


Synopsis
Following immediately after the events of The Raid, Rama (Iko Uwais) is forced to reinvent himself as an undercover cop in order to provide protection for his wife and child. Working for the anti-corruption taskforce led by the one person he can trust, Bunawar, he is given a mission to engage himself as an enforcer for a local mob boss, Bangun. Finding a way in through Bangun's son Uco, Rama must hunt for information linking Bangun with police force corruption. All the while, he harbors a dangerous and personal vendetta for revenge and justice that threatens to consume him - and bring both this mission and the organized crime syndicates crashing down.

Cast
Alex Abbad
Iko Uwais
Kenichi Endo
Ryuhei Matsuda
Kazuki Kitamura

Director
Gareth Evans

Noah


Synopsis
Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe stars as Noah in the film inspired by the timeless story of courage, sacrifice and hope. Also starring Emma Watson and Academy Award Winners Anthony Hopkins and Jennifer Connolly, this visually stunning, action-packed adventure from acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) is hailed as "one of the most unforgettable Biblical epics ever put on film." Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

Cast
Jennifer Connolly
Emma Watson
Russell Crowe
Anthony Hopkins

Director
Darren Aronofsky

Need for Speed


Synopsis
Buckle up with Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad) as he sets out on a mission of revenge against wealthy and arrogant Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper), who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Tobey pushes his limits to the max in a high-octane race across America, hitting the road with the world's most exotic supercars - delivering real speed, real danger and real action. Adapted from the top-selling video game franchise - and complete with never-before-seen bonus features - Need For Speed is the ultimate thrill ride.

Cast
Scott Mescudi
Dakota Johnson
Harrison Gilbertson
Dominic Cooper
Imogen Poots
Rami Malek
Aaron Paul
Ramon Rodriguez Y Su...
Michael Keaton

Director
Scott Waugh

Heatstroke


Synopsis
Steven Dorff, Peter Stormare. A research scientist and his family travel off course in the african desert and he is brutally murdered by arms dealers. His girlfriend is put to the ultimate test as she attempts to evade the killers and protect the scientist's teenage daughter.

Cast
Maisie Williams
Svetlana Metkina
Stephen Dorff
Peter Stormare

Director
Evelyn Purcell

Ghost of Goodnight Lane


When the staff inside a renovated film studio finds a co-worker dead one morning, the pieces of a forty year puzzle add up to an angry ghost who has let the last person step inside her house. But will they ever get out alive?

Director: Alin Bijan
Writers: Amy Acosta, Alin Bijan
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Danielle Harris, Billy Zane

Generation Iron


Synopsis
Not since the classic Pumping Iron has a film captured all the passion, pain and power behind the world of competitive bodybuilding: Mickey Rourke narrates the "illuminating" (New York Daily News) and "gorgeous" (Village Voice) documentary about seven rivals: Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf, Victor Martinez, Ben Pakulski, Hidetada Yamagishi and Roelly Winklaar, as they battle for the title of Mr. Olympia. But beyond the gym, the stage, and the misconceptions about the sport, how far will each of them go to achieve the ultimate in extreme physical perfection? Experience this "fascinating" (Washington Post) true story of discipline, defeat, redemption and triumph, featuring special appearances by Michael Jai White, Lou Ferrigno and many others!

Cast
Hidetada Yamagishi
Ben Pakulski
Roelly Winklaar
Dennis Wolf
Kai Greene
Phil Heath
Victor Martinez
Branch Warren
Michael Jai White
Mickey Rourke
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Director
Vlad Yudin

Fighting Man, A


Synopsis
Too Many Fights. Too Little Left. Too Tough to Go Down.

Haunted by a tragic past, undefeated, washed up boxer Sailor O'Connor (Dominic Purcell) is a broken man. When a fluke opportunity arises to step back in the ring, he takes it. His opponent is younger and faster, but with the support of his old fight team (Michael Ironside and James Caan), Sailor pushes for this one last fight. Not knowing when to throw in the towel, Sailor must face his personal demons or die trying to stay on his feet throughout a bloody, brutal beating in the ring. Also starring Louis Gossett Jr., Kim Coates with Famke Janssen and a special appearance by Freddie Roach.

Cast
Freddie Roach
Dominic Purcell
Louis Gossett, Jr.
Famke Janssen
James Caan
Jenessa Grant
Izaak Smith
Sheila McCarthy
Adam Beach

Director
Damian Lee

Drones


Synopsis
Two soldiers must decide the fate of a terrorist with the single push of a button. As the action plays out in real time, their window to activate the drone closes. With time running out, the soldiers begin to question what the real motives are behind the lethal attack.

Cast
Amir Khalighi
Eloise Mumford
Matt O'Leary
Whip Hubley
William Russ

Director
Rick Rosenthal

Bad Words


Synopsis
Jason Bateman makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy, Bad Words. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy's take-no-prisoners approach to life. Critics rave, Bad Words is "the funniest, smartest, most entertaining comedy in a long time!" (Pete Hammond, Movieline)

Cast
Jason Bateman
Ben Falcone
Rohan Chand
Kathryn Hahn
Philip Baker Hall
Allison Janney

Director
Jason Bateman

Abner, The Invisible Dog


It's Chad Sheppard's birthday and he's in for a big surprise! His best friend, Abner, a big furry Sheepdog can suddenly vanish into thin air and can talk too! But Chad already has enough problems fighting off two bullies who want to wreck his chances with the cute girl next door. With the parents out of the house, Chad and Abner have to fight off the bad guys, get the girl, and save the day!

Director: Fred Olen Ray
Writer: Pat Moran (screenwriter)
Stars: David DeLuise, David Chokachi, Jane Kean

Aberdeen


Synopsis
"Beautifully acted, ferociously observant!" -New York Times

Kaise (Lena Headey), a beautiful and feisty Scottish woman, finally has her life together... at least until her mother Charlotte Rampling) asks an enormous favor: to bring back to her Kaisa's estranged, larger-than-life father (Stellan Skarsgard). The two of them, father and daughter together, set out on a wild, brutally funny yet heartbreaking journey, which takes them through their emotional past before reaching their ultimate destination

Cast
Lena Headey
Ian Hart
Stellan Skarsgard
Charlotte Rampling

Director
Hans Petter Moland

13 Sins


Synopsis
You don't play the game. It plays you.

Elliot Brindle (Mark Webber, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) is a bright, meek social services coordinator, drowning in debt and desperate because he's about to marry the love of his life (Rutina Wesley, HBO's True Blood). Upon receiving a cryptic phone call informing him that he's on a hidden camera game show where he must execute 13 tasks, Elliot learns he will be on his way to winning a multimillion dollar cash prize if he quickly follows through with his first two instructions: swat the fly that is currently bothering him and then eat the fly.

Although thousands of dollars are suddenly appearing in his bank account, Elliot remains suspicious, though comforted by the knowledge that he can stop playing at any time if only to lose every penny that he's won. as he leaves a path of destruction behind him and runs away from the law (Ron Perlman, Hellboy) Elliot's need to complete the game escalates as the tasks grow increasingly sinister, to a devastating point of no return.

Cast
Devon Graye
Rutina Wesley
Mark Webber
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Tom Bower
Ron Perlman

Director
Daniel Stamm

3 Days To Kill


Synopsis

"A stellar cast" (Jeffrey Lyons, Lyons Den Radio), including Oscar winner Kevin Costner, Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld and Amber Heard, lead this "undeniably entertaining" (The Hollywood Reporter) action-thriller. Costner plays a daring International spy with lethal skills and a hard-earned reputation for tackling the most dangerous missions imaginable. But when a seductive CIA operative (Heard) makes him an offer he can't refuse, he's forced to juggle his two toughest assignments yet: looking after his rebellious teenage daughter (Steinfeld) while hunting down the world's most ruthless terrorist.

Cast
Hailee Steinfeld
Amber Heard
Connie Nielsen
Kevin Costner

Director
McG