Showdown, The

Synopsis
US Marshal Canfield finds himself up against the local gang of horse thieves and gunslingers in a showdown to save his love Dixie and her son from death.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jace Fletcher
• Ann Hagemann
• Tim Hopper
• Justin Fletcher
• Bob Handegan
• Bill Homel
• Bob Krouse

Writers:
• Jim Conover

Producers:
• Jim Conover

Directors:
• Jim Conover

Sam's Lake

Synopsis
Inspired by a murder-mystery-turned-legend surrounding a massacre near "Sam's Lake," the film follows Sam, a young woman who, every summer, returns home to the secluded lakeside cottage she grew up in, to reconnect with her traditions and memories of the past deep within an isolated forest. This year's guests are a group of hip, young urbanites, who join Sam on her annual trip. But when Sam and her childhood friend and local to the area, Jesse, take the group on an adventure to revisit the site of the murder they all come face to face with the terrifying legend of "Sam's Lake."

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Sandrine Holt
• Fay Masterson
• William Gregory Lee

Writers:
• Andrew C. Erin

Producers:
• Mark Morgan
• Guy Oseary

Directors:
• Andrew C. Erin

My Bloody Valentine

Synopsis
Ten years ago in the town of Harmony, an inexperienced coal miner, caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, Harry Warden, into a permanent coma. But Harry Warden wanted revenge. Exactly one year later, on Valentine's Day, he woke up...and brutally murdered twenty-two people with a pickaxe before being killed. Now, after years of peace, something from Harmony's dark past has returned. Wearing a miner's mask and armed with a pickaxe, an unstoppable killer is on the loose. And as his footsteps come ever closer, the townspeople realize in terror that it just might be Harry Warden who's come back...

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jaime King
• Jensen Ackles
• Kerr Smith

Writers:
• Todd Farmer
• Zane Smith

Directors:
• Patrick Lussier

Chandni Chowk to China

***Please note this movie is spoken in Hindi with English subtitles***

Synopsis
Have you ever dreamed of being more than your circumstances? Sidhu (Askay Kumar) longs to escape his dreary existence cutting vegetables at a road-side food stand in Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, India. When two strangers from China proclaim he is the reincarnation of a Chinese war hero, Sidhu envisions fame, fortune and adventure. Journeying with them back to China, Sidhu meets the alluring Sakhi (Deepika Padukone) and love blossoms. But can it survive the vicious smuggler, Hojo (Gordon Liu) and his cadre of kung-fu assassins?
Megalomaniacal villains, crazy inventors and Chinese mystics all get thrown together in this joyful, uplifting adventure full of beautiful landscapes, attention-grabbing songs, and high energy dancing. Featuring top Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone and produced by acclaimed father and son duo, Ramesh and Rohan Sippy, Chandni Chowk To China promises to excite.


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Akshay Kumar
• Deepika Padukone
• Mithun Chakraborty
• Ranvir Shorey
• Roger Yuan

Writers:
• Rajat Aroraa
• Shridhar Raghavan

Producers:
• Rohan Sippy
• Mukesh Talreja

Directors:
• Nikhil Advani

Defiance

Synopsis
Daniel Craig (James Bond: The Quantum of Solace) stars as Tuvia Bielski, an ordinary citizen turned hero, in this action-packed epic of family, honor, vengeance and salvation. Defiance is a riveting adventure that showcases the extraordinary true story of the Bielski brothers, simple farmers - outnumbered and outgunned - who turned a group of war refugees into powerful freedom fighters. Tuvia, along with his unyielding brother, Zus (Liev Schreiber, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), motivate hundreds of civilians to join their ranks against the Nazi regime. Their "Inspirational story" (David Densby, The New Yorker) is a true testament to the human spirit.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Jamie Bell
• Alexa Davalos
• Liev Schreiber
• Daniel Craig

Writers:
• Edward Zwick
• Clayton Frohman

Directors:
• Edward Zwick

Bunch of Amateurs, A

Jefferson Steel (Burt Reynolds) is an ageing Hollywood action hero. He’s out of work, vain insecure and is desperate to revive his flagging career. Under pressure from his client, Jefferson’s incompetent LA agent Charlie (Charles Durning) is forced to go through his trash in a final attempt to find Jefferson work… and stumbles upon the perfect role: a prestige run in the British theatre playing King Lear at Stratford.

Jefferson believes he has landed the role of a lifetime and arrives in the UK only to discover the reality. Instead of a leading role in a Royal Shakespeare Company Production at Stratford upon Avon, Jefferson has committed to star as King Lear for an amateur dramatic society in Stratford St John in Suffolk.

Actors
Burt Reynolds, Derek Jacobi, Imelda Staunton, Camilla Arfwedson, Samantha Bond, Ty Davies, Charles Durning, Elesia Ennis, Sarah Goldberg, Peter Gunn & Libby Hayter

Escapist, The

Continuing the trend of making engaging productions out of the concept of a prison break, The Escapist earns extra bonus points by throwing in a meaty role for Brian Cox in the process. He plays Frank Perry, a prisoner who’s 12 years into his sentence with no hope of parole. Yet when his daughter becomes ill, he realises that he needs to be on the other side of the walls, and sets about hatching a plan to make that possible. In short, the break is on…
Naturally, the master plan involves bringing together a mismatch of fellow prisoners to help, and The Escapist then follows their attempts to break out. Standing in their way? Damian Lewis’ sinister turn as Rizza, a threat more potent than any guard.

Grounded on a solid script, The Escapist has plenty in its corner. Debut director Rupert Wyatt (who co-wrote the script) knows not to overcook his ingredients, and thus demonstrates commendably restraint, which really pays off when he needs to ratchet up some menace and tension. And then there’s the cast, led superbly by Brian Cox. Cox deserves far more roles of this quality, because he’s quite magnificent here, single-handedly lifting the film from a firm rental to a must-see.


Cast: Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Damian Lewis, Liam Cunningham, Seu Jorge
Director: Rupert Wyatt

Solo

Synopsis
Contract killer Jack Barrett (Colin Friels Dark City) has decided to retire from the gangster business - except the Down Under underworld does not want him to leave - and they have their way of proving it. With racketeers, crooked cops and one investigative reporter putting but their lives in danger, Jack is about to find out that his employers' idea of a pension includes a couple of bullets and a shallow grave.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Colin Friels
• Bojana Novakovic
• Bruce Spence
• Chris Haywood
• Tony Barry
• Vince Colosimo

Writers:
• Morgan O'Neill

Producers:
• Sue Seeary

Directors:
• Morgan O'Neill

Forever Strong

A talented but troubled high-school rugby star gets a second shot at redemption after being sentenced to serve time in a Salt Lake City boys' home and landing a coveted spot on the famed Highland High School rugby team in this inspirational sports drama from director Ryan Little (Saints and Soldiers, Everything You Want). Rick Penning (Sean Faris ) was the star player on his Arizona rugby team until his life took a turn for the worse. Now, after a fateful brush with the law, Rick finds himself out of the spotlight and forced to ponder the consequences of his actions in a Salt Lake City juvenile detention center. As fate would have it, however, Salt Lake's famed Highland High rugby team could use a player like Rick. With a little help from coach Larry Gelwix (Gary Cole), Rick may even be able to lead the Highland High team to the national championships. When Rick discovers that the team they'll be competing against is none other than his old team from Arizona, which is coached by his father, Richard Penning (Neal McDonough), the deciding game takes on a newfound sense of gravity in the eyes of the ambitious young athlete. Arielle Kebbel and Sean Astin co-star.

Actors: Sean Faris, Penn Badgley, Sean Astin, Gary Cole
Directors: Ryan Little

Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans

Synopsis
The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Rhona Mitra
• Bill Nighy
• Michael Sheen

Writers:
• Danny McBride (I)
• Howard McCain
• Dirk Blackman

Directors:
• Patrick Tatopoulos

Valkyrie

Synopsis
"Tom Cruise gives one of the best performances of his career" (Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/Reel Talk) in this action-packed film from the director of The Usual Suspects and X-Men. Based on the incredible true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise) and his ingenious assassination plot targeting Adolph Hitler, this engrossing thriller reenacts the daring operation to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known. Co-starring Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Terence Stamp and Eddie Izzard, Valkyrie delivers gripping suspense and pulse-pounding excitement from start to finish!

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Carice Van Houten
• Tom Cruise
• Kenneth Branagh
• Terence Stamp
• Tom Wilkinson
• Bill Nighy
• Eddie Izzard

Writers:
• Christopher McQuarrie
• Nathan Alexander

Directors:
• Bryan Singer

Toronto Stories

Opening on the chaos and confusion of Pearson International Airport's arrivals lounge, a young immigrant boy arrives in Toronto, alone and not speaking a word of English. Before the authorities have a chance to figure out where he's from, he disappears and an amber alert is issued that reverberates through the city. Meanwhile, the boy finds his way into the center of town, where he bears accidental witness to a covert mission of two kids to find the infamous Cabbagetown Monster, a budding romance, and an escaped ex-con reconnecting with an old friend—all the while managing to remain undiscovered despite the widespread search for him. Finally, a once established man fallen from grace and now inhabiting the streets and alleys around Union Station spots the lost boy, but when he approaches the authorities his mental illness causes the credibility of his discovery to be questioned.

Nothing But the Truth

Synopsis
Inspired by true events. Kate Beckinsale and Academy Award nominee Matt Dillon lead an all-star cast in this volatile story about a Washington D.C. reporter who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. Unexpectedly finding herself behind bars, she struggles to maintain her principles and relationship with her family when she refuses to divulge her source. Starring Academy Award nominees Alan Alda, Angela Bassett, Emmy Award nominee David Schwimmer, Golden Globe nominee Noah Wyle and Vera Farmiga (The Departed).

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Matt Dillon
• David Schwimmer
• Kate Beckinsale
• Angela Bassett
• Vera Farmiga
• Alan Alda
• Noah Wyle

Writers:
• Rod Lurie

Directors:
• Rod Lurie

Corporal's Diary, The

The true story of two soldiers, one who never returned and one who returned forever changed.

Twenty-two year old Corporal Jonathan Santos had documented his 37 days of military service in Iraq in a personal diary before a roadside bomb took his life and the lives of several of his friends and servicemen on October 15, 2004. Jonathan's mother, Doris, wasn't aware that her son had kept a diary until his Tuff Box(tm) - a soldier's chest filled with their most valuable items - was sent to her after his death. Upon opening the box, she discovered his "little green book" and a stack of videocassettes on which he had recorded daily life in Iraq.

When Doris is finally able to bring herself to watch the tapes, she finds images of Jonathan's arrival in Iraq, pictures from a cousin's wedding he was able to attend while on leave, and scenes of Jonathan laughing and joking with his Army buddies including Private Matthew Drake, one of Jonathan's best friends, who was the sole survivor of the attack in which Jonathan was killed. The record of Jonathan's final few weeks, in which he expresses fears and doubts never voiced to his family in person, is at once inspiring, personal and profound.

Both an affecting story of courage and a universal tribute to soldiers everywhere, The Corporal's Diary follows Doris' journey as she moves beyond her pain to meet with the families of others who have lost loved ones in the war. Together they share stories, offer comfort and pay tribute to the lives of the brave young servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives in Iraq.

Mad Bad

After a failed attempt at legitimate work, Justin turns to the one thing he has become quite familiar with in the prison mechanic shop...how to steal cars. As fate would have it, he inadvertently jacks a car that belongs to a notorious drug dealer that has a knack for torturing his victims...and it looks like his next victim is Justin s sister.

Actors: Denton Blane Everett, Landon Dunning, Vincent Riverside, Terry Gamble, Anna Zielinski
Directors: Jon Keeyes

Wrestler, The

Synopsis
Mickey Rourke gives the performance of a lifetime as pro wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a former superstar now paying the price for twenty years of grueling punishment in and out of the ring. But he's about to risk everything to prove he has one more match left in him: a re-staging of his famous Madison Square Garden bout against "The Ayatollah." Darren Aronofsky directs a powerful cast in this action-packed saga of guts, glory and gritty determination that is "as irresistible as a headlock" (New York Post).

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Mickey Rourke
• Marisa Tomei
• Evan Rachel Wood

Writers:
• Robert Siegel

Producers:
• Darren Aronofsky
• Scott Franklin

Directors:
• Darren Aronofsky

While She Was Out

Synopsis
Della (Kim Basinger), a lonely, surburban housewife, sets off for the mall on a cold winters day to do her Christmas shopping. When she finds the last two spaces left in the mall car park straddled by a badly parked Plymouth car, she leaves the owner an angry note and goes off to find another space. She returns to her car later, parked half a mile away, and is shocked to find the same Plymouth now blocking her exit, and four thugs confronting her. A dangerous car chase ensues until Della crashes her car into a desolate forest. As it dawns on her that this will be a fight for her life, she grabs the toolbox from her car to use as weapons and flees through the trees. With the gang in hot pursuit, the hunt is on…


Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Lukas Haas
• Kim Basinger
• Craig Sheffer

Writers:
• Susan Montford

Directors:
• Susan Montford

School House Rock: Earth

Synopsis
Taking care of the environment rocks! The original creators of the classic ABC TV series SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK have put heart and musical soul into 13 songs that educate and celebrate what makes our planet so great!

School House Rock: Earth features all-new songs and animation plus appearances by iconic characters Interplanet Janet and Mr. Morton. These fun and high-energy songs will teach a new generation of fans all about recycling, biodiversity, solar energy and more. The beloved voices that sang timeless classics such as "I'm Just a Bill" and "Conjunction Junction" are back to sing again in these all-new tunes! Think green and do your part to rock the Earth! It's the only Earth we've got!

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Synopsis
In Columbia Pictures' comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Kevin James stars as the title character, a single, suburban dad, trying to make ends meet as a security officer at a New Jersey mall. Though no one else takes his job seriously, Paul considers himself on the front lines of safety. When a heist shuts down the megaplex, Jersey's most formidable mall cop will have to become a real cop to save the day.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Shirley Knight
• Jayma Mays
• Kevin James
• Bobby Cannavale
• Keir O'Donnell

Writers:
• Kevin James
• Nick Bakay

Directors:
• Steve Carr

Make It Happen

Synopsis
Powered by a poppin' soundtrack and sexy dance moves, Make It Happen is an electrifying success story that makes you want to get up and dance. Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Live Free Or Die Hard) stars as Lauryn, a small town girl gunning for her lifelong ambition in the big city - a spot at one of the world's most prestigious dance schools. When rejection and bad luck get in her way, she finds friendship, romance, and inspiration at a hot new underground club.

Cast & Crew
Actors:
• Julissa Bermudez
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead
• Tessa Thompson
• Riley Smith

Writers:
• Nicole Avril
• Duane Adler

Directors:
• Darren Grant