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August 20, 2012

V/H/S


When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.

Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner
Writers: Glenn McQuaid, David Bruckner
Stars: Calvin Reeder, Lane Hughes and Adam Wingard

Post Mortem


Synopsis
Pablo Larrain's follow-up to Tony Manero is another unnerving look at one man's psychosis set against a country's political and moral turmoil here, a lonely morgue clerk whose infatuation with theburlesque dancer next door plays out against the violent chaos of Chile's 1973 military coup.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Antonia Zegers
• Alfredo Castro
• Amparo Noguera

Writers:
• Pablo Larrain

Directors:
• Pablo Larrain

Lucky One, The


Synopsis
Based on Nicholas Sparks' bestseller The Lucky One, Zac Efron (17 Again, Charlie St. Cloud) stars alongside Taylor Schilling (TV's Mercy) and Blythe Danner (Meet the Parents franchise) in this romantic drama directed by Academy Award-nominated writer/director Scott Hicks (Shine, No Reservations).

U.S. Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault (Efron) returns from his third tour of duty in Iraq, with the one thing he credits with keeping him alive-a photograph he found of a woman he doesn't even know. Learning her name is Beth (Schilling) and where she lives, he shows up at her door, and ends up taking a job at her family-run local kennel. Despite her initial mistrust and the complications in her life, a romance develops between them, giving Logan hope that Beth could be much more than his good luck charm.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Blythe Danner
• Taylor Schilling
• Zac Efron
• Robert Hayes
• Adam LeFevre
• Joe Chrest
• Jay R. Ferguson

Writers:
• Will Fetters
• Nicholas Sparks

Directors:
• Scott Hicks

Lake Effects


Synopsis
Sara (Scottie Thomson) and Lily (Madeline Zima) are two sisters from a small, lakeside town that lead two different lives: Sara, a successful, Los Angeles attorney and Lily, a local art teacher who never left home. But when the father of the two sisters unexpectedly dies, Sara returns to Virginia to help settle his estate. Through the guidance of their father's spirit, the two women and their mother, Vivian (Jane Seymour), will finally discover what being a family truly means. Ben Savage (Boy Meets World), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), Richard Riehle (Office Space) and Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints) co-star in this heartwarming story about trust, forgiveness and confronting the past to embrace your future.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jane Seymour
• Casper Van Dien
• Sean Patrick Flanery
• Madeline Zima
• Richard Riehle
• Scott Thompson
• Ben Savage

Writers:
• Michael McKay

Directors:
• Michael McKay

Freelancers


Synopsis
To serve, protect... and steal.

The son of a slain NYPD officer joins the force, where he falls in with his father's former partner and a team of rogue cops. His new boss, Sarcone, will see if he has what it takes to be rogue through many trials and tribulations of loyalty, trust and respect. When the truth about his father's death is revealed revenge takes him over and he won't stop until justice has been truly served.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Forest Whitaker
• Robert De Niro
• 50 Cent
• Dana Delany
• Beau Garrett
• Malcolm Goodwin
• Ryan O'Nan

Writers:
• L. Philippe Casseus

Producers:
• Randall Emmett
• 50 Cent
• George Furla

Directors:
• Jessy Terrero

Darling Companion


Synopsis
In Darling Companion, Beth (Diane Keaton) saves a bedraggled lost dog from the side of the freeway on a wintry day in Denver. Struggling with her distracted, self-involved husband Joseph (Kevin Kline) and an empty nest at home, Beth forms a special bond with the rescued animal. When Joseph loses the dog after a wedding at their vacation home in the Rockies, the distraught Beth enlists the help of the few remaining guests and a mysterious young woman (Ayelet Zurer) in a frantic search. Each member of the search party is affected by the adventure, which takes them in unexpected directions - comic, harrowing, sometimes deeply emotional and ultimately towards love.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Sam Shepard
• Kevin Kline
• Diane Keaton
• Ayelet Zurer
• Dianne Wiest
• Elisabeth Moss
• Richard Jenkins
• Mark Duplass

Writers:
• Lawrence Kasdan
• Meg Kasdan

Producers:
• Lawrence Kasdan
• Elizabeth Redleaf
• Anthony Bregman

Directors:
• Lawrence Kasdan

Assassin's Bullet


When an unknown vigilante begins killing high-priority terrorists from America s Most Wanted list in Europe, a former FBI field agent (Christian Slater) is brought in by the US Ambassador (Donald Sutherland) to discover the identity of the assassin.

Actors: Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater, Timothy Spall
Directors: Isaac Florentine

August 10, 2012

Rise & Fall of a White Collar Hooligan, The


Football hooligan Mike Jacobs is going nowhere in life when he meets old friend Eddie Hill at a riot. Under Eddie’s tutelage he soon finds himself inducted into the world of credit card fraud, where organised gangs withdraw hundreds of thousands of pounds from cash machines every night.
As Mike becomes seduced by the money and women that come with his new lifestyle, the dangers increase and he soon finds events spiralling beyond his control.

Actors: Nick Nevern, Simon Phillips, Billy Murray, Rebecca Ferdinando, Ricci Harnett
Directors: Paul Tanter

Trishna


The story of the tragic relationship between the son of a property developer and the daughter of an auto rickshaw owner.

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Writers: Michael Winterbottom (screenplay), Thomas Hardy (novel)
Stars: Freida Pinto, Riz Ahmed and Anurag Kashyap

On The Ice


Synopsis
In this engrossing and suspenseful feature film debut by filmmaker Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, two teenage boys who have grown up like brothers go about their lives in the comfortable claustrophobia of an isolated Alaskan town. Early one morning, on a seal hunt with another teenager, an argument between the three boys quickly escalates into a tragic accident. Bonded by their dark secret, the two best friends are forced to create one fabrication after another in order to survive. The shocked boys stumble through guilt-fueled days, avoiding the suspicions of their community as they weave a web of deceit. With their future in the balance, they are forced to explore the limits of friendship and honor.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Frank Qutuq Irelan
• Josiah Patkotak

Writers:
• Andrew Okpeaha MacLean

Producers:
• Zhana Londoner
• Lynette Howell
• Cara Marcous
• Marco Londoner

Directors:
• Andrew Okpeaha MacLean

Monitor, The


Synopsis
How far would you goito protect theiones you love?

After escaping an abusive husband, Anna and her son move far away to a secret location. Terrified that her ex-husband will find them, she buys a baby monitor to keep in her son's room. When strange noises echo through the monitor, Anna believes another child in the building is being murdered, and then she fears the worst - that it's her own son.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Noomi Rapace
• Kristoffer Joner
• Henrik Rafaelsen
• Vetle Ovenild Werring

Writers:
• Pal Sletaune

Producers:
• Turid Oversveen

Directors:
• Pal Sletaune

Mamitas


Synopsis
Two Latino youths from different backgrounds form a life-changing friendship in the heartfelt coming-of-age film.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Veronica Diaz
• E.J. Bonilla

Battleship


Synopsis

The battle for Earth begins at sea in this epic action-adventure starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Alexander Skarsgård and Brooklyn Decker. An international naval coalition becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage a hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. Ripping across sea, sky and land, Battleship is "a big bold blast" (MSN Movies), packed with spectacular visual effects and explosive action.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Liam Neeson
• Rihanna
• Brooklyn Decker
• Alexander Skarsgard
• Tadanobu Asano
• Hamish Linklater

Writers:
• Erich Hoeber
• Jon Hoeber

Directors:
• Peter Berg

July 31, 2012

StreetDance 2


After suffering humiliation by the crew Invincible, street dancer Ash (Hentschel) looks to gather the best dancers from around the world for a rematch.

Directors: Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini
Writer: Jane English (characters)
Stars: Sofia Boutella, Tom Conti and George Sampson

[REC]³ Génesis


A couple's wedding day turns into a horrific events as some of the guests start showing signs of a strange illness.

Director: Paco Plaza
Writers: Paco Plaza (screenplay), Luiso Berdejo (screenplay)
Stars: Leticia Dolera, Diego Martín and Javier Botet

Pirates! Band Of Misfits, The


Synopsis
Set sail for a fun-filled voyage and hilarious pirate antics with the biggest Band of Misfits on the seven seas! When the infamous Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) is shunned once again by his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz, he sets his sights to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award! With his trusted dodo, Polly and rag-tag crew at his side, the Pirate Captain will need to battle a diabolical queen, save a young scientist and never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: Adventure!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Hugh Grant
• Salma Hayek
• Jeremy Piven

Directors:
• Peter Lord

July 25, 2012

Meeting Evil


Synopsis
Evil comes knocking

Samuel L. Jackson and Luke Wilson star in Meeting Evil, an intense psychological thriller that will bring you face to face with pure terror. Jackson is Richie, a mysterious stranger who shows up at John's (Wilson) door asking for help with his car. All too soon, the mild-mannered John discovers he has become an unwilling passenger, trapped in a murderous ride through town and deep into the countryside. When Richie decides to pay a visit to John's wife (Leslie Bibb) and kids, John has no choice but to confront this sadistic and unpredictable killer, but saving his family will ultimately come at a terrible price.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Luke Wilson
• Peyton List
• Leslie Bibb

Writers:
• Chris Fisher

Producers:
• Brad Krevoy
• Mike Callaghan
• Justin Bursch

Directors:
• Chris Fisher

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax



Synopsis
The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life like never before in this visually spectacular adventure from the creators of Despicable Me! Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees. Featuring the voice talents of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Rob Riggle, Jenny Slate, and Betty White, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax is filled with hilarious fun for everyone!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Danny DeVito
• Taylor Swift
• Betty White
• Jenny Slate
• Ed Helms
• Zac Efron
• Rob Riggle

Writers:
• Ken Daurio
• Dr. Seuss

Directors:
• Chris Renaud

LOL


Synopsis
In a world connected by Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, Miley Cyrus stars as a teen girl navigating through the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship, while dodging her protective mother (Demi Moore), in the fresh coming-of-age comedy LOL.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Demi Moore
• Miley Cyrus
• Ashley Greene
• Jean-Luc Bilodeau
• Douglas Booth

4:44 Lasts Days On Earth


Synopsis
Tomorrow at 4:44 AM the world is going to come to an end. As panic hits the Earth's population, two lovers (Willem Dafoe, Antichrist, The Life Aquatic, and Shanyn Leigh, Public Enemies) seclude themselves in a Manhattan high-rise and decide to spend their last moments in existence together. Accepting their doomed fate, the pair discovers more about themselves and each other in a few short hours than most do in an entire lifetime. Acclaimed director Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant, King of New York) creates a uniquely suspenseful romance with 4:44 Last Day On Earth, 'intimately scaled view of the destruction of the world, with an emphasis on how it all feels to a Bohemian couple living on Mr. Ferrara's beloved Lower East Side of Manhattan.' - A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Willem Dafoe
• Shanyn Leigh
• Paul Hipp
• Natasha Lyonne

Writers:
• Abel Ferrara

Directors:
• Abel Ferrara