Ultimate Heist
2009 3.2 ★ 95 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R11-Aug-2010 to 11-Feb-2012
Hoping to escape the long shadow of his father, Milo (Jean Reno), a powerful mobster who controls an organized crime syndicate in France, Anton Malakian (Gaspard Ulliel) plans one final heist that will enable him to begin a new life. But he soon discovers that extricating himself from the criminal underworld is more difficult -- and dangerous -- than he expected. This thriller from director Laurent Tuel co-stars Vahina Giocante.
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
2009 4.0 ★ 95 mins Dramas Rated: NR13-Feb-2011 to 13-Feb-2012
In the early days of World War II, Polish Catholic social worker Irena Sendler (Anna Paquin, in a Golden Globe-nominated turn) devises a daring plan: Disguised as nurses, she and colleagues gain access to the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw and smuggle some 2,500 Jewish children to safety. John Kent Harrison directs this drama based on Sendler's real-life exploits, for which she received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Marcia Gay Harden and Nathaniel ...
Shutter
2008 3.1 ★ 89 mins Horror Movies Rated: UR RT:7%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
This American remake of a Thai horror blockbuster follows a young newlywed couple who becomes haunted by strange, shadowlike images in the photographs they develop after their involvement in a car accident. As more terrifying supernatural occurrences befall them, they begin to wonder whether the photographic ghosts are connected to the accident -- and to question whether they can survive learning the truth.
Nim's Island
2008 3.6 ★ 95 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: PG RT:51%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
When the young island-dwelling Nim (Abigail Breslin) loses contact with her scientist father (Gerard Butler) who's lost at sea, she reaches out to her favorite author (Jodie Foster) for help. Problem is, the writer -- of adventure stories, no less -- is a recluse who hasn't left her house in years. Can the agoraphobic author summon the same courage she's instilled in the hero of her novels in time to rescue her biggest fan?
What Happens in Vegas
2008 3.6 ★ 101 mins Comedies Rated: PG-13 RT:28%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
After a night of heavy partying in Vegas, two strangers (Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher) wake up to realize, much to their displeasure, that they've gotten married. But before they can get a divorce to reverse the damage, they win a $3 million jackpot. They try every trick in the book to get their hands on their rightful half of the cash, but the more zealous they become about seizing the riches, the more passion builds between them.
Young@Heart
2007 3.9 ★ 108 mins Documentaries Rated: PG RT:88%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
Coldplay, the Clash and Jimi Hendrix will never sound the same once you've heard the Young@Heart chorus, a group of Massachusetts senior citizens who thrill audiences worldwide with their unusual -- and unusually poignant -- covers of rock songs. Stephen Walker's humane and heartwarming documentary, which premiered at Sundance in 2008, follows the elderly ensemble as they prepare their latest show for public performances.
Horton Hears a Who!
2008 3.8 ★ 87 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: G15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
When an elephant named Horton hears a speck of dust cry for help, he's determined to protect the residents of the town of Whoville -- despite ridicule from his neighbors -- in this adaptation of the beloved children's story by Dr. Seuss. Steve Carell steps in as the mayor of Whoville, with an all-star cast of voice talent that includes Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler and Jim Carrey as Horton.
Street Kings
2008 3.6 ★ 107 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:37%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
Still reeling from the death of his wife, Los Angeles detective Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is devastated when he's named as a suspect in the murder of his partner (Terry Crews). With the help of a young homicide detective (Chris Evans), Ludlow struggles to clear his name. In the meantime, his boss (Forest Whitaker) tries to protect him from a tough Internal Affairs investigator (Hugh Laurie) who's determined to put Ludlow behind bars.
The X-Files: I Want to Believe
2008 3.1 ★ 104 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-1315-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their trademark roles as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in this long-awaited sequel to the 1998 hit film The X Files: Fight the Future, based on the phenomenally popular TV series. Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly and Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner fill out the cast, along with series regular Mitch Pileggi, who returns as hard-nosed FBI Assistant Director Walter Skinner.
Deception
2008 3.2 ★ 108 mins Thrillers Rated: R RT:14%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
Unassuming accountant Jonathan McQuarry (Ewan McGregor) thinks he's hit the big time when a lawyer friend (Hugh Jackman) introduces him to an exclusive sex club. But McQuarry's life begins to unravel when he falls for a woman at the club and is later linked to her disappearance. Michelle Williams, Natasha Henstridge and Charlotte Rampling also star in this atmospheric thriller from director Marcel Langenegger (in his big-screen debut).
The Happening
2008 3.0 ★ 91 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:18%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
When a deadly airborne virus threatens to wipe out the northeastern United States, teacher Elliott Moore (Mark Wahlberg) and his wife (Zooey Deschanel) flee from contaminated cities into the countryside in a fight to discover the truth. Is it terrorism, the accidental release of some toxic military bio weapon -- or something even more sinister? John Leguizamo and Betty Buckley co-star in this thriller from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan.
Meet Dave
2008 3.1 ★ 90 mins Comedies Rated: PG RT:19%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
Ingeniously disguised as a human, an alien vessel and its crew of miniature extraterrestrials (led by Eddie Murphy, playing dual roles as the ship's commander and the spacecraft) lands on Earth looking for a way to save their planet from destruction. New problems arise, however, when the aliens' ship-in-human-form falls for a pretty earthling (Elizabeth Banks) who has no idea who she's dealing with.
The Devil's Playground
1976 3.0 ★ 101 mins Dramas Rated: NR15-Feb-2009 to 15-Feb-2012
At a strict Catholic seminary for aspiring clergymen, the young male students and the priests who run the school are determined to maintain their vows of chastity. But as the semester wears on, they find it isn't easy to resist temptation. Novelist-actor Thomas Keneally (best known for penning the book Schindler's Ark, which later became the film Schindler's List) co-stars in this award-winning Australian drama from writer-director Fred...
Space Chimps
2008 3.3 ★ 81 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: G RT:35%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
Playful circus chimp Ham III -- grandson of the first simian astronaut -- finds himself knee-deep in an intergalactic revolution when NASA drafts him to recover a missing probe in this animated comedy adventure. Can Ham and his shipmates, the intrepid Lt. Luna and testy skipper Titan, save a planet under the thumb of a nefarious tyrant? Celebrity voices include Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Daniels and Stanley Tucci.
Mirrors
2008 3.3 ★ 112 mins Thrillers Rated: R RT:14%15-Nov-2010 to 15-Feb-2012
This creepy supernatural thriller from director Alexandre Aja stars Kiefer Sutherland as troubled security guard Ben Carson, a man who discovers malevolent spirits living within the mirrors of a fire-ravaged department store. When their murderous nature comes to light, Ben turns to his estranged wife (Paula Patton) to help him save their family -- and himself. The supporting cast includes Amy Smart and Jason Flemyng.
Star Trek
2009 4.2 ★ 126 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13 RT:95%15-Aug-2011 to 15-Feb-2012
Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine) and his trusted team on the starship USS Enterprise boldly go where no man has gone before in this installment of Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi franchise that follows the early days of the intergalactic adventurers. The crew includes Spock (Zachary Quinto), Chekov (Anton Yelchin), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Scotty (Simon Pegg) and Sulu (John Cho). Eric Bana co-stars, and Leonard Nimoy appears as an older version of Spock.
The Legend of Red Dragon
2006 2.8 ★ 77 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NR15-Feb-2009 to 15-Feb-2012
As a hit man assassinates members of the Japanese mob organization Kurosawa Kai, mafioso officer Aramaki has no luck capturing the perpetrator, who slices his victims in half with a razor-sharp sword. But shadowy clues begin to surface that tie the murders to the horrific slaying of an entire family years before, leading Aramaki to suspect the killer may be fueled by vengeance. Kenichi Endo and Shingo Fukushima star in this martial arts actioner.
Hallettsville
2009 2.7 ★ 87 mins Thrillers Rated: NR15-Feb-2009 to 15-Feb-2012
Tyler Jensen (Derek Lee Nixon, who co-wrote the script) and his pals in a tiny Texas town enjoy hanging out in Tyler's new digs. That is, until said pals start mysteriously dying. Tyler must act fast if he wants to save himself and his girlfriend. Gary Busey co-stars as the wily Sheriff David Ketchum, who presides over the mayhem in this supernatural thriller, which also stars Logan Patrick Brown and Katie Fountain.
Finding Bliss
2009 3.1 ★ 96 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:26%17-Aug-2010 to 17-Feb-2012
Jody Balaban (Leelee Sobieski), a promising filmmaker, works at a porn studio while secretly creating her own "legit" movie when no one is looking. When she's busted, Jody is forced to work with porn director Jeff Drake (Matthew Davis) and a cast of adult film stars. What she doesn't expect is a real romance in this indie comedy from Julie Davis. Kristen Johnston, Denise Richards and Jamie Kennedy co-star.
Raajneeti
2010 3.6 ★ 178 mins Dramas Rated: NR22-Sep-2010 to 17-Feb-2012
When the American-educated scion of a powerful Indian family returns to the subcontinent to safeguard his family's political influence, his first taste of power starts him down the corrupt path. The man's insatiable ambition devastates his family.
Wheelmen
2002 2.9 ★ 93 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R22-Sep-2010 to 17-Feb-2012
Ambulance driver turned limousine chauffer Nick Torino (Richard Burgi) is stoked when he reunites with a young boy whose life he saved years ago and hits it off with the kid's alarmingly attractive caseworker (Erin Daniels). But an assassination plot could ruin everything. Turns out Nick's fellow drivers (including Rainn Wilson of "The Office") are part of a plan to kill the vice president of the United States. Talk about occupational hazards!
Personal Effects
2009 3.1 ★ 110 mins Dramas Rated: R20-Feb-2011 to 20-Feb-2012
When his sister is senselessly murdered, Walter (Ashton Kutcher) walks away from a spot on the national wrestling team to help his grieving mother (Kathy Bates) pick up the pieces. But true healing arrives in the form of an attractive older woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) he meets in his support group. After all, the more time he spends with her and her troubled deaf son (Spencer Hudson), the less focused he is on his own grief.
Trancers
1985 2.9 ★ 76 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R22-Sep-2010 to 22-Feb-2012
Set in the year 2247, this low-budget sci-fi flick pits bounty hunter Jack Deth (Tim Thomerson) against the villainous Martin Whistler (Michael Stefani), a terrorist who uses mind control to command his minions and wreak havoc on the city of Los Angeles. Jack thinks he's finally vanquished Whistler and is poised to retire -- until he learns that Whistler has actually beamed back to 1985 with nefarious plans to sabotage the future.
Harlan Ellison: Dreams with Sharp Teeth
2008 3.8 ★ 96 mins Documentaries Rated: NR22-Sep-2010 to 22-Feb-2012
Directed by Erik Nelson, this absorbing documentary delves into the life of sci-fi scribe Harlan Ellison, known as much for his contentious demeanor and abrasive personality as he is for his award-winning literature. The venerated writer -- one of the genre's most prolific and influential storytellers -- is profiled through accounts of critics, friends and associates, candid interviews with the outspoken author and readings from his works.
The Pit and the Pendulum
1991 3.0 ★ 97 mins Horror Movies Rated: R22-Sep-2010 to 22-Feb-2012
With the lives of nonbelievers and heretics hanging in the balance, Grand Inquisitor Torquemada (Lance Henriksen) orchestrates a murderous campaign of terror during the height of the Spanish Inquisition, evoking fear in the hearts of those he holds captive. Stuart Gordon (known for his remakes of H.P. Lovecraft's Re-Animator and From Beyond) directs this sinister adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story.
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
2008 4.3 ★ 43 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NR22-Sep-2010 to 22-Feb-2012
When he's not busy breaking the law or trying to get close to his secret crush, Penny (Felicia Day), supervillain wannabe Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris) boasts about his exploits via his Internet video blog and dreams of defeating his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). Conceived during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike, Joss Whedon's quirky musical comedy originally debuted as an online miniseries.
Puppet Master
1989 3.3 ★ 90 mins Horror Movies Rated: R22-Sep-2010 to 22-Feb-2012
An evil puppeteer uses magic to breathe life into his marionettes, who morph into demonic killers. Years later, a group of psychics investigating a friend's mysterious suicide end up trapped in a hotel stalked by the miniature assassins.
Alamar
2009 3.5 ★ 73 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: G25-Feb-2011 to 25-Feb-2012
Before his young son, Natan (Natan Machado Palombini), returns to Rome with his mother, Jorge (Jorge Machado) takes the boy on an extended journey to a tiny fishing village, where Natan learns to fish and snorkel amid the natural splendor of the Mexican Caribbean. Filmmaker Pedro González-Rubio's delicate family drama also stars Nestor Marin as veteran angler Matraca, as well as a colorful cast of crocodiles, tropical birds and iguanas.
The Lives of Others
2006 4.0 ★ 138 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When a successful playwright and his actress companion become subjects of the Stasi's secret surveillance program in 1980s East Berlin, their friends, family -- and even those doing the watching -- find their lives forever changed.
Volver
2006 3.7 ★ 121 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:92%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar's foreign-language fantasy, Abuela Irene (Carmen Maura) revisits her hometown in the La Mancha region of Spain -- in spectral form -- to resolve problems she couldn't settle during her lifetime. Gradually, Abuela's spirit becomes a reassuring presence to her daughters (Penélope Cruz, in an Oscar-nominated performance, and Lola Dueñas) and her granddaughter (Yohana Cobo).
Layer Cake
2004 3.6 ★ 104 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:81%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
A seasoned British drug dealer (Daniel Craig) longs to ditch his illegal trade. But he can't do that without wrapping up just one more job involving the drug-addicted daughter of an influential criminal and a gargantuan stash of purloined ecstasy. The cache's original owners are after him as well, leaving him with no other choice but to run for his life. Matthew Vaughn directs this intricate drama, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival.
Baadasssss!
2003 3.2 ★ 109 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Mario Van Peebles pays homage to his father, Melvin, by playing him in this account of how the famous director made his 1970s opus Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, about a black man who rises up against the injustices of white cops. By all accounts, it was a difficult shoot, and the determined Melvin put everything -- including his relationship with his family -- on the line to get the film made. Joy Bryant and David Alan Grier co-star.
Iraq in Fragments
2006 3.3 ★ 94 mins Documentaries Rated: NR RT:91%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Honored with an Oscar nod, director James Longley's striking portrait of a nation divided presents a collage of images and commentary by ordinary Iraqi citizens coping with the effects of war, political unrest, religious feuds and an unclear future. The film moves beyond the abstract, powerfully capturing the indelible humanity of those living in a battle-scarred country that finds itself defined by conflict.
The Fog of War
2003 3.7 ★ 107 mins Documentaries Rated: PG-1301-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
This Oscar-winning documentary traces former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara's career from government to the World Bank; but his work during the Vietnam War -- examined through archival footage and interviews -- is the real highlight. Having worked for both presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, McNamara played a key role in shaping both administrations' approaches to the conflict.
Black Snake Moan
2007 3.5 ★ 116 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:66%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In writer-director Craig Brewer's Southern-fried drama, which draws unexpected inspiration from the classic novel Silas Marner, blues musician Lazarus (Samuel L. Jackson) finds sex-addicted Rae (Christina Ricci) beaten and near death, and acts as a father figure to help redeem her. But before saving anyone else, Lazarus -- whose wife deserted him -- must face his own demons. Pop star Justin Timberlake co-stars.
Paprika
2006 3.7 ★ 90 mins Anime Rated: R RT:83%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In this cautionary anime tale, reality and the dream world are on a collision course after a DC-Mini -- an experimental device that can record dreams -- is stolen from a psychiatric research facility. When the thief begins intertwining the patients' nightmares with the staff's dreams, it's clear that the DC-Mini has fallen into dangerous hands. Can Dr. Atsuko Chiba and her alter ego, a sprightly avatar named Paprika, stop the madness?
Curse of the Golden Flower
2007 3.4 ★ 114 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
This lavish film from landmark director Yimou Zhang follows the romantic intrigue and political machinations in the house of the Emperor Ping (Yun-Fat Chow) and his ailing wife (Li Gong), a pair whose secret passions and schemes ultimately affect the lives of their children. Will their reign end in a bloody coup for all? Sumptuous costumes and dazzling martial arts form the backdrop for this complex tale of loyalty, deception, love and betrayal.
Friends with Money
2006 2.8 ★ 88 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:71%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Writer-director Nicole Holofcener's bittersweet tale examines the evolving lives of four female friends living in Los Angeles: married and financially secure Jane (Frances McDormand), Franny (Joan Cusack) and Christine (Catherine Keener), and their single friend Olivia (Jennifer Aniston). As the friends move from one group event to the next, married life starts showing cracks for Jane, Franny and Christine, while Olivia struggles to find herself.
Nowhere in Africa
2001 3.6 ★ 141 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a Jewish couple and their young daughter emigrate from Germany to Kenya to escape the Nazis, and are forced to come to terms with a new life on an unfamiliar continent. Not all members of the family are happy with this drastic change -- but going home isn't an option. Based on Stefanie Zweig's autobiographical novel, director Caroline Link's epic drama won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Mostly Martha
2002 3.8 ★ 106 mins Comedies Rated: PG01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
This tragicomic tale follows an uptight professional chef named Martha, who finds her world turned upside down when she takes in her newly orphaned niece, Lina, and tries her hand at parenting.
Water
2005 3.8 ★ 117 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:91%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
After losing her husband to illness, 8-year-old Chuyia (Sarala) is forced to live out the rest of her days in a temple for Hindu widows, communing with 14 other women and a cruel headmistress who agrees to take her in. But it's through the trials of another widow, a beautiful prostitute named Kalyani (Lisa Ray) who's being courted by a man from a higher caste (John Abraham), that Chuyia learns the true restrictions of widowhood.
Hustle & Flow
2005 3.6 ★ 116 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:82%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Terrence Howard turns in an Oscar-nominated performance in director Craig Brewer's indie drama as DJay, a pimp with aspirations of grandeur who wants to make it as a rapper but discovers that fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. Offering strong characters and notes of sweet romance amid the urban beats of its central plot, this 2005 Sundance Audience Award winner also won an Oscar for Best Original Song ("It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp").
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
2006 3.5 ★ 90 mins Documentaries Rated: NR RT:84%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates films, revealing the organization's underhanded efforts to control culture. Dick questions whether certain studios get preferential treatment and exposes the discrepancies in how the MPAA views sex and violence. Interviewees include John Waters, Darren Aronofsky, Maria Bello, Atom Egoyan and more.
Junebug
2005 3.3 ★ 106 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:86%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When Madeleine (Embeth Davidtz), a big-city art dealer from Chicago, makes a trip to North Carolina with her new husband, George (Alessandro Nivola), he finally allows her to meet his small-town Southern family, which breeds more problems than either of them planned for. Amy Adams earned an Oscar nod -- and critical praise as a breakout star -- for her supporting role as George's sister-in-law, Ashley.
My Kid Could Paint That
2007 3.4 ★ 83 mins Documentaries Rated: PG-13 RT:94%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Amir Bar-Lev directs this thought-provoking documentary about a precocious 4-year-old artist whose abstract works have drawn critical comparisons with modernist greats such as Kandinsky, Picasso and Pollack. Her talents have already profited her and her parents hundreds of thousands of dollars. But is she truly an artistic visionary trapped in the body of a preschooler, or is her gift with a paintbrush mere illusion?
Thumbsucker
2005 2.9 ★ 96 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:71%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Teenager Justin Cobb (Lou Taylor Pucci) has an embarrassing secret: He still sucks his thumb. Berated by his father (Vincent D'Onofrio) for the childish habit and unable to confide in anyone, Justin lets his loopy orthodontist (Keanu Reeves) try hypnosis. Trouble is, it works almost too well, and before long, Justin needs another crutch to keep his angst at bay. Vince Vaughn and Tilda Swinton co-star in director Mike Mills's 2005 Sundance entry.
Persepolis
2007 3.9 ★ 95 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:97%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Marjane (voiced by Chiara Mastroianni) just wants to be an ordinary kid, but that isn't easy in 1978 Iran. This profound animated film follows Marjane's childhood in a repressive society, her adolescence in France and her return to Tehran as an adult. Based on Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, this Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature Film also features the vocal talents of Catherine Deneuve and Simon Abkarian.
The Wackness
2008 3.3 ★ 99 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:69%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In the midst of a midlife crisis, a psychiatrist forms a relationship with a teenage pot dealer, who trades his product for therapy sessions. Drugs, depression and relationships drive the action in this offbeat indie comedy.
Zelary
2003 3.9 ★ 148 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:73%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Two disparate worlds collide in this gorgeously shot World War II drama that tells the story of Eliska, a nurse in a city hospital who donates her blood to save the life of injured mountain-dweller Joza, forging a powerful bond between them. When the Gestapo discovers the resistance group to which Eliska belongs, she's forced to seek refuge with Joza, leaving her urban life behind and starting anew in the remote mountains.
Vitus
2007 4.0 ★ 123 mins Dramas Rated: PG RT:64%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Pushed to succeed and live up to his parents' ambitions at an early age, young Vitus (played by Fabrizio Borsani and Teo Gheorghiu) is a virtual genius and a prodigy at the piano. But as Vitus grows older, he decides on a different path: one that leads to an ordinary childhood. Julika Jenkins and Urs Jucker co-star in writer-director Fredi M. Murer's heartfelt tale, which won the Swiss Film Prize for Best Film of 2007.
Black Book
2006 3.8 ★ 146 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Rachel Stein is a beautiful Jewish woman who averts Nazi capture, then assumes a new Aryan identity and joins the Dutch resistance movement. A local leader persuades her to seduce a Nazi commander and take down the enemy from within.
House of Flying Daggers
2004 3.8 ★ 119 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-1301-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Near the end of the Tang Dynasty, police deputies Jin (Takeshi Kaneshiro) and Leo (Andy Lau) tangle with Mei (Ziyi Zhang), a dancer suspected of having ties to a revolutionary faction known as the House of Flying Daggers, which steals from the rich and gives to the poor. But the deputies, bowled over by Mei's alluring beauty, concoct a plan to save her from capture, leading her north on a perilous journey into the unknown. Yimou Zhang directs.
Kung Fu Hustle
2004 3.7 ★ 99 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:90%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Sing (Stephen Chow) is a mobster in 1940s China who longs to be as cool as the formally clad Axe Gang, a band of killers who rule Hong Kong's streets. But Sing is so awkward he can't possibly aspire to be one of them, so he does the next best thing: pretend. His shenanigans, unfortunately, land him in a barrel of trouble with everyone, including the unassuming farmers who till the land, setting off fireworks of massive proportions.
Quills
2000 3.5 ★ 124 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:75%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
The Marquis de Sade was a provocateur so addicted to words that he used his own blood to write salacious stories while locked away in an asylum. A doctor tries to prevent the Marquis from writing, but a worker is lured into taking his dictation.
The Last of the Mohicans
1992 4.0 ★ 122 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:97%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
When rugged frontiersman Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis) saves the Munro sisters -- two newly arrived English settlers -- from a Huron ambush, he ends up in the midst of the battle between the British and the French for control of the American colonies. Director Michael Mann's first-rate production also stars Madeleine Stowe as the Munro sister who wins Hawkeye's heart, and Wes Studi as the Huron warrior who has a score to settle with her father.
The Counterfeiters
2007 3.8 ★ 98 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Facing an ethical quandary, Jewish master forger Salomon Sorowitsch (Karl Markovics) must choose between abetting the Nazis and saving his own skin in this taut, Oscar-winning drama based on actual events during World War II. Assembled at a death camp, a cadre of printers, artists and chiselers is tasked with counterfeiting currencies to weaken Allied economies. But will Sorowitsch's conscience begin to gnaw at him as the war draws to a close?
The Corporation
2003 3.7 ★ 145 mins Documentaries Rated: NR RT:91%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Filmmakers Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott explore the genesis of the American corporation, its global economic supremacy and its psychopathic leanings, with social critics like Noam Chomsky and Milton Friedman lending insight in this documentary.
Planet of the Apes
1968 3.6 ★ 112 mins Classic Movies Rated: G RT:89%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Charlton Heston stars in one of the '60s' most beloved camp classics. Bewildered astronaut George Taylor (Heston) crash-lands on a strange planet ruled by intelligent apes who use primitive humans for experimentation and sport. Taylor quickly finds himself among the hunted as he struggles to escape the apes' power -- and uncover their darkest secret.
Head-On
2004 3.4 ★ 118 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Cahit Tomruk (Birol Unel) and Sibel Guner (Sibel Kekilli) are immigrant Germans who live and work in the port town of Hamburg. In a bid to help Sibel break free of her family (which strictly adheres to Turkish customs, religious and otherwise), the couple decides to marry. But straitlaced families are just part of the problem; Cahit and Sibel must also counterbalance ancestral roots with their new life in a western democracy. Fatih Akin directs.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
2004 3.8 ★ 95 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:95%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Under the vigilant eyes of Old Monk (Yeong-su Oh), Child Monk (Jong-ho Kim) learns a hard lesson about the nature of sorrow when his childish games turn cruel in a story that's divided into five segments, with each season representing a stage in a man's life. This exquisitely filmed drama directed by Ki-duk Kim is entirely set on and around a tree-lined lake, where a tiny Buddhist monastery floats on a raft amidst a breathtaking landscape.
Dragonslayer
1981 3.5 ★ 109 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG RT:84%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In this thrilling fantasy adventure, a sorcerer's apprentice named Galen (voiced by Peter MacNicol) faces his biggest battle yet: A fire-breathing dragon wreaking havoc in the village and destroying everything in its wake. Does Galen have what it takes to save the citizens of the land? Or is he still a novice, unable to unleash the magic and wizardry the job requires? Matthew Robbins directs and co-writes.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
2005 3.3 ★ 121 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:85%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Tommy Lee Jones stars in and directs this dark drama set on the Texas-Mexico border. After accidentally killing a man, heartless border patrol officer Mike (Barry Pepper) quickly buries the body in an unmarked grave. But ranch foreman Pete Perkins (Jones) learns of his friend's death, kidnaps Mike and drags him on a harrowing journey to Mexico to bury the man in his hometown. Julio Cesar Cedillo, January Jones and Dwight Yoakam co-star.
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
2005 3.8 ★ 110 mins Documentaries Rated: PG-13 RT:89%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In his second film, former commercial director Jeff Feuerzeig tackles the documentary format, introducing the world to Daniel Johnston -- a reclusive musical genius now in the throes of manic depression. Blending up-to-date footage with home movies, archival material and rare audio, Feuerzeig creates a dizzying -- and heartbreaking -- portrait of a man whose inner demons are taking over, one delusion at a time.
Capote
2005 3.6 ★ 114 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:90%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
The toast of New York City society after penning Breakfast at Tiffany's, flamboyant writer Truman Capote finds himself in a dance with the devil while researching the Clutter family murders for his masterwork, In Cold Blood.
The Ghost and the Darkness
1996 3.7 ★ 109 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:50%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
While working for a railroad baron in colonial Uganda, engineer John Patterson finds his construction efforts stymied by a series of lion attacks. Grizzled hunter Charles Remington is called in to head the desperate effort to kill the animals.
Away from Her
2006 3.5 ★ 110 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:94%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Grant (Gordon Pinsent) plunges into an emotional abyss after moving his Alzheimer's-stricken wife (Julie Christie) to a nursing facility and keeping his distance for her benefit. When she turns her affections toward another man, waves of guilt for past behavior pass over Grant. Christie earned an Oscar nomination for portraying the fading yet graceful Fiona in this astute and solemn tale written and directed by Sarah Polley.
Art School Confidential
2006 3.0 ★ 102 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:36%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When his pure genius goes ignored and a brainless jock tempts his dream girl (Sophia Myles), ambitious art school student Jerome Platz (Max Minghella) sets in motion a brazen plan to become an art world hero and win his beloved's heart. John Malkovich, Jim Broadbent, Matt Keeslar, Anjelica Huston and Ethan Suplee co-star in Terry Zwigoff's dark comedy about an overachiever who goes to extremes to get the girl.
Laurel Canyon
2003 3.2 ★ 103 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:68%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When Sam (Christian Bale) takes Alex (Kate Beckinsale) home to meet his mom, Jane (Frances McDormand), he's worried his fiancée will be embarrassed by his family. Instead, Alex becomes inexplicably drawn to Jane's and her boyfriend's (Alessandro Nivola) lives -- leaving Sam vulnerable to the attentions of another woman. Writer Lisa Cholodenko (High Art) also directs this complicated tale of love and lust.
Angela's Ashes
2000 3.6 ★ 145 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:52%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
This adaptation of Frank McCourt's best-selling memoir tells the grim story of the author's impoverished childhood in 1940s Ireland, a time of devastating deprivation spent alongside starving siblings, a long-suffering mother and an alcoholic father. Emily Watson and Robert Carlysle shine in the pivotal roles of McCourt's struggling parents in this captivating biographical drama from director Alan Parker (Fame, Midnight Express).
The Elephant Man
1980 3.7 ★ 124 mins Dramas Rated: PG RT:91%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In this Oscar-nominated drama based on a true story, physically abnormal John Merrick (John Hurt) endures ostracizing, taunting behavior as a sideshow attraction in mid-19th century England. Despite his horribly disfigured face and body and barely perceptible speech, concerned doctor Frederick Treves (Sir Anthony Hopkins) recognizes Merrick to be highly intelligent and works to save the Elephant Man's dignity. Directed by David Lynch.
Dogtown and Z-Boys
2002 3.7 ★ 91 mins Sports & Fitness Rated: PG-13 RT:91%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Legendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta directed this fast-paced, award-winning documentary that focuses on the Z-Boys of Venice Beach, Calif., who revolutionized skateboarding in the 1970s when they infused surfing techniques into the sport. Credited with founding skating culture as we know it, these young, innovative guys became legends in the field, and the depth of their influence is still felt in a variety of sports -- and society -- today.
Quinceañera
2006 3.2 ★ 90 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
This sensitive coming-of-age drama, a 2006 Sundance Film Festival award winner, tells the story of Magdalena (Emily Rios), who, on the brink of her 15th birthday, finds her comfortable existence shattered by the discovery that she's pregnant. Cast out by her parents, the once-privileged teen finds safe haven with a great-granduncle and a gay cousin (Jesse Garcia), who introduce her to a world far different from her gentrified middle-class life.
The Merchant of Venice
2004 3.4 ★ 131 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Lacking money to woo an heiress (Lynn Collins), smitten Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) turns to his merchant friend, Antonio (Jeremy Irons), whose cash is tied up. But he secures a loan from Shylock (Al Pacino) on the condition that if Antonio defaults, he'll literally pay with a pound of flesh. Michael Radford directs this lush adaptation of William Shakespeare's incendiary drama about passion and justice amid an anti-Semitic atmosphere.
Who Killed the Electric Car?
2006 3.8 ★ 91 mins Documentaries Rated: PG RT:88%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Amid a volatile climate of ever-changing gas prices, this documentary delves into the short life of the GM EV1 electric car -- a fuel-efficient auto that was once all the rage in the mid-1990s and now has fallen by the roadside. How could such a green-friendly vehicle fail to transform lives? Through interviews with government officials, former GM employees and concerned celebs, filmmaker Chris Paine seeks to find out.
The Jane Austen Book Club
2007 3.6 ★ 106 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:65%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Six book club members find their lives resemble a modern-day version of Jane Austen's novels in this drama. For starters, Sylvia's (Amy Brenneman) husband of 20-plus years has walked out, Bernadette (Kathy Baker) seeks Mr. Right, and married Prudie (Emily Blunt) dreams of other men. Then there's lonely dog-breeder Jocelyn (Maria Bello); Allegra (Maggie Grace), who has issues with her girlfriend; and Grigg (Hugh Dancy), the sole male in the club.
November
2004 2.4 ★ 78 mins Independent Movies Rated: R RT:31%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
November shapes up to be a bad month for photographer Sophie Jacobs (Courteney Cox), as her innocent-bystander boyfriend is shot during a convenience-store robbery in midtown Los Angeles. Soon, a breakdown has Sophie blurring the line between fantasy and reality. As her sanity starts to slowly dissipate, Sophie must deal with lingering feelings that she could've prevented her boyfriend's death. James LeGros, Anne Archer and Nora Dunn co-star.
Friday the 13th
1980 3.3 ★ 95 mins Horror Movies Rated: R RT:60%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Twenty years after several mysterious deaths shut it down, Camp Crystal Lake reopens -- but the place clearly hasn't shaken its "death curse," as a deranged killer terrorizes the teen counselors in this original version of the classic slasher flick. Gruesome makeup and effects, a nubile cast (including a young Kevin Bacon) and an iconic villain make this horror film a genre-defining classic for the ages.
Kagemusha
1980 3.8 ★ 180 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Three warlord clans are battling for control of medieval Japan. When the leader of the Takeda clan, Lord Shingen (Tatsuya Nakadai), is mortally wounded, he orders that his death be kept secret from his enemies. The clan searches for a "shadow warrior," an exact double, to take his place. Now, a thief named Kagemusha (Nakadai in a double role) must fight for an empire in this stunning film from legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
The African Queen
1951 4.1 ★ 105 mins Action & Adventure Rated: NR RT:100%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart), the booze-guzzling, rough-hewn captain of a broken-down East African riverboat, teams with a straitlaced, iron-willed missionary (Katharine Hepburn) to take on a menacing German gunboat during World War I.
Monsieur Ibrahim
2003 3.8 ★ 95 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
1960s Paris is the backdrop for François Dupeyron's heartwarming drama about Momo (Pierre Boulanger), a teenage orphan who lives in a working-class neighborhood and has very few friends -- save for the kindly local prostitutes who adore him. Eventually, Momo finds a father figure in the older and wiser shopkeeper, Ibrahim (Omar Sharif), who takes him on a journey of self-discovery that will change both of their lives.
Spun
2002 3.4 ★ 101 mins Dramas Rated: UR RT:36%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Spun's unique glimpse into the world of methamphetamines has wowed audiences since its debut at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, with outstanding performances from Jason Schwartzman, Mena Suvari, John Leguizamo, Brittany Murphy and more. The fast-paced, hard-hitting drama expertly combines the gritty reality of drug addiction with occasional biting humor for an unforgettable look at frantic lives spinning out of control.
Caché
2005 3.2 ★ 118 mins Foreign Movies Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Winner of the Cannes Best Director Award, Michael Haneke's psychological thriller centers on wealthy French couple Georges (Daniel Auteuil) and Anne (Juliette Binoche), who begin receiving threatening videotapes and phone calls that threaten to ruin their relationship. Georges realizes who the perpetrator is but refuses to tell Anne. Yet childhood flashbacks reveal the mystery, a story that illuminates France's damaged relations with Algeria.
Catch Me If You Can
2002 3.9 ★ 141 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:96%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Frank W. Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a cunning con man -- posing as a doctor, lawyer and pilot all before turning 21. He's also a deft forger, and his work attracts the attention of FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks), who makes it his mission to put Frank behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit, even taking time to taunt Carl by phone. Steven Spielberg directs this comic caper based on a true story.
Mad Hot Ballroom
2005 3.7 ★ 120 mins Documentaries Rated: PG RT:84%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Ballroom dancing goes from lame to cool for a group of New York City students in this insightful documentary, which follows a group of 11-year-olds as they learn to dance old-school styles including the merengue, rumba, tango, foxtrot and swing. Candid interviews capture the kids' initial reluctance at learning ballroom dance and their transformation into serious competitors determined to win a citywide competition.
Winged Migration
2001 3.8 ★ 89 mins Documentaries Rated: G01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Presented with almost no narration and filmed primarily from a bird's perspective, this study of the lives and habits of migrating birds re-creates as nearly as possible the experiences of the birds themselves. Amazing cinematography and gorgeous music drive this Academy Award-nominated documentary, a thrilling visual adventure created by French filmmakers Jacques Cluzaud, Michel Debats and Jacques Perrin.
The Band's Visit
2007 3.5 ★ 87 mins Comedies Rated: PG-1301-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When an Egyptian police brass band travels to Israel to play at the opening of an Arab arts center, the group ends up abandoned and lost in a remote desert town, igniting a charming cross-cultural comedy. Defying expectations, the tiny Israeli community embraces the musicians, and both the Egyptians and the locals learn a few things about one another -- and themselves. This witty foreign-language film nabbed the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
1958 4.0 ★ 158 mins Dramas Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Ingrid Bergman stars as Gladys Aylward, a real-life missionary who goes to China during the Sino-Japanese War. As the hostile Chinese begin to trust her, she takes on an arduous task: guiding 100 children through enemy territory and into safety.
Boys Don't Cry
1999 3.6 ★ 118 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:88%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Based on actual events, director Kimberly Peirce's powerful, often harrowing drama stars Hilary Swank (in an Oscar-winning performance) as Brandon Teena, a transgender young man searching for love and acceptance in a small Midwestern town. But even as he forges a deep connection with local beauty Lana (Chloë Sevigny), the prejudices of the community threaten to doom the fledgling romance.
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
2005 3.8 ★ 117 mins Dramas Rated: NR RT:87%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Arrested for participating in the White Rose resistance movement, anti-Nazi activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) is subjected to a highly charged interrogation by the Gestapo, testing her loyalty to her cause, her family and her convictions. Based on true events, director Marc Rothemund's absorbing Oscar-nominated drama explores maintaining human resolve in the face of intense pressure from a system determined to silence whistle-blowers.
Love Liza
2002 3.1 ★ 90 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:53%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When the wife (Ann Morgan) of a Web page designer, Wilson Joel (Philip Seymour Hoffman), inexplicably kills herself, she takes away his own will to survive. Wilson's mother-in-law (Kathy Bates) wants him to read his wife's suicide note, but he refuses. And a co-worker (Sarah Koskoff) yearns to take care of him, but all Wilson seeks is to distance himself from the world and its pain by sniffing gasoline.
13 Conversations About One Thing
2002 3.1 ★ 94 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:82%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
The "one thing" that prompts 13 different conversations is happiness, and in this drama from writer-director Jill Sprecher, a superb cast (including John Turturro, Amy Irving, Matthew McConaughey, Clea DuVall and Alan Arkin) circles all the big questions about happiness, how to find it and how to hold onto it. The characters' stories meld in a gorgeously shot and inventively edited style that creates a breathtaking sense of heightened realism.
Breakfast on Pluto
2005 3.2 ★ 129 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:56%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Born the love child of a priest (Liam Neeson) in a conservative Irish hamlet, transvestite Patrick Braden (Cillian Murphy) leaves small-town life behind and heads to swinging 1970s London to find the mother who abandoned him years ago. Along the way, Braden -- who's a trouble magnet -- unwittingly takes up with an Irish Republican Army gunrunner. Neil Jordan directs this spirited romp based on Patrick McCabe's roisterous novel.
All the Real Girls
2003 3.0 ★ 108 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:71%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Paul (Paul Schneider) lives large in a small Southern town, where he's made a sexual conquest of nearly every single, eligible female. Every one, that is, except for his best friend's sister, Noel (Zooey Deschanel), a committed virgin. When Paul falls unexpectedly for Noel, he swears he's not out for sex and seeks to prove it to her with his actions. But Paul finds love much harder to manage than plain old-fashioned lust.
Nine Queens
2000 3.7 ★ 115 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Two small-time grifters (Ricardo Darin and Gastón Pauls) endure a series of tense negotiations when they attempt to sell a sheet of counterfeit stamps for a hefty sum, but the process is made more stressful when one of the con men's estranged sister (Leticia Bredice) becomes involved. Fans of American writer David Mamet will appreciate the twists in this Argentinean caper from writer-director Fabián Bielinsky.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days
2007 3.4 ★ 113 mins Dramas Rated: NR RT:95%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In the last days of communism in Romania, college student Gabita (Laura Vasiliu) wants to end her unplanned pregnancy. With help from best friend and fellow student Otilia (Anamaria Marinca), Gabita seeks an abortion -- which is illegal under the oppressive Ceausescu regime. Director Cristian Mungiu's searing portrait of life under a dictatorship received a slew of film festival awards along with a Golden Globe nod for Best Foreign Language Film.
The Paper Chase
1973 3.6 ★ 111 mins Classic Movies Rated: PG RT:88%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
A hardworking first-year student at Harvard Law School struggles to win the respect of a brilliant but ruthless professor, but he finds himself under the microscope when he learns that the girl he's been dating is the professor's daughter.
Super Troopers
2002 3.9 ★ 100 mins Comedies Rated: R RT:35%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Four bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.
In the Realms of the Unreal
2004 3.4 ★ 82 mins Documentaries Rated: NR01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning and Larry Pine and the work of talented animators, this documentary tells the story of Henry Darger, a reclusive janitor by day with few -- if any -- friends, but by night a literary artist with a unique vision. Darger's resulting 15,000-page epic is a wonderland of imagination as it details the exploits of seven angelic sisters who lead a rebellion against men who enslave children.
Talk to Her
2002 3.8 ★ 105 mins Dramas Rated: R01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Pedro Almodóvar's Oscar-winning drama explores the bond forged between two men under tragic circumstances. When a bullfighting accident sends his girlfriend, Lydia (Rosario Flores), into a coma, Marco (Darío Grandinetti) visits her in a clinic where he befriends nurse Benigno (Javier Cámara). Shy and a bit strange, Benigno tirelessly tends to another patient, Alicia (Leonor Watling), a comatose ballet dancer and the object of hi...
Frozen River
2008 3.5 ★ 97 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:87%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
On a Mohawk reservation on the Canadian border, Ray Eddy teams with widowed tribe member Lila Littlewolf to smuggle illegal immigrants into the United States. Though the work provides the women with much-needed money, each trip puts them in peril.
12
2007 3.6 ★ 160 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:78%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In Moscow, 12 jurors weigh the fate of a teenager (Apti Magamaev) accused of murdering his stepfather. They represent a cross-section of modern Russia's fractured society: an indecisive television producer, a flashy musician, a bigoted cabbie, a Holocaust survivor. Inside the jury room, as in the streets, the battle for peace and tolerance plays out. Nikita Mikhalkov directs this Oscar-nominated twist on 12 Angry Men.
How to Marry a Millionaire
1953 3.8 ★ 95 mins Comedies Rated: NR RT:92%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In this classic comedy, three New York models (Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable and Lauren Bacall) set up an apartment with a mission: They plan to use their looks, charm and talent to catch and marry a trio of millionaires. The gold-digging dames' outrageous man-hunting scheme does attract wealthy candidates, but, love and money don't appear to coexist; all three women must choose between the extremes.
Four Brothers
2005 3.7 ★ 109 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:52%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
John Singleton directs Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, Garrett Hedlund and André "3000" Benjamin as Bobby, Angel, Jack and Jeremiah Mercer, four tight-knit brothers who look nothing alike but who know the true meaning of family. Returning home for their adoptive mother's funeral, the grieving siblings learn she may actually have been murdered. Resolving revenge, they band together to make sure the killer pays.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
1965 3.6 ★ 112 mins Classic Movies Rated: NR RT:83%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Alec Leamas (Richard Burton), a British Intelligence agent getting ready to retire, must undertake a final dangerous assignment before he can "come in from the cold," so he poses as a drunk in East Germany to gain information about other spies who've been captured. Leamas is soon thrown in jail, where he's grilled about his association with British agents. Claire Bloom co-stars in this riveting thriller adapted from John Le Carré's novel.
Valley of the Dolls
1967 3.4 ★ 123 mins Classic Movies Rated: PG-1301-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In this movie based on Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel, small-town girl Anne Welles (Barbara Parkins) heads to Broadway, where she meets Neely O'Hara (Patty Duke), who'll stop at nothing to get her name on the bill, and Jennifer North (Sharon Tate), a bewitching beauty who longs to be taken seriously. As their careers rise and fall, the starlets turn to the comforts of sex, drugs and romance -- a sure combination for drama and disaster.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953 3.8 ★ 91 mins Comedies Rated: NR RT:97%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Two American showgirls in the mood for love board a luxury liner to Paris. Engaged to be married, fair-haired Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) is unknowingly tracked by a private investigator who was hired by her future father-in-law. But the detective only has eyes for her brunette friend, Dorothy (Jane Russell). Based on the Broadway musical starring Carol Channing, the film features the memorable tune "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend."
True Grit
1969 3.8 ★ 127 mins Action & Adventure Rated: G RT:89%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
John Wayne landed one of his last great screen roles as crusty lawman Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn, who reluctantly helps teenager Mattie Ross (Kim Darby) pursue her father's killer. True Grit is more a character study than many of Wayne's formulaic Westerns. The rousing final showdown between Wayne and the villains adds to the Duke's long list of outstanding movie moments.
Young Sherlock Holmes
1985 3.6 ★ 108 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: PG-1301-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
With the ever-present Watson by his side, future detective genius Sherlock Holmes embarks on an exciting adventure as he attempts to unravel a series of mysterious deaths near the campus of the prestigious Brompton Academy.
Cool World
1992 3.1 ★ 101 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-1301-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Ralph Bakshi directed this dizzying mix of animated whimsy and live-action frenzy about two worlds colliding. Detective Frank Harris (Brad Pitt) works hard to ensure that humans and animated characters don't bed each other; if they do, the wall between the two realms collapses. But when comic-book artist Jack Deebs (Gabriel Byrne) is seduced by his cartoon creation, Holly (Kim Basinger), mayhem descends on the already lawless city of Las Vegas.
Bang the Drum Slowly
1973 3.2 ★ 97 mins Dramas Rated: PG01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Bruce Pearson (Robert De Niro) is a dedicated baseball player who's hiding a secret: He has Hodgkin's disease. His only confidante is the team's star pitcher, Henry Wiggin (Michael Moriarty), who covers for him as he faces not only a waning season but a slowly fading life. Vincent Gardenia received an Academy Award nomination for his role as the team's coach in this tearjerker based on Mark Harris's 1950s novel.
Death Wish
1974 3.5 ★ 93 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:67%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
While New York City architect Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) is away from home, drug addicts break into his house and brutally murder his wife, Joanna (Hope Lange), and rape his daughter until she's comatose. Once wary of guns, Kersey takes matters into his own hands, seeking vigilante justice against not only the culprits, but other wrongdoers as well. New York City cops soon take notice and try to find the person who's doing their job.
There's No Business Like Show Business
1954 3.6 ★ 117 mins Classic Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Irving Berlin provides the tunes for this engaging musical about the singing and dancing Donahue clan as they ascend to stardom on the vaudeville circuit during the genre's last hurrah. The superb cast includes Ethel Merman, Donald O'Connor, Mitzi Gaynor and Marilyn Monroe. With splashy production numbers, Merman belting out the title song and Monroe's sultry version of "Heat Wave," this musical extravaganza bubbles over with sparkling style.
Cleopatra
1963 3.7 ★ 120 mins Classic Movies Rated: G01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
This epic saga of love, greed and betrayal stars Elizabeth Taylor as the Egyptian queen who's determined to hold on to the throne and seduces Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general.
The Thin Red Line
1998 3.5 ★ 170 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:78%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
With an all-star cast -- featuring Sean Penn, George Clooney, Nick Nolte and Adrien Brody -- director Terrence Malick's lyrical and beautiful retelling of James Jones's novel about the 1942 battle for Guadalcanal was nominated for seven Oscars. With narration by Pvt. Witt (Jim Cavaziel), the men of C-Company become a tight-knit group as they each individually face the horrors of war to hold onto a key-positioned airfield.
Congo
1995 3.2 ★ 108 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-1301-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Eight people (including Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson and Tim Curry) embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. When the thrill-seekers -- some with ulterior motives -- stumble across a race of killer apes, they must fight their way out of the dark in this action-adventure film based on Michael Crichton's best-selling novel. Frank Marshall directs.
Jade
1995 3.0 ★ 94 mins Thrillers Rated: R01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Part of a wave of "eroti-thrillers" penned by Basic Instinct writer Joe Eszterhas, this film shows the consequences that occur when district attorney David Corelli (David Caruso) begins an intensely sexual affair with psychologist Katrina Gavin (Linda Fiorentino). Katrina is the suspect in a murder case that also involves a well-connected prostitute called Jade. William Friedkin of Exorcist and French Connection fame directed.
Anna and the King
1999 3.8 ★ 147 mins Dramas Rated: PG-13 RT:51%01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In this fact-based 19th-century tale, English widow Anna Leonowens travels to Asia to tutor the king of Siam's 58 children. Brimming with prejudice, Anna at first believes the king is a barbarian, but the two soon develop a mutual respect.
The Robe
1953 3.6 ★ 135 mins Classic Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Hardened Roman Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) oversees the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. But problems arise when Marcellus wins Christ's robe in a dice game, played beneath the dying man. Haunted by guilt, Marcellus hopes that destroying the garment -- now in the possession of his escaped slave (Victor Mature) -- will cure his hallucinations. The film won Oscars for Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction and Best Set Decoration.
We're No Angels
1989 3.0 ★ 106 mins Comedies Rated: PG-1301-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Bogus priests Robert De Niro and Sean Penn are really escaped convicts who haven't got a prayer of sidestepping a police blockade and making it across the U.S.-Canadian border -- unless they manage to successfully pass themselves off as clergymen. Demi Moore joins forces with these wayward men of the cloth in this hilarious crime-caper comedy scripted by David Mamet and directed by Neil Jordan.
Milk Money
1994 3.3 ★ 110 mins Comedies Rated: PG-1315-Jun-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Three boys pool their money and travel to the big city, hoping to find a woman who'll undress for them. They find a prostitute named V who's willing to fulfill their request -- and who also comes to their rescue when their bikes are stolen.
The Rocker
2008 3.4 ★ 102 mins Comedies Rated: PG-13 RT:41%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When Robert "Fish" Fishman (Rainn Wilson), a washed-up drummer from a 1980s supergroup, reluctantly accepts a gig on the skins in his nephew's high school band, he discovers that his dreams of rock 'n' roll stardom haven't completely died. Can he take his new band, A.D.D., all the way to the top? Christina Applegate, Josh Gad, Jane Lynch and Emma Stone co-star in this lighthearted comedy from director Peter Cattaneo.
Redbelt
2008 3.4 ★ 99 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R RT:68%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In this riveting character study, a jujitsu master in a financial bind considers entering the arena to compete for cash -- which goes against his values and his integrity. When a gun mishap adds to his debt, he's left at the mercy of gangland thugs.
Babylon A.D.
2008 3.2 ★ 101 mins Action & Adventure Rated: UR RT:7%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Hard-boiled mercenary Toorop (Vin Diesel) accepts a risky mission to escort a virus-carrying woman (Mélanie Thierry) and her guardian nun (Michelle Yeoh) from Russia to China. But Toorop gets far more than he bargained for when a mysterious religious cult stops at nothing to kidnap his charge. Gérard Depardieu and Charlotte Rampling co-star in this postapocalyptic tale of genetic mayhem based on Maurice Dantec's novel Babylon Babi...
The Beautician and the Beast
1997 3.1 ★ 107 mins Comedies Rated: PG01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
In a colossal mix-up, a hair stylist from Queens, N.Y., ends up in an Eastern European country tutoring the three children of a stern dictator. The kids take to her right away -- but their father is a different story.
Three Monkeys
2008 2.9 ★ 109 mins Dramas Rated: NR01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
When a politician accidentally runs down a pedestrian, he pays his driver to take the rap and serve the jail term. But as the driver's family grows restless, seeing, hearing and speaking the truth cannot be ignored. Who will ultimately pay the price? Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, this provocative Turkish drama stars Hatice Aslan and Yavuz Bingol and won the Best Director Award at Cannes Film Festival.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
2008 4.1 ★ 93 mins Documentaries Rated: NR RT:94%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Filmmaker Kurt Kuenne's poignant tribute to his murdered childhood friend, Andrew Bagby, tells the story of a child custody battle between the baby's grieving grandparents and Shirley Turner, Bagby's pregnant ex-girlfriend and suspected killer. Initially, Kuenne made this documentary as a memorial for Andrew's loved ones, but it morphs into an emotional legal odyssey when Turner goes free on bail and is allowed to raise her son.
Max Payne
2008 3.1 ★ 100 mins Action & Adventure Rated: UR RT:16%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Mark Wahlberg stars as title character Max Payne in this gritty noir crime thriller that centers on an undercover New York City DEA agent (Mila Kunis) who teams up with a female assassin to avenge the murder of her family. Filmmaker John Moore directs this big-screen video game adaptation with supporting performances from Beau Bridges, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Chris O'Donnell and Donal Logue.
Rachel Getting Married
2008 3.0 ★ 113 mins Dramas Rated: R RT:85%01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Longstanding family conflicts resurface when drama queen Kym, a former model who's been in and out of rehab for 10 years, returns to her parents' home just before her sister's wedding in this critically acclaimed portrait of family angst.
Amelia
2009 3.1 ★ 120 mins Dramas Rated: PG RT:20%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Hilary Swank stars as famed aviator Amelia Earhart in this dramatic biopic that follows the daring pilot's rise from obscurity in Kansas to her troubled marriage to businessman George Putnam (Richard Gere), who recruited her for her first transatlantic flight. Mira Nair (The Namesake, Vanity Fair) directs; Ewan McGregor, Joe Anderson, Christopher Eccleston and Mia Wasikowska co-star.
Post Grad
2009 3.2 ★ 88 mins Comedies Rated: PG-13 RT:7%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Ryden Malby (Alexis Bledel) always assumed it would be easy to find a job with a college diploma. But when nothing materializes after graduation, she's forced to move back in with her dysfunctional family and work full-time at maintaining her sanity. The only bright spot is her steady relationship with her best friend, Adam (Zach Gilford), but even that's starting to feel a little awkward. Carol Burnett, Michael Keaton and Jane Lynch co-star.
The Class
2008 3.3 ★ 130 mins Dramas Rated: PG-1301-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
In an inventive adaptation of his novel about his experiences working in one of the roughest neighborhoods in Paris, François Bégaudeau stars as a replica of himself -- a passionate French teacher who presides over a classroom of diverse young minds. Not your standard drama or documentary but something in between, this Oscar-nominated film used three cameras during a largely improvisational shoot and features real students rather tha...
The Secret of the Grain
2007 3.2 ★ 154 mins Dramas Rated: NR01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
After 35 years of shipyard work in the French port town of Sète, Tunisian immigrant Slimane (Habib Boufares) takes his severance pay and pursues his impossibly expensive dream of opening a couscous restaurant. His only hope lies in his fractured family, including his mistress, Lilia (Leila D'Issernio), her entrepreneurial daughter, Rym (Hafsia Herzi), and his ex-wife and ace couscous cook, Souad (Bouraouïa Marzouk), in this Césa...
Cherry Blossoms
2008 3.7 ★ 124 mins Dramas Rated: NR01-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
After finding out that her husband, Rudi (Elmar Wepper), has a fatal illness, Trudi Angermeier (Hannelore Elsner) arranges a trip to Berlin so they can see their children (Maximilian Brückner and Nadja Uhl). Of course, the kids don't know the real reason they're visiting -- and the catch is, neither does Rudi. Complications ensue after a tragic, unexpected turn of events that leads Rudi to learn unsettling secrets about his wife.
How'd They Build That?: Concrete Truck
2009 3.4 ★ 50 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Kids and adults alike will enjoy this high-definition tour through McNeilus Concrete Truck factory that offers viewers the opportunity to see the step-by-step construction of a mammoth concrete mixing truck. Blending 3D computer-generated graphics with fascinating live-action footage, this entertaining feature demystifies the process behind building the giant construction trucks, known as one of the world's heaviest vehicles.
How'd They Build That?: School Bus
2008 3.4 ★ 58 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
From the mile-plus-long assembly line to the ever-familiar final product, this tour of Tulsa, Okla.'s gargantuan IC School Bus factory -- where most of Northern America's school buses are created -- is a treat for kids and parents alike. Witness each and every process of a school bus' construction and observe how many of the world's safest vehicles are built, from the blinking lights and bench seats, to the iconic yellow paint.
How'd They Build That?: Fire Truck
2008 3.4 ★ 58 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Kids are captivated by fire trucks, and this tour of Seagrave Fire Apparatus, one of the country's foremost manufacturers, shows them how they're built. Unlike other vehicles made by assembly lines, fire trucks are each custom crafted. Seagrave's designers take viewers through design and assembly stations, explain the functions of various equipment and even jump into the cab for a driver's-eye view.
Gentlemen Broncos
2009 3.0 ★ 90 mins Comedies Rated: PG-13 RT:18%01-Dec-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
Hoping that his novel brings him fame and fortune, high school loner Benjamin Purvis (Michael Angarano) attends a fantasy writers conference and later discovers that his masterwork has been plagiarized by an iconic author (Jemaine Clement, "Flight of the Conchords"). Sam Rockwell, Jennifer Coolidge and Mike White also star in this quirky comedy from co-writer-director Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre).
How'd They Build That?: Big Truck
2008 3.4 ★ 50 mins Children & Family Movies Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Kids -- and even adults -- will enjoy this trip to the Springfield, Ohio, Navistar plant to watch big transport trucks being made. The visit follows the entire assembly line, from raw materials worked by robots to the finished product. Colorful 3-D computer graphic imagery enhances high-definition live-action footage of the construction process, revealing what it really takes to build these monsterous machines of the highway.
Assassin in Love
2008 3.3 ★ 86 mins Comedies Rated: PG-1301-Sep-2010 to 01-Mar-2012
A sleepy village in the country seems like the perfect hideout for a failed assassin (Damian Lewis) who's trying his best to avoid his angry employers. That is, until the locals assume he's the new baker they've hired, and promptly put him to work. Forget what he might have been asked to do in the past ... this new gig is no piece of cake. Michael Gambon and Kate Ashfield co-star in this quirky comedy with plenty of bite.
Sesame Street: Selections from Season 37: Herb the Plant-Eating Dinosaur Visits Sesame Street
2006 TV Shows01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
No one can believe their eyes but Herb, the plant-eating dinosaur, has come to Sesame Street.
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Season 5: Episode 7
1963 TV Shows Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Rocky & Bullwinkle, "Mucho Loma (Much Mud)" Part 3; Aesop and Son, "The Hares and the Frog"; Mr. Peabody, "Alfred Nobel"; Rocky & Bullwinkle, "Mucho Loma (Much Mud)" Part 4.
The Dick Tracy Show: The Complete Animated Series: Episodes 26-30
1961 TV Shows Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
The Tower of Pizza / Mole in the Hole / Trick or Treat / Hawaiian Guy / The Retouchables.
The Dick Tracy Show: The Complete Animated Series: Episodes 16-20
1961 TV Shows Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
The Pigeon Coup / Trickery at Sea / The Castle Caper / Island Racket / Mardi Gras Grab.
The Dick Tracy Show: The Complete Animated Series: Episodes 11-15
1961 TV Shows Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
The Bird Brain Pickers / The Bank Prank / The Lie Detector / The Stuffed Pillow Case / Gym Jam.
Pinky Dinky Doo: Selections from Season 2: Tooting Trunk / In the Dark
2008 TV Shows01-Sep-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
The Dinky Doos help an elephant remember his favorite song. / Sir Guinea Pig the Brave Explorer conquers his fear of the dark.
Sesame Street: Selections from Season 40: Grouch Messing Machine
2009 TV Shows01-Oct-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Elmo and Leela are in the Laundromat when they hear a loud clang. The washing machine is broken, but Oscar wants to use it as a "messing machine."
Sesame Street: Selections from Season 38: Dancing Day on Sesame Street
2007 TV Shows01-Oct-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Zoe and Abby have a dancing playdate. Abby tries Zoe's tutu on and Zoe gives Abby's wand a try. Zoe wishes everyone on Sesame Street would dance.
Sesame Street: Selections from Season 40: Inspected By 4
2009 TV Shows01-Oct-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Leela, Telly and Elmo are folding clothes in the laundromat when Inspector 4 comes along to inspect for things that are in groups of four.
Sesame Street: Selections from Season 40: Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
2009 TV Shows01-Oct-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Mary Mary Quite Contrary walks along Sesame Street and dumps dirt outside Oscar's trashcan. Gordon explains that she can't make such a big mess!
The Dick Tracy Show
1961 3.0 ★ TV Shows Rated: NR01-Mar-2011 to 01-Mar-2012
Bust crime in classic style with this comprehensive collection of episodes from the beloved 1960s television series following the adventures of yellow-coated detective Dick Tracy and his capable band of cohorts. Taking inspiration from the comic strip by Chester Gould, the show spotlights the vocal talents of Mel Blanc (also known as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig and other Warner Bros. characters) and stage and screen actor Everett Sloane.
