The Blind Side
2009 4.4 stars 126 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (19/Aug/10 to 24/Aug/10 )
Oversized African American Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), the teen from across the tracks and a broken home, has nowhere to sleep at age 16. Taken in by an affluent Memphis couple, Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) and Sean (Tim McGraw), Michael embarks on a remarkable rise to play for the NFL. Bullock's performance garnered a Best Actress Oscar and Best Actress Golden Globe Award. Kathy Bates co-stars.
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002 3.2 stars 113 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (18/Aug/10 to 21/Aug/10 )
Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell) has it all -- a hot TV hit, "The Gong Show," and the love of a good woman (Drew Barrymore). But he's got one big secret: He's a CIA assassin who kills while purportedly escorting his game show winners on their vacation prizes. George Clooney directs and co-stars with Julia Roberts in this fast-and-loose film based on the book of the same name, authored by the real-life Barris.
Greenberg
2009 2.6 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (17/Aug/10 to 20/Aug/10 )
At a crossroads in his life in New York, Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) takes some time to figure things out and travels to Los Angeles, where he house-sits for his brother and forges an unlikely bond with his brother's assistant, Florence (Greta Gerwig). Acclaimed director Noah Baumbach's (The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding) finely observed relationship comedy also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rhys Ifans.
In the Heat of the Night
1967 4.0 stars 110 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 6 days (13/Aug/10 to 19/Aug/10 )
Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) helps a redneck Southern sheriff (Rod Steiger) solve a murder in this fascinating study in racism that still strikes a resonant chord today. Steiger won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance as the put-upon sheriff who comes to respect Tibbs's professionalism and ability. Norman Jewison directs this dramatic tale with a feeling for the cultural and social atmosphere of the time.
Death at a Funeral
2010 3.3 stars 92 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (14/Aug/10 to 18/Aug/10 )
Put-upon Aaron (Chris Rock) is always plagued by drama and dysfunction, but he encounters more than he can handle while attempting to plan his father's funeral. What's a family gathering without jealousy, tension and blackmail? Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Danny Glover, James Marsden, Luke Wilson, Zoe Saldana, Regina Hall and Columbus Short round out a stellar ensemble cast. Neil LaBute directs.
The Hunt for Red October
1990 4.0 stars 135 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
Returned in 20 days (28/Jul/10 to 17/Aug/10 )
When a Soviet nuclear sub headed toward American waters drops off U.S. scanners, the Yanks scramble to take defensive steps. But CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) convinces the brass that the sub's commander (Sean Connery) has something other than a first strike in mind. A perilous cat-and-mouse game ensues in this taut technothriller co-starring Scott Glenn and Sam Neill.
Fracture
2007 3.8 stars 113 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (06/Aug/10 to 14/Aug/10 )
Anthony Hopkins stars in this legal thriller as Ted Crawford, a man who allegedly attempted to murder his wife and is now locked in a battle of wits with a young assistant district attorney, Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling). The D.A. is convinced Crawford has blood on his hands, but Crawford is freed on a technicality, sending Beachum on an obsessive mission to prove Crawford's guilt -- even if he has to bend the law to do it.
A Serious Man
2009 3.0 stars 106 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (03/Aug/10 to 13/Aug/10 )
Larry Gopnik (Golden Globe nominee Michael Stuhlbarg) has hit a "rough patch," according to a colleague, and it would seem so: people are dropping dead all around him, his wife (Sari Lennick) wants a "get" and his whining kids (Aaron Wolff and Jessica McManus) only add to the heavy load. Larry is just looking for some help. Can a few rabbis guide him to life's answers? Richard Kind co-stars in Joel Coen and Ethan Coen's 1960s-set, dark Jewish-culture send-up.
Chloe
2009 3.2 stars 96 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (03/Aug/10 to 06/Aug/10 )
Suspecting her husband, David (Liam Neeson), of infidelity, doctor Catherine (Julianne Moore) hires sexy escort Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) to seduce him and test his faithfulness. But as Catherine checks in on Chloe's encounters with David, Chloe's reports become increasingly lurid. Soon, the relationships between all three intensify in unexpected ways. Renowned filmmaker Atom Egoyan directs this psychological drama.
The Informant!
2009 2.8 stars 108 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 17 days (17/Jul/10 to 03/Aug/10 )
While gathering evidence against his institutional employer to help the FBI build a price-fixing conspiracy case, affable agribusiness executive Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) begins to piece together a fantasy world of his own. Scott Bakula, Joel McHale and Melanie Lynskey co-star in Steven Soderbergh's dark comedy, which is based on Kurt Eichenwald's acclaimed nonfiction book about the true-life Corporate America whistle-blower.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 7: Disc 2
Returned in 21 days (13/Jul/10 to 03/Aug/10 )
The Book of Eli
2010 3.7 stars 118 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 12 days (16/Jul/10 to 28/Jul/10 )
Determined to salvage a sacred text in order to protect humanity, Eli (Denzel Washington) goes on a quest across the country in this action-packed sci-fi adventure. Meanwhile, a blind woman named Claudia (Jennifer Beals) tries to protect her daughter, Solara (Mila Kunis). It seems that tyrannical town bully Carnegie (Gary Oldman) has taken a shine to the girl. Directed by the Hughes brothers, the film co-stars Ray Stevenson.
She's Out of My League
2009 3.7 stars 104 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (14/Jul/10 to 17/Jul/10 )
When he starts dating drop-dead gorgeous Molly (Alice Eve), insecure airport security agent Kirk (Jay Baruchel) can't believe it. As his friends and family share their doubts about the relationship lasting, Kirk does everything he can to avoid losing Molly forever. Kyrsten Ritter, Lindsay Sloane, Jasika Nicole and Andrew Daly also star in this charming romantic comedy about unlikely lovers. Jim Field Smith directs.
Invictus
2009 3.8 stars 133 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 9 days (07/Jul/10 to 16/Jul/10 )
In this drama based on real-life events, director Clint Eastwood tells the story of what happened after the end of apartheid when newly elected president Nelson Mandela used the 1995 World Cup rugby matches to unite his people in South Africa. Based on John Carlin's book, the film stars Morgan Freeman as Mandela and Matt Damon (both Oscar nominated) as Francois Pienaar, the captain of the scrappy South African team that makes a run for the championship.
The Princess and the Frog
2009 3.9 stars 98 mins Children & Family Rated: G
starting 16-Sep-2010
Returned in 7 days (07/Jul/10 to 14/Jul/10 )
Down in New Orleans during the fabulous Jazz Age, young Princess Tiana (voice of Anika Noni Rose) searches for true love and comes face-to-face with snooty debutante Charlotte (Jennifer Cody), ancient voodoo priestess Mama Odie (Jennifer Lewis) and the evil Dr. Facilier (Keith David). But with the help of her mother (Oprah Winfrey), a crooning alligator and other friends, Tiana's fairy-tale dreams may come true after all in this Oscar nominee.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 7: Disc 1
Returned in 6 days (07/Jul/10 to 13/Jul/10 )
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
2009 3.5 stars 117 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 10-Jul-2011
Returned in 15 days (22/Jun/10 to 07/Jul/10 )
Skillfully framed by an unknown enemy for the murder of a priest, wanted vigilante MacManus brothers Murphy (Norman Reedus) and Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) must come out of hiding on a sheep farm in Ireland to fight for justice in Boston. Joining them in writer-director Troy Duffy's long-awaited sequel is Romeo (Clifton Collins Jr.). Julie Benz plays FBI Special Agent Eunice Bloom, and Peter Fonda and Billy Connolly also co-star.
Humble Pie
2007 3.0 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 07-Aug-2011
Returned in 8 days (29/Jun/10 to 07/Jul/10 )
Tracy Orbison (Hubbel Palmer) is the definition of average: He's overweight, lives with an overbearing mother, fails a driving test regularly and has worked at a grocery store for 11 years. But this average guy with the heart of a poet aspires to more. Enrolling in an acting class, Tracy sets the wheels of change in motion … even if they don't go quite where he expects in this comic drama from the producer of Napoleon Dynamite.
The Brothers Bloom
2008 3.3 stars 113 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 14 days (23/Jun/10 to 07/Jul/10 )
The Brothers Bloom made a name for themselves as the world's best con men. Now, the younger (Adrien Brody) is ready to retire on the millions the pair has swindled. But when his brother (Mark Ruffalo) lures him into one last job, he reluctantly agrees. What he hasn't counted on, though, is falling for their mark, an adventure-seeking heiress (Rachel Weisz). Robbie Coltrane and Babel's Rinko Kikuchi co-star.
Cars
2006 4.0 stars 116 mins Children & Family Rated: G
Returned in 11 days (18/Jun/10 to 29/Jun/10 )
Prepare to peel out with this revved-up animated adventure featuring classic automobiles, plenty of fender benders, guffaws galore and a nostalgic Route 66 road trip with a crew that doesn't make pit stops. The star-studded voice cast includes Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and Cheech Marin. Nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Cars won Best Animated Film in the first category of its kind at the 2007 Golden Globes.
Red Cliff: Theatrical Version
2008 3.9 stars 148 mins Foreign (Mandarin) Rated: R
until 15-Jun-2013
Returned in 21 days (02/Jun/10 to 23/Jun/10 )
When a warmongering prime minister (Fengyi Zhang) advances his armies against two rival kingdoms, he unwittingly prompts his adversaries (Chen Chang and Yong You) to work together in this martial arts action-adventure. The ensuing conflict culminates in the epic battle of Red Cliff, a struggle by the sea involving more than one million soldiers. Director John Woo's big-budget spectacle is based on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Youth in Revolt
2009 3.4 stars 90 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (15/Jun/10 to 22/Jun/10 )
Nick Twisp (Michael Cera), a cynical, sex-deprived teenager living a less-than-satisfactory existence, is pushed by the manifestation of his debonair, rebellious id (also Cera) to bed his dream girl, Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday). Miguel Arteta directs this irreverent, dark comedy based on the popular novel series by C.D. Payne. Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Fred Willard, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh and Zach Galifianakis co-star.
Bruno
2009 2.6 stars 82 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (15/Jun/10 to 18/Jun/10 )
Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno (Sacha Baron Cohen) stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality. An incredible chameleon who completely disappears behind his flaming alter ego, the bold Baron Cohen serves up nonstop laughs in this comedy by successfully rubbing people the wrong way.
Funny People
2009 3.1 stars 146 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 7 days (08/Jun/10 to 15/Jun/10 )
Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons (Adam Sandler) doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor (Torsten Voges) delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira (Seth Rogen). Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) writes and directs this moving comedy that also stars Leslie Mann, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza.
Ponyo
2008 4.0 stars 103 mins Anime & Animation Rated: G
until 26-Sep-2011
Returned in 20 days (26/May/10 to 15/Jun/10 )
This Japanese anime feature from famed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki follows the adventures of a 5-year-old boy, Sosuke, and his burgeoning friendship with Ponyo, a goldfish princess who desperately wants to become human. After running away from and then being recaptured by her strict father, Ponyo -- with some help from Sosuke -- becomes more determined than ever to make her dreams come true. But will her wishes throw the entire earth off balance?
An Education
2008 3.7 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 14 days (25/May/10 to 08/Jun/10 )
Jenny's (Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan) Oxford-bound teen life is a bore in 1961 London until she's given a different kind of education after being immersed in the beguiling but hazardous world of much-older David (Peter Sarsgaard). Even Jenny's parents, Jack (Alfred Molina) and Marjorie (Cara Seymour), are intrigued by him, but her unimpressed teacher (Olivia Williams) works to keep Jenny's entire future from crumbling under David's influence.
Gamer
2009 3.2 stars 95 mins Thrillers Rated: R
starting 16-Oct-2010
Returned in 6 days (27/May/10 to 02/Jun/10 )
It's 2034, and humans can control and kill each other in a large-scale online gaming world. But Kable (Gerard Butler), a wrongfully convicted soldier forced to join the violent competition, tries to free himself by taking out its evil architect, Ken (Michael C. Hall). While being controlled by a rich kid (Logan Lerman), Kable must also save his wife, Angie (Amber Valletta), who's trapped in her own avatar world.
Moon
2009 3.8 stars 97 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
until 10-Mar-2011
Returned in 37 days (20/Apr/10 to 27/May/10 )
As he nears the end of a lonely three-year stint on the moon base Sarang, astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) begins to hear and see strange things. It's not long before Sam suspects that his employer -- the conglomerate LUNAR -- has other plans for him. Featuring Kevin Spacey as the voice of a robot, this sci-fi thriller also stars Matt Berry and Kaya Scodelario. The film was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival.
Good Hair
2009 3.5 stars 95 mins Documentary Rated: PG-13
Returned in 7 days (19/May/10 to 26/May/10 )
Actor and stand-up comic Chris Rock hops around the world going from beauty salons to science labs to comb through the mystery of African American hair in director Jeff Stilson's astute, hilarious documentary. Rock contemplates the purpose and application of a weave as well as women's self-esteem and their locks. He also gains varying insights from Ice-T, Nia Long, Rev. Al Sharpton, Raven-Symoné, Maya Angelou and other celebrities.
Human Giant: Season 1: Disc 1
2007 176 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (21/May/10 to 25/May/10 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Mind Explosion," "Let's Go!," "Lil' 9/11," "Mosh Pit!," "Ice Cream Party," "Kneel Before Zerg," "Hello, Susan" and "Ta Da!!."
Upright Citizens Brigade: Season 2: Disc 1
1999 132 mins Television Rated: NR
Returned in 3 days (18/May/10 to 21/May/10 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Master Dialectitian," "Bomb Squad," "Mogomra vs. the Fart Monster," "Real World," "Eli's Face Therapy" and "Infested with Friars."
Capitalism: A Love Story
2009 3.7 stars 127 mins Documentary Rated: R
until 08-Jan-2012
Returned in 29 days (20/Apr/10 to 19/May/10 )
Filmmaker Michael Moore (Sicko, Fahrenheit 9/11) takes on capitalism's roots, the floundering U.S. economy, and 2008's global financial meltdown and subsequent bank bailout in this rousing documentary. Combining stories about those who suffer most from Corporate America's greed and insatiable thirst for profits and the people most responsible for myriad crises, Moore embarks on another shocking fact-finding rampage.
Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments
2009 4.0 stars 56 mins Comedy Rated: NR
Returned in 20 days (28/Apr/10 to 18/May/10 )
This Comedy Central special features red-hot actor and stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari performing at Los Angeles's Brentwood Theater, where the funnyman offers up an uncensored routine to a house crammed with enthusiastic fans. As a bonus treat, the co-star of MTV's hit sketch show "Human Giant" and popular network sitcom "Parks and Recreation" trots out his foulmouthed hip-hop alternate persona, Randy.
Chinatown
1974 3.9 stars 130 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 92 days (26/Jan/10 to 28/Apr/10 )
With a suspicious, porcelain-skinned femme fatale (Faye Dunaway) bankrolling his snooping, private eye J.J. Gittes (Jack Nicholson) uncovers intricate dirty dealings in the Los Angeles waterworks and gets his nose slashed for his trouble. Meanwhile, his financier harbors a nasty family secret. Director Roman Polanski reimagines 1930s Los Angeles with an onionlike story that reveals itself one complex layer at a time in this classic neonoir.
Fermat's Room
2007 3.3 stars 88 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
Returned in 14 days (06/Apr/10 to 20/Apr/10 )
Drawn together by a mysterious host (Federico Luppi), four mathematicians wind up locked in a shrinking room and bombarded by a series of tricky riddles. To avoid horrific deaths, the frantic scholars must quickly figure out the link that unites them all. This engrossing Spanish thriller from filmmaking duo Luis Piedrahita and Rodrigo Sopeña stars Lluís Homar, Alejo Sauras, Elena Ballesteros and Santi Millán.
Inglourious Basterds
2009 3.8 stars 153 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 46 days (19/Feb/10 to 06/Apr/10 )
A Jewish cinema owner (Mélanie Laurent) in occupied Paris is forced to host a Nazi movie premiere, where a radical group of American Jewish soldiers called the Basterds, led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), plans to roll out a score-settling scheme. The face-off is about to go down -- that's if Col. Hans Landa aka "The Jew Hunter" (Christoph Waltz, in an Oscar-winning role) doesn't get in the way. Quentin Tarantino directs this World War II-set spaghetti Western.
$9.99
2008 2.9 stars 78 mins Anime & Animation Rated: R
until 23-Mar-2011
Returned in 29 days (02/Mar/10 to 31/Mar/10 )
When mild-mannered Dave Peck discovers a book about the meaning of life, he snatches it up for the bargain-basement price of $9.99 and blossoms into a voracious reader -- who's determined to share the book's secrets with everyone he knows. That includes his father, with whom Dave shares an apartment, and his quirky neighbors. Geoffrey Rush and Anthony LaPaglia lend their voices to this stop-motion animation import from director Tatia Rosenthal.
Cold Souls
2008 2.8 stars 101 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
starting 10-Dec-2010
Returned in 7 days (23/Feb/10 to 02/Mar/10 )
Paul Giamatti stars as himself, an actor in the throes of anxiety over an upcoming performance -- until he gives his soul to a mysterious company that promises to freeze and store it until he wants it again, along with his anxieties. But when his soul goes missing, Giamatti embarks on a journey to track it down. Along the way he learns a thing or two about engaging every human emotion, however difficult. Sophie Barthes directs.
The Limits of Control
2008 2.6 stars 116 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 36 days (18/Jan/10 to 23/Feb/10 )
An enigmatic stranger (Isaach De Bankolé), with no friends to speak of and no one to trust, is on a shadowy criminal mission. His moves are always marked with the knowledge that the law is never far behind. Acclaimed indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch (Broken Flowers, Coffee and Cigarettes) writes and directs this tale, which is set against the backdrop of contemporary Spain. Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt and Gael García Bernal co-star.
The Invention of Lying
2009 3.1 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 3 days (16/Feb/10 to 19/Feb/10 )
In a world where no one fibs, fiction doesn't exist and people take each other at their literal word, unsuccessful screenwriter Mark (Ricky Gervais) gains fame and fortune -- and maybe the girl of his dreams (Jennifer Garner) -- by saying things that aren't true. Gervais co-writes and co-directs this original comedy that co-stars Rob Lowe. Look for cameos by Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K. and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
The Hurt Locker
2008 3.9 stars 130 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (10/Feb/10 to 16/Feb/10 )
Kathryn Bigelow directs this gripping drama (winner of the Best Picture Oscar) following one of the U.S. Army's elite EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) teams operating in the ferocious war zone of Iraq. As the squad identifies and dismantles improvised explosive devices and other bombs, they must also contend with the frayed nerves and internal conflicts that arise from living in constant peril. Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse and Guy Pearce star.
District 9
2009 3.6 stars 112 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
until 05-May-2011
Returned in 18 days (23/Jan/10 to 10/Feb/10 )
When aliens land on Earth, global business conglomerate Multi-National United forces them into rigid containment zones where they are compelled to labor, even as MNU commandeers their otherworldly technology for profit. As tensions build between human and non-human races, a rogue agent leads a resistance movement against MNU's ruthless consolidation of power. Neill Blomkamp directs this cinema verité-style sci-fi thriller nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.
Up
2009 4.3 stars 96 mins Children & Family Rated: PG
until 04-Jun-2011
Returned in 4 days (22/Jan/10 to 26/Jan/10 )
After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old homebody Carl (voiced by Ed Asner) flies away on an unbelievable adventure with Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer (Jordan Nagai), unexpectedly in tow. Together, the unlikely pair embarks on a thrilling odyssey full of jungle beasts and rough terrain. Other voices in the Oscar-winning film include the renowned Christopher Plummer and Pixar stalwart John Ratzenberger.
The White House: Behind Closed Doors
2008 3.1 stars 70 mins Documentary Rated: NR
Returned in 3 days (20/Jan/10 to 23/Jan/10 )
Nearly 50 years after Jackie Kennedy welcomed television viewers into the White House for a personal tour, former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush do the same, inviting "Antiques Roadshow" experts Leslie and Leigh Keno to join them. In this program filmed near the end of Bush's second term, the former first couple reflects on life inside the presidential residence and shares a wealth of interesting tidbits about the building's history.
Terminator: Salvation
2009 3.6 stars 115 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 10 days (12/Jan/10 to 22/Jan/10 )
All grown up in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor (Christian Bale) must lead the resistance of humans against the increasingly dominating militaristic robots in this fourth installment of the popular action-packed Terminator series. But when Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington) appears, his existence confuses the mission as Connor tries to determine whether Wright has come from the future or the past -- and whether he's friend or foe.
(500) Days of Summer
2009 3.6 stars 95 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 14 days (06/Jan/10 to 20/Jan/10 )
When his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), unceremoniously dumps him, greeting-card copywriter and hopeless romantic Tom (Golden Globe nominee Joseph Gordon-Levitt) begins sifting through the year-plus worth of days they spent together, looking for clues to what went awry. As he recalls the good and bad times he spent with the commitment-phobic girl, his heart reawakens to what it cherishes most. Marc Webb directs this uncommon love story.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004 3.3 stars 118 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (06/Jan/10 to 12/Jan/10 )
Eccentric oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) and his crew find themselves in troubled waters when they attempt to track down the mysterious "jaguar shark" that ate Zissou's partner while they were filming a documentary of their latest adventure. Zissou also contends with a beautiful, inquiring journalist (Cate Blanchett) and a new member of the team, who could be his own long-lost son (Owen Wilson). Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe co-star.
Gundam Wing: Operation #2
2000 125 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 14 days (23/Dec/09 to 06/Jan/10 )
This disc includes the following episodes (6-10): "Party Night," "Scenario for Bloodshed," "The Treize Assassination," "Portrait of a Ruined Country" and "Heero, Distracted by Defeat."
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005 3.3 stars 90 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 15 days (22/Dec/09 to 06/Jan/10 )
After losing their high-paying corporate jobs, Jane and Dick Harper (Jim Carrey and Téa Leoni) turn to robbing banks to maintain their upwardly mobile standard of living in this action-comedy based on the 1977 film of the same name. The couple's hold-up act begins as a desperate measure. But before long, they're actually enjoying it -- and now it's getting to be a habit. Alec Baldwin, Richard Jenkins and Angie Harmon co-star.
Away We Go
2009 3.6 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (16/Dec/09 to 06/Jan/10 )
Buoyed by the news that they are expecting their first baby, Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) embark on a journey to locate the perfect place on the planet to raise their child. But their quest inevitably yields many unexpected surprises. Sam Mendes directs this quirky comedy while Allison Janney, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Hamilton, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jeff Daniels co-star.
Green Street Hooligans
2005 3.9 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 70 days (14/Oct/09 to 23/Dec/09 )
Drawn into a bogus drug scandal by his wealthy roommate, a high-achieving Harvard newspaper editor (Elijah Wood) is kicked out of school just a few months shy of getting his degree and flies to the United Kingdom to live with his sister (Claire Forlani) and her family. But his subsequent involvement with the local Green Street Elite -- a gang of violent soccer fans -- could change his life forever.
Gundam Wing: Operation #1
2000 125 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 17 days (05/Dec/09 to 22/Dec/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes (1-5): "The Shooting Star She Saw," "The Gundam Deathscythe," "Five Gundams Confirmed," "The Victoria Nightmare" and "Relena's Secret."
The Brothers Grimm
2005 3.1 stars 118 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 29 days (17/Nov/09 to 16/Dec/09 )
Terry Gilliam's adventure tale centers on brothers Jake and Will Grimm (Heath Ledger and Matt Damon), who travel from village to village posing as exterminators of mystical, magical and enchanted creatures but are, in actuality, expert con artists. But the brothers' reputations are on the line when French ruler Napoleon orders them into a haunted forest to investigate the mysterious disappearances of young girls. Jonathan Pryce co-stars.
Dragon Ball Z: Season 8: Disc 1
1994 143 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 3 days (02/Dec/09 to 05/Dec/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes (205-210): "The Wizard's Curse," "King of the Demons," "Vegeta Attacks," "Next Up, Goku," "Battle Supreme" and "Eighteen Unmasks."
Food, Inc.
2008 4.1 stars 94 mins Documentary Rated: PG
until 03-Dec-2012
Returned in 4 days (28/Nov/09 to 02/Dec/09 )
Drawing on Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation and Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, director Robert Kenner's Oscar-nominated documentary explores the food industry's detrimental effects on our health and environment. Kenner spotlights the men and women who are working to reform an industry rife with monopolies, questionable interpretations of laws and subsidies, political ties and rising rates of E. coli outbreaks.
Tron
1982 3.6 stars 96 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG
Returned in 39 days (20/Oct/09 to 28/Nov/09 )
While trying to prove that his boss (David Warner) stole his ideas, video game programmer Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) is literally sucked into a virtual world where he's part of the game. There, he pairs with Tron (Bruce Boxleitner) to bring down a powerful entity known as Master Control Program. Story takes a backseat to technology in this classic that shattered the boundaries of special effects in the early 1980s -- and launched an arcade sensation.
The Proposal
2009 3.9 stars 108 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 06-Apr-2011
Returned in 7 days (10/Nov/09 to 17/Nov/09 )
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), to marry her. Directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses), this romantic comedy also stars Craig T. Nelson and Mary Steenburgen as Andrew's parents, Joe and Grace, and Betty White as the outspoken Grandma Annie.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Ssn 1: Pt. 2: Disc 2
2007 100 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (03/Nov/09 to 10/Nov/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: (14-17) "Dawn of Determination," "Broken Wings," "Trinity" and "Assault of the Thrones."
Away We Go
2009 3.6 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (06/Oct/09 to 03/Nov/09 )
Buoyed by the news that they are expecting their first baby, Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) embark on a journey to locate the perfect place on the planet to raise their child. But their quest inevitably yields many unexpected surprises. Sam Mendes directs this quirky comedy while Allison Janney, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Hamilton, Jim Gaffigan, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jeff Daniels co-star.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Ssn 1: Pt. 2: Disc 1
2007 100 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 13 days (21/Oct/09 to 03/Nov/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: (10-13) "Operation Gundam Capture," "Allelujah," "To the Limits of Holy Teachings" and "Return of the Saint."
Mobile Suit Gundam:Season 1: Part 1:Disc 2
2007 100 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 6 days (14/Oct/09 to 20/Oct/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: (6-9) "Seven Swords," "Unrewarded Souls," "Indiscriminate Retaliation" and "The Honor of a Great Power."
Mobile Suit Gundam:Season 1: Part 1:Disc 1
2007 125 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (06/Oct/09 to 14/Oct/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: (1-5) "Celestial Being," "Gundam Meisters," "The Changing World," "International Negotiation" and "Escape Limit Zone."
The Thin Red Line
1998 3.3 stars 170 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Sep-2011
Returned in 22 days (22/Sep/09 to 14/Oct/09 )
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.
Role Models
2008 3.8 stars 102 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 7 days (29/Sep/09 to 06/Oct/09 )
Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott) have coasted their way through jobs at an energy drink company. But when their goofing off catches up with them, they're sentenced to community service with the Sturdy Wings mentoring program. The assignment is supposed to teach them responsibility, but it just proves that they're the last people who should be taking care of kids. Elizabeth Banks co-stars in David Wain's sidesplitting comedy.
The Soloist
2008 3.5 stars 109 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (30/Sep/09 to 06/Oct/09 )
This true-life drama tells the poignant tale of Los Angeles newspaper reporter Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), who discovers brilliant street musician Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), and the unique friendship that transforms both their lives. In helping his new friend deal with his demons, Steve ends up battling with his own. Joe Wright directs this inspiring drama based on the bestselling book by the real Lopez.
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
2006 3.3 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Nov-2010
Returned in 21 days (09/Sep/09 to 30/Sep/09 )
Robert Downey Jr. stars in director Dito Montiel's autobiographical coming-of-age drama set in blue-collar Queens, N.Y. While his young friends all seem to end up as junkies, inmates or corpses, Dito (Downey) miraculously escapes the same fate. He attributes that to divine intervention from a group of "saints," who are the same friends whose path he tries so hard to avoid. Dianne Wiest, Chazz Palminteri, Shia LaBeouf and Rosario Dawson co-star.
Good Dick
2008 3.0 stars 86 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 22-Sep-2010
Returned in 7 days (22/Sep/09 to 29/Sep/09 )
Habitually isolated in her quiet apartment, a vulnerable girl (Marianna Palka) with a penchant for soft-core porn ventures out to a local video store, where she meets a store clerk (Jason Ritter) who vows to break down her emotional walls and win her affections. But as he pursues her in bizarre fashion, it's clear that their budding relationship will be anything but conventional. Lead actress and screenwriter Palka makes her directorial debut.
Munich
2005 3.6 stars 164 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (15/Sep/09 to 22/Sep/09 )
In this thriller based on actual events, Palestinian terrorists hold hostage and ultimately kill a group of Israeli athletes during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, prompting a Mossad agent (Eric Bana) to track down the assassins in the tragic aftermath. Ciaran Hinds and Geoffrey Rush co-star in this film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, the award-winning playwright of "Angels in America."
The Color of Money
1986 3.5 stars 119 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (01/Sep/09 to 22/Sep/09 )
The Hustler isn't what he used to be in this continuation of the 1961 film: "Fast" Eddie Felson (Oscar-winner Paul Newman) has given up pool for life as a liquor salesman. But then he meets Vincent (Tom Cruise), a cocky natural who makes a cue ball crack like a lightning bolt. Eddie takes Vincent under his wing and on the road, but are teacher and student destined to become competitors? Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio co-stars.
12
2007 3.6 stars 160 mins Foreign (Russian) Rated: PG-13
until 16-Dec-2010
Returned in 41 days (05/Aug/09 to 15/Sep/09 )
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.
Waltz with Bashir
2008 3.8 stars 90 mins Foreign (Hebrew) Rated: R
Returned in 34 days (06/Aug/09 to 09/Sep/09 )
Director Ari Folman employs vivid black-and-white animation in this Golden Globe-winning film, exploring the memory gaps in his life during his service for the Israeli army in the Lebanese war of the early 1980s. Recounting stories based on recorded interviews with colleagues and friends, Folman relives the horrors of war and dissects the curious coping mechanisms humans use to survive under brutal circumstances.
Serpico
1973 3.9 stars 130 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 63 days (30/Jun/09 to 01/Sep/09 )
Based on the real-life story of New York City undercover cop Frank Serpico (an honest man who was grievously wounded for refusing to take part in the corruption forced upon him by his peers), this movie ranks among Al Pacino's greatest film roles. Directed by Sidney Lumet, Serpico is at once an indictment of corrupted authority and a shining testament to one man's effort to reform the New York City Police Department.
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993 3.8 stars 128 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Dec-2010
Returned in 24 days (05/Aug/09 to 29/Aug/09 )
In a backwater Iowa town, Gilbert (Johnny Depp) struggles to take care of his mentally disabled brother, Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio), and provide for the rest of his family. But after falling for the stranded Becky (Juliette Lewis), Gilbert discovers exciting new possibilities for his life. Co-starring Mary Steenburgen, John C. Reilly and Crispin Glover, this tender drama earned DiCaprio an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Dragonball: Evolution
2009 2.9 stars 85 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (28/Jul/09 to 05/Aug/09 )
After training with the great Master Roshi (Yun-Fat Chow), powerful warrior Goku (Justin Chatwin) fights to protect the planet from the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters), who is determined to conquer the universe by collecting the seven mystical Dragon Balls. Based on the hugely popular anime series, James Wong's live-action film follows Goku's thrilling adventures and incredible battles against dangerous alien adversaries.
Ricky Gervais: Out of England
2008 3.8 stars 72 mins Comedy Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (28/Jul/09 to 05/Aug/09 )
Funnyman Ricky Gervais unleashes his formidable talent on Madison Square Garden -- with political correctness taking a backseat -- in his first special for HBO, home of his Emmy-winning series "Extras." Gervais shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, including obesity, Nazis and nursery rhymes -- even sacred cows such as physicist Stephen Hawking and Nelson Mandela are targets of the comic actor's stinging wit in this hilarious performance.
A History of Violence
2005 3.4 stars 100 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (14/Jul/09 to 28/Jul/09 )
As operators of a small-town diner, Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) and his wife (Maria Bello) are the picture of normalcy. But when Tom prevents a robbery and enjoys hero status in the local media, he attracts the wrong kind of attention from mobsters (Ed Harris and William Hurt) who think he's someone else. David Cronenberg (The Fly) directs this taut suspense-thriller based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke.
Prime
2005 3.2 stars 106 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 20 days (08/Jul/09 to 28/Jul/09 )
Newly divorced and wondering what the world now has to offer her, Rafi (Uma Thurman), a Manhattan businesswoman, is surprised at how quickly love finds her in the form of Dave (Bryan Greenberg), her polar opposite, a young artist from Brooklyn. But Rafi's situation isn't as blissful as it seems when she finds out that her shrink (Meryl Streep) -- who knows all about Rafi's emotional hang-ups -- is also her lover's disapproving mother.
Body of Lies
2008 3.6 stars 128 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 11 days (03/Jul/09 to 14/Jul/09 )
Newly stationed in Jordan, idealistic CIA agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) teams up with veteran operative Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe) and the head of Jordanian intelligence (Mark Strong) to infiltrate an underground network of terrorists and locate a criminal mastermind. Based on the best-selling novel by David Ignatius and directed by Ridley Scott, this suspenseful spy thriller features top-rate performances and explosive action sequences.
Two Lovers
2008 2.8 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
until 30-Jul-2012
Returned in 8 days (30/Jun/09 to 08/Jul/09 )
After his engagement falls through, Leonard Kraditor (Joaquin Phoenix) juggles the affections of Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), his beautiful, self-destructive neighbor, and Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), the attractive, sensible daughter of his father's business associate. Writer-director James Gray's beautifully nuanced romantic drama is set in Brooklyn and also stars Elias Koteas. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
The Opposite of Sex
1998 3.2 stars 106 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 26-Apr-2011
Returned in 3 days (30/Jun/09 to 03/Jul/09 )
When self-involved, reckless and over-the-top Dedee Truitt (Christina Ricci), a 16-year-old "actress," moves in with her brother, Bill (Martin Donovan), and his lover, Matt (Ivan Sergei), she quickly seduces her way into a gender-bending love triangle. Don Roos (Happy Endings) writes and directs this unpredictable dramedy with witty, original narration; Johnny Galecki, Lisa Kudrow, Lyle Lovett and William Lee Scott co-star.
Synecdoche, New York
2008 3.1 stars 124 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (16/Jun/09 to 30/Jun/09 )
After his painter wife (Catherine Keener) leaves him and takes their daughter to Berlin, theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman) stages an autobiographical play in a massive New York City warehouse amid a life-size replica of Manhattan. Meanwhile, Caden must contend with the many women in his life -- including a box-office worker, an actress and a shrink -- in this beguiling directorial debut from screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.
Boy A
2007 3.3 stars 106 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (09/Jun/09 to 30/Jun/09 )
After spending most of his life in prison for a murder he committed as a child, a young man (Andrew Garfield) is returned to society, where a dedicated caseworker (Peter Mullan) helps him start a new life under a new identity, Jack Burridge. When he lands a job and falls in love, things seem to be taking a positive turn for Jack. But his new existence hangs by a thread, as he discovers when one simple act threatens to expose him.
Ride with the Devil
1999 3.2 stars 139 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 13 days (17/Jun/09 to 30/Jun/09 )
When the Civil War begins, lifelong friends Jake (Tobey Maguire) and Jack Bull (Skeet Ulrich) join the Missouri Bushwhackers, a ragtag team of Southern guerrilla fighters. But after the cold realities of conflict set in, the men must decide for themselves what honor means. Director Ang Lee takes viewers deep into the labyrinthine conflict of the War Between the States and those who fought it.
Frost Nixon: Watergate Interviews
1977 3.4 stars 88 mins Documentary Rated: NR
Returned in 19 days (11/Jun/09 to 30/Jun/09 )
In this edited collection of interviews, tenacious British journalist David Frost conducts his now-famous 1977 talk with Richard Nixon in which the former president candidly discusses the Watergate scandal and its aftermath. Additional footage includes Frost's reflections on the interview and his reaction to "Frost/Nixon," the Tony-winning stage play and subsequent film inspired by his history-making work.
The International
2009 3.2 stars 118 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 18-Oct-2010
Returned in 7 days (09/Jun/09 to 16/Jun/09 )
Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) and New York Asst. DA Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts) team up to expose a global financial institution's money laundering, arms dealing and other illegal rackets in this tense thriller from director Tom Tykwer. As the pair race from New York to Milan and beyond to pursue their case, they soon discover that the ruthless bank will stop at nothing to continue its profitable activities.
Frost/Nixon
2008 3.8 stars 123 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (01/Jun/09 to 11/Jun/09 )
Ron Howard directs this Oscar-nominated adaptation of Peter Morgan's popular Broadway play, a drama centering on a series of revelatory television interviews between British talk show host David Frost and former President Richard Nixon. Frank Langella reprises his Tony Award-winning stage role as Nixon with a stellar cast that includes Michael Sheen, Toby Jones, Sam Rockwell, Kevin Bacon and Oliver Platt.
La Dolce Vita
1960 3.7 stars 167 mins Foreign (Italian) Rated: NR
until 01-Aug-2011
Returned in 13 days (27/May/09 to 09/Jun/09 )
Federico Fellini's lush and intoxicating masterpiece, La Dolce Vita, is a meditation on the meaning of life and love and stars Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello, a gossip writer who seeks the fleeting excesses and decadence of life and sex. He sleeps with the beautiful Maddalena (Anouk Aimee), alienating and driving his lover, Emma (Yvonne Furneaux), to attempt suicide. When he meets an elusive actress, Sylvia (Anita Ekberg), he dives deep into the abyss.
Encounters at the End of the World
2007 3.5 stars 101 mins Documentary Rated: G
until 22-Jan-2011
Returned in 7 days (02/Jun/09 to 09/Jun/09 )
Filmmaker Werner Herzog takes you on a wild and woolly journey to the South Pole in this Oscar contender -- from the National Science Foundation's headquarters on Ross Island to some of Antarctica's most remote and dangerous terrain. With a keen eye for the wonders and sometimes hilarious peculiarities of this icy land's animal and human inhabitants, Herzog offers an astounding look at the world's most inhospitable landscape.
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008 3.2 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (27/May/09 to 02/Jun/09 )
After his bent for muckraking nets him a job at a glossy Big Apple magazine, boorish British tabloid writer Sidney Young (Simon Pegg) tries to curry favor with his imperious boss (Jeff Bridges) and the synthetic glitterati Sidney covers -- with disastrous results. A co-worker (Kirsten Dunst), a ditsy starlet (Megan Fox) and a dragon-lady publicist (Gillian Anderson) are among those he alienates in this caustic comedy based on Toby Young's memoir.
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
2008 3.2 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (27/May/09 to 02/Jun/09 )
After his bent for muckraking nets him a job at a glossy Big Apple magazine, boorish British tabloid writer Sidney Young (Simon Pegg) tries to curry favor with his imperious boss (Jeff Bridges) and the synthetic glitterati Sidney covers -- with disastrous results. A co-worker (Kirsten Dunst), a ditsy starlet (Megan Fox) and a dragon-lady publicist (Gillian Anderson) are among those he alienates in this caustic comedy based on Toby Young's memoir.
Yonkers Joe
2008 3.1 stars 102 mins Drama Rated: R
until 30-Jul-2012
Returned in 5 days (27/May/09 to 01/Jun/09 )
Tired of working cons in and around the casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, slippery swindler Yonkers Joe (Chazz Palminteri) and girlfriend Janice (Christine Lahti) decide to quit the game -- as soon as they pull a final lucrative but dangerous job. But when Joe is forced to take custody of his mentally challenged son (Tom Guiry), he must reconsider the wisdom of the scam and the direction of his life. Robert Celestino directs.
Yonkers Joe
2008 3.1 stars 102 mins Drama Rated: R
until 30-Jul-2012
Returned in 5 days (27/May/09 to 01/Jun/09 )
Tired of working cons in and around the casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City, slippery swindler Yonkers Joe (Chazz Palminteri) and girlfriend Janice (Christine Lahti) decide to quit the game -- as soon as they pull a final lucrative but dangerous job. But when Joe is forced to take custody of his mentally challenged son (Tom Guiry), he must reconsider the wisdom of the scam and the direction of his life. Robert Celestino directs.
The Reader
2008 3.8 stars 125 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 29 days (28/Apr/09 to 27/May/09 )
Michael Berg (Ralph Fiennes) reflects on the formative sexual relationship he had with older woman Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet, in a Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning role) as a young teenager in this poignant drama set in post-World War II Germany. The passionate affair ended when Hanna disappeared. But years later, Michael learns she's on trial for horrific Nazi war crimes. David Kross plays the teenage Michael in this film based on Bernhard Schlink's best-seller.
The Wrestler
2008 3.6 stars 105 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 12 days (15/May/09 to 27/May/09 )
Mickey Rourke (in a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated role) stars as retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the ring to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) while exploring a relationship with an aging stripper named Cassidy (Marisa Tomei, who also earned Golden Globe and Oscar nods).
Valkyrie
2008 3.4 stars 120 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 7 days (20/May/09 to 27/May/09 )
Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer. Bill Nighy and Eddie Izzard co-star in this drama based on actual events.
The Reader
2008 3.8 stars 125 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 29 days (28/Apr/09 to 27/May/09 )
Michael Berg (Ralph Fiennes) reflects on the formative sexual relationship he had with older woman Hanna Schmitz (Kate Winslet, in a Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning role) as a young teenager in this poignant drama set in post-World War II Germany. The passionate affair ended when Hanna disappeared. But years later, Michael learns she's on trial for horrific Nazi war crimes. David Kross plays the teenage Michael in this film based on Bernhard Schlink's best-seller.
Valkyrie
2008 3.4 stars 120 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 7 days (20/May/09 to 27/May/09 )
Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg (Tom Cruise) returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer. Bill Nighy and Eddie Izzard co-star in this drama based on actual events.
The Wrestler
2008 3.6 stars 105 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 12 days (15/May/09 to 27/May/09 )
Mickey Rourke (in a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated role) stars as retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who returns to the ring to work his way up the circuit for a final shot at defeating his longtime rival. Along the way, he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) while exploring a relationship with an aging stripper named Cassidy (Marisa Tomei, who also earned Golden Globe and Oscar nods).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 3.3 stars 115 mins Children & Family Rated: PG
Returned in 7 days (13/May/09 to 20/May/09 )
Lucky boy Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) is one of five golden-ticket holders treated to a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in Tim Burton's reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic children's book of the same name. Along with the other four (rather naughty) contest winners, good-hearted Charlie visits the factory and encounters fantastical candy creations, Oompa Loompas and the fascinating Wonka (Johnny Depp) himself.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 3.3 stars 115 mins Children & Family Rated: PG
Returned in 7 days (13/May/09 to 20/May/09 )
Lucky boy Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) is one of five golden-ticket holders treated to a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory in Tim Burton's reimagining of Roald Dahl's classic children's book of the same name. Along with the other four (rather naughty) contest winners, good-hearted Charlie visits the factory and encounters fantastical candy creations, Oompa Loompas and the fascinating Wonka (Johnny Depp) himself.
Rachel Getting Married
2008 2.9 stars 113 mins Drama Rated: R
until 11-Oct-2010
Returned in 10 days (05/May/09 to 15/May/09 )
Longstanding family conflicts resurface when drama queen Kym (Anne Hathaway, in her first Oscar-nominated role), a former model who's been in and out of rehab for 10 years, returns to her parents' home just before her sister Rachel's (Rosemarie DeWitt) wedding. Debra Winger co-stars as the girls' emotionally distant mother in director Jonathan Demme's critically acclaimed portrait of family angst and unrest.
Rachel Getting Married
2008 2.9 stars 113 mins Drama Rated: R
until 11-Oct-2010
Returned in 10 days (05/May/09 to 15/May/09 )
Longstanding family conflicts resurface when drama queen Kym (Anne Hathaway, in her first Oscar-nominated role), a former model who's been in and out of rehab for 10 years, returns to her parents' home just before her sister Rachel's (Rosemarie DeWitt) wedding. Debra Winger co-stars as the girls' emotionally distant mother in director Jonathan Demme's critically acclaimed portrait of family angst and unrest.
The New World
2005 2.7 stars 135 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (05/May/09 to 13/May/09 )
Set in 1607 at the founding of the Jamestown Settlement, Terrence Malick's epic adventure chronicles the extraordinary actions of explorer John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Native American princess Pocahontas (Q'Orianka Kilcher). As English settlers and Native Americans clash, Smith and Pocahontas find their worlds colliding and their hearts entwined, but ancestral loyalty may tear them apart. Christian Bale and Christopher Plummer co-star.
The New World
2005 2.7 stars 135 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (05/May/09 to 13/May/09 )
Set in 1607 at the founding of the Jamestown Settlement, Terrence Malick's epic adventure chronicles the extraordinary actions of explorer John Smith (Colin Farrell) and Native American princess Pocahontas (Q'Orianka Kilcher). As English settlers and Native Americans clash, Smith and Pocahontas find their worlds colliding and their hearts entwined, but ancestral loyalty may tear them apart. Christian Bale and Christopher Plummer co-star.
Happy-Go-Lucky
2008 3.0 stars 118 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (29/Apr/09 to 05/May/09 )
London teacher Poppy Cross (Sally Hawkins, in a Golden Globe-winning role) is eternally cheerful, but when someone steals her beloved bike, she takes up driving and gets paired with Scott (Eddie Marsan), an instructor who's her polar opposite. The relationship is strained till Poppy's bright personality attracts a co-worker, making Scott unexpectedly jealous. Director Mike Leigh's effervescent tale also copped a Golden Globe nod for Best Picture.
Doubt
2008 3.6 stars 104 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 12 days (23/Apr/09 to 05/May/09 )
In this Oscar-nominated adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's Tony-winning play, Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) begins to have doubts about doting priest Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who seems to have become overly involved in the life of a young African American pupil. But Flynn isn't the only one she doubts. Is she overreacting to the situation, or is there truth behind her convictions?
Happy-Go-Lucky
2008 3.0 stars 118 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (29/Apr/09 to 05/May/09 )
London teacher Poppy Cross (Sally Hawkins, in a Golden Globe-winning role) is eternally cheerful, but when someone steals her beloved bike, she takes up driving and gets paired with Scott (Eddie Marsan), an instructor who's her polar opposite. The relationship is strained till Poppy's bright personality attracts a co-worker, making Scott unexpectedly jealous. Director Mike Leigh's effervescent tale also copped a Golden Globe nod for Best Picture.
Doubt
2008 3.6 stars 104 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 12 days (23/Apr/09 to 05/May/09 )
In this Oscar-nominated adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's Tony-winning play, Sister Aloysius (Meryl Streep) begins to have doubts about doting priest Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), who seems to have become overly involved in the life of a young African American pupil. But Flynn isn't the only one she doubts. Is she overreacting to the situation, or is there truth behind her convictions?
I.O.U.S.A.
2008 3.8 stars 85 mins Documentary Rated: PG
until 01-Aug-2011
Returned in 5 days (24/Apr/09 to 29/Apr/09 )
With the country's debt growing out of control, Americans by and large are unaware of the looming financial crisis. This documentary examines several of the ways America can get its economy back on the right track. In addition to looking at the federal deficit and trade deficit, the film also closely explores the challenges of funding national entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
I.O.U.S.A.
2008 3.8 stars 85 mins Documentary Rated: PG
until 01-Aug-2011
Returned in 5 days (24/Apr/09 to 29/Apr/09 )
With the country's debt growing out of control, Americans by and large are unaware of the looming financial crisis. This documentary examines several of the ways America can get its economy back on the right track. In addition to looking at the federal deficit and trade deficit, the film also closely explores the challenges of funding national entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008 3.1 stars 104 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 3 days (21/Apr/09 to 24/Apr/09 )
In this updated version of the 1951 classic sci-fi thriller, Keanu Reeves stars as an alien named Klaatu who's sent to Earth to warn the leaders of the world about the consequences of their dangerous ways. Joined by a heavily armed robot companion, Klaatu informs the people of Earth that the constant aggression carried out against one another has raised the ire of an alien species, which is now threatening to exterminate all of mankind.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
2008 3.1 stars 104 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 3 days (21/Apr/09 to 24/Apr/09 )
In this updated version of the 1951 classic sci-fi thriller, Keanu Reeves stars as an alien named Klaatu who's sent to Earth to warn the leaders of the world about the consequences of their dangerous ways. Joined by a heavily armed robot companion, Klaatu informs the people of Earth that the constant aggression carried out against one another has raised the ire of an alien species, which is now threatening to exterminate all of mankind.
The Crime of Padre Amaro
2002 3.5 stars 119 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
until 01-May-2011
Returned in 22 days (01/Apr/09 to 23/Apr/09 )
Recently ordained priest Padre Amaro (Gael García Bernal) travels to a small town to help Padre Benito (Sancho Gracia), only to discover that he's following neither church nor local laws. But Amaro's shock is countered by his own actions when he falls in love with sensual, young Amelia (Ana Claudia Talancón). Carlos Carrera directs this drama, based on Eça de Queirós's novel, that earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
The Crime of Padre Amaro
2002 3.5 stars 119 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
until 01-May-2011
Returned in 22 days (01/Apr/09 to 23/Apr/09 )
Recently ordained priest Padre Amaro (Gael García Bernal) travels to a small town to help Padre Benito (Sancho Gracia), only to discover that he's following neither church nor local laws. But Amaro's shock is countered by his own actions when he falls in love with sensual, young Amelia (Ana Claudia Talancón). Carlos Carrera directs this drama, based on Eça de Queirós's novel, that earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
Sex Drive
2008 3.5 stars 129 mins Comedy Rated: UR
until 01-Sep-2011
Returned in 18 days (03/Apr/09 to 21/Apr/09 )
Determined to lose his virginity, 18-year-old Ian (Josh Zuckerman) grabs two pals (Clark Duke and Amanda Crew) and drives from Chicago to Knoxville, Tenn., to meet Danielle (Katrina Bowden), the girl of his dreams … or at least that's what she seems like on Facebook. Sweetening the deal is the fact that she's offered to go "all the way," as long as he can make it all the way to see her, of course. Seth Green and James Marsden co-star.
Sex Drive
2008 3.5 stars 129 mins Comedy Rated: UR
until 01-Sep-2011
Returned in 18 days (03/Apr/09 to 21/Apr/09 )
Determined to lose his virginity, 18-year-old Ian (Josh Zuckerman) grabs two pals (Clark Duke and Amanda Crew) and drives from Chicago to Knoxville, Tenn., to meet Danielle (Katrina Bowden), the girl of his dreams … or at least that's what she seems like on Facebook. Sweetening the deal is the fact that she's offered to go "all the way," as long as he can make it all the way to see her, of course. Seth Green and James Marsden co-star.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951 3.8 stars 92 mins Classics Rated: G
until 31-Mar-2011
Returned in 23 days (11/Mar/09 to 03/Apr/09 )
A humanoid envoy (Michael Rennie) from another world lands in Washington, D.C., with a warning to Earth's people to cease their violent behavior. But panic erupts when a nervous soldier shoots the messenger, and his robot companion tries to destroy the capital. A sci-fi hallmark that offers wry commentary on the political climate of the 1950s, this Golden Globe-winning classic is less concerned with special effects than with its potent message.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951 3.8 stars 92 mins Classics Rated: G
until 31-Mar-2011
Returned in 23 days (11/Mar/09 to 03/Apr/09 )
A humanoid envoy (Michael Rennie) from another world lands in Washington, D.C., with a warning to Earth's people to cease their violent behavior. But panic erupts when a nervous soldier shoots the messenger, and his robot companion tries to destroy the capital. A sci-fi hallmark that offers wry commentary on the political climate of the 1950s, this Golden Globe-winning classic is less concerned with special effects than with its potent message.
Choke
2008 3.2 stars 89 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 30 days (02/Mar/09 to 01/Apr/09 )
With his mother (Anjelica Huston) suffering from Alzheimer's disease, medical school dropout Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell) concocts a plan to pay her hospital bills: At restaurants, he feigns choking, waits to be rescued and later hits up his saviors for money. When he's not scamming unsuspecting diners, Victor -- who's also a sex addict -- attends 12-step meetings where he routinely ducks out to boff the equally randy Nico (Paz de la Huerta).
Choke
2008 3.2 stars 89 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 30 days (02/Mar/09 to 01/Apr/09 )
With his mother (Anjelica Huston) suffering from Alzheimer's disease, medical school dropout Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell) concocts a plan to pay her hospital bills: At restaurants, he feigns choking, waits to be rescued and later hits up his saviors for money. When he's not scamming unsuspecting diners, Victor -- who's also a sex addict -- attends 12-step meetings where he routinely ducks out to boff the equally randy Nico (Paz de la Huerta).
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008 3.5 stars 89 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (03/Mar/09 to 11/Mar/09 )
Norah (Kat Dennings) wants to prove to her friend Tris (Alexis Dziena) that she's capable of having a boyfriend. So at a concert, she grabs the first guy she sees, Nick (Michael Cera), and asks him to pretend they're dating -- but it turns out that Nick is Tris's ex. Despite the fact that they started off as a fauxmance, Nick and Norah's relationship turns real as they traipse through Manhattan, sharing their love of music and all things weird.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008 3.5 stars 89 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (03/Mar/09 to 11/Mar/09 )
Norah (Kat Dennings) wants to prove to her friend Tris (Alexis Dziena) that she's capable of having a boyfriend. So at a concert, she grabs the first guy she sees, Nick (Michael Cera), and asks him to pretend they're dating -- but it turns out that Nick is Tris's ex. Despite the fact that they started off as a fauxmance, Nick and Norah's relationship turns real as they traipse through Manhattan, sharing their love of music and all things weird.
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944 3.9 stars 113 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 13 days (18/Feb/09 to 03/Mar/09 )
Judy Garland stars as Esther Smith, who just can't ignore the boy next door (Tom Drake), in director Vincente Minnelli's musical masterpiece about the trials and tribulations of a tight-knit family living in St. Louis on the eve of the 1904 World's Fair. Memorable characters and charming songs, which include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Trolley Song," make this one of the greatest American musicals ever lensed.
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944 3.9 stars 113 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 13 days (18/Feb/09 to 03/Mar/09 )
Judy Garland stars as Esther Smith, who just can't ignore the boy next door (Tom Drake), in director Vincente Minnelli's musical masterpiece about the trials and tribulations of a tight-knit family living in St. Louis on the eve of the 1904 World's Fair. Memorable characters and charming songs, which include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Trolley Song," make this one of the greatest American musicals ever lensed.
Everything Is Illuminated
2005 3.7 stars 106 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 12 days (18/Feb/09 to 02/Mar/09 )
A young American Jewish man begins an exhausting quest -- aided by a naïve Ukranian translator -- to find the righteous gentile woman who saved his grandfather when his small Ukranian village (along with most of the populace) was obliterated during the Nazi invasion of Russia in 1941. Stars Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz and Boris Leskin. Liev Schreiber directs. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Everything Is Illuminated
2005 3.7 stars 106 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 12 days (18/Feb/09 to 02/Mar/09 )
A young American Jewish man begins an exhausting quest -- aided by a naïve Ukranian translator -- to find the righteous gentile woman who saved his grandfather when his small Ukranian village (along with most of the populace) was obliterated during the Nazi invasion of Russia in 1941. Stars Elijah Wood, Eugene Hutz and Boris Leskin. Liev Schreiber directs. Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
2008 3.5 stars 97 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 19 days (30/Jan/09 to 18/Feb/09 )
Javier Bardem stars in this Golden Globe-winning dramedy from legendary director Woody Allen as a flamboyant painter who finds himself in the middle of a unique relationship with Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Christina (Scarlett Johansson), a pair of American tourists. Penélope Cruz earned her first Oscar for her portrayal of Bardem's insanely jealous ex-wife, Maria Elena, whose emotional instability leads her to her former lover's guest room.
Towelhead
2007 3.1 stars 116 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (03/Feb/09 to 18/Feb/09 )
Based on Alicia Erian's novel, this coming-of-age tale follows the topsy-turvy life of Jasira (Summer Bishil), a 13-year-old Arab American girl wrestling with the challenges of adolescence, bigotry and life with an overbearing father. Directed and adapted for the big screen by Alan Ball (American Beauty), this darkly comic film set during the first Gulf War earned Bishil a Best Female Lead nod at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
2008 3.5 stars 97 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 19 days (30/Jan/09 to 18/Feb/09 )
Javier Bardem stars in this Golden Globe-winning dramedy from legendary director Woody Allen as a flamboyant painter who finds himself in the middle of a unique relationship with Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Christina (Scarlett Johansson), a pair of American tourists. Penélope Cruz earned her first Oscar for her portrayal of Bardem's insanely jealous ex-wife, Maria Elena, whose emotional instability leads her to her former lover's guest room.
Towelhead
2007 3.1 stars 116 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (03/Feb/09 to 18/Feb/09 )
Based on Alicia Erian's novel, this coming-of-age tale follows the topsy-turvy life of Jasira (Summer Bishil), a 13-year-old Arab American girl wrestling with the challenges of adolescence, bigotry and life with an overbearing father. Directed and adapted for the big screen by Alan Ball (American Beauty), this darkly comic film set during the first Gulf War earned Bishil a Best Female Lead nod at the Independent Spirit Awards.
RocknRolla
2008 3.5 stars 115 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 12 days (30/Jan/09 to 11/Feb/09 )
Thandie Newton and Gerard Butler co-star in director Guy Ritchie's crime thriller about crooks from London's underworld who set out to nab millions of dollars left for the taking when a Russian mobster's real estate scam falls apart. Tom Wilkinson plays a powerful crime boss, with Jeremy Piven and rapper Ludacris appearing as record producers who get strong-armed into looking for a drug-addicted rock star.
RocknRolla
2008 3.5 stars 115 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 12 days (30/Jan/09 to 11/Feb/09 )
Thandie Newton and Gerard Butler co-star in director Guy Ritchie's crime thriller about crooks from London's underworld who set out to nab millions of dollars left for the taking when a Russian mobster's real estate scam falls apart. Tom Wilkinson plays a powerful crime boss, with Jeremy Piven and rapper Ludacris appearing as record producers who get strong-armed into looking for a drug-addicted rock star.
Planet Earth: Complete Collection: Disc 2
2007 150 mins Documentary Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (27/Jan/09 to 03/Feb/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Caves," "Deserts" and "Ice Worlds."
Planet Earth: Complete Collection: Disc 2
2007 150 mins Documentary Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (27/Jan/09 to 03/Feb/09 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Caves," "Deserts" and "Ice Worlds."
Paradise Now
2005 3.6 stars 90 mins Foreign (Arabic) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 10 days (20/Jan/09 to 30/Jan/09 )
Hany Abu-Assad's disturbing yet moving tale examines two young Palestinians who are drafted as suicide bombers for an assignment in Tel Aviv. Both commit to their mission, but have second thoughts after spending a final night with friends and family. Instead of portraying the men as soulless monsters, Abu-Assad attempts to humanize them and find reasons why they would accept such a drastic, tragic fate. The film was shot on location in the West Bank.
Humboldt County
2008 3.3 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: R
until 13-Feb-2012
Returned in 11 days (19/Jan/09 to 30/Jan/09 )
After his father (Peter Bogdanovich) fails him, med student Peter Hadley (Jeremy Strong) spends a night drowning his sorrows and awakens in a tiny community on Northern California's Lost Coast, where his hosts, Jack (Brad Dourif) and Rosie (Frances Conroy), live off the grid and grow marijuana. Peter's totally out of his element in this town of counterculture horticulturists, which could prove to be the reality check he needs.
Paradise Now
2005 3.6 stars 90 mins Foreign (Arabic) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 10 days (20/Jan/09 to 30/Jan/09 )
Hany Abu-Assad's disturbing yet moving tale examines two young Palestinians who are drafted as suicide bombers for an assignment in Tel Aviv. Both commit to their mission, but have second thoughts after spending a final night with friends and family. Instead of portraying the men as soulless monsters, Abu-Assad attempts to humanize them and find reasons why they would accept such a drastic, tragic fate. The film was shot on location in the West Bank.
Humboldt County
2008 3.3 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: R
until 13-Feb-2012
Returned in 11 days (19/Jan/09 to 30/Jan/09 )
After his father (Peter Bogdanovich) fails him, med student Peter Hadley (Jeremy Strong) spends a night drowning his sorrows and awakens in a tiny community on Northern California's Lost Coast, where his hosts, Jack (Brad Dourif) and Rosie (Frances Conroy), live off the grid and grow marijuana. Peter's totally out of his element in this town of counterculture horticulturists, which could prove to be the reality check he needs.
WALL-E
2008 4.1 stars 98 mins Children & Family Rated: G
Returned in 7 days (20/Jan/09 to 27/Jan/09 )
In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the cleanup to an army of robots they've programmed to do their dirty work. Due to a mishap, the dutiful WALL-E is the only one left. But with the arrival of a female probe, the monotony of WALL-E's existence is broken -- and he experiences love for the first time. Andrew Stanton directs this Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning Pixar tale with a sci-fi twist.
WALL-E
2008 4.1 stars 98 mins Children & Family Rated: G
Returned in 7 days (20/Jan/09 to 27/Jan/09 )
In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the cleanup to an army of robots they've programmed to do their dirty work. Due to a mishap, the dutiful WALL-E is the only one left. But with the arrival of a female probe, the monotony of WALL-E's existence is broken -- and he experiences love for the first time. Andrew Stanton directs this Golden Globe- and Oscar-winning Pixar tale with a sci-fi twist.
Righteous Kill
2008 3.4 stars 103 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 09-Nov-2010
Returned in 7 days (13/Jan/09 to 20/Jan/09 )
Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino drive this taut thriller as New York City detectives tasked with investigating a rash of vigilante killings that are linked to an old case, suggesting they might have put an innocent man behind bars. John Leguizamo, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, Donnie Wahlberg and rapper-turned-actor 50 Cent also star in director Jon Avnet's crime drama, penned by Russel Gerwitz (Inside Man).
Burn After Reading
2008 3.1 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (14/Jan/09 to 20/Jan/09 )
In this darkly comic farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, an ousted CIA official (John Malkovich) loses his penned memoir to a pair of moronic gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) who use it to try and turn a profit. George Clooney and Tilda Swinton round out the cast of this irreverent tale of poorly executed espionage, which also earned a Golden Globe nod for Best Picture (Comedy).
Righteous Kill
2008 3.4 stars 103 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 09-Nov-2010
Returned in 7 days (13/Jan/09 to 20/Jan/09 )
Oscar winners Robert De Niro and Al Pacino drive this taut thriller as New York City detectives tasked with investigating a rash of vigilante killings that are linked to an old case, suggesting they might have put an innocent man behind bars. John Leguizamo, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, Donnie Wahlberg and rapper-turned-actor 50 Cent also star in director Jon Avnet's crime drama, penned by Russel Gerwitz (Inside Man).
Burn After Reading
2008 3.1 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (14/Jan/09 to 20/Jan/09 )
In this darkly comic farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, an ousted CIA official (John Malkovich) loses his penned memoir to a pair of moronic gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand, in a Golden Globe-nominated role) who use it to try and turn a profit. George Clooney and Tilda Swinton round out the cast of this irreverent tale of poorly executed espionage, which also earned a Golden Globe nod for Best Picture (Comedy).
The Weather Man
2005 2.9 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (13/Jan/09 to 19/Jan/09 )
Chicago weatherman Dave Spritz (Nicolas Cage) gets one step closer to fame and fortune when he's invited to try out for a spot on a popular national morning show. All he has to do is pull himself together, but that proves increasingly difficult. As his marriage spirals out of control and his father (Michael Caine) gets sicker, Dave learns that, while he might be able to predict tomorrow's weather, he can't stop life from raining on his parade.
The Weather Man
2005 2.9 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (13/Jan/09 to 19/Jan/09 )
Chicago weatherman Dave Spritz (Nicolas Cage) gets one step closer to fame and fortune when he's invited to try out for a spot on a popular national morning show. All he has to do is pull himself together, but that proves increasingly difficult. As his marriage spirals out of control and his father (Michael Caine) gets sicker, Dave learns that, while he might be able to predict tomorrow's weather, he can't stop life from raining on his parade.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001 3.6 stars 144 mins Horror Rated: NR
Returned in 21 days (23/Dec/08 to 13/Jan/09 )
Based on an 18th-century French legend, director Christophe Gans's supernatural thriller follows naturalist Grégoire de Fronsac (Samuel Le Bihan) and his Mohawk Indian companion, Mani (Mark Dacascos), who are sent by the king to vanquish a beast that has been devouring villagers. At first skeptical of the protean creature's existence, de Fronsac pieces together evidence of a horrific, 500-pound animal. Vincent Cassell and Monica Bellucci co-star.
Traitor
2008 3.6 stars 114 mins Thrillers Rated: PG-13
until 20-Oct-2010
Returned in 6 days (07/Jan/09 to 13/Jan/09 )
Tenacious FBI agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) is assigned to pursue Samir Horn (Don Cheadle), an ex-Special Ops soldier who betrayed his country and joined the Al Nathir terrorist organization. But as he closes in, Clayton begins to second-guess Horn's true intentions. Jeff Daniels and Neal McDonough co-star in this intelligent and exciting spy thriller that also examines the beliefs and motivations behind terrorism.
Ghost Town
2008 3.5 stars 102 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 11 days (02/Jan/09 to 13/Jan/09 )
British funnyman Ricky Gervais ("The Office," "Extras") stars in his first feature film lead as Bertram Pincus, a hapless gent who's pronounced dead, only to be brought back to life with an unexpected gift: a newfound ability to see ghosts. When Bertram crosses paths with the recently departed Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), he gets pulled into Frank's desperate bid to break up his widowed wife's (Téa Leoni) pending marriage to another man.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
2001 3.6 stars 144 mins Horror Rated: NR
Returned in 21 days (23/Dec/08 to 13/Jan/09 )
Based on an 18th-century French legend, director Christophe Gans's supernatural thriller follows naturalist Grégoire de Fronsac (Samuel Le Bihan) and his Mohawk Indian companion, Mani (Mark Dacascos), who are sent by the king to vanquish a beast that has been devouring villagers. At first skeptical of the protean creature's existence, de Fronsac pieces together evidence of a horrific, 500-pound animal. Vincent Cassell and Monica Bellucci co-star.
Traitor
2008 3.6 stars 114 mins Thrillers Rated: PG-13
until 20-Oct-2010
Returned in 6 days (07/Jan/09 to 13/Jan/09 )
Tenacious FBI agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) is assigned to pursue Samir Horn (Don Cheadle), an ex-Special Ops soldier who betrayed his country and joined the Al Nathir terrorist organization. But as he closes in, Clayton begins to second-guess Horn's true intentions. Jeff Daniels and Neal McDonough co-star in this intelligent and exciting spy thriller that also examines the beliefs and motivations behind terrorism.
Ghost Town
2008 3.5 stars 102 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 11 days (02/Jan/09 to 13/Jan/09 )
British funnyman Ricky Gervais ("The Office," "Extras") stars in his first feature film lead as Bertram Pincus, a hapless gent who's pronounced dead, only to be brought back to life with an unexpected gift: a newfound ability to see ghosts. When Bertram crosses paths with the recently departed Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), he gets pulled into Frank's desperate bid to break up his widowed wife's (Téa Leoni) pending marriage to another man.
Chaos Theory
2007 3.3 stars 87 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (02/Jan/09 to 07/Jan/09 )
Thanks to a strict regimen of timetables, to-do lists and index cards, efficiency expert Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds) lives his life exactly how he wants it. That is, until his well-meaning wife (Emily Mortimer) decides to set their clock back a mere 10 minutes. Suddenly, Frank's once-safe and predictable life is spinning dangerously out of control … which is the one thing he never bothered to plan for. Stuart Townsend and Sarah Chalke co-star.
Chaos Theory
2007 3.3 stars 87 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (02/Jan/09 to 07/Jan/09 )
Thanks to a strict regimen of timetables, to-do lists and index cards, efficiency expert Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds) lives his life exactly how he wants it. That is, until his well-meaning wife (Emily Mortimer) decides to set their clock back a mere 10 minutes. Suddenly, Frank's once-safe and predictable life is spinning dangerously out of control … which is the one thing he never bothered to plan for. Stuart Townsend and Sarah Chalke co-star.
The Thirteenth Floor
1999 3.3 stars 100 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
Returned in 16 days (17/Dec/08 to 02/Jan/09 )
In director Josef Rusnak's sci-fi noir drama, scientists Fuller (Armin Mueller-Stahl) and Hall (Craig Bierko) have created a stunning virtual-reality 1930s Los Angeles. After leaving an important message for Hall, Fuller transports himself to 1998. But he's found murdered and his colleague is the prime suspect. The problem? The L.A. scene is virtual, but the murder -- and the police investigating it -- is real. Vincent D'Onofrio co-stars.
The Savages
2007 3.3 stars 113 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (23/Dec/08 to 02/Jan/09 )
Carrying the scars of an abusive childhood, Savage siblings Wendy (Laura Linney, in an Oscar-nominated role) and Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) -- a long-aspiring playwright and a drama professor, respectively -- now face the challenge of caring for their ailing father (Philip Bosco). Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, this insightful indie drama explores the depth of one family's emotional disconnect.
The Savages
2007 3.3 stars 113 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (23/Dec/08 to 02/Jan/09 )
Carrying the scars of an abusive childhood, Savage siblings Wendy (Laura Linney, in an Oscar-nominated role) and Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) -- a long-aspiring playwright and a drama professor, respectively -- now face the challenge of caring for their ailing father (Philip Bosco). Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, this insightful indie drama explores the depth of one family's emotional disconnect.
The Thirteenth Floor
1999 3.3 stars 100 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
Returned in 16 days (17/Dec/08 to 02/Jan/09 )
In director Josef Rusnak's sci-fi noir drama, scientists Fuller (Armin Mueller-Stahl) and Hall (Craig Bierko) have created a stunning virtual-reality 1930s Los Angeles. After leaving an important message for Hall, Fuller transports himself to 1998. But he's found murdered and his colleague is the prime suspect. The problem? The L.A. scene is virtual, but the murder -- and the police investigating it -- is real. Vincent D'Onofrio co-stars.
Tropic Thunder
2008 3.3 stars 120 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 7 days (16/Dec/08 to 23/Dec/08 )
In the spirit of Apocalypse Now and Platoon, this combat film send-up from director-star Ben Stiller tracks a group of actors who are forced to become real-life soldiers when they're abandoned in the jungles of Southeast Asia. The all-star cast includes Robert Downey Jr. (in an Oscar-nominated role), Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey and Nick Nolte, with an unrecognizable (and Golden Globe--nominated) Tom Cruise playing a crude movie mogul.
John Adams: Disc 3
2008 132 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (16/Dec/08 to 23/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 6: Unnecessary War" and "Part 7: Peacefield."
Tropic Thunder
2008 3.3 stars 120 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 7 days (16/Dec/08 to 23/Dec/08 )
In the spirit of Apocalypse Now and Platoon, this combat film send-up from director-star Ben Stiller tracks a group of actors who are forced to become real-life soldiers when they're abandoned in the jungles of Southeast Asia. The all-star cast includes Robert Downey Jr. (in an Oscar-nominated role), Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey and Nick Nolte, with an unrecognizable (and Golden Globe--nominated) Tom Cruise playing a crude movie mogul.
John Adams: Disc 3
2008 132 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (16/Dec/08 to 23/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 6: Unnecessary War" and "Part 7: Peacefield."
John Adams: Disc 2
2008 207 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (09/Dec/08 to 17/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 3: Don't Tread on Me," "Part 4: Reunion" and "Part 5: Unite or Die."
John Adams: Disc 2
2008 207 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (09/Dec/08 to 17/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 3: Don't Tread on Me," "Part 4: Reunion" and "Part 5: Unite or Die."
Heights
2004 3.2 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 35 days (11/Nov/08 to 16/Dec/08 )
This Ismail Merchant-produced debut by writer-director Chris Terrio tracks a day in the life of a New York mother, Diana (Glenn Close), and her daughter, Isabel (Elizabeth Banks), both of whom are about to experience momentous change. An established New York actress, Diana rushes from one event to the next while slowly realizing her husband's cheating on her, as Isabel, a photographer, soon discovers she's standing at a crossroads in life.
John Adams: Disc 1
2008 162 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 34 days (12/Nov/08 to 16/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 1: Join or Die" and "Part 2: Independence."
Heights
2004 3.2 stars 98 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 35 days (11/Nov/08 to 16/Dec/08 )
This Ismail Merchant-produced debut by writer-director Chris Terrio tracks a day in the life of a New York mother, Diana (Glenn Close), and her daughter, Isabel (Elizabeth Banks), both of whom are about to experience momentous change. An established New York actress, Diana rushes from one event to the next while slowly realizing her husband's cheating on her, as Isabel, a photographer, soon discovers she's standing at a crossroads in life.
John Adams: Disc 1
2008 162 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 34 days (12/Nov/08 to 16/Dec/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Part 1: Join or Die" and "Part 2: Independence."
Get Smart
2008 3.4 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 28 days (11/Nov/08 to 09/Dec/08 )
When the identities of secret agents from Control are compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) promotes hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) and teams him with stylish, capable Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil plans of KAOS and its crafty operative (Terence Stamp)? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson co-stars in this comedy caper based on the classic television show.
Get Smart
2008 3.4 stars 110 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 28 days (11/Nov/08 to 09/Dec/08 )
When the identities of secret agents from Control are compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) promotes hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) and teams him with stylish, capable Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil plans of KAOS and its crafty operative (Terence Stamp)? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson co-stars in this comedy caper based on the classic television show.
Batman: Gotham Knight
2008 3.4 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (06/Nov/08 to 12/Nov/08 )
Batman takes on Deadshot, Killer Croc and other deadly foes in six anime-inspired short films. Together, the interlocking tales bridge 2005's Batman Begins and its 2008 sequel, the Dark Knight, and illuminate our anti-hero's troubled psyche. The powerhouse writing team includes Oscar nominee Josh Olson, Batman Begins writer David S. Goyer, comic book writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, and "Batman Beyond" creator Alan Burnett.
Batman: Gotham Knight
2008 3.4 stars 75 mins Anime & Animation Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (06/Nov/08 to 12/Nov/08 )
Batman takes on Deadshot, Killer Croc and other deadly foes in six anime-inspired short films. Together, the interlocking tales bridge 2005's Batman Begins and its 2008 sequel, the Dark Knight, and illuminate our anti-hero's troubled psyche. The powerhouse writing team includes Oscar nominee Josh Olson, Batman Begins writer David S. Goyer, comic book writers Greg Rucka and Brian Azzarello, and "Batman Beyond" creator Alan Burnett.
Mongol
2007 3.8 stars 125 mins Foreign Rated: R
until 19-Jan-2011
Returned in 13 days (29/Oct/08 to 11/Nov/08 )
In 12th-century Asia, an orphaned young slave named Temudjin (Tadanobu Asano) escapes from his captors' clutches and begins a journey that will lead him to become one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known. Honglei Sun and Ying Bai co-star in this Academy Award-nominated epic from writer-director Sergei Bodrov, the first in a trilogy of adventure films relating the life story of Genghis Khan.
30 Days: Season 2: Disc 2
2006 144 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (04/Nov/08 to 11/Nov/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "New Age," "Pro-Life/Pro-Choice" and "Jail."
Mongol
2007 3.8 stars 125 mins Foreign Rated: R
until 19-Jan-2011
Returned in 13 days (29/Oct/08 to 11/Nov/08 )
In 12th-century Asia, an orphaned young slave named Temudjin (Tadanobu Asano) escapes from his captors' clutches and begins a journey that will lead him to become one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever known. Honglei Sun and Ying Bai co-star in this Academy Award-nominated epic from writer-director Sergei Bodrov, the first in a trilogy of adventure films relating the life story of Genghis Khan.
30 Days: Season 2: Disc 2
2006 144 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (04/Nov/08 to 11/Nov/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "New Age," "Pro-Life/Pro-Choice" and "Jail."
30 Days: Season 2: Disc 1
2006 144 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (29/Oct/08 to 06/Nov/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Immigration," "Outsourcing" and "Atheist & Christian."
30 Days: Season 2: Disc 1
2006 144 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (29/Oct/08 to 06/Nov/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Immigration," "Outsourcing" and "Atheist & Christian."
Don't Tempt Me
2001 3.2 stars 112 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
until 01-Nov-2010
Returned in 13 days (22/Oct/08 to 04/Nov/08 )
A concussive brain injury could spell curtains for a boxer named Manny (Demian Bichir). But no sooner does a priest begin to spout the boxer's last rites than a couple of supernatural agents -- an angel from heaven (Victoria Abril) and a waitress from hell (Penelope Cruz) -- are sent to vie for his soul. A unique, enjoyable film that makes comic use of languages.
Don't Tempt Me
2001 3.2 stars 112 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
until 01-Nov-2010
Returned in 13 days (22/Oct/08 to 04/Nov/08 )
A concussive brain injury could spell curtains for a boxer named Manny (Demian Bichir). But no sooner does a priest begin to spout the boxer's last rites than a couple of supernatural agents -- an angel from heaven (Victoria Abril) and a waitress from hell (Penelope Cruz) -- are sent to vie for his soul. A unique, enjoyable film that makes comic use of languages.
Raising Arizona
1987 3.7 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2010
Returned in 7 days (22/Oct/08 to 29/Oct/08 )
Ex-cop Edwina "Ed" McDonnough (Holly Hunter) and her ex-con husband, H.I. (Nicolas Cage), are devastated when they learn they can't have children. Not to worry: They reckon they'll just "borrow" one of furniture magnate Nathan Arizona's (Trey Wilson) new quintuplets. Featuring oodles of idiosyncratic humor, this kidnapping farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen is a deft nod to classic screwball comedy. John Goodman and William Forsythe co-star.
30 Days: Season 1: Disc 2
2004 177 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (14/Oct/08 to 29/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Straight Man in a Gay World," "Off The Grid" and "Binge Drinking Mom." Extras includes audio commentaries and a diary cam.
30 Days: Season 1: Disc 2
2004 177 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (14/Oct/08 to 29/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Straight Man in a Gay World," "Off The Grid" and "Binge Drinking Mom." Extras includes audio commentaries and a diary cam.
Raising Arizona
1987 3.7 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2010
Returned in 7 days (22/Oct/08 to 29/Oct/08 )
Ex-cop Edwina "Ed" McDonnough (Holly Hunter) and her ex-con husband, H.I. (Nicolas Cage), are devastated when they learn they can't have children. Not to worry: They reckon they'll just "borrow" one of furniture magnate Nathan Arizona's (Trey Wilson) new quintuplets. Featuring oodles of idiosyncratic humor, this kidnapping farce from Joel Coen and Ethan Coen is a deft nod to classic screwball comedy. John Goodman and William Forsythe co-star.
Entourage: Season 1: Disc 2
2004 120 mins Television Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (14/Oct/08 to 22/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Script and the Sherpa," "Busey and the Beach," "The Scene" and "New York."
Entourage: Season 1: Disc 1
2004 120 mins Television Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (14/Oct/08 to 22/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Entourage (Pilot)," "The Review," "Talk Show" and "Date Night."
Entourage: Season 1: Disc 2
2004 120 mins Television Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (14/Oct/08 to 22/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "The Script and the Sherpa," "Busey and the Beach," "The Scene" and "New York."
Entourage: Season 1: Disc 1
2004 120 mins Television Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (14/Oct/08 to 22/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Entourage (Pilot)," "The Review," "Talk Show" and "Date Night."
30 Days: Season 1: Disc 1
2004 177 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (10/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Minimum Wage," "Anti-Aging" and "Muslims and America." Extras include audio commentaries and a diary cam.
Baby Mama
2008 3.4 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (08/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
Funnywoman Tina Fey stars in this biological clock-themed comedy as Kate Holbrook, an ultra-driven career woman who, upon learning she's infertile, hires Angie (Amy Poehler), a South Philly working girl, to be her live-in surrogate. As the pair struggles to adjust to their unconventional partnership, Kate and Angie begin to discover that family can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Sigourney Weaver and Greg Kinnear co-star.
Lars and the Real Girl
2007 3.6 stars 95 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (08/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
When a delusional loner (Ryan Gosling) buys a life-size sex doll over the Internet, promptly falls in love with her and starts telling people that the doll is his girlfriend, his brother (Paul Schneider) and sister-in-law (Emily Mortimer) decide it's time to intervene. Patricia Clarkson co-stars in this offbeat feature film debut about love, loss and human relationships from director Craig Gillespie.
30 Days: Season 1: Disc 1
2004 177 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (10/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Minimum Wage," "Anti-Aging" and "Muslims and America." Extras include audio commentaries and a diary cam.
Baby Mama
2008 3.4 stars 99 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (08/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
Funnywoman Tina Fey stars in this biological clock-themed comedy as Kate Holbrook, an ultra-driven career woman who, upon learning she's infertile, hires Angie (Amy Poehler), a South Philly working girl, to be her live-in surrogate. As the pair struggles to adjust to their unconventional partnership, Kate and Angie begin to discover that family can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Sigourney Weaver and Greg Kinnear co-star.
Lars and the Real Girl
2007 3.6 stars 95 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (08/Oct/08 to 14/Oct/08 )
When a delusional loner (Ryan Gosling) buys a life-size sex doll over the Internet, promptly falls in love with her and starts telling people that the doll is his girlfriend, his brother (Paul Schneider) and sister-in-law (Emily Mortimer) decide it's time to intervene. Patricia Clarkson co-stars in this offbeat feature film debut about love, loss and human relationships from director Craig Gillespie.
Sicko
2007 3.8 stars 123 mins Documentary Rated: PG-13
Returned in 16 days (24/Sep/08 to 10/Oct/08 )
Michael Moore sets his sights on the plight of the uninsured in this Oscar-nominated documentary that uses Moore's trademark humor and confrontational style to ask the difficult questions and get to the truth behind the health care crisis. In the world's richest country, 45 million people have no health insurance, while HMOs grow in size and wealth. Moore also explores the widespread use of antidepressants and their possible link to violence.
Sicko
2007 3.8 stars 123 mins Documentary Rated: PG-13
Returned in 16 days (24/Sep/08 to 10/Oct/08 )
Michael Moore sets his sights on the plight of the uninsured in this Oscar-nominated documentary that uses Moore's trademark humor and confrontational style to ask the difficult questions and get to the truth behind the health care crisis. In the world's richest country, 45 million people have no health insurance, while HMOs grow in size and wealth. Moore also explores the widespread use of antidepressants and their possible link to violence.
88 Minutes
2007 3.4 stars 107 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (23/Sep/08 to 08/Oct/08 )
Jack Gramm (Al Pacino) -- a college professor and occasional forensic psychologist for the FBI -- finds himself in a race against time when he receives a mysterious phone call telling him he has exactly 88 minutes left to live. Can he track down his would-be killer before the clock runs out? Amy Brenneman, Leelee Sobieski, Deborah Unger and William Forsythe co-star in this real-time thriller from director Jon Avnet.
Smart People
2008 3.0 stars 95 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (17/Sep/08 to 08/Oct/08 )
An unexpected romance with a charming former student (Sarah Jessica Parker) and a surprise visit from his wild adopted brother (Thomas Haden Church) conspire to turn the life of widowed professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) upside down in this witty dramedy from director Noam Murro. But after nursing his bitterness for so many years, is the self-absorbed academic ready for change? Ellen Page and Ashton Holmes co-star.
88 Minutes
2007 3.4 stars 107 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (23/Sep/08 to 08/Oct/08 )
Jack Gramm (Al Pacino) -- a college professor and occasional forensic psychologist for the FBI -- finds himself in a race against time when he receives a mysterious phone call telling him he has exactly 88 minutes left to live. Can he track down his would-be killer before the clock runs out? Amy Brenneman, Leelee Sobieski, Deborah Unger and William Forsythe co-star in this real-time thriller from director Jon Avnet.
Smart People
2008 3.0 stars 95 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (17/Sep/08 to 08/Oct/08 )
An unexpected romance with a charming former student (Sarah Jessica Parker) and a surprise visit from his wild adopted brother (Thomas Haden Church) conspire to turn the life of widowed professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid) upside down in this witty dramedy from director Noam Murro. But after nursing his bitterness for so many years, is the self-absorbed academic ready for change? Ellen Page and Ashton Holmes co-star.
The Forbidden Kingdom
2008 3.6 stars 113 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (19/Sep/08 to 24/Sep/08 )
Kung fu legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in this exciting adventure about a martial arts movie fanatic named Jason (Michael Angarano) who discovers a mystical Chinese staff in a local pawnshop that transports him to war-torn ancient China. When he learns that the staff belongs to the mighty Monkey King, who's been unjustly imprisoned by an evil warlord, Jason joins a group of skilled warriors to free the captive king and return the weapon.
The Forbidden Kingdom
2008 3.6 stars 113 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (19/Sep/08 to 24/Sep/08 )
Kung fu legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li star in this exciting adventure about a martial arts movie fanatic named Jason (Michael Angarano) who discovers a mystical Chinese staff in a local pawnshop that transports him to war-torn ancient China. When he learns that the staff belongs to the mighty Monkey King, who's been unjustly imprisoned by an evil warlord, Jason joins a group of skilled warriors to free the captive king and return the weapon.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex
1971 3.4 stars 82 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (17/Sep/08 to 23/Sep/08 )
Questions from Dr. David Reuben's once-controversial book of the same name are turned into seven silly Woody Allen-penned vignettes. They feature Allen as a cowardly sperm, Gene Wilder as a man who falls head-over-hooves in love with a sheep named Daisy, John Carradine as a scientist who creates a 50-foot-tall breast, and Regis Philbin guessing the strange sexual habits of game-show contestants.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex
1971 3.4 stars 82 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (17/Sep/08 to 23/Sep/08 )
Questions from Dr. David Reuben's once-controversial book of the same name are turned into seven silly Woody Allen-penned vignettes. They feature Allen as a cowardly sperm, Gene Wilder as a man who falls head-over-hooves in love with a sheep named Daisy, John Carradine as a scientist who creates a 50-foot-tall breast, and Regis Philbin guessing the strange sexual habits of game-show contestants.
Brothers
2005 3.5 stars 113 mins Foreign (Danish) Rated: R
until 20-Nov-2011
Returned in 7 days (12/Sep/08 to 19/Sep/08 )
When army major Michael (Ulrich Thomsen) is presumed dead on a mission to Afghanistan, his wife (Connie Nielsen) and transient younger brother (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) are drawn together. Michael is eventually found and sent home, but his harrowing experience as a prisoner of war changes the family forever. Winner of a Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, this Danish drama inspired a 2009 English-language remake from director Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot).
Brothers
2005 3.5 stars 113 mins Foreign (Danish) Rated: R
until 20-Nov-2011
Returned in 7 days (12/Sep/08 to 19/Sep/08 )
When army major Michael (Ulrich Thomsen) is presumed dead on a mission to Afghanistan, his wife (Connie Nielsen) and transient younger brother (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) are drawn together. Michael is eventually found and sent home, but his harrowing experience as a prisoner of war changes the family forever. Winner of a Sundance Film Festival Audience Award, this Danish drama inspired a 2009 English-language remake from director Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot).
My Summer of Love
2005 2.9 stars 86 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Sep-2011
Returned in 40 days (08/Aug/08 to 17/Sep/08 )
Pawel Pawlikowski's BAFTA award-winning film juxtaposes the secret longings of two very different young women: Mona (Natalie Press), who's bored and tired of poverty, and Tamsin (Emily Blunt), who's long ceased to be impressed with her well-heeled lifestyle. When their worlds collide unexpectedly, Mona and Tamsin sense an immediate attraction. But can their unusual friendship survive their differences?
Manhattan
1979 3.6 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
starting 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 51 days (28/Jul/08 to 17/Sep/08 )
In the thick of a midlife crisis, television writer Isaac Davis (Woody Allen) finds himself torn between the sweet but far too young Tracy (Mariel Hemingway, who received an Oscar nod for the role) and his best friend's mistress, Mary (Diane Keaton). Shot in black and white and in wide-screen format -- both firsts for director Allen -- this film is as much a paean to the city he calls home as it is a tale of Davis's romantic foibles.
My Summer of Love
2005 2.9 stars 86 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Sep-2011
Returned in 40 days (08/Aug/08 to 17/Sep/08 )
Pawel Pawlikowski's BAFTA award-winning film juxtaposes the secret longings of two very different young women: Mona (Natalie Press), who's bored and tired of poverty, and Tamsin (Emily Blunt), who's long ceased to be impressed with her well-heeled lifestyle. When their worlds collide unexpectedly, Mona and Tamsin sense an immediate attraction. But can their unusual friendship survive their differences?
Manhattan
1979 3.6 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
starting 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 51 days (28/Jul/08 to 17/Sep/08 )
In the thick of a midlife crisis, television writer Isaac Davis (Woody Allen) finds himself torn between the sweet but far too young Tracy (Mariel Hemingway, who received an Oscar nod for the role) and his best friend's mistress, Mary (Diane Keaton). Shot in black and white and in wide-screen format -- both firsts for director Allen -- this film is as much a paean to the city he calls home as it is a tale of Davis's romantic foibles.
Charlie Bartlett
2007 3.6 stars 97 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (15/Aug/08 to 12/Sep/08 )
This comedy follows the exploits of Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin), a miserable high school student who finds a novel way to fit in with his classmates: by pretending to be the school psychiatrist, dispensing advice and the occasional prescription medicine. Charlie's sympathetic ear and ready access to drugs make him popular with the students, but his activities soon attract the unwelcome attention of the school principal (Robert Downey Jr.).
Charlie Bartlett
2007 3.6 stars 97 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 29 days (14/Aug/08 to 12/Sep/08 )
This comedy follows the exploits of Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin), a miserable high school student who finds a novel way to fit in with his classmates: by pretending to be the school psychiatrist, dispensing advice and the occasional prescription medicine. Charlie's sympathetic ear and ready access to drugs make him popular with the students, but his activities soon attract the unwelcome attention of the school principal (Robert Downey Jr.).
Snow Cake
2006 3.6 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 14 days (29/Jul/08 to 12/Aug/08 )
Alex (Alan Rickman), a British man stranded in Ontario and haunted by a fatal accident that took place there, is forced to confront his past when he meets the autistic Linda (Sigourney Weaver) in this heartfelt drama. Linda is the mother of the teenage girl who died in the accident, and though she's sustained an unimaginable loss, it is she who helps Alex find his way back to a life once again filled with hope. Carrie-Anne Moss also stars.
Snow Cake
2006 3.6 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 14 days (29/Jul/08 to 12/Aug/08 )
Alex (Alan Rickman), a British man stranded in Ontario and haunted by a fatal accident that took place there, is forced to confront his past when he meets the autistic Linda (Sigourney Weaver) in this heartfelt drama. Linda is the mother of the teenage girl who died in the accident, and though she's sustained an unimaginable loss, it is she who helps Alex find his way back to a life once again filled with hope. Carrie-Anne Moss also stars.
Vantage Point
2007 3.5 stars 90 mins Thrillers Rated: PG-13
Returned in 10 days (29/Jul/08 to 08/Aug/08 )
Moments after he arrives in Spain for a landmark antiterrorism summit, U.S. President Ashton is shot. The 15 minutes leading up to the shooting are rehashed -- Rashomon-style -- from the perspective of various onlookers: two Secret Service agents (Dennis Quaid and Matthew Fox), a TV reporter (Sigourney Weaver) and a tourist (Forest Whitaker). This nail-biting political thriller marks the feature directorial debut of Pete Travis.
Vantage Point
2007 3.5 stars 90 mins Thrillers Rated: PG-13
Returned in 10 days (29/Jul/08 to 08/Aug/08 )
Moments after he arrives in Spain for a landmark antiterrorism summit, U.S. President Ashton is shot. The 15 minutes leading up to the shooting are rehashed -- Rashomon-style -- from the perspective of various onlookers: two Secret Service agents (Dennis Quaid and Matthew Fox), a TV reporter (Sigourney Weaver) and a tourist (Forest Whitaker). This nail-biting political thriller marks the feature directorial debut of Pete Travis.
The Upside of Anger
2005 3.2 stars 118 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (22/Jul/08 to 29/Jul/08 )
Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) has been dumped by her husband -- who, in a clichéd ending, ran off with his secretary -- and is left to raise her four daughters alone. But there could be a silver lining to it all when Terry hooks up with a retired baseball player (Kevin Costner). Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell and Evan Rachel Wood co-star in this comic drama about tangled family ties from writer-director Mike Binder.
21
2008 3.6 stars 123 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (24/Jul/08 to 29/Jul/08 )
Struggling to come up with medical school tuition, Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) turns to one of his professors (Kevin Spacey), who trains Ben and five other students to become card-counting experts with the intent of swindling millions out of Las Vegas casinos. Kate Bosworth also stars in this cautionary tale based on the nonfiction best-seller Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions.
The Upside of Anger
2005 3.2 stars 118 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (22/Jul/08 to 29/Jul/08 )
Terry Wolfmeyer (Joan Allen) has been dumped by her husband -- who, in a clichéd ending, ran off with his secretary -- and is left to raise her four daughters alone. But there could be a silver lining to it all when Terry hooks up with a retired baseball player (Kevin Costner). Erika Christensen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell and Evan Rachel Wood co-star in this comic drama about tangled family ties from writer-director Mike Binder.
21
2008 3.6 stars 123 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (24/Jul/08 to 29/Jul/08 )
Struggling to come up with medical school tuition, Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) turns to one of his professors (Kevin Spacey), who trains Ben and five other students to become card-counting experts with the intent of swindling millions out of Las Vegas casinos. Kate Bosworth also stars in this cautionary tale based on the nonfiction best-seller Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions.
The Station Agent
2003 3.8 stars 89 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (22/Jul/08 to 28/Jul/08 )
When his only friend dies, a young dwarf named Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) relocates to an abandoned train station in rural New Jersey, intent on living the life of a hermit. But his solitude is interrupted by his colorful neighbors. Finbar's new crop of friends includes a struggling artist (Patricia Clarkson) coping with the recent death of her young son and a talkative Cuban hot dog vendor (Bobby Cannavale).
The Station Agent
2003 3.8 stars 89 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (22/Jul/08 to 28/Jul/08 )
When his only friend dies, a young dwarf named Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) relocates to an abandoned train station in rural New Jersey, intent on living the life of a hermit. But his solitude is interrupted by his colorful neighbors. Finbar's new crop of friends includes a struggling artist (Patricia Clarkson) coping with the recent death of her young son and a talkative Cuban hot dog vendor (Bobby Cannavale).
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie
2005 4.1 stars 105 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 9 days (15/Jul/08 to 24/Jul/08 )
Picking up where the TV series of the same name left off, this feature-length anime follows siblings Alphonse and Edward Elric in their efforts to reunite after Edward is exiled on Earth for the brothers' failed attempt to resurrect their mother. While Edward, stripped of his powers, is trapped in 1920s Germany, Alphonse delves deeper into alchemy to rescue him -- but their reunion may be the catalyst to a catastrophic war between two dimensions.
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie
2005 4.1 stars 105 mins Anime & Animation Rated: NR
Returned in 9 days (15/Jul/08 to 24/Jul/08 )
Picking up where the TV series of the same name left off, this feature-length anime follows siblings Alphonse and Edward Elric in their efforts to reunite after Edward is exiled on Earth for the brothers' failed attempt to resurrect their mother. While Edward, stripped of his powers, is trapped in 1920s Germany, Alphonse delves deeper into alchemy to rescue him -- but their reunion may be the catalyst to a catastrophic war between two dimensions.
Secretary
2002 3.5 stars 111 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (18/Jul/08 to 22/Jul/08 )
Recently released from a mental hospital after treatment for self-mutilating tendencies, a young woman (Maggie Gyllenhaal) gets a job working as a secretary for a successful attorney (James Spader) with a tendency toward angry disapproval. The mix of self-loathing (her) and egomania (him) leads them into a unique relationship charged with sadomasochism. This twisted, humorous tale of repressed passion marks Gyllenhaal's first starring role.
For a Few Dollars More
1965 4.0 stars 131 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 42 days (10/Jun/08 to 22/Jul/08 )
Clint Eastwood returns as the iconic "man with no name" in this gritty follow-up to the classic A Fistful of Dollars. Eastwood joins forces with a rival bounty hunter (Lee Van Cleef) to capture the crazed outlaw Indio (Gian Maria Volontè). Tense close-ups, panoramic landscapes, poetic violence and a fantastic Ennio Morricone score combine to define the singular, signature style of spaghetti Western auteur Sergio Leone.
Secretary
2002 3.5 stars 111 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (18/Jul/08 to 22/Jul/08 )
Recently released from a mental hospital after treatment for self-mutilating tendencies, a young woman (Maggie Gyllenhaal) gets a job working as a secretary for a successful attorney (James Spader) with a tendency toward angry disapproval. The mix of self-loathing (her) and egomania (him) leads them into a unique relationship charged with sadomasochism. This twisted, humorous tale of repressed passion marks Gyllenhaal's first starring role.
For a Few Dollars More
1965 4.0 stars 131 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 42 days (10/Jun/08 to 22/Jul/08 )
Clint Eastwood returns as the iconic "man with no name" in this gritty follow-up to the classic A Fistful of Dollars. Eastwood joins forces with a rival bounty hunter (Lee Van Cleef) to capture the crazed outlaw Indio (Gian Maria Volontè). Tense close-ups, panoramic landscapes, poetic violence and a fantastic Ennio Morricone score combine to define the singular, signature style of spaghetti Western auteur Sergio Leone.
3-Iron
2004 3.7 stars 90 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (08/Jul/08 to 18/Jul/08 )
This moving film, written and directed by Kim Ki-Duk and starring Lee Seung-yun and Jae Hee, made its North American debut at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. A study of impermanence and despair, it tracks how a homeless man attempts to find solace and sanctuary in vacation houses left empty by their owners in between visits. Although he may have a roof over his head during his stay, the fleeting nature of security continues to haunt him.
3-Iron
2004 3.7 stars 90 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (08/Jul/08 to 18/Jul/08 )
This moving film, written and directed by Kim Ki-Duk and starring Lee Seung-yun and Jae Hee, made its North American debut at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. A study of impermanence and despair, it tracks how a homeless man attempts to find solace and sanctuary in vacation houses left empty by their owners in between visits. Although he may have a roof over his head during his stay, the fleeting nature of security continues to haunt him.
Three Days of the Condor
1975 3.8 stars 117 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Feb-2011
Returned in 20 days (25/Jun/08 to 15/Jul/08 )
Robert Redford stars as Joe Turner, a New York-based CIA researcher who returns from lunch to find all his co-workers murdered. In the next 72 hours, everyone Turner trusts will try to kill him, in this conspiracy thriller by director Sydney Pollack. Double-crossed and forced to go underground, Turner kidnaps a young woman (Faye Dunaway) and holds her hostage as he unravels the mystery. Max von Sydow and Cliff Robertson co-star.
Three Days of the Condor
1975 3.8 stars 117 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Feb-2011
Returned in 21 days (24/Jun/08 to 15/Jul/08 )
Robert Redford stars as Joe Turner, a New York-based CIA researcher who returns from lunch to find all his co-workers murdered. In the next 72 hours, everyone Turner trusts will try to kill him, in this conspiracy thriller by director Sydney Pollack. Double-crossed and forced to go underground, Turner kidnaps a young woman (Faye Dunaway) and holds her hostage as he unravels the mystery. Max von Sydow and Cliff Robertson co-star.
Be Kind Rewind
2008 3.0 stars 101 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (30/Jun/08 to 08/Jul/08 )
Video store employee Mike (Mos Def) can't believe his bad luck when his buddy, Jerry (Jack Black), accidentally magnetizes his brain and inadvertently erases every video in the store. Now, they're pressed to produce their own low-rent remakes of every erased film. (And, yes, that includes classics like Ghostbusters and 2001: A Space Odyssey.) Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Paul Dinello also star in this comedy from writer-director Michel Gondry.
Be Kind Rewind
2008 3.0 stars 101 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (30/Jun/08 to 08/Jul/08 )
Video store employee Mike (Mos Def) can't believe his bad luck when his buddy, Jerry (Jack Black), accidentally magnetizes his brain and inadvertently erases every video in the store. Now, they're pressed to produce their own low-rent remakes of every erased film. (And, yes, that includes classics like Ghostbusters and 2001: A Space Odyssey.) Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Paul Dinello also star in this comedy from writer-director Michel Gondry.
Annie Hall
1977 3.4 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 7 days (23/Jun/08 to 30/Jun/08 )
Woody Allen's iconic romantic comedy won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress, for its portrayal of the relationship between neurotic writer Alvy Singer (Allen) and quirky aspiring singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Allen's snappy, pop culture-infused dialogue and Keaton's gender-bending fashion sense influenced comedy and style for many years to come. Shelley Duvall, Carol Kane and Christopher Walken also star.
Annie Hall
1977 3.4 stars 94 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 7 days (23/Jun/08 to 30/Jun/08 )
Woody Allen's iconic romantic comedy won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress, for its portrayal of the relationship between neurotic writer Alvy Singer (Allen) and quirky aspiring singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Allen's snappy, pop culture-infused dialogue and Keaton's gender-bending fashion sense influenced comedy and style for many years to come. Shelley Duvall, Carol Kane and Christopher Walken also star.
The Last Emperor
1987 4.0 stars 165 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 22-Jan-2011
Returned in 22 days (02/Jun/08 to 24/Jun/08 )
Recounting the last years of China's Ching Dynasty through flashbacks and flash-forwards, this Oscar-winning epic charts the life of Pu Yi (John Lone) -- who ascended the throne at age 3 -- from coddled aristocrat to enlightened insurgent to ordinary citizen. Co-starring Peter O'Toole as Pu Yi's Scottish tutor and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, the lavish drama collected nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The Last Emperor
1987 4.0 stars 165 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 22-Jan-2011
Returned in 22 days (02/Jun/08 to 24/Jun/08 )
Recounting the last years of China's Ching Dynasty through flashbacks and flash-forwards, this Oscar-winning epic charts the life of Pu Yi (John Lone) -- who ascended the throne at age 3 -- from coddled aristocrat to enlightened insurgent to ordinary citizen. Co-starring Peter O'Toole as Pu Yi's Scottish tutor and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, the lavish drama collected nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Walk on Water
2004 3.8 stars 104 mins Foreign (Hebrew) Rated: R
until 26-Nov-2010
Returned in 14 days (09/Jun/08 to 23/Jun/08 )
American-born Israeli director Eytan Fox lenses this contemporary road movie that takes its Israeli characters to Berlin as they attempt to understand the role that the past still plays in the lives of young Israeli and German people. Lior Ashkenzai, Carola Ranier, Hans Tischler, Israeli Gideon Shemer and Yousuf Swaid co-star, and the soundtrack includes tunes by Esther Ofarim, Bruce Springsteen, Telepopmusic and Gigliola Cinquetti.
Walk on Water
2004 3.8 stars 104 mins Foreign (Hebrew) Rated: R
until 26-Nov-2010
Returned in 14 days (09/Jun/08 to 23/Jun/08 )
American-born Israeli director Eytan Fox lenses this contemporary road movie that takes its Israeli characters to Berlin as they attempt to understand the role that the past still plays in the lives of young Israeli and German people. Lior Ashkenzai, Carola Ranier, Hans Tischler, Israeli Gideon Shemer and Yousuf Swaid co-star, and the soundtrack includes tunes by Esther Ofarim, Bruce Springsteen, Telepopmusic and Gigliola Cinquetti.
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
2006 2.6 stars 80 mins Comedy Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (03/Jun/08 to 10/Jun/08 )
James (Jeff Garlin) knows all too well that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. An overweight yet starving comedian in Chicago looking for love and weight loss in all the wrong places, James turns to the one thing that won't let him down: food. That's when he meets Beth (Sarah Silverman), who offers to fill James's desire for affection -- and ice cream. Adapted from Garlin's one-man show, the film co-stars Amy Sedaris and Bonnie Hunt.
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
2006 2.6 stars 80 mins Comedy Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (03/Jun/08 to 10/Jun/08 )
James (Jeff Garlin) knows all too well that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. An overweight yet starving comedian in Chicago looking for love and weight loss in all the wrong places, James turns to the one thing that won't let him down: food. That's when he meets Beth (Sarah Silverman), who offers to fill James's desire for affection -- and ice cream. Adapted from Garlin's one-man show, the film co-stars Amy Sedaris and Bonnie Hunt.
A Fistful of Dollars
1964 4.0 stars 101 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 27 days (13/May/08 to 09/Jun/08 )
The first film in director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" trilogy finds a world-weary gunman in a town torn apart by warring gangs. He agrees to work for both sides, ultimately pitting the two factions against each other. Marianne Koch and Gian Maria Volontè co-star in this groundbreaking Western, inspired by filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's classic Yojimbo and featuring a famous score by Ennio Morricone.
A Fistful of Dollars
1964 4.0 stars 101 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 27 days (13/May/08 to 09/Jun/08 )
The first film in director Sergio Leone and star Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" trilogy finds a world-weary gunman in a town torn apart by warring gangs. He agrees to work for both sides, ultimately pitting the two factions against each other. Marianne Koch and Gian Maria Volontè co-star in this groundbreaking Western, inspired by filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's classic Yojimbo and featuring a famous score by Ennio Morricone.
Kissing Jessica Stein
2002 3.3 stars 97 mins Romance Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (19/May/08 to 03/Jun/08 )
Jessica (Jennifer Westfeldt) is a single, straight, successful New York journalist who, like most of her female friends, has had a history of dating (male) creeps. But when she answers an intriguing personal ad from Helen (Heather Juergensen), Jessica finds herself intensely drawn to her. As Jessica explores this new side of her sexuality, the two begin a friendship that ultimately leads to romance.
Kissing Jessica Stein
2002 3.3 stars 97 mins Romance Rated: R
Returned in 15 days (19/May/08 to 03/Jun/08 )
Jessica (Jennifer Westfeldt) is a single, straight, successful New York journalist who, like most of her female friends, has had a history of dating (male) creeps. But when she answers an intriguing personal ad from Helen (Heather Juergensen), Jessica finds herself intensely drawn to her. As Jessica explores this new side of her sexuality, the two begin a friendship that ultimately leads to romance.
The Other Side of the Bed
2002 2.9 stars 114 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (19/May/08 to 02/Jun/08 )
In Madrid, two young couples (Ernesto Alterio and Paz Vega, Guillermo Toledo and Natalia Verbeke) are on a quest to find endless happiness together -- if only each of them could decide who it is they want to end up with. As they trade lovers over and over again, they find none of the bliss they were searching for, and a palpable erotic friction begins to grow between them.
The Other Side of the Bed
2002 2.9 stars 114 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (19/May/08 to 02/Jun/08 )
In Madrid, two young couples (Ernesto Alterio and Paz Vega, Guillermo Toledo and Natalia Verbeke) are on a quest to find endless happiness together -- if only each of them could decide who it is they want to end up with. As they trade lovers over and over again, they find none of the bliss they were searching for, and a palpable erotic friction begins to grow between them.
Rocket Science
2007 3.2 stars 101 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 17 days (02/May/08 to 19/May/08 )
When 15-year-old Hal Hefner (Reece Thompson) -- a New Jersey boy with a terrible stutter -- falls in love with the star of his high school debate squad (Anna Kendrick), he joins the team at his dream girl's urging and finds himself caught up in some intense competition. Writer-director Jeffrey Blitz won the Dramatic Directing Award at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival for this coming-of-age charmer, based in part on his own adolescence.
Rocket Science
2007 3.2 stars 101 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 17 days (02/May/08 to 19/May/08 )
When 15-year-old Hal Hefner (Reece Thompson) -- a New Jersey boy with a terrible stutter -- falls in love with the star of his high school debate squad (Anna Kendrick), he joins the team at his dream girl's urging and finds himself caught up in some intense competition. Writer-director Jeffrey Blitz won the Dramatic Directing Award at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival for this coming-of-age charmer, based in part on his own adolescence.
12:08 East of Bucharest
2007 2.9 stars 89 mins Foreign Rated: NR
until 18-Aug-2011
Returned in 7 days (06/May/08 to 13/May/08 )
Jderescu (Ion Sapdaru) is a Romanian public affairs television series host eager to produce a panel show about the 1989 overthrow of Nicolae Ceausescu's Communist regime. Intentions of a historically accurate program turn to satirical comedy when Jderescu's only two guests are both less than informative. Worse, the show's call-in viewers have widely dissenting opinions of what actually took place 16 years ago in the streets of Bucharest.
12:08 East of Bucharest
2007 2.9 stars 89 mins Foreign Rated: NR
until 18-Aug-2011
Returned in 7 days (06/May/08 to 13/May/08 )
Jderescu (Ion Sapdaru) is a Romanian public affairs television series host eager to produce a panel show about the 1989 overthrow of Nicolae Ceausescu's Communist regime. Intentions of a historically accurate program turn to satirical comedy when Jderescu's only two guests are both less than informative. Worse, the show's call-in viewers have widely dissenting opinions of what actually took place 16 years ago in the streets of Bucharest.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 6: Disc 2
2007 120 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Apr/08 to 06/May/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "The TiVo Guy," "The N Word," "The Therapists" and "The Bat Mitzvah."
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 6: Disc 1
2007 180 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (28/Apr/08 to 06/May/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Meet the Blacks," "The Anonymous Donor," "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial," "The Bathroom Monitor," "The Freak Book" and "The Rat Dog."
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 6: Disc 2
2007 120 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Apr/08 to 06/May/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "The TiVo Guy," "The N Word," "The Therapists" and "The Bat Mitzvah."
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 6: Disc 1
2007 180 mins Television Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (28/Apr/08 to 06/May/08 )
This disc includes the following episodes: "Meet the Blacks," "The Anonymous Donor," "The Ida Funkhouser Roadside Memorial," "The Bathroom Monitor," "The Freak Book" and "The Rat Dog."
Get Carter
1971 3.3 stars 112 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (25/Apr/08 to 02/May/08 )
Bent on revenge after learning his brother died under mysterious circumstances, London gangster Jack Carter (Michael Caine) heads to his hometown of Newcastle, England, where he tangles with the local mob boss, a porn star and other colorful characters. Mike Hodges (Croupier, Flash Gordon) directs this classic action-thriller that depicts the grim realities of a brutal criminal world where innocence no longer exists.
Get Carter
1971 3.3 stars 112 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (25/Apr/08 to 02/May/08 )
Bent on revenge after learning his brother died under mysterious circumstances, London gangster Jack Carter (Michael Caine) heads to his hometown of Newcastle, England, where he tangles with the local mob boss, a porn star and other colorful characters. Mike Hodges (Croupier, Flash Gordon) directs this classic action-thriller that depicts the grim realities of a brutal criminal world where innocence no longer exists.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 3.6 stars 172 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Apr-2011
Returned in 7 days (22/Apr/08 to 29/Apr/08 )
Though Tomas (Daniel Day-Lewis) is adept at juggling girlfriends (Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin), he has a tougher time following the dictates (or lack thereof) of his political conscience in this Oscar-nominated adaptation of Milan Kundera's acclaimed novel about a womanizing Czech doctor. But when Soviet tanks rumble through Prague in 1968, the gravity of the situation changes all their lives forever in this drama from director Philip Kaufman.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988 3.6 stars 172 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Apr-2011
Returned in 7 days (22/Apr/08 to 29/Apr/08 )
Though Tomas (Daniel Day-Lewis) is adept at juggling girlfriends (Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin), he has a tougher time following the dictates (or lack thereof) of his political conscience in this Oscar-nominated adaptation of Milan Kundera's acclaimed novel about a womanizing Czech doctor. But when Soviet tanks rumble through Prague in 1968, the gravity of the situation changes all their lives forever in this drama from director Philip Kaufman.
To Catch a Thief
1955 4.0 stars 106 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 6 days (22/Apr/08 to 28/Apr/08 )
Suspected in a new series of gem heists in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, reformed jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant) sets out to clear himself -- and catch the real thief -- with the help of pampered heiress Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly). Robie's plan backfires, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape, and the real criminal is exposed in a spine-tingling climax. Alfred Hitchcock directs.
To Catch a Thief
1955 4.0 stars 106 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 6 days (22/Apr/08 to 28/Apr/08 )
Suspected in a new series of gem heists in the luxury hotels of the French Riviera, reformed jewel thief John Robie (Cary Grant) sets out to clear himself -- and catch the real thief -- with the help of pampered heiress Frances Stevens (Grace Kelly). Robie's plan backfires, but Frances, who believes him guilty, proves her love by helping him escape, and the real criminal is exposed in a spine-tingling climax. Alfred Hitchcock directs.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
2004 3.8 stars 95 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (22/Apr/08 to 25/Apr/08 )
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.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
2004 3.8 stars 95 mins Foreign (Korean) Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (22/Apr/08 to 25/Apr/08 )
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.
There Will Be Blood
2007 3.6 stars 158 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 5 days (17/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
Ambitious prospector Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis, in an Oscar-winning role) strikes it rich when he buys the oil rights to a California family's ranch, turns a simple village into a boomtown and stokes the ire of a charismatic young preacher (Paul Dano). Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds and Russell Harvard co-star in writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-nominated adaptation of Upton Sinclair's novel Oil!
Lions for Lambs
2007 3.1 stars 92 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 5 days (17/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
While a Washington bigwig (Tom Cruise) goes toe-to-toe with a reporter (Meryl Streep) on the issue of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, an idealistic professor (Robert Redford) tries to keep his students engaged as two of his former pupils struggle to survive behind enemy lines in the Middle East. Redford also directs this complex look at America's war on terror, a three-pronged narrative of lives connected by politics and bloodshed.
The Insider
1999 3.8 stars 157 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Jan-2011
Returned in 8 days (14/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
Nominated for seven Oscars, this thought-provoking thriller from director Michael Mann is based on the true story of a Big Tobacco scientist who exposed industry secrets and the newsman who fought forces that would have squelched the story. When TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) coaxes researcher Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe) to speak about his former employer's knowledge of tobacco's harmful qualities, the corporations try to silence them.
There Will Be Blood
2007 3.6 stars 158 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 5 days (17/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
Ambitious prospector Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis, in an Oscar-winning role) strikes it rich when he buys the oil rights to a California family's ranch, turns a simple village into a boomtown and stokes the ire of a charismatic young preacher (Paul Dano). Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds and Russell Harvard co-star in writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-nominated adaptation of Upton Sinclair's novel Oil!
Lions for Lambs
2007 3.1 stars 92 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 5 days (17/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
While a Washington bigwig (Tom Cruise) goes toe-to-toe with a reporter (Meryl Streep) on the issue of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, an idealistic professor (Robert Redford) tries to keep his students engaged as two of his former pupils struggle to survive behind enemy lines in the Middle East. Redford also directs this complex look at America's war on terror, a three-pronged narrative of lives connected by politics and bloodshed.
The Insider
1999 3.8 stars 157 mins Drama Rated: R
until 15-Jan-2011
Returned in 8 days (14/Apr/08 to 22/Apr/08 )
Nominated for seven Oscars, this thought-provoking thriller from director Michael Mann is based on the true story of a Big Tobacco scientist who exposed industry secrets and the newsman who fought forces that would have squelched the story. When TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) coaxes researcher Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe) to speak about his former employer's knowledge of tobacco's harmful qualities, the corporations try to silence them.
The Assassination of Jesse James
2007 3.1 stars 159 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (11/Apr/08 to 17/Apr/08 )
After Robert Ford (Casey Affleck, in an Oscar-nominated role) joins the most notorious gang in the West, he grows tired of the charismatic Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and begins to resent his widespread fame. But by hatching a scheme to gun down James, Ford risks forever being branded a coward. Sam Shepard, Sam Rockwell, Mary-Louise Parker and Michael Parks also star in this big-screen adaptation of Ron Hansen's acclaimed historical fiction novel.
The Great Gatsby
1974 3.5 stars 143 mins Classics Rated: PG
Returned in 17 days (31/Mar/08 to 17/Apr/08 )
Nominated for two Academy Awards in 1974, this movie brings to life F. Scott Fitzgerald's wrenching novel. Mia Farrow stars as Daisy Buchanan, the object of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby's (Robert Redford) affections. Beyond Gatsby's grasp, Daisy is married to unfaithful Tom (Bruce Dern), making for a love triangle that ends, as they always seem to do, with broken hearts. The drama unfolds before narrator Nick Carraway's (Sam Waterston) eyes.
The Assassination of Jesse James
2007 3.1 stars 159 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (11/Apr/08 to 17/Apr/08 )
After Robert Ford (Casey Affleck, in an Oscar-nominated role) joins the most notorious gang in the West, he grows tired of the charismatic Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and begins to resent his widespread fame. But by hatching a scheme to gun down James, Ford risks forever being branded a coward. Sam Shepard, Sam Rockwell, Mary-Louise Parker and Michael Parks also star in this big-screen adaptation of Ron Hansen's acclaimed historical fiction novel.
The Great Gatsby
1974 3.5 stars 143 mins Classics Rated: PG
Returned in 17 days (31/Mar/08 to 17/Apr/08 )
Nominated for two Academy Awards in 1974, this movie brings to life F. Scott Fitzgerald's wrenching novel. Mia Farrow stars as Daisy Buchanan, the object of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby's (Robert Redford) affections. Beyond Gatsby's grasp, Daisy is married to unfaithful Tom (Bruce Dern), making for a love triangle that ends, as they always seem to do, with broken hearts. The drama unfolds before narrator Nick Carraway's (Sam Waterston) eyes.
Lust, Caution
2007 3.5 stars 159 mins Foreign (Mandarin) Rated: NC-17
until 01-Sep-2011
Returned in 13 days (01/Apr/08 to 14/Apr/08 )
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee (the steady mind behind films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain) directs this intriguing espionage thriller set in World War II-era Shanghai. Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Joan Chen and Lee-Hom Wang co-star in this foreign-language tale about a young actress (Wei Tang) caught up in a complex plot involving love, assassination and seduction, based on the writings of author Eileen Chang.
Lust, Caution
2007 3.5 stars 159 mins Foreign (Mandarin) Rated: NC-17
until 01-Sep-2011
Returned in 13 days (01/Apr/08 to 14/Apr/08 )
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee (the steady mind behind films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain) directs this intriguing espionage thriller set in World War II-era Shanghai. Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Joan Chen and Lee-Hom Wang co-star in this foreign-language tale about a young actress (Wei Tang) caught up in a complex plot involving love, assassination and seduction, based on the writings of author Eileen Chang.
Airplane!
1980 3.8 stars 87 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 3 days (08/Apr/08 to 11/Apr/08 )
In this joke-a-second parody of disaster movies, traumatized former combat pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) is forced to land a passenger plane when food poisoning strikes the crew and there's no one else on board who can do the job. In some clever casting, leading dramatic actors Peter Graves, Robert Stack and Leslie Nielsen never betray that they're in on the joke. Multiple viewings are required to catch every gag.
Airplane!
1980 3.8 stars 87 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 3 days (08/Apr/08 to 11/Apr/08 )
In this joke-a-second parody of disaster movies, traumatized former combat pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) is forced to land a passenger plane when food poisoning strikes the crew and there's no one else on board who can do the job. In some clever casting, leading dramatic actors Peter Graves, Robert Stack and Leslie Nielsen never betray that they're in on the joke. Multiple viewings are required to catch every gag.
Dirty Filthy Love
2004 3.2 stars 94 mins Romance Rated: R
until 12-Aug-2012
Returned in 7 days (01/Apr/08 to 08/Apr/08 )
Michael Sheen and Shirley Henderson star in this sensitive romantic comedy about a man who struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Tourette's Syndrome. Unable to control his behavior, Mark (Michael Sheen) loses his job, his wife and his home before he finally joins a support group. Feeling less alone in the world, Mark bonds with the quirky members in his therapy sessions and begins a relationship with his group leader, Charlotte.
Dirty Filthy Love
2004 3.2 stars 94 mins Romance Rated: R
until 12-Aug-2012
Returned in 7 days (01/Apr/08 to 08/Apr/08 )
Michael Sheen and Shirley Henderson star in this sensitive romantic comedy about a man who struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Tourette's Syndrome. Unable to control his behavior, Mark (Michael Sheen) loses his job, his wife and his home before he finally joins a support group. Feeling less alone in the world, Mark bonds with the quirky members in his therapy sessions and begins a relationship with his group leader, Charlotte.
Michael Clayton
2007 3.6 stars 120 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (25/Mar/08 to 01/Apr/08 )
Screenwriter Tony Gilroy delivers a finely tuned directorial debut with this dramatic thriller about burned-out corporate lawyer Michael Clayton (George Clooney), a man who's built his career on cleaning up other people's messes. When a guilt-ridden colleague (Tom Wilkinson) threatens the settlement of a multimillion-dollar case, Clayton faces his biggest challenge yet. Tilda Swinton nabbed an Oscar for her turn as a conflicted general counsel.
Fidel: The Castro Project
2002 3.4 stars 206 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (25/Mar/08 to 01/Apr/08 )
In this well-acted, two-part Showtime miniseries directed by David Attwood and written by Stephen Tolkin, the rise of leader Fidel Castro in Cuba is chronicled, focusing largely on Castro's relationship with revolutionary Che Guevara. Victor Huggo Martin stars as Castro, and Gael Garcia Bernal plays Guevara. Cecilia Suarez gives a notable performance as Celia Sanchez, one of Castro's many sexual conquests.
Michael Clayton
2007 3.6 stars 120 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (25/Mar/08 to 01/Apr/08 )
Screenwriter Tony Gilroy delivers a finely tuned directorial debut with this dramatic thriller about burned-out corporate lawyer Michael Clayton (George Clooney), a man who's built his career on cleaning up other people's messes. When a guilt-ridden colleague (Tom Wilkinson) threatens the settlement of a multimillion-dollar case, Clayton faces his biggest challenge yet. Tilda Swinton nabbed an Oscar for her turn as a conflicted general counsel.
Fidel: The Castro Project
2002 3.4 stars 206 mins Drama Rated: NR
Returned in 7 days (25/Mar/08 to 01/Apr/08 )
In this well-acted, two-part Showtime miniseries directed by David Attwood and written by Stephen Tolkin, the rise of leader Fidel Castro in Cuba is chronicled, focusing largely on Castro's relationship with revolutionary Che Guevara. Victor Huggo Martin stars as Castro, and Gael Garcia Bernal plays Guevara. Cecilia Suarez gives a notable performance as Celia Sanchez, one of Castro's many sexual conquests.
Sorry, Haters
2005 2.8 stars 83 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 6 days (25/Mar/08 to 31/Mar/08 )
When troubled television executive Phoebe (Robin Wright Penn) hails a New York City cab and asks driver Ashade (Abdel Kechiche) to take her to the 'burbs, she's really plotting payback against Phyllis MacIntyre (Sandra Oh), the woman Phoebe blames for her problems. Meanwhile, Ashade is hoping Phoebe can help him with a personal crisis involving his brother, his sister-in-law and the Department of Homeland Security.
Sorry, Haters
2005 2.8 stars 83 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 6 days (25/Mar/08 to 31/Mar/08 )
When troubled television executive Phoebe (Robin Wright Penn) hails a New York City cab and asks driver Ashade (Abdel Kechiche) to take her to the 'burbs, she's really plotting payback against Phyllis MacIntyre (Sandra Oh), the woman Phoebe blames for her problems. Meanwhile, Ashade is hoping Phoebe can help him with a personal crisis involving his brother, his sister-in-law and the Department of Homeland Security.
Midnight Cowboy
1969 3.6 stars 113 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (21/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
When hayseed hustler Joe Buck (Jon Voight) comes to Manhattan to earn cash as a freelance sex stud and work toward his dream of becoming a kept man, he meets seedy gimp Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman), and an improbable friendship blossoms. John Schlesinger's 1969 cinema classic won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay, becoming the first X-rated film to win an Oscar in any category.
Atonement
2007 3.5 stars 123 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (18/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
When 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) discovers a lustful letter and witnesses a sexual encounter between her older sister (Keira Knightley) and a servant's son (James McAvoy), her confusion prompts her to finger the young man for a violent crime. Her half-truth changes their lives forever in this Oscar-nominated drama based on the critically acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan. Brenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave co-star.
Leaving Las Vegas
1995 3.5 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (17/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
Oscar winner Nicolas Cage stars in this incisive portrait as an alcoholic Hollywood executive who moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death and meets a prostitute (Elisabeth Shue) who comes to know and love him, without trying to upset his nihilistic agenda. Cage and Shue mesmerize as a marginalized couple who cling to each other for strength despite the direness of their individual circumstances.
Midnight Cowboy
1969 3.6 stars 113 mins Classics Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (21/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
When hayseed hustler Joe Buck (Jon Voight) comes to Manhattan to earn cash as a freelance sex stud and work toward his dream of becoming a kept man, he meets seedy gimp Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman), and an improbable friendship blossoms. John Schlesinger's 1969 cinema classic won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay, becoming the first X-rated film to win an Oscar in any category.
Atonement
2007 3.5 stars 123 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (18/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
When 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) discovers a lustful letter and witnesses a sexual encounter between her older sister (Keira Knightley) and a servant's son (James McAvoy), her confusion prompts her to finger the young man for a violent crime. Her half-truth changes their lives forever in this Oscar-nominated drama based on the critically acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan. Brenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave co-star.
Leaving Las Vegas
1995 3.5 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (17/Mar/08 to 25/Mar/08 )
Oscar winner Nicolas Cage stars in this incisive portrait as an alcoholic Hollywood executive who moves to Las Vegas to drink himself to death and meets a prostitute (Elisabeth Shue) who comes to know and love him, without trying to upset his nihilistic agenda. Cage and Shue mesmerize as a marginalized couple who cling to each other for strength despite the direness of their individual circumstances.
Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut
2005 3.8 stars 289 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (18/Mar/08 to 21/Mar/08 )
During the 12th century in the holy city of Jerusalem, a young peasant blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) takes up the mantle of knighthood so he can help repel the army of Christian crusaders that took control of the city in the year 1099. Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons and David Thewlis co-star in director Ridley Scott's original cut of the film, which boasts added footage and extensive bonus features.
Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut
2005 3.8 stars 289 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (18/Mar/08 to 21/Mar/08 )
During the 12th century in the holy city of Jerusalem, a young peasant blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) takes up the mantle of knighthood so he can help repel the army of Christian crusaders that took control of the city in the year 1099. Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons and David Thewlis co-star in director Ridley Scott's original cut of the film, which boasts added footage and extensive bonus features.
Once
2006 3.7 stars 85 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (14/Mar/08 to 18/Mar/08 )
In this charming contemporary musical helmed by John Carney, a street musician (Glen Hansard) in Dublin, Ireland, strikes up a friendship with a migrant street hawker (Markéta Irglová), and the duo ends up composing and recording a series of songs over the course of a week. The tunes mirror their burgeoning romance and help the young busker release his musical passions. The actors wrote the tunes they perform, winning an Oscar for their efforts.
Dan in Real Life
2007 3.5 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 7 days (11/Mar/08 to 18/Mar/08 )
Advice columnist and widowed father of three Dan Burns (Steve Carell) has met someone new in this romantic comedy from director Peter Hedges. But even though Marie (Juliette Binoche) is beautiful and smart, she's also the girlfriend of Dan's brother Mitch (Dane Cook). With a publicly recognized moral compass, Dan finds himself torn between reaching for happiness and keeping the peace in his family. Dianne Wiest and John Mahoney co-star.
Dan in Real Life
2007 3.5 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 7 days (11/Mar/08 to 18/Mar/08 )
Advice columnist and widowed father of three Dan Burns (Steve Carell) has met someone new in this romantic comedy from director Peter Hedges. But even though Marie (Juliette Binoche) is beautiful and smart, she's also the girlfriend of Dan's brother Mitch (Dane Cook). With a publicly recognized moral compass, Dan finds himself torn between reaching for happiness and keeping the peace in his family. Dianne Wiest and John Mahoney co-star.
Once
2006 3.7 stars 85 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (14/Mar/08 to 18/Mar/08 )
In this charming contemporary musical helmed by John Carney, a street musician (Glen Hansard) in Dublin, Ireland, strikes up a friendship with a migrant street hawker (Markéta Irglová), and the duo ends up composing and recording a series of songs over the course of a week. The tunes mirror their burgeoning romance and help the young busker release his musical passions. The actors wrote the tunes they perform, winning an Oscar for their efforts.
Croupier
1998 3.5 stars 94 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 01-Aug-2011
Returned in 6 days (11/Mar/08 to 17/Mar/08 )
Would-be writer Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) lands a job as a croupier so he can stand behind the dealer's table and watch the passing parade of human desperation. But is he a voyeur or a pawn in a gambler's (Alex Kingston) dangerous game? Director Mike Hodges sticks a knife into London's gambling underbelly and lets it rip in this smart, sexy crime thriller, creating a murky world that keeps you guessing until the end.
Croupier
1998 3.5 stars 94 mins Drama Rated: NR
until 01-Aug-2011
Returned in 6 days (11/Mar/08 to 17/Mar/08 )
Would-be writer Jack Manfred (Clive Owen) lands a job as a croupier so he can stand behind the dealer's table and watch the passing parade of human desperation. But is he a voyeur or a pawn in a gambler's (Alex Kingston) dangerous game? Director Mike Hodges sticks a knife into London's gambling underbelly and lets it rip in this smart, sexy crime thriller, creating a murky world that keeps you guessing until the end.
The Squid and the Whale
2005 3.4 stars 81 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (04/Mar/08 to 14/Mar/08 )
Jeff Daniels makes for a haunting Brooklyn professor who's well past his prime, and Laura Linney is his writer wife on the brink of stardom in Noah Baumbach's honest look at the disintegration of a marriage. With their lives headed in distinctly opposite directions, the two can't help but be acrimonious about their impending separation. But that leaves their two children (Jesse Eisenberg and Owen Kline) stuck in the middle of an emotional war.
The Squid and the Whale
2005 3.4 stars 81 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (04/Mar/08 to 14/Mar/08 )
Jeff Daniels makes for a haunting Brooklyn professor who's well past his prime, and Laura Linney is his writer wife on the brink of stardom in Noah Baumbach's honest look at the disintegration of a marriage. With their lives headed in distinctly opposite directions, the two can't help but be acrimonious about their impending separation. But that leaves their two children (Jesse Eisenberg and Owen Kline) stuck in the middle of an emotional war.
Days of Being Wild
1990 3.5 stars 94 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2011
Returned in 7 days (04/Mar/08 to 11/Mar/08 )
After learning that the woman who raised him is not his mother, Yuddy (Leslie Cheung) acts out by manipulating two women -- quiet Su Lizhen (Maggie Cheung) and glamorous Mimi (Carina Lau). Su Lizhen eventually catches the eye of Tide (Andy Lau), while Yuddy's friend Zeb (Jacky Cheung) falls for Mimi. Meanwhile, Yuddy learns the identity of his birth mother and heads off to find her. This film won multiple honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
2046
2004 3.2 stars 128 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (04/Mar/08 to 11/Mar/08 )
In this loose sequel to Hong Kong-based filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai returns as struggling writer Chow Mo-wan, but now he's a boozing womanizer who writes soft porn. Through time travel and parallel worlds, this lushly photographed romantic drama explores Mo-wan's relationships with various women, including the one he truly loves, Su Lizhen (Gong Li). 2046 premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
Days of Being Wild
1990 3.5 stars 94 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Nov-2011
Returned in 7 days (04/Mar/08 to 11/Mar/08 )
After learning that the woman who raised him is not his mother, Yuddy (Leslie Cheung) acts out by manipulating two women -- quiet Su Lizhen (Maggie Cheung) and glamorous Mimi (Carina Lau). Su Lizhen eventually catches the eye of Tide (Andy Lau), while Yuddy's friend Zeb (Jacky Cheung) falls for Mimi. Meanwhile, Yuddy learns the identity of his birth mother and heads off to find her. This film won multiple honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
2046
2004 3.2 stars 128 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (04/Mar/08 to 11/Mar/08 )
In this loose sequel to Hong Kong-based filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai's In the Mood for Love, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai returns as struggling writer Chow Mo-wan, but now he's a boozing womanizer who writes soft porn. Through time travel and parallel worlds, this lushly photographed romantic drama explores Mo-wan's relationships with various women, including the one he truly loves, Su Lizhen (Gong Li). 2046 premiered at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
In the Mood for Love
2001 3.8 stars 97 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: PG
until 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 4 days (29/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
In director Kar Wai Wong's delicately mannered tale of platonic romance set in 1962 Hong Kong, neighboring married apartment-dwellers Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung, who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) discover that their often-absent spouses are having an affair. The two spend much of their free time together and find they have much in common, but vow never to behave like their unfaithful mates.
To Sir, with Love
1966 4.0 stars 105 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 6 days (27/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
Sidney Poitier stars as Mark Thackeray, an engineer by training who reluctantly takes a teaching job in a working-class London high school. His unruly students (played by an impressive group of unknowns) assume they'll easily gain the upper hand. Poitier, of course, has other ideas. Eventually he wins the students over, changing their lives -- and his -- in the process.
Human Nature
2001 2.9 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (26/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
A bizarre love quadrangle develops between a woman (Patricia Arquette) covered with body hair, a behavioral scientist (Tim Robbins) who's trying to teach table etiquette to mice, his laboratory assistant (Miranda Otto) and a man (Rhys Ifans) who was raised in the wild like an ape. This unusual comedy is from the minds of writer Charlie Kaufman and director Michel Gondry, the same collaboration that created Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
In the Mood for Love
2001 3.8 stars 97 mins Foreign (Cantonese) Rated: PG
until 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 4 days (29/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
In director Kar Wai Wong's delicately mannered tale of platonic romance set in 1962 Hong Kong, neighboring married apartment-dwellers Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung, who won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role) and Su Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) discover that their often-absent spouses are having an affair. The two spend much of their free time together and find they have much in common, but vow never to behave like their unfaithful mates.
To Sir, with Love
1966 4.0 stars 105 mins Classics Rated: NR
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 6 days (27/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
Sidney Poitier stars as Mark Thackeray, an engineer by training who reluctantly takes a teaching job in a working-class London high school. His unruly students (played by an impressive group of unknowns) assume they'll easily gain the upper hand. Poitier, of course, has other ideas. Eventually he wins the students over, changing their lives -- and his -- in the process.
Human Nature
2001 2.9 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (26/Feb/08 to 04/Mar/08 )
A bizarre love quadrangle develops between a woman (Patricia Arquette) covered with body hair, a behavioral scientist (Tim Robbins) who's trying to teach table etiquette to mice, his laboratory assistant (Miranda Otto) and a man (Rhys Ifans) who was raised in the wild like an ape. This unusual comedy is from the minds of writer Charlie Kaufman and director Michel Gondry, the same collaboration that created Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Reign Over Me
2007 3.6 stars 124 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (26/Feb/08 to 29/Feb/08 )
Consumed with grief after losing his family in the World Trade Center attacks, a widower (Adam Sandler) runs into his former college roommate (Don Cheadle) -- a married man with two daughters and a dental practice -- and eventually starts down the road to recovery. Mike Binder directs this thought-provoking look at friendship and post-Sept. 11 society, co-starring Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland, Saffron Burrows and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Reign Over Me
2007 3.6 stars 124 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (26/Feb/08 to 29/Feb/08 )
Consumed with grief after losing his family in the World Trade Center attacks, a widower (Adam Sandler) runs into his former college roommate (Don Cheadle) -- a married man with two daughters and a dental practice -- and eventually starts down the road to recovery. Mike Binder directs this thought-provoking look at friendship and post-Sept. 11 society, co-starring Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland, Saffron Burrows and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Ladron Que Roba a Ladron
2007 3.6 stars 98 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jul-2011
Returned in 8 days (19/Feb/08 to 27/Feb/08 )
A pair of reformed crooks team up to pull one more heist. Their target? Master con artist Moctezuma Valdez (Saúl Lisazo), a popular television infomercial pitchman who's gotten rich by swindling countless unsuspecting immigrants. The former thieves attempt to recruit some of their criminal cohorts to help pull off the plan, but when they refuse, the two turn to day laborers to participate in the elaborate robbery scheme.
Ladron Que Roba a Ladron
2007 3.6 stars 98 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jul-2011
Returned in 8 days (19/Feb/08 to 27/Feb/08 )
A pair of reformed crooks team up to pull one more heist. Their target? Master con artist Moctezuma Valdez (Saúl Lisazo), a popular television infomercial pitchman who's gotten rich by swindling countless unsuspecting immigrants. The former thieves attempt to recruit some of their criminal cohorts to help pull off the plan, but when they refuse, the two turn to day laborers to participate in the elaborate robbery scheme.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
2004 3.4 stars 108 mins Romance Rated: R
Returned in 11 days (15/Feb/08 to 26/Feb/08 )
This sequel to the hit movie Bridget Jones's Diary begins four weeks after the final events of the first film, with the formerly single Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) discovering that life with her new beau, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Jacinda Barrett co-stars as a beautiful attorney who makes Bridget nervous, with Hugh Grant reprising his role as selfish cad Daniel Cleaver.
Gone Baby Gone
2007 3.7 stars 114 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (19/Feb/08 to 26/Feb/08 )
When a 4-year-old girl goes missing in one of Boston's toughest neighborhoods, private investigators Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and Angela Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan) reluctantly agree to take the case. But the investigation proves more complex than they ever could have imagined. Amy Ryan earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of the missing child's mother in Ben Affleck's directorial debut, adapted from the Dennis Lehane novel.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
2004 3.4 stars 108 mins Romance Rated: R
Returned in 11 days (15/Feb/08 to 26/Feb/08 )
This sequel to the hit movie Bridget Jones's Diary begins four weeks after the final events of the first film, with the formerly single Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) discovering that life with her new beau, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Jacinda Barrett co-stars as a beautiful attorney who makes Bridget nervous, with Hugh Grant reprising his role as selfish cad Daniel Cleaver.
Gone Baby Gone
2007 3.7 stars 114 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (19/Feb/08 to 26/Feb/08 )
When a 4-year-old girl goes missing in one of Boston's toughest neighborhoods, private investigators Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and Angela Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan) reluctantly agree to take the case. But the investigation proves more complex than they ever could have imagined. Amy Ryan earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of the missing child's mother in Ben Affleck's directorial debut, adapted from the Dennis Lehane novel.
The Jackal
1997 3.6 stars 125 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (11/Feb/08 to 19/Feb/08 )
A triumvirate of stars forms the core of this update of the 1973 spy thriller The Day of the Jackal that has Bruce Willis portraying the shadowy assassin of the title. Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, the perfectionist Jackal proves an elusive target for the men charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI boss (Sidney Poitier) and a former IRA terrorist (Richard Gere).
Sunshine
2007 3.3 stars 110 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (13/Feb/08 to 19/Feb/08 )
The sun is dying and Earth's days are numbered in this sci-fi thriller helmed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). With permanent darkness looming, scientists devise a plan to reignite the sun before the lights go out forever. To do so, a crew of astronauts is sent hurtling through space on an intense mission to determine the fate of the planet. Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh co-star.
The Jackal
1997 3.6 stars 125 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (11/Feb/08 to 19/Feb/08 )
A triumvirate of stars forms the core of this update of the 1973 spy thriller The Day of the Jackal that has Bruce Willis portraying the shadowy assassin of the title. Hired by a powerful member of the Russian mafia to avenge an FBI sting that left his brother dead, the perfectionist Jackal proves an elusive target for the men charged with the task of bringing him down: a deputy FBI boss (Sidney Poitier) and a former IRA terrorist (Richard Gere).
Sunshine
2007 3.3 stars 110 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (12/Feb/08 to 19/Feb/08 )
The sun is dying and Earth's days are numbered in this sci-fi thriller helmed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire). With permanent darkness looming, scientists devise a plan to reignite the sun before the lights go out forever. To do so, a crew of astronauts is sent hurtling through space on an intense mission to determine the fate of the planet. Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh co-star.
The Rage in Placid Lake
2003 3.6 stars 112 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 31-Dec-2012
Returned in 3 days (12/Feb/08 to 15/Feb/08 )
Just out of prep school -- where he was the target of tyrannical bullies -- misfit teen Placid Lake (Ben Lee) yearns to be a regular Joe. When a mishap lands Placid in a body cast for months, he formulates a plan to reinvent himself by donning a suit and taking a job as a drone at an insurance agency. But he soon discovers that conformity isn't what it's cracked up to be in this offbeat Aussie comedy from rookie director Tony McNamara.
The Rage in Placid Lake
2003 3.6 stars 112 mins Comedy Rated: NR
until 31-Dec-2012
Returned in 3 days (12/Feb/08 to 15/Feb/08 )
Just out of prep school -- where he was the target of tyrannical bullies -- misfit teen Placid Lake (Ben Lee) yearns to be a regular Joe. When a mishap lands Placid in a body cast for months, he formulates a plan to reinvent himself by donning a suit and taking a job as a drone at an insurance agency. But he soon discovers that conformity isn't what it's cracked up to be in this offbeat Aussie comedy from rookie director Tony McNamara.
In the Bedroom
2001 3.3 stars 130 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (05/Feb/08 to 12/Feb/08 )
Set in a tranquil town on the Maine coast, this character-driven drama tells the story of a couple (Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson, in a pair of stunning performances) whose teenage son (Nick Stahl) is involved in a love affair with a single mother (Marisa Tomei). When the relationship comes to a sudden and tragic end, the boy's parents must face their worst nightmare and embark on a dark and dangerous psychological journey.
Eastern Promises
2007 3.6 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (08/Feb/08 to 12/Feb/08 )
In an Oscar-nominated role that requires him to bare all, Viggo Mortensen reteams with director David Cronenberg for this intense thriller set in London's seedy underworld, starring as notorious Russian gangster Nikolai Luzhin. Luzhin finds his normally steely resolve compromised when he learns that a midwife named Anna (Naomi Watts) has discovered incriminating evidence against his "family" in the pages of a dead woman's diary.
In the Bedroom
2001 3.3 stars 130 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (05/Feb/08 to 12/Feb/08 )
Set in a tranquil town on the Maine coast, this character-driven drama tells the story of a couple (Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson, in a pair of stunning performances) whose teenage son (Nick Stahl) is involved in a love affair with a single mother (Marisa Tomei). When the relationship comes to a sudden and tragic end, the boy's parents must face their worst nightmare and embark on a dark and dangerous psychological journey.
Eastern Promises
2007 3.6 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 4 days (08/Feb/08 to 12/Feb/08 )
In an Oscar-nominated role that requires him to bare all, Viggo Mortensen reteams with director David Cronenberg for this intense thriller set in London's seedy underworld, starring as notorious Russian gangster Nikolai Luzhin. Luzhin finds his normally steely resolve compromised when he learns that a midwife named Anna (Naomi Watts) has discovered incriminating evidence against his "family" in the pages of a dead woman's diary.
Paycheck
2003 3.3 stars 118 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
until 01-May-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Feb/08 to 11/Feb/08 )
Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a genius who's hired -- and paid handsomely -- by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid … and how he's gotten in hot water.
Paycheck
2003 3.3 stars 118 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG-13
until 01-May-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Feb/08 to 11/Feb/08 )
Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is a genius who's hired -- and paid handsomely -- by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid … and how he's gotten in hot water.
Mr. 3000
2004 3.1 stars 104 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 3 days (05/Feb/08 to 08/Feb/08 )
A baseball star (Bernie Mac) who retired with exactly 3,000 hits -- and soon dubbed himself "Mr. 3000" -- learns that three of his hits didn't count, and now he's making a comeback at age 47 to get three hits and preserve his nickname and Hall of Fame chances. Figuring he'll play just long enough to collect his hits, the slugger finds that his love for the game is renewed -- and that he might be able to make amends for his selfish career.
Mr. 3000
2004 3.1 stars 104 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 3 days (05/Feb/08 to 08/Feb/08 )
A baseball star (Bernie Mac) who retired with exactly 3,000 hits -- and soon dubbed himself "Mr. 3000" -- learns that three of his hits didn't count, and now he's making a comeback at age 47 to get three hits and preserve his nickname and Hall of Fame chances. Figuring he'll play just long enough to collect his hits, the slugger finds that his love for the game is renewed -- and that he might be able to make amends for his selfish career.
The Basketball Diaries
1995 3.7 stars 102 mins Drama Rated: R
until 30-Sep-2011
Returned in 7 days (29/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
Jim Carroll's autobiographical novel chronicles a young basketball player's descent into addiction. As Jim's (Leonardo DiCaprio) experimentation gives way to a heroin habit supported by prostitution, a former addict (Ernie Hudson) may be the only one who can save him. Haunting and real, director Scott Kalvert's drama is a powerful portrayal of chaos and redemption. Mark Wahlberg co-stars as one of Jim's degenerate pals.
War
2007 3.5 stars 99 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
FBI agent Jack Crawford (Jason Statham) is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue (Jet Li). But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing? John Lone co-stars in this taut action-thriller directed by Phillip G. Atwell.
We Are Marshall
2006 3.9 stars 131 mins Drama Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (28/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
After a plane crash takes the lives of most of Marshall University's football team, new coach Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) must rally the surviving players and a grieving community to victory in this inspiring drama based on actual events. The film follows Lengyel and his assistant coach (Matthew Fox) as they try to renew Marshall's football program and help the close-knit West Virginia town of Huntington find new hope.
War
2007 3.5 stars 99 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
FBI agent Jack Crawford (Jason Statham) is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue (Jet Li). But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing? John Lone co-stars in this taut action-thriller directed by Phillip G. Atwell.
The Basketball Diaries
1995 3.7 stars 102 mins Drama Rated: R
until 30-Sep-2011
Returned in 7 days (29/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
Jim Carroll's autobiographical novel chronicles a young basketball player's descent into addiction. As Jim's (Leonardo DiCaprio) experimentation gives way to a heroin habit supported by prostitution, a former addict (Ernie Hudson) may be the only one who can save him. Haunting and real, director Scott Kalvert's drama is a powerful portrayal of chaos and redemption. Mark Wahlberg co-stars as one of Jim's degenerate pals.
We Are Marshall
2006 3.9 stars 131 mins Drama Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (28/Jan/08 to 05/Feb/08 )
After a plane crash takes the lives of most of Marshall University's football team, new coach Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) must rally the surviving players and a grieving community to victory in this inspiring drama based on actual events. The film follows Lengyel and his assistant coach (Matthew Fox) as they try to renew Marshall's football program and help the close-knit West Virginia town of Huntington find new hope.
A River Runs Through It
1992 3.9 stars 124 mins Drama Rated: PG
until 21-Apr-2011
Returned in 14 days (15/Jan/08 to 29/Jan/08 )
Two fly-fishing brothers, straitlaced scholar Norman (Craig Sheffer) and trouble-finding gambler Paul (Brad Pitt), struggle to mollify their Presbyterian preacher father's (Tom Skerritt) lofty moral -- and fishing -- standards. Director Robert Redford's Oscar-winning, nostalgic meditation about the fierce bonds that unite and divide families is set in Montana in the early 1900s. Emily Lloyd, Stephen Shellen and Brenda Blethyn co-star.
The Chorus
2004 4.0 stars 97 mins Foreign (French) Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (23/Jan/08 to 29/Jan/08 )
In this gentle French drama from first-time director Christophe Barratier, music teacher Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot) lands a job at a boys' boarding school populated by delinquents and orphans -- and run by a martinet headmaster (Francois Berleand). Sensing potential in the rambunctious ruffians, Mathieu forms a choir to rein in his charges through the transforming power of song, even at the probable cost of his career.
A River Runs Through It
1992 3.9 stars 124 mins Drama Rated: PG
until 21-Apr-2011
Returned in 14 days (15/Jan/08 to 29/Jan/08 )
Two fly-fishing brothers, straitlaced scholar Norman (Craig Sheffer) and trouble-finding gambler Paul (Brad Pitt), struggle to mollify their Presbyterian preacher father's (Tom Skerritt) lofty moral -- and fishing -- standards. Director Robert Redford's Oscar-winning, nostalgic meditation about the fierce bonds that unite and divide families is set in Montana in the early 1900s. Emily Lloyd, Stephen Shellen and Brenda Blethyn co-star.
The Chorus
2004 4.0 stars 97 mins Foreign (French) Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (23/Jan/08 to 29/Jan/08 )
In this gentle French drama from first-time director Christophe Barratier, music teacher Clement Mathieu (Gerard Jugnot) lands a job at a boys' boarding school populated by delinquents and orphans -- and run by a martinet headmaster (Francois Berleand). Sensing potential in the rambunctious ruffians, Mathieu forms a choir to rein in his charges through the transforming power of song, even at the probable cost of his career.
License to Wed
2007 3.2 stars 91 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (23/Jan/08 to 28/Jan/08 )
Newly engaged Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) encounter a roadblock to their trip down the aisle when her unusual pastor, Father Frank (Robin Williams), insists they go through a tough and quirky prenup course before he'll marry them. Since Sadie dreams of having a traditional wedding at her family church, the two agree to the marital boot camp -- but find it puts their relationship through some unexpected challenges.
License to Wed
2007 3.2 stars 91 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 5 days (23/Jan/08 to 28/Jan/08 )
Newly engaged Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) and Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) encounter a roadblock to their trip down the aisle when her unusual pastor, Father Frank (Robin Williams), insists they go through a tough and quirky prenup course before he'll marry them. Since Sadie dreams of having a traditional wedding at her family church, the two agree to the marital boot camp -- but find it puts their relationship through some unexpected challenges.
Offside
2006 3.0 stars 92 mins Foreign (Farsi) Rated: PG
Returned in 36 days (18/Dec/07 to 23/Jan/08 )
In director Jafar Panahi's offbeat Iranian tale, several girls find themselves arrested after posing as boys to sneak into a soccer stadium to see a key international qualifying match. It's illegal for Iranian women to attend sports events, so the gate-crashers end up in a holding pen waiting for authorities. But a sympathetic guard watching through a peephole describes the action for the girls, who are eager to know what's happening in the game.
Black Sheep
2006 3.2 stars 87 mins Horror Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (15/Jan/08 to 23/Jan/08 )
On a quiet New Zealand ranch, a genetic experiment has gone horribly wrong, transforming a calm flock of sheep into killers hungry for human blood in this outrageous comic gore-fest. Those bitten become ravenous were-sheep. As the body count rises, a desperate handful of outnumbered survivors take a last stand against the ovine onslaught. Who will live, and who will be the next victim of the vicious killer sheep?
Black Sheep
2006 3.2 stars 87 mins Horror Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (15/Jan/08 to 23/Jan/08 )
On a quiet New Zealand ranch, a genetic experiment has gone horribly wrong, transforming a calm flock of sheep into killers hungry for human blood in this outrageous comic gore-fest. Those bitten become ravenous were-sheep. As the body count rises, a desperate handful of outnumbered survivors take a last stand against the ovine onslaught. Who will live, and who will be the next victim of the vicious killer sheep?
Offside
2006 3.0 stars 92 mins Foreign (Farsi) Rated: PG
Returned in 36 days (18/Dec/07 to 23/Jan/08 )
In director Jafar Panahi's offbeat Iranian tale, several girls find themselves arrested after posing as boys to sneak into a soccer stadium to see a key international qualifying match. It's illegal for Iranian women to attend sports events, so the gate-crashers end up in a holding pen waiting for authorities. But a sympathetic guard watching through a peephole describes the action for the girls, who are eager to know what's happening in the game.
The Grapes of Wrath
1940 3.9 stars 128 mins Classics Rated: NR
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 35 days (11/Dec/07 to 15/Jan/08 )
In this towering classic of American cinema, common man Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) leads his family on a harrowing journey from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma to the promise of a better life in California. Based on John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterfully directed by John Ford, the stirring drama also stars Oscar winner Jane Darwell as Ma Joad and John Carradine as the fallen preacher Casy.
Interview
2007 2.9 stars 84 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (18/Dec/07 to 15/Jan/08 )
When hard-nosed journalist Pierre Peters (Steve Buscemi) is forced by his editor to interview seemingly vapid soap opera star Katya (Sienna Miller), the pair initially clash. But soon enough, they discover that there's more to their personalities than meets the eye. This provocative exploration of conflicting worldviews and battle of the sexes also examines -- and explodes -- the assumptions people make about each other.
The Grapes of Wrath
1940 3.9 stars 128 mins Classics Rated: NR
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 35 days (11/Dec/07 to 15/Jan/08 )
In this towering classic of American cinema, common man Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) leads his family on a harrowing journey from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma to the promise of a better life in California. Based on John Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and masterfully directed by John Ford, the stirring drama also stars Oscar winner Jane Darwell as Ma Joad and John Carradine as the fallen preacher Casy.
Interview
2007 2.9 stars 84 mins Independent Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (18/Dec/07 to 15/Jan/08 )
When hard-nosed journalist Pierre Peters (Steve Buscemi) is forced by his editor to interview seemingly vapid soap opera star Katya (Sienna Miller), the pair initially clash. But soon enough, they discover that there's more to their personalities than meets the eye. This provocative exploration of conflicting worldviews and battle of the sexes also examines -- and explodes -- the assumptions people make about each other.
Superbad
2007 3.9 stars 119 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (10/Dec/07 to 18/Dec/07 )
40-Year-Old Virgin collaborators Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen re-team for this partially autobiographical high school comedy starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as best buddies facing separation anxiety as they prepare to go off to college. While attempting to score alcohol for a party with help from their fake ID-toting friend, "McLovin" (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), the guys' evening takes a turn into chaotic territory.
You Kill Me
2007 3.3 stars 92 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 4 days (14/Dec/07 to 18/Dec/07 )
After alcoholic hit man Frank (Ben Kingsley) botches an assignment, he leaves the Polish mob family he works for to clean up the mess and relocates to San Francisco, where he dries out, gets a job at a mortuary and falls in love with Laurel (Téa Leoni). But when a rival gang threatens the family, he returns to take care of business -- with Laurel in tow. Philip Baker Hall and Dennis Farina co-star in director John Dahl's quirky crime comedy.
Superbad
2007 3.9 stars 119 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 8 days (10/Dec/07 to 18/Dec/07 )
40-Year-Old Virgin collaborators Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen re-team for this partially autobiographical high school comedy starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as best buddies facing separation anxiety as they prepare to go off to college. While attempting to score alcohol for a party with help from their fake ID-toting friend, "McLovin" (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), the guys' evening takes a turn into chaotic territory.
You Kill Me
2007 3.3 stars 92 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 4 days (14/Dec/07 to 18/Dec/07 )
After alcoholic hit man Frank (Ben Kingsley) botches an assignment, he leaves the Polish mob family he works for to clean up the mess and relocates to San Francisco, where he dries out, gets a job at a mortuary and falls in love with Laurel (Téa Leoni). But when a rival gang threatens the family, he returns to take care of business -- with Laurel in tow. Philip Baker Hall and Dennis Farina co-star in director John Dahl's quirky crime comedy.
sex, lies, and videotape
1989 3.3 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (11/Dec/07 to 14/Dec/07 )
Director Steven Soderbergh's voyeuristic indie drama paints an intense, intimate portrait of discord among a frigid housewife (Andie MacDowell), her philandering husband (Peter Gallagher), her adulterous sibling (Laura San Giacomo) and an intriguing out-of-towner (James Spader). When Spader arrives with a trunk load of videotapes featuring women confessing their sexual secrets on camera, he gradually turns the quartet's lives inside out.
sex, lies, and videotape
1989 3.3 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (11/Dec/07 to 14/Dec/07 )
Director Steven Soderbergh's voyeuristic indie drama paints an intense, intimate portrait of discord among a frigid housewife (Andie MacDowell), her philandering husband (Peter Gallagher), her adulterous sibling (Laura San Giacomo) and an intriguing out-of-towner (James Spader). When Spader arrives with a trunk load of videotapes featuring women confessing their sexual secrets on camera, he gradually turns the quartet's lives inside out.
The Sea Inside
2004 3.9 stars 125 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Dec/07 to 11/Dec/07 )
Javier Bardem stars in this moving film based on a true story as Ramon Sampedro, a Spaniard who's condemned to life as a quadriplegic. Determined to die with dignity, Sampedro leads a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life. His extraordinary example even inspires his lawyer, Julia (Belen Rueda), and a local woman (Lola Duenas) to reach for the heavens, with both women achieving far beyond their wildest dreams.
Me and You and Everyone We Know
2005 3.3 stars 97 mins Independent Rated: R
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 15 days (26/Nov/07 to 11/Dec/07 )
Miranda July writes, directs and stars in this poignant drama about both the unique and oftentimes humorous nature of people's idiosyncrasies. At the center is eccentric Christine Jesperson (July), who seeks emotional connections in the modern world. Meanwhile, shoe salesman Richard (John Hawkes) copes with his recent separation while his teen son (Miles Thompson) experiences a sexual awakening. Carlie Westerman and Brad William Henke co-star.
The Sea Inside
2004 3.9 stars 125 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Dec/07 to 11/Dec/07 )
Javier Bardem stars in this moving film based on a true story as Ramon Sampedro, a Spaniard who's condemned to life as a quadriplegic. Determined to die with dignity, Sampedro leads a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life. His extraordinary example even inspires his lawyer, Julia (Belen Rueda), and a local woman (Lola Duenas) to reach for the heavens, with both women achieving far beyond their wildest dreams.
Me and You and Everyone We Know
2005 3.3 stars 97 mins Independent Rated: R
until 09-Jul-2012
Returned in 15 days (26/Nov/07 to 11/Dec/07 )
Miranda July writes, directs and stars in this poignant drama about both the unique and oftentimes humorous nature of people's idiosyncrasies. At the center is eccentric Christine Jesperson (July), who seeks emotional connections in the modern world. Meanwhile, shoe salesman Richard (John Hawkes) copes with his recent separation while his teen son (Miles Thompson) experiences a sexual awakening. Carlie Westerman and Brad William Henke co-star.
Spider-Man 3
2007 3.5 stars 139 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 10 days (30/Nov/07 to 10/Dec/07 )
The seemingly invincible Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) goes up against an all-new crop of villains -- including the shape-shifting Sandman -- in the third installment of this blockbusting comic book adventure series directed by Sam Raimi. While Spidey's superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) and gets caught up in a love triangle.
Spider-Man 3
2007 3.5 stars 139 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 10 days (30/Nov/07 to 10/Dec/07 )
The seemingly invincible Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) goes up against an all-new crop of villains -- including the shape-shifting Sandman -- in the third installment of this blockbusting comic book adventure series directed by Sam Raimi. While Spidey's superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock (Topher Grace) and gets caught up in a love triangle.
Dangerous Liaisons
1988 3.7 stars 120 mins Drama Rated: R
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 7 days (28/Nov/07 to 05/Dec/07 )
Privileged and bored 18-century French aristocrats Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) entertain themselves by making a bet focusing on the virginal Cécile de Volanges (Uma Thurman) and the virtuous Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). Directed by Stephen Frears, this Academy Award-winning adaptation of the acclaimed stage play and novel also stars Swoosie Kurtz.
Dangerous Liaisons
1988 3.7 stars 120 mins Drama Rated: R
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 7 days (28/Nov/07 to 05/Dec/07 )
Privileged and bored 18-century French aristocrats Marquise de Merteuil (Glenn Close) and Vicomte de Valmont (John Malkovich) entertain themselves by making a bet focusing on the virginal Cécile de Volanges (Uma Thurman) and the virtuous Madame de Tourvel (Michelle Pfeiffer). Directed by Stephen Frears, this Academy Award-winning adaptation of the acclaimed stage play and novel also stars Swoosie Kurtz.
Ratatouille
2007 4.0 stars 111 mins Children & Family Rated: G
Returned in 4 days (26/Nov/07 to 30/Nov/07 )
Brad Bird (The Incredibles) co-directs this Oscar-winning Pixar offering about a passionate rat named Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt) who thirsts for a sip of the good life, despite the questionable tastes of his rodent relatives. Growing up beneath a five-star Parisian restaurant, Remy inherits a taste for fine food. But his culinary ambitions only anger his practical father, who wishes his son could just eat garbage like everyone else.
Ratatouille
2007 4.0 stars 111 mins Children & Family Rated: G
Returned in 4 days (26/Nov/07 to 30/Nov/07 )
Brad Bird (The Incredibles) co-directs this Oscar-winning Pixar offering about a passionate rat named Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt) who thirsts for a sip of the good life, despite the questionable tastes of his rodent relatives. Growing up beneath a five-star Parisian restaurant, Remy inherits a taste for fine food. But his culinary ambitions only anger his practical father, who wishes his son could just eat garbage like everyone else.
Gray Matters
2006 3.1 stars 96 mins Romance Rated: PG-13
Returned in 9 days (19/Nov/07 to 28/Nov/07 )
Sam (Thomas Cavanagh) and Gray (Heather Graham) are a devoted brother and sister who share a dwelling and a love of many things -- ballroom dancing, 1940s movie musicals and, much to their surprise, strong feelings for an attractive woman (Bridget Moynahan). But Gray, who's historically heterosexual, is confused by her strange new feelings. Sibling rivalry, love and destiny go topsy-turvy in first-time writer-director Sue Kramer's romantic romp.
Gray Matters
2006 3.1 stars 96 mins Romance Rated: PG-13
Returned in 9 days (19/Nov/07 to 28/Nov/07 )
Sam (Thomas Cavanagh) and Gray (Heather Graham) are a devoted brother and sister who share a dwelling and a love of many things -- ballroom dancing, 1940s movie musicals and, much to their surprise, strong feelings for an attractive woman (Bridget Moynahan). But Gray, who's historically heterosexual, is confused by her strange new feelings. Sibling rivalry, love and destiny go topsy-turvy in first-time writer-director Sue Kramer's romantic romp.
Evan Almighty
2006 3.4 stars 90 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 6 days (20/Nov/07 to 26/Nov/07 )
In director Tom Shadyac's raucous follow-up to his 2003 comedy Bruce Almighty, God (Morgan Freeman) summons narcissistic newscaster turned congressman Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) to build an enormous ark in preparation for a devastating flood. Unfortunately for Evan, his perplexed family interprets his latest hobby as a midlife crisis gone wrong rather than as a divine assignment from the man upstairs. Lauren Graham and John Goodman also star.
Red
1994 3.9 stars 99 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (20/Nov/07 to 26/Nov/07 )
In this meditation on the need for passion and human connection -- the final film in Krzysztof Kieslowski's "three colors" trilogy -- an accident brings together two very different people: Valentine (Irene Jacob), a model, and Joseph (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a retired judge. Since love chooses to pair people's heart at random, theirs becomes a fated and deeply improbable, but altogether true, romance.
Evan Almighty
2006 3.4 stars 90 mins Comedy Rated: PG
Returned in 6 days (20/Nov/07 to 26/Nov/07 )
In director Tom Shadyac's raucous follow-up to his 2003 comedy Bruce Almighty, God (Morgan Freeman) summons narcissistic newscaster turned congressman Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) to build an enormous ark in preparation for a devastating flood. Unfortunately for Evan, his perplexed family interprets his latest hobby as a midlife crisis gone wrong rather than as a divine assignment from the man upstairs. Lauren Graham and John Goodman also star.
Red
1994 3.9 stars 99 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (20/Nov/07 to 26/Nov/07 )
In this meditation on the need for passion and human connection -- the final film in Krzysztof Kieslowski's "three colors" trilogy -- an accident brings together two very different people: Valentine (Irene Jacob), a model, and Joseph (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a retired judge. Since love chooses to pair people's heart at random, theirs becomes a fated and deeply improbable, but altogether true, romance.
Ocean's Thirteen
2007 3.6 stars 122 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (14/Nov/07 to 20/Nov/07 )
Director Steven Soderbergh and star George Clooney return to Las Vegas for the further -- and purportedly final -- criminal exploits of Danny Ocean (Clooney) and company, with Ellen Barkin making her Ocean's debut as the female lead. The rest of the gang remains largely intact, with an all-star cast that includes Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Al Pacino, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Andy Garcia, Casey Affleck, Elliott Gould and more.
Ma Vie En Rose
1997 3.7 stars 88 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 18 days (02/Nov/07 to 20/Nov/07 )
Convinced he's a girl trapped in a boy's body, 7-year-old Ludovic (Georges Du Fresne) expresses his true self by regularly donning girls' clothing, putting a strain on his perplexed family -- and, of course, sending shockwaves among his bigoted neighbors. But Ludovic innocently carries on, oblivious to the chaos he's creating. This whimsical Belgian comedy was an international film festival smash and received a Best Foreign Film Golden Globe.
Ocean's Thirteen
2007 3.6 stars 122 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG-13
Returned in 6 days (14/Nov/07 to 20/Nov/07 )
Director Steven Soderbergh and star George Clooney return to Las Vegas for the further -- and purportedly final -- criminal exploits of Danny Ocean (Clooney) and company, with Ellen Barkin making her Ocean's debut as the female lead. The rest of the gang remains largely intact, with an all-star cast that includes Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Al Pacino, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Andy Garcia, Casey Affleck, Elliott Gould and more.
Ma Vie En Rose
1997 3.7 stars 88 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 18 days (02/Nov/07 to 20/Nov/07 )
Convinced he's a girl trapped in a boy's body, 7-year-old Ludovic (Georges Du Fresne) expresses his true self by regularly donning girls' clothing, putting a strain on his perplexed family -- and, of course, sending shockwaves among his bigoted neighbors. But Ludovic innocently carries on, oblivious to the chaos he's creating. This whimsical Belgian comedy was an international film festival smash and received a Best Foreign Film Golden Globe.
Letters from Iwo Jima
2007 3.8 stars 140 mins Drama Rated: R
starting 01-Feb-2011
Returned in 10 days (09/Nov/07 to 19/Nov/07 )
As tens of thousands of Allied troops push further inland, the Japanese troops defending Iwo Jima during World War II prepare to meet their fate in this Clint Eastwood-directed Oscar nominee, a companion piece to his hit film Flags of Our Fathers. Ken Watanabe stars as a Japanese general who knows his men are outnumbered and, with no hope of rescue, that most will eventually die in battle -- or end up killing themselves.
Letters from Iwo Jima
2007 3.8 stars 140 mins Drama Rated: R
starting 01-Feb-2011
Returned in 10 days (09/Nov/07 to 19/Nov/07 )
As tens of thousands of Allied troops push further inland, the Japanese troops defending Iwo Jima during World War II prepare to meet their fate in this Clint Eastwood-directed Oscar nominee, a companion piece to his hit film Flags of Our Fathers. Ken Watanabe stars as a Japanese general who knows his men are outnumbered and, with no hope of rescue, that most will eventually die in battle -- or end up killing themselves.
Live Flesh
1997 3.7 stars 101 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (07/Nov/07 to 14/Nov/07 )
One of director Pedro Almodóvar's best films recounts the story of Victor, born on a bus to prostitute Penélope Cruz. As a troubled teen, Victor is in the apartment of drug addict Elena (Francesca Neri). He accidentally shoots a policeman and gets sent to prison. Years later, Victor learns Elena has married the now-paralyzed cop, and he begins to stalk her!
Live Flesh
1997 3.7 stars 101 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (07/Nov/07 to 14/Nov/07 )
One of director Pedro Almodóvar's best films recounts the story of Victor, born on a bus to prostitute Penélope Cruz. As a troubled teen, Victor is in the apartment of drug addict Elena (Francesca Neri). He accidentally shoots a policeman and gets sent to prison. Years later, Victor learns Elena has married the now-paralyzed cop, and he begins to stalk her!
Vera Drake
2004 3.6 stars 125 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (26/Oct/07 to 09/Nov/07 )
Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton, who earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal) spends her days doting on her working-class family. But Vera also has a secret side: Her family and friends don't know that she visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for their unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities get wind of her activities -- then illegal in 1950s England -- Vera's world quickly falls apart, deeply affecting both her and her family.
Vera Drake
2004 3.6 stars 125 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (26/Oct/07 to 09/Nov/07 )
Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton, who earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal) spends her days doting on her working-class family. But Vera also has a secret side: Her family and friends don't know that she visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for their unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities get wind of her activities -- then illegal in 1950s England -- Vera's world quickly falls apart, deeply affecting both her and her family.
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962 4.2 stars 130 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (30/Oct/07 to 07/Nov/07 )
Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help from a friend (John Megna), Finch's children, Jem (Phillip Alford) and Scout (Mary Badham), set their sights on making contact with a reclusive neighbor (Robert Duvall).
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962 4.2 stars 130 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (30/Oct/07 to 07/Nov/07 )
Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help from a friend (John Megna), Finch's children, Jem (Phillip Alford) and Scout (Mary Badham), set their sights on making contact with a reclusive neighbor (Robert Duvall).
Seven Years in Tibet
1997 3.6 stars 136 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 21-May-2011
Returned in 14 days (19/Oct/07 to 02/Nov/07 )
Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Llaso, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama (Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk), whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Seven Years in Tibet
1997 3.6 stars 136 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
until 21-May-2011
Returned in 14 days (19/Oct/07 to 02/Nov/07 )
Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Llaso, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama (Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk), whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Knocked Up
2007 3.7 stars 133 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 6 days (24/Oct/07 to 30/Oct/07 )
A one-night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy for entertainment reporter Alison (Katherine Heigl), who vows to be a good mom and keep her career on track by trying to make things work with the slacker (Seth Rogen) who knocked her up. It's anything but smooth sailing as the odd couple gets acquainted, but Alison finds there's more to her baby's daddy than she originally thought. Paul Rudd co-stars in this Judd Apatow romantic comedy.
Knocked Up
2007 3.7 stars 133 mins Comedy Rated: UR
Returned in 6 days (24/Oct/07 to 30/Oct/07 )
A one-night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy for entertainment reporter Alison (Katherine Heigl), who vows to be a good mom and keep her career on track by trying to make things work with the slacker (Seth Rogen) who knocked her up. It's anything but smooth sailing as the odd couple gets acquainted, but Alison finds there's more to her baby's daddy than she originally thought. Paul Rudd co-stars in this Judd Apatow romantic comedy.
The Lives of Others
2007 4.1 stars 138 mins Foreign (German) Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (05/Oct/07 to 26/Oct/07 )
Set in 1980s East Berlin, director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's debut feature (which earned an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film) provides an exquisitely nuanced portrait of life under the watchful eye of the state police. When a successful playwright and his actress companion become subjects of the Stasi's secret surveillance program, their friends, family -- and even those doing the watching -- find their lives forever changed.
The Lives of Others
2007 4.1 stars 138 mins Foreign (German) Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (05/Oct/07 to 26/Oct/07 )
Set in 1980s East Berlin, director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's debut feature (which earned an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film) provides an exquisitely nuanced portrait of life under the watchful eye of the state police. When a successful playwright and his actress companion become subjects of the Stasi's secret surveillance program, their friends, family -- and even those doing the watching -- find their lives forever changed.
Dark Habits
1983 3.0 stars 115 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (16/Oct/07 to 24/Oct/07 )
Acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar delivers another fantastical story in this film about Yolanda (Cristina Sanchez Pascual), a singer who sells heroin on the side and goes on the lam when a deal goes awry. Now, thugs are after her, and her only sanctuary is a convent. Surprisingly, Mother Superior (Julieta Serrano) is a junkie, a lesbian and a fan of Yolanda's. Plus, another nun does LSD, a priest smokes hash, and everything is unexpected.
Dark Habits
1983 3.0 stars 115 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: NR
Returned in 8 days (16/Oct/07 to 24/Oct/07 )
Acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar delivers another fantastical story in this film about Yolanda (Cristina Sanchez Pascual), a singer who sells heroin on the side and goes on the lam when a deal goes awry. Now, thugs are after her, and her only sanctuary is a convent. Surprisingly, Mother Superior (Julieta Serrano) is a junkie, a lesbian and a fan of Yolanda's. Plus, another nun does LSD, a priest smokes hash, and everything is unexpected.
The United States of Leland
2003 3.4 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (16/Oct/07 to 19/Oct/07 )
Teenager Leland Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) appears to have everything going for him, including a famous writer father (Kevin Spacey). So, what drove him to kill? It's up to Pearl Madison (Don Cheadle), a teacher who works with inmates, to find out. As Pearl unearths the anger, frustration and fear lurking beneath Leland's otherwise unruffled surface, he helps Leland see the truth about a painful past that led him to his excruciating present.
The United States of Leland
2003 3.4 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 3 days (16/Oct/07 to 19/Oct/07 )
Teenager Leland Fitzgerald (Ryan Gosling) appears to have everything going for him, including a famous writer father (Kevin Spacey). So, what drove him to kill? It's up to Pearl Madison (Don Cheadle), a teacher who works with inmates, to find out. As Pearl unearths the anger, frustration and fear lurking beneath Leland's otherwise unruffled surface, he helps Leland see the truth about a painful past that led him to his excruciating present.
Magnum Force
1973 3.8 stars 123 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 13 days (03/Oct/07 to 16/Oct/07 )
The second of five Dirty Harry movies, Magnum Force finds Clint Eastwood revisiting his career-making turn as a tough-as-nails detective who makes his own rules. A wayward cop is enforcing vigilante justice by assassinating several criminals who manage to escape punishment by slipping through legal loopholes, and "Dirty" Harry Callahan is on the case. Watch for an uncredited appearance by a young Suzanne Somers.
White
1994 3.8 stars 92 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (10/Oct/07 to 16/Oct/07 )
Krzysztof Kieslowski's dark comedy -- the middle segment in his "three colors" trilogy -- shadows Polish immigrant Karol Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski) as he's humiliated in a public courtroom by his wife (Julie Delpy) during their divorce proceedings. Shamed and brokenhearted, he finds an ally in a fellow countryman, and the two eventually concoct a way back to post-Communist Poland, where Karol sets about rebuilding his life.
Magnum Force
1973 3.8 stars 123 mins Classics Rated: R
until 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 13 days (03/Oct/07 to 16/Oct/07 )
The second of five Dirty Harry movies, Magnum Force finds Clint Eastwood revisiting his career-making turn as a tough-as-nails detective who makes his own rules. A wayward cop is enforcing vigilante justice by assassinating several criminals who manage to escape punishment by slipping through legal loopholes, and "Dirty" Harry Callahan is on the case. Watch for an uncredited appearance by a young Suzanne Somers.
White
1994 3.8 stars 92 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (10/Oct/07 to 16/Oct/07 )
Krzysztof Kieslowski's dark comedy -- the middle segment in his "three colors" trilogy -- shadows Polish immigrant Karol Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski) as he's humiliated in a public courtroom by his wife (Julie Delpy) during their divorce proceedings. Shamed and brokenhearted, he finds an ally in a fellow countryman, and the two eventually concoct a way back to post-Communist Poland, where Karol sets about rebuilding his life.
The Illusionist
2006 3.8 stars 110 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (02/Oct/07 to 10/Oct/07 )
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat (Jessica Biel), a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince (Rufus Sewell). But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector (Paul Giamatti). Set in early 1900s Vienna, this lush period drama from writer-director Neil Burger earned an Oscar nod for Best Cinematography.
The Illusionist
2006 3.8 stars 110 mins Drama Rated: PG-13
Returned in 8 days (02/Oct/07 to 10/Oct/07 )
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat (Jessica Biel), a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim (Edward Norton) uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crowned prince (Rufus Sewell). But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector (Paul Giamatti). Set in early 1900s Vienna, this lush period drama from writer-director Neil Burger earned an Oscar nod for Best Cinematography.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
1997 3.4 stars 155 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (28/Sep/07 to 05/Oct/07 )
When magazine writer John Kelso (John Cusack) travels to Savannah, Ga., to cover a chichi party thrown by urbane antiques dealer Jim Williams (Kevin Spacey), he is pulled into his subject's intriguing murder trial and introduced to a throng of colorful locals. Set against the beguiling backdrop of Southern high society, this retelling of John Berendt's novel by director Clint Eastwood also stars Jude Law as Williams's lover, Billy Hanson.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
1997 3.4 stars 155 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (28/Sep/07 to 05/Oct/07 )
When magazine writer John Kelso (John Cusack) travels to Savannah, Ga., to cover a chichi party thrown by urbane antiques dealer Jim Williams (Kevin Spacey), he is pulled into his subject's intriguing murder trial and introduced to a throng of colorful locals. Set against the beguiling backdrop of Southern high society, this retelling of John Berendt's novel by director Clint Eastwood also stars Jude Law as Williams's lover, Billy Hanson.
Finding Neverland
2004 3.8 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (24/Sep/07 to 02/Oct/07 )
Peter Pan and the denizens of Neverland have captured the hearts and minds of J.M. Barrie's readers. But this Oscar-winning film reveals how the imaginative author envisioned a world that was at once so wondrous and perilous. Johnny Depp plays Barrie, a writer inspired by genius and dedicated to seeing his vision come to life onstage at the Duke of York's Theatre in 1904 London. Kate Winslet co-stars as the woman who helped inspire his Wendy.
Trois 2: Pandora's Box
2002 3.2 stars 104 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (26/Sep/07 to 02/Oct/07 )
When successful psychologist Mia (Monica Calhoun) takes on sultry but troubled Tammy as a patient, she's shocked when Tammy turns the tables and begins examining Mia's life. Curious as to whether Tammy's advice will restore passion to her life, Mia follows her advice and finds herself in a sexual underworld. Involvement with a mysterious stranger entangles her even deeper in a forbidden world of sex, money and murder.
Finding Neverland
2004 3.8 stars 101 mins Drama Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (24/Sep/07 to 02/Oct/07 )
Peter Pan and the denizens of Neverland have captured the hearts and minds of J.M. Barrie's readers. But this Oscar-winning film reveals how the imaginative author envisioned a world that was at once so wondrous and perilous. Johnny Depp plays Barrie, a writer inspired by genius and dedicated to seeing his vision come to life onstage at the Duke of York's Theatre in 1904 London. Kate Winslet co-stars as the woman who helped inspire his Wendy.
Trois 2: Pandora's Box
2002 3.2 stars 104 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (26/Sep/07 to 02/Oct/07 )
When successful psychologist Mia (Monica Calhoun) takes on sultry but troubled Tammy as a patient, she's shocked when Tammy turns the tables and begins examining Mia's life. Curious as to whether Tammy's advice will restore passion to her life, Mia follows her advice and finds herself in a sexual underworld. Involvement with a mysterious stranger entangles her even deeper in a forbidden world of sex, money and murder.
Taxi Driver
1976 3.8 stars 114 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 15 days (13/Sep/07 to 28/Sep/07 )
Martin Scorsese crafts a violently prophetic, gripping vision of urban decay and insanity in which mentally unstable Vietnam vet Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) drives a cab through the sleaziest streets of pregentrified New York City and befriends a child hooker (Jodie Foster). The groundbreaking film earned four Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Score, and for De Niro and Foster's haunting performances.
Taxi Driver
1976 3.8 stars 114 mins Drama Rated: R
until 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 15 days (13/Sep/07 to 28/Sep/07 )
Martin Scorsese crafts a violently prophetic, gripping vision of urban decay and insanity in which mentally unstable Vietnam vet Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) drives a cab through the sleaziest streets of pregentrified New York City and befriends a child hooker (Jodie Foster). The groundbreaking film earned four Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Score, and for De Niro and Foster's haunting performances.
Cashback
2006 3.4 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 5 days (21/Sep/07 to 26/Sep/07 )
After breaking up with his girlfriend, aspiring artist Ben Willis (Sean Biggerstaff) develops insomnia and takes a night-shift job at a supermarket to pass the hours. He soon discovers that he can freeze time and begins fantasizing about pretty checkout clerk Sharon (Emilia Fox). When he's not dreaming of Sharon -- who may hold the key to resolving his sleeplessness -- Ben roams the aisles disrobing beautiful customers and sketching them.
Cashback
2006 3.4 stars 98 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 5 days (21/Sep/07 to 26/Sep/07 )
After breaking up with his girlfriend, aspiring artist Ben Willis (Sean Biggerstaff) develops insomnia and takes a night-shift job at a supermarket to pass the hours. He soon discovers that he can freeze time and begins fantasizing about pretty checkout clerk Sharon (Emilia Fox). When he's not dreaming of Sharon -- who may hold the key to resolving his sleeplessness -- Ben roams the aisles disrobing beautiful customers and sketching them.
Zodiac
2007 3.5 stars 157 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (18/Sep/07 to 24/Sep/07 )
David Fincher's chilling drama based on actual events in the 1960s and '70s recounts the infamous actions of a cryptic killer who stalked the streets of San Francisco in an executioner's hood and left clues about his crimes in the newspaper. Jake Gyllenhaal -- flanked by an impressive ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Chloë Sevigny -- stars as the reporter who went on to write a best-selling true-crime book.
Zodiac
2007 3.5 stars 157 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (18/Sep/07 to 24/Sep/07 )
David Fincher's chilling drama based on actual events in the 1960s and '70s recounts the infamous actions of a cryptic killer who stalked the streets of San Francisco in an executioner's hood and left clues about his crimes in the newspaper. Jake Gyllenhaal -- flanked by an impressive ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Chloë Sevigny -- stars as the reporter who went on to write a best-selling true-crime book.
Broken English
2007 3.3 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 3 days (18/Sep/07 to 21/Sep/07 )
Writer-director Zoe R. Cassavetes's charming indie yarn follows 30ish New Yorker Nora Wilder (Parker Posey), a single woman in a dead-end job whose friends are all happily engaged or paired off in "perfect" marriages. Love seems to elude Nora until she meets an oddball Frenchman (Melvil Poupaud) who helps her discover life beyond her self-imposed boundaries. Gena Rowlands, Griffin Dunne and Drea de Matteo also star.
Broken English
2007 3.3 stars 96 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 3 days (18/Sep/07 to 21/Sep/07 )
Writer-director Zoe R. Cassavetes's charming indie yarn follows 30ish New Yorker Nora Wilder (Parker Posey), a single woman in a dead-end job whose friends are all happily engaged or paired off in "perfect" marriages. Love seems to elude Nora until she meets an oddball Frenchman (Melvil Poupaud) who helps her discover life beyond her self-imposed boundaries. Gena Rowlands, Griffin Dunne and Drea de Matteo also star.
The Number 23
2007 3.2 stars 95 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (11/Sep/07 to 18/Sep/07 )
Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher reunites with his Riddler (Jim Carrey) for this psychological thriller about an animal control officer obsessed with a mysterious book that seems to be based on his own life. As soon as Walter Sparrow (Carrey) opens the book, he notices strange parallels between what he reads and what he's experienced. But now he's worried that a fictional murder might materialize. Virginia Madsen co-stars.
2010: The Year We Make Contact
1984 3.5 stars 116 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 7 days (11/Sep/07 to 18/Sep/07 )
In this stunning sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey, ex-NASA chief Heywood Floyd (Roy Scheider) helms a U.S.-Soviet mission of scientists (including John Lithgow and Helen Mirren) trying to rendezvous with the abandoned Discovery spacecraft to reactivate the homicidal HAL 9000 computer and learn the truth. Set with Earth on the verge of nuclear war, this tense epic from director Peter Hyams earned five Oscar nods.
The Number 23
2007 3.2 stars 95 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (11/Sep/07 to 18/Sep/07 )
Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher reunites with his Riddler (Jim Carrey) for this psychological thriller about an animal control officer obsessed with a mysterious book that seems to be based on his own life. As soon as Walter Sparrow (Carrey) opens the book, he notices strange parallels between what he reads and what he's experienced. But now he's worried that a fictional murder might materialize. Virginia Madsen co-stars.
2010: The Year We Make Contact
1984 3.5 stars 116 mins Sci-Fi & Fantasy Rated: PG
starting 01-Jan-2011
Returned in 7 days (11/Sep/07 to 18/Sep/07 )
In this stunning sequel to 2001: A Space Odyssey, ex-NASA chief Heywood Floyd (Roy Scheider) helms a U.S.-Soviet mission of scientists (including John Lithgow and Helen Mirren) trying to rendezvous with the abandoned Discovery spacecraft to reactivate the homicidal HAL 9000 computer and learn the truth. Set with Earth on the verge of nuclear war, this tense epic from director Peter Hyams earned five Oscar nods.
Blue
1993 3.8 stars 98 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 13 days (31/Aug/07 to 13/Sep/07 )
When a young Frenchwoman (Juliette Binoche) tries to uncover her famous composer husband's secret life, her steps take her alternately closer to and further from the truth on a journey that ultimately leads to self-discovery. In this first installment of Polish cinematic genius Krzysztof Kieslowski's "three colors" trilogy, Blue stands for "liberty" (as in the French national motto) and is the first color of the red, white and blue French flag.
Blue
1993 3.8 stars 98 mins Foreign (French) Rated: R
Returned in 13 days (31/Aug/07 to 13/Sep/07 )
When a young Frenchwoman (Juliette Binoche) tries to uncover her famous composer husband's secret life, her steps take her alternately closer to and further from the truth on a journey that ultimately leads to self-discovery. In this first installment of Polish cinematic genius Krzysztof Kieslowski's "three colors" trilogy, Blue stands for "liberty" (as in the French national motto) and is the first color of the red, white and blue French flag.
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2002 4.0 stars 114 mins Anime & Animation Rated: R
until 24-Jun-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Sep/07 to 11/Sep/07 )
A lethal virus is released, killing hundreds, when a band of rogues blows up a tanker truck. Putting a stop to any future biochemical assaults -- and making some reward money off the job -- are Capt. Spike Siegel and his crew of vigilantes. Set in the year 2071 on Mars, this film is based on the animated television series; David Lucas, Beau Billingslea, Melissa Fahn, Nicholas Guest and Kôichi Yamadera star.
Volver
2006 3.8 stars 121 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (14/Aug/07 to 11/Sep/07 )
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).
Volver
2006 3.8 stars 121 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (14/Aug/07 to 11/Sep/07 )
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).
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2002 4.0 stars 114 mins Anime & Animation Rated: R
until 24-Jun-2011
Returned in 6 days (05/Sep/07 to 11/Sep/07 )
A lethal virus is released, killing hundreds, when a band of rogues blows up a tanker truck. Putting a stop to any future biochemical assaults -- and making some reward money off the job -- are Capt. Spike Siegel and his crew of vigilantes. Set in the year 2071 on Mars, this film is based on the animated television series; David Lucas, Beau Billingslea, Melissa Fahn, Nicholas Guest and Kôichi Yamadera star.
Hot Fuzz
2007 3.8 stars 121 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Aug/07 to 05/Sep/07 )
A top London cop (Simon Pegg) is ready to die of boredom when his superiors transfer him to a sleepy English village to work alongside a blundering but well-meaning young constable (Nick Frost). But soon enough, the town begins to stir with a series of grisly "accidents." Is foul play afoot in this seemingly idyllic hamlet, where nothing remotely serious ever happens? Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) directs.
Hot Fuzz
2007 3.8 stars 121 mins Comedy Rated: R
Returned in 7 days (29/Aug/07 to 05/Sep/07 )
A top London cop (Simon Pegg) is ready to die of boredom when his superiors transfer him to a sleepy English village to work alongside a blundering but well-meaning young constable (Nick Frost). But soon enough, the town begins to stir with a series of grisly "accidents." Is foul play afoot in this seemingly idyllic hamlet, where nothing remotely serious ever happens? Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) directs.
Fay Grim
2006 3.0 stars 118 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 10 days (21/Aug/07 to 31/Aug/07 )
When it's discovered that her deceased ex-husband's manuscript contains information that could threaten national security and implicate the government in a variety of conspiracies, Fay Grim (Parker Posey) is forced to travel to Paris and retrieve the book before it falls into the wrong hands. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Henry Fool, this puzzling thriller from Hal Hartley also stars Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows.
Fay Grim
2006 3.0 stars 118 mins Thrillers Rated: R
until 01-Jun-2011
Returned in 10 days (21/Aug/07 to 31/Aug/07 )
When it's discovered that her deceased ex-husband's manuscript contains information that could threaten national security and implicate the government in a variety of conspiracies, Fay Grim (Parker Posey) is forced to travel to Paris and retrieve the book before it falls into the wrong hands. A follow-up to the critically acclaimed Henry Fool, this puzzling thriller from Hal Hartley also stars Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows.
Henry Fool
1997 3.3 stars 137 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 29 days (31/Jul/07 to 29/Aug/07 )
After would-be literary ace and ex-convict Henry Fool (Thomas Jay Ryan) inspires lowly Simon Grim (James Urbaniak) to pen prizewinning poetry, the two lose touch. But their paths cross again when Fool asks Grim to help him flee the country. Filled with eccentric satire and curious characters, writer-director Hal Hartley's film co-stars Parker Posey as Grim's sexually twisted sister, Fay, and Maria Porter as his manic depressive mother.
Henry Fool
1997 3.3 stars 137 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 01-Mar-2011
Returned in 29 days (31/Jul/07 to 29/Aug/07 )
After would-be literary ace and ex-convict Henry Fool (Thomas Jay Ryan) inspires lowly Simon Grim (James Urbaniak) to pen prizewinning poetry, the two lose touch. But their paths cross again when Fool asks Grim to help him flee the country. Filled with eccentric satire and curious characters, writer-director Hal Hartley's film co-stars Parker Posey as Grim's sexually twisted sister, Fay, and Maria Porter as his manic depressive mother.
Gosford Park
2001 3.5 stars 138 mins Comedy Rated: R
starting 29-Sep-2010
Returned in 7 days (14/Aug/07 to 21/Aug/07 )
Director Robert Altman's witty murder mystery won an Oscar for its screenplay, which really takes off when Sir William (Michael Gambon) is found dead soon after his guests arrive for a weekend stay at his English estate. Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas), Constance (Maggie Smith) and Ivor (Jeremy Northam) try to make sense of the crime. Meanwhile, gossip flies among the household help (including Helen Mirren, Ryan Phillippe and Clive Owen).
Gosford Park
2001 3.5 stars 138 mins Comedy Rated: R
starting 29-Sep-2010
Returned in 7 days (14/Aug/07 to 21/Aug/07 )
Director Robert Altman's witty murder mystery won an Oscar for its screenplay, which really takes off when Sir William (Michael Gambon) is found dead soon after his guests arrive for a weekend stay at his English estate. Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas), Constance (Maggie Smith) and Ivor (Jeremy Northam) try to make sense of the crime. Meanwhile, gossip flies among the household help (including Helen Mirren, Ryan Phillippe and Clive Owen).
Stick It
2006 3.4 stars 103 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 4 days (10/Aug/07 to 14/Aug/07 )
When her rebellious attitude gets her in trouble with the law, acerbic 17-year-old Haley Graham (Missy Peregrym), a former gymnast, is sentenced to enroll in an elite gymnastics academy, where she butts heads with a competitive rival (Vanessa Lengies) and the gym's notorious coach (Jeff Bridges). With an important international meet on the horizon, can the girls put their differences aside to win?
Waking Life
2001 3.6 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (31/Jul/07 to 14/Aug/07 )
Director Richard Linklater's mesmerizing animated film follows a young man (Wiley Wiggins) as he floats in and out of philosophical discussions with a succession of eccentrics and passionate thinkers, all the while uncertain whether he's conscious or dreaming. Thanks to each character's oddball charm, the ethereal conversation is as dynamic as the animation, resulting in an innovative film that is by turns droll, disturbing and provocative.
Stick It
2006 3.4 stars 103 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
Returned in 4 days (10/Aug/07 to 14/Aug/07 )
When her rebellious attitude gets her in trouble with the law, acerbic 17-year-old Haley Graham (Missy Peregrym), a former gymnast, is sentenced to enroll in an elite gymnastics academy, where she butts heads with a competitive rival (Vanessa Lengies) and the gym's notorious coach (Jeff Bridges). With an important international meet on the horizon, can the girls put their differences aside to win?
Waking Life
2001 3.6 stars 100 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (31/Jul/07 to 14/Aug/07 )
Director Richard Linklater's mesmerizing animated film follows a young man (Wiley Wiggins) as he floats in and out of philosophical discussions with a succession of eccentrics and passionate thinkers, all the while uncertain whether he's conscious or dreaming. Thanks to each character's oddball charm, the ethereal conversation is as dynamic as the animation, resulting in an innovative film that is by turns droll, disturbing and provocative.
All About My Mother
1999 3.9 stars 105 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 38 days (03/Jul/07 to 10/Aug/07 )
An Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film, writer-director Pedro Almodovar's compassionate tribute to women examines the life of Manuela (Cecilia Roth), who leaves Madrid for Barcelona shortly after she witnesses her son's accidental death. Once there, she reunites with an old friend (Antonia San Juan), a pre-op transsexual prostitute, and forms a fast but enduring friendship with a pregnant nun (Penelope Cruz).
All About My Mother
1999 3.9 stars 105 mins Foreign (Spanish) Rated: R
Returned in 38 days (03/Jul/07 to 10/Aug/07 )
An Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film, writer-director Pedro Almodovar's compassionate tribute to women examines the life of Manuela (Cecilia Roth), who leaves Madrid for Barcelona shortly after she witnesses her son's accidental death. Once there, she reunites with an old friend (Antonia San Juan), a pre-op transsexual prostitute, and forms a fast but enduring friendship with a pregnant nun (Penelope Cruz).
Before Sunset
2004 3.4 stars 80 mins Romance Rated: R
starting 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 4 days (27/Jul/07 to 31/Jul/07 )
Ethan Hawke reprises his role as Jesse, a traveling American who fell for a sweet French girl named Celine (Julie Delpy) while he was backpacking through Europe, in this sequel to the 1995 hit Before Sunrise that's set nine years after they met. Now a successful author, Jessie's on a book tour in Paris when Celine shows up at a reading, just hours before his plane leaves. It's their last chance at closure -- and maybe their second shot at love.
Matchstick Men
2003 3.4 stars 116 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
starting 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 13 days (18/Jul/07 to 31/Jul/07 )
When Roy Waller (Nicolas Cage), a professional con man struggling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder, meets the daughter (Alison Lohman) he never knew he had, he inadvertently jeopardizes his tightly organized and artificially controlled life. Sam Rockwell plays Cage's partner and protégé, with Melora Walters co-starring as Waller's ex-wife. Ridley Scott directs from a script based on Eric Garcia's novel by the same name.
Before Sunset
2004 3.4 stars 80 mins Romance Rated: R
starting 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 4 days (27/Jul/07 to 31/Jul/07 )
Ethan Hawke reprises his role as Jesse, a traveling American who fell for a sweet French girl named Celine (Julie Delpy) while he was backpacking through Europe, in this sequel to the 1995 hit Before Sunrise that's set nine years after they met. Now a successful author, Jessie's on a book tour in Paris when Celine shows up at a reading, just hours before his plane leaves. It's their last chance at closure -- and maybe their second shot at love.
Matchstick Men
2003 3.4 stars 116 mins Comedy Rated: PG-13
starting 01-Oct-2010
Returned in 13 days (18/Jul/07 to 31/Jul/07 )
When Roy Waller (Nicolas Cage), a professional con man struggling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder, meets the daughter (Alison Lohman) he never knew he had, he inadvertently jeopardizes his tightly organized and artificially controlled life. Sam Rockwell plays Cage's partner and protégé, with Melora Walters co-starring as Waller's ex-wife. Ridley Scott directs from a script based on Eric Garcia's novel by the same name.
Punch-Drunk Love
2002 3.0 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: R
until 24-May-2011
Returned in 9 days (18/Jul/07 to 27/Jul/07 )
Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) -- a bathroom supply salesman prone to paroxysms of destructive rage -- finds his life refreshed when he meets Lena Leonard (Emily Watson), who falls in unconditional love with him. Meanwhile, Egan tries to escape constant harassment from his seven sisters as well as three thugs who have implicated him in a phone sex extortion scam. Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) writes and directs.
Punch-Drunk Love
2002 3.0 stars 95 mins Drama Rated: R
until 24-May-2011
Returned in 9 days (18/Jul/07 to 27/Jul/07 )
Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) -- a bathroom supply salesman prone to paroxysms of destructive rage -- finds his life refreshed when he meets Lena Leonard (Emily Watson), who falls in unconditional love with him. Meanwhile, Egan tries to escape constant harassment from his seven sisters as well as three thugs who have implicated him in a phone sex extortion scam. Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) writes and directs.
National Treasure
2004 3.8 stars 131 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (10/Jul/07 to 18/Jul/07 )
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do. Diane Kruger, Sean Bean and Harvey Keitel co-star.
Before Sunrise
1995 3.5 stars 101 mins Romance Rated: R
starting 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 15 days (03/Jul/07 to 18/Jul/07 )
This intoxicating film from director Richard Linklater stars Ethan Hawke as an American backpacker who strikes up a conversation with a lovely fellow traveler (Julie Delpy) on the train to Vienna and persuades her to spend his last day in Europe with him. Wandering the picturesque streets of the Austrian capital, the two share stories of their pasts and their dreams for the future, ultimately forging a bond that leads to love.
National Treasure
2004 3.8 stars 131 mins Action & Adventure Rated: PG
Returned in 8 days (10/Jul/07 to 18/Jul/07 )
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do. Diane Kruger, Sean Bean and Harvey Keitel co-star.
Before Sunrise
1995 3.5 stars 101 mins Romance Rated: R
starting 01-Apr-2011
Returned in 15 days (03/Jul/07 to 18/Jul/07 )
This intoxicating film from director Richard Linklater stars Ethan Hawke as an American backpacker who strikes up a conversation with a lovely fellow traveler (Julie Delpy) on the train to Vienna and persuades her to spend his last day in Europe with him. Wandering the picturesque streets of the Austrian capital, the two share stories of their pasts and their dreams for the future, ultimately forging a bond that leads to love.
Spriggan
2002 3.6 stars 90 mins Anime & Animation Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (26/Jun/07 to 10/Jul/07 )
Ominae Yu is not your average Japanese teenager; he's a Spriggan -- part of a secret organization that protects the world against potentially destructive artifacts. Yu's sent to Mt. Ararat in Turkey, where the remnants of Noah's Ark have just been discovered. But the nefarious Col. MacDougall knows the Ark to be an alien device that can control the weather and manipulate genetic structure -- and he wants it! Scintillating anime.
Spriggan
2002 3.6 stars 90 mins Anime & Animation Rated: R
Returned in 14 days (26/Jun/07 to 10/Jul/07 )
Ominae Yu is not your average Japanese teenager; he's a Spriggan -- part of a secret organization that protects the world against potentially destructive artifacts. Yu's sent to Mt. Ararat in Turkey, where the remnants of Noah's Ark have just been discovered. But the nefarious Col. MacDougall knows the Ark to be an alien device that can control the weather and manipulate genetic structure -- and he wants it! Scintillating anime.
The History Boys
2006 3.3 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (12/Jun/07 to 03/Jul/07 )
Nicholas Hytner, Richard Griffiths and Frances de la Tour reprise their Tony-winning roles in this engaging film version of Alan Bennett's play, chronicling a rowdy group of boys on their way to higher education. On a quest to attend either Oxford or Cambridge, the teens grapple with the intricacies of university entrance exams and admissions, ultimately learning as much about the education system as they do about academics.
The Last King of Scotland
2006 3.8 stars 121 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 26 days (07/Jun/07 to 03/Jul/07 )
During an African medical mission in the 1970s, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) impresses brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker, in an Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning role) by acting swiftly in a crisis and becomes the dictator's personal physician. Garrigan enjoys the perks of his new position, until he begins to become aware of Amin's inhumanity -- and his own complicity.
The Last King of Scotland
2006 3.8 stars 121 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 26 days (07/Jun/07 to 03/Jul/07 )
During an African medical mission in the 1970s, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) impresses brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker, in an Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning role) by acting swiftly in a crisis and becomes the dictator's personal physician. Garrigan enjoys the perks of his new position, until he begins to become aware of Amin's inhumanity -- and his own complicity.
The History Boys
2006 3.3 stars 112 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 21 days (12/Jun/07 to 03/Jul/07 )
Nicholas Hytner, Richard Griffiths and Frances de la Tour reprise their Tony-winning roles in this engaging film version of Alan Bennett's play, chronicling a rowdy group of boys on their way to higher education. On a quest to attend either Oxford or Cambridge, the teens grapple with the intricacies of university entrance exams and admissions, ultimately learning as much about the education system as they do about academics.
Mutiny on the Bounty
1935 3.7 stars 132 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 21 days (05/Jun/07 to 26/Jun/07 )
This epic classic tells the tale of a coup d'etat on the high seas. Aboard the HMS Bounty, sailors are getting restless, led by the determined Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable). Cast off on a dinghy, Capt. Bligh (Charles Laughton) and his gang must survive the dangerous waters. Gable, Laughton and co-star Franchot Tone were all nominated for Academy Awards for their stellar work, and the film won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Mutiny on the Bounty
1935 3.7 stars 132 mins Classics Rated: NR
Returned in 21 days (05/Jun/07 to 26/Jun/07 )
This epic classic tells the tale of a coup d'etat on the high seas. Aboard the HMS Bounty, sailors are getting restless, led by the determined Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable). Cast off on a dinghy, Capt. Bligh (Charles Laughton) and his gang must survive the dangerous waters. Gable, Laughton and co-star Franchot Tone were all nominated for Academy Awards for their stellar work, and the film won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Inside Man
2006 3.8 stars 129 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (15/May/07 to 12/Jun/07 )
Dispatched to the scene of a bank robbery, detective Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) must match wits with a cunning thief (Clive Owen) who's always one step ahead of the cops. When a loose-cannon negotiator (Jodie Foster) is called on for help, the unstable situation spins out of control. Keith soon finds himself questioning the motives of everyone around him. Spike Lee directs this taut heist thriller about the perfect crime gone wrong.
Inside Man
2006 3.8 stars 129 mins Action & Adventure Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (15/May/07 to 12/Jun/07 )
Dispatched to the scene of a bank robbery, detective Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) must match wits with a cunning thief (Clive Owen) who's always one step ahead of the cops. When a loose-cannon negotiator (Jodie Foster) is called on for help, the unstable situation spins out of control. Keith soon finds himself questioning the motives of everyone around him. Spike Lee directs this taut heist thriller about the perfect crime gone wrong.
St. Elmo's Fire
1985 3.5 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
until 23-Mar-2011
Returned in 7 days (31/May/07 to 07/Jun/07 )
Best friends and recent Georgetown grads Jules (Demi Moore), Billy (Rob Lowe), Wendy (Mare Winningham), Alex (Judd Nelson), Leslie (Ally Sheedy) and Kevin (Andrew McCarthy) struggle with the newfound responsibilities of life in the real world in this classic Brat Pack drama from director Joel Schumacher. The group copes with drug addiction, infidelity, unrequited love and restlessness in between visits to their favorite college bar, St. Elmo's.
St. Elmo's Fire
1985 3.5 stars 108 mins Drama Rated: R
until 23-Mar-2011
Returned in 7 days (31/May/07 to 07/Jun/07 )
Best friends and recent Georgetown grads Jules (Demi Moore), Billy (Rob Lowe), Wendy (Mare Winningham), Alex (Judd Nelson), Leslie (Ally Sheedy) and Kevin (Andrew McCarthy) struggle with the newfound responsibilities of life in the real world in this classic Brat Pack drama from director Joel Schumacher. The group copes with drug addiction, infidelity, unrequited love and restlessness in between visits to their favorite college bar, St. Elmo's.
Shortbus
2006 3.2 stars 102 mins Gay & Lesbian Rated: UR
Returned in 5 days (31/May/07 to 05/Jun/07 )
Director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) delivers an unbridled look at the New York City underground, focusing on a group of hipsters who frequent a downtown club renowned for its lascivious ways. Through graphic polymorphous sexual couplings -- and using an ensemble cast composed largely of first-time actors -- the film chronicles each character's erotic journey of self-discovery in a raw and riveting fashion.
Shortbus
2006 3.2 stars 102 mins Gay & Lesbian Rated: UR
Returned in 5 days (31/May/07 to 05/Jun/07 )
Director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) delivers an unbridled look at the New York City underground, focusing on a group of hipsters who frequent a downtown club renowned for its lascivious ways. Through graphic polymorphous sexual couplings -- and using an ensemble cast composed largely of first-time actors -- the film chronicles each character's erotic journey of self-discovery in a raw and riveting fashion.
Layer Cake
2004 3.6 stars 104 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (21/May/07 to 31/May/07 )
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.
Lonesome Jim
2005 2.6 stars 87 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 20-Dec-2011
Returned in 16 days (15/May/07 to 31/May/07 )
After several failed attempts to make it on his own, 27-year-old Jim (Casey Affleck) decides to move back to Indiana and live with his middle-aged parents (Mary Kay Place and Seymour Cassel) and younger brother (Kevin Corrigan). But just when it seems as if he's destined to regress, he meets a beautiful single mom (Liv Tyler) with a 10-year-old son (Jack Rovello) who thinks he'd make a great dad. Acclaimed character actor Steve Buscemi directs.
Layer Cake
2004 3.6 stars 104 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 10 days (21/May/07 to 31/May/07 )
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.
Lonesome Jim
2005 2.6 stars 87 mins Comedy Rated: R
until 20-Dec-2011
Returned in 16 days (15/May/07 to 31/May/07 )
After several failed attempts to make it on his own, 27-year-old Jim (Casey Affleck) decides to move back to Indiana and live with his middle-aged parents (Mary Kay Place and Seymour Cassel) and younger brother (Kevin Corrigan). But just when it seems as if he's destined to regress, he meets a beautiful single mom (Liv Tyler) with a 10-year-old son (Jack Rovello) who thinks he'd make a great dad. Acclaimed character actor Steve Buscemi directs.
Good Bye, Lenin!
2003 3.8 stars 121 mins Foreign (German) Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (23/Apr/07 to 21/May/07 )
Alex's (Daniel Brühl) mother (Katrin Sass) falls into a coma just as the Berlin Wall is about to come down. But when she wakes up eight months later, her heart is too weak to withstand shock -- so Alex goes to great lengths to keep the truth about her country's reform a secret. Wolfgang Becker directs this widely praised, Golden Globe-nominated comedy set in East Germany in 1989 that played in festivals around the world.
Good Bye, Lenin!
2003 3.8 stars 121 mins Foreign (German) Rated: R
Returned in 28 days (23/Apr/07 to 21/May/07 )
Alex's (Daniel Brühl) mother (Katrin Sass) falls into a coma just as the Berlin Wall is about to come down. But when she wakes up eight months later, her heart is too weak to withstand shock -- so Alex goes to great lengths to keep the truth about her country's reform a secret. Wolfgang Becker directs this widely praised, Golden Globe-nominated comedy set in East Germany in 1989 that played in festivals around the world.
Children of Men
2006 3.5 stars 110 mins Thrillers Rated: R
Returned in 6 days (09/May/07 to 15/May/07 )
Alfonso Cuaron directs this Oscar-nominated film version of P.D. James's classic dystopian novel, a futuristic drama set in a world in which humans have lost the ability to reproduce and subsequently face certain extinction. Things change when a single woman mysteriously becomes pregnant, prompting a conflicted government bureaucrat (Clive Owen) and his ex-wife (Julianne Moore) to join forces to protect her. Michael Caine co-stars.
The Good Shepherd
2006 3.2 stars 168 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (07/May/07 to 15/May/07 )
Matt Damon and Robert De Niro (who also directs) star in this partially fact-based drama that examines the early history of the CIA as seen through the eyes of a dedicated agent: upstanding, sharp-minded Yale student Edward Wilson (Damon). Wilson is recruited to work for the fledgling CIA during World War II, but the job soon begins to erode his ideals, filling him with distrust and destroying his personal life.
The Good Shepherd
2006 3.2 stars 168 mins Drama Rated: R
Returned in 8 days (07/May/07 to 15/May/07 )
Matt Damon and Robert De Niro (who also directs) star in this partially fact-based drama that examines the early history of the CIA as seen through the eyes of a dedicated agent: upstanding, sharp-minded Yale student Edward Wilson (Damon). Wilson is recru