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| THE CITY OF YOUR FINAL DESTINATION (2009) (Rated PG-13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "28-year-old Kansas University doctoral student Omar Razaghi wins a grant to write a biography of Latin American writer Jules Gund. Omar must get through to three people who were close to Gund--his brother, widow, and younger mistress--so he can get authorization to write the biography." - Written by "Marisa_Gabriella," edited by "Krystal Frauendienst" on IMDB.com on 7/13/2010.
STARRING: Anthony Hopkins, Omar Metwally, Laura Linney, and others. REVIEW: Title: "Marvellous Film" [10/10 stars] "Last night I saw this film for the second time, and it was even better than when I first saw it 4 days ago. I loved everything about it. Laura Linney is amazing, and every member of the cast does a fantastic job. Locations are breathtaking. Screenplay, Music, Acting, Editing.... I can't find a single thing to criticize about this movie." "Laura Linney deserves an Oscar for her performance. Anthony Hopkins gives the kind of performance we are accustomed to seeing from him. Other cast members are less well known, but every character is perfectly cast. Apparently this film will have a very short run in Los Angeles and other cities, so I recommend you don't miss a chance to see it." - Written by "foxy-705-206117" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 118 mins. | LANGUAGE: English and Spanish (with English subtitles) | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE(S): ScreenMediaFilms.net/coyfd
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| ONDINE (2009) (Rated PG-13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "ONDINE is the story of Syracuse, a simple fisherman who catches a beautiful and mysterious woman in his trawler's nets. The woman seems to be dead, but then she comes alive before Syracuse's eyes and he thinks he may be seeing things. However, with the help of his ailing, yet irrepressible daughter, Annie, he comes to believe that the fantastical might be possible and that the woman (Ondine) might be a myth come true. Ondine and Syracuse fall passionately in love, but just as we think the fairytale might go on forever, the real world intercedes. Then, after a terrible car crash and the return of a dark and violent figure from Ondine's past, hope eventually prevails and a new beginning is presented to Syracuse, Ondine and Annie." - As posted on OndineFilm.com on 7/30/2010.
STARRING: Colin Farrell, Tony Curran, Alicja Bachleda, and others. REVIEW: Title: "Marvellous Film" [10/10 stars] "Last night I saw this film for the second time, and it was even better than when I first saw it 4 days ago. I loved everything about it. Laura Linney is amazing, and every member of the cast does a fantastic job. Locations are breathtaking. Screenplay, Music, Acting, Editing.... I can't find a single thing to criticize about this movie." "Laura Linney deserves an Oscar for her performance. Anthony Hopkins gives the kind of performance we are accustomed to seeing from him. Other cast members are less well known, but every character is perfectly cast. Apparently this film will have a very short run in Los Angeles and other cities, so I recommend you don't miss a chance to see it." - Written by "foxy-705-206117" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 111 mins. | LANGUAGE: English | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE(S): OndineFilm.com and Facebook.com/OndineFilm
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| COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY (2009) (Rated R) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "Paris 1913. Coco Chanel is infatuated with the rich and handsome Boy Capel, but she is also compelled by her work. Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is about to be performed. The revolutionary dissonances of Igor's work parallel Coco's radical ideas. She wants to democratize women's fashion; he wants to redefine musical taste. Coco attends the scandalous first performance of The Rite in a chic white dress. The music and ballet are criticized as too modern, too foreign. Coco is moved but Igor is inconsolable. Paris 1920, Coco is newly wealthy and successful but grief-stricken after Boy's death in a car crash. Igor, following the Russian Revolution is now a penniless refugee living in exile in Paris. Coco is introduced to Igor by Diaghilev, impresario of the Ballets Russes. The attraction between them is instant and electric. Coco invites Igor along with his wife - now sick with consumption - together with his four children and a menagerie of birds to stay at her new villa, Bel Respiro, in Garches." - Written by "Chris Greenhalgh" on IMDB.com on 7/13/2010.
STARRING: Anna Mouglalis (as Coco Chanel), Mads Mikkelsen, Yelena Morozova and others. REVIEW: Title: "Two Passions, Condensed" [9/10 stars] "...[This is] a film that is breathtaking to look at, as well as to listen to (some of Stravinsky's music graces the soundtrack, including the original 1913 arrangement of his now celebrated 'Rite,' as well as the 1947 revised version [and] snippets of some of Stravinsky's other music)." - Written by "DaSeAl" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 120 mins. | LANGUAGE: French, Russian and English (with English subtitles) | COLOR: Black and White & Color | MOVIE WEBSITE(S): SonyClassics.com/CocoChanelAndIgorStravinsky and Facebook.com/CocoChanelIgorStravinsky
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| WINNEBAGO MAN (2009) (Not Rated) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "Jack Rebney is the most famous man you've never heard of - after cursing his way through a Winnebago sales video, Rebney's outrageously funny outtakes became an underground sensation and made him an internet superstar. Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer journeys to the top of a mountain to find the recluse who unwittingly became the 'Winnebago Man.'" - Written by "Anonymous" on IMDB.com on 7/16/2010.
STARRING: Jack Rebney (Winnebago Man), Ben Steinbauer, Keith Gordon and others. REVIEW #1: "One of the funniest documentaries ever made!" — Michael Moore REVIEW #2: "Brilliantly encapsulates the transformative power of the online video boom." — indieWIRE REVIEW #3: Title: "Hilarious, Fascinating, Poignant -- As Great As 'Anvil!'" [10/10 stars] "Alright, here we go: this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, on any subject. It's not only for members of the Cult of Rebney (in case you live under a g--damn rock, I'm talking about Jack Rebney: the Winnebago Man, the Angriest Man in the World, the original viral video star, and the greatest swearer who ever lived)." "The film has comedy: Rebney is one of the great crotchety old men of all time. It has mystery: Who is this monumental man, where does he live, what's the deal with his anger, what the f--k is this thing? It has commentary: Most Americans have 'room-temperature IQs,' the Ford Fiesta (or is it Festiva?) is a great car, and Bush-Cheney-Rumseld-Rove all deserve hot pokers up their a--es. It also has flies, towels, windshields, seat belts, yelling, doors slamming, s--t hitting the fan, all types of 'accoutrama'... and, last but not least, Tony! (If you have no clue what any of this means, go to YouTube and search 'Winnebago man.')" "See this film ASAP, ya g--damn jackass. Or you can put it up your fern, if you want to..." - Written by "timerrill" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 85 mins. | LANGUAGE: English | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE(S): WinnebagoMan.com and Facebook.com/group...
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| JOAN RIVERS: A PIECE OF WORK (2010) (Rated R) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "This exposé chronicles the private dramas of irreverent, legendary comedian and pop icon Joan Rivers as she fights tooth and nail to keep her American dream alive. The film offers a rare glimpse of the comedic process and the crazy mixture of self-doubt and anger that often fuels it. A unique look inside America's obsession with fame and celebrity, Rivers's story is both an outrageously funny journey and brutally honest look at the ruthless entertainment industry, the trappings of success, and the ultimate vulnerability of the first queen of comedy."
"Being able to break through Rivers's self-made façade is a tribute to filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg. It is obvious the magic of this film is the inherent trust between filmmakers and subject. Shot over the course of a year, the film enlists a resilient cinema vérité style to craft a moving look at this iconic performer, stripping away her comedy masks and laying bare the truth of her life and inspiration." - As posted on this documentary's page on Sundance.Bside.com on 7/02/2010. STARRING: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Florian Klein, Emily Kosloski, Mark Anderson Phillips and others. REVIEW: Title: "Brilliant and Outrageous" [10/10 stars] "After seeing the trailer, my expectations were moderately high. The movie far exceeds them. It is screamingly funny (Joan Rivers is screamingly funny) and poignant as well. I am partial to people who have a passion and work their hearts out; Joan Rivers exemplifies this. As a writer who's seen ups and downs, I found her up-and-down trajectory inspirational. The humor is often raunchy and always hilarious. Because she cannot do her best jokes on television, I found the movie broadened my perspective on what she is able to do (a lot!). If you've ever liked her jokes, definitely go see this movie. While it's true that the film maker could have dug a bit deeper into some of the darker subjects, I think that would have drastically changed the amazing balance between comedy and seriousness for the worse. A lot is conveyed without belaboring the difficult issues. Although Joan Rivers was virtually in every frame (a few exceptions where some people spoke about her), I never tired of seeing and, especially, hearing her. She has a store of funny and the ability to tap into it, whatever else is happening." - Written by "clg238" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 84 mins. | LANGUAGE: English | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE: Sundance.Bside.com/...Sundance2010
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| MOTHER AND CHILD (2009) (Rated R) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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STORY: "Almost forty years ago, a young girl of 14 has sex, gets pregnant, and gives her baby up for adoption. Fast-forwarding to the present day, we meet three very different women, each of whom struggles to maintain control of their lives. There's Elizabeth (Naomi Watts), a smart and successful lawyer who uses her body to her advantage. Any time she feels that she doesn't have the upper hand, and cannot control the situation, she uses her sex appeal - whether that be starting a romance with her boss (Samuel L. Jackson) when she suspects he is trying to start one himself, or finding some way to control her overly friendly neighbor and husband (Carla Gallo and Marc Blucas). Karen (Annette Bening), meanwhile, is a bitter health care professional who obviously has a lot of heart but never shows it. She gave up a daughter at the age of 14 (wonderfully shown rather than told, she is the young girl and mother of Elizabeth), and has never gotten over it - her bitterness inspiring her to lash out at everyone around her - even the gentle man at work who is undeniably drawn to her (Jimmy Smits). Finally, Lucy (Kerry Washington) is a woman who has failed to conceive with her husband, so she turns to adoption to make the family she desires." - Written by Sony Pictures Classics" on IMDB.com on 7/13/2010.
STARRING: Alexandria M. Salling, Connor Kramme, Annette Bening, Eileen Ryan, Samuel L. Jackson and others. REVIEW: Title: "Pitch Perfect & Sensitively Directed" [10/10 stars] "Caught this one at TIFF, and it was one of the best movies of the festival... I suppose this will get the 'chick flick' label upon it's release, but for any lover of good dramas with characters you can sink your teeth into, that shouldn't matter, and besides, when did it become unfashionable for grown men to see movies with attractive female stars in them? There isn't a false moment or a scene that doesn't ring true, and I found myself so involved in the particularities of all the characters we meet that it no longer mattered to me what happened next; it was more interesting to get inside the shoes and take a walk inside the lives of these characters, so well fleshed out by all the stars here. So many big movies from America often feature adults behaving like children, and so, it's ultimately refreshing and quite moving to follow the characters in 'Mother & Child' who are going through very adult problems and acting like adults throughout, even if sometimes they fall or crack or are flawed." "I think Bening and Watts, playing two very complicated and difficult women, should be nominated for Oscars. ...Rodrigo Garcia elevates the film by really listening to his characters. A wonderful movie, not just for women, but for all adults who like good movies, and for all film-goers who especially like... movies that deal with a multitude of characters while letting each of them take the wheel of the car. Terrific." - Written by "Movie-Jay" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 125 mins. | LANGUAGE: English | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE(S): SonyClassics.com/MotherAndChild
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| THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (2009) (Rated R)
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STORY: "In 1999, retired Argentinian federal justice agent Benjamín Espósito [Ricardo Darín] is writing a novel, using an old closed case as the source material. That case is the brutal rape and murder of Liliana Coloto [Carla Quevedo]. In addition to seeing the extreme grief of the victim's husband Ricardo Morales [Pablo Rago], Benjamín, his assistant Pablo Sandoval [Guillermo Francella], and newly hired department chief Irene Menéndez-Hastings [Soledad Villamil] were personally affected by the case as Benjamín and Pablo tracked the killer, hence the reason why the unsatisfactory ending to the case has always bothered him. Despite the department already having two other suspects, Benjamín and Pablo ultimately were certain that a man named Isidoro Gómez [Javier Godino] is the real killer. Although he is aware that historical accuracy is not paramount for the novel, the process of revisiting the case is more an issue of closure for him. He tries to speak to the key players in the case, most specifically Irene, who still works in the justice department and who he has always been attracted to but never pursued due to the differences in their ages and social classes. The other issue is that Gómez is still at large, no one aware if he is alive or dead. But as Pablo at the time mentioned that passion is one thing that cannot be changed in behavior, Benjamín learns now that that premise still holds true." - Written by Huggo on IMDB.com on 6/18/2010.
STARRING: Soledad Villamil, Ricardo Darín, Carla Quevedo, Pablo Rago, and others. REVIEW #1: Title: "As good as anything out there" [10/10 stars] "Simply put, this is one of the finest films I've ever seen. I don't say that lightly, I don't exaggerate when it comes to talking about movies -- but everything about this one, from the acting to the writing, to the camera work, to the directorial decisions, is grade A. The story deals with deep matters, and it does so one step at a time, with a plot that moves steadily forward, gathering force, substance and intensity, not settling for easy answers or plot points, not cutting corners. The characters are complicated, interesting, believable, flawed, funny, tragic and deeply human..." - Written by "tjdinvt" on IMDB.com REVIEW #2: Title: "This is what we call...flawless," [10/10 stars] "One of the most perfect movies I have ever seen. This type of movie... remains with you for a long time. The best thing of the movie is cinematography that makes [the] movie so beautiful. They use cameras so well and scenes are shot so beautifully... Great acting by all the actors... The story of the movie is so emotional and deeply involving and have very well written dialogues. This movie kept me so engaged with all the perfect twists and pace. This movie [has] everything; crime, romance, drama, thrills and [even] some moments that make you laugh. [The] direction of the movie is flawless... This movie is a masterpiece and will be remembered among greatest movies ever made..." - Written by "monty_lnct" on IMDB.com REVIEW #3: Title: "A Masterpiece..." [10/10 stars] "I am a big movie aficionado and watch a lot of movies. I guess you can say movies are my passion. ...I confess I had my reservations as the movie was in a foreign language and I felt I [wouldn't] be able to enjoy [it as] much as the real emotions and feelings mostly can't be conveyed in translations. ...Then gradually, as the movie progressed, it held me in rapt attention. Then it was simply impossible to let go; I was entirely swathed in this marvelous and sublime creation. The story line, the direction, the acting, editing, background music, etc. Simply sublime. This is the kind of movie which mesmerizes you, captivates you and simply won't let go. The human emotions expressed... are bound to touch the viewer... This is the kind of movie which exemplifies that cinema has no boundaries and has an universal appeal. A must see for all movie aficionados and [a] movie well-deserving the Oscar..." - Written by "somkaviraj" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 127 mins. | LANGUAGE: Spanish (with English subtitles) | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE: SonyClassics.com/TheSecretInTheirEyes/
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| THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2009) (Not Rated)
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STORY: "Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body was never found, yet her uncle is convinced it was murder and that the killer is a member of his own tightly knit but dysfunctional family. He employs disgraced financial journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the tattooed, ruthless computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate. When the pair link Harriet's disappearance to a number of grotesque murders from almost forty years ago, they begin to unravel a dark and appalling family history. But the Vanger's are a secretive clan, and Blomkvist and Salander are about to find out just how far they are prepared to go to protect themselves." - Written by Music Box Films on IMDB.com.
STARRING: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Lena Endreand, and others. REVIEW: Title: "Excellent thriller" [10/10 stars] "This Swedish film is one of the best thrillers I've seen in a long time. Based on a best seller novel by Stieg Larsson I haven't read (the first in a trilogy), it starts with Mikael, a middle aged investigative journalist being asked by the old patriarch of a powerful business clan to solve the disappearance of his beloved 16 year old [neice] forty years ago. Since this happened during a family reunion at an isolated island, the patriarch believes that she was murdered, and that only a member of the family could have done so. Mikael is soon joined in the investigation by Lisbeth Salander, a troubled but brilliant twenty something female hacker, and soon they are lifting the veil on the very dark secrets behind this prestigious family. Gripping throughout, the film benefits from a number of terrific performances, especially Noomi Rapace playing Lisbeth Salander and Sven Bertil Taube as the patriarch of the clan. While the film is more than two hours long, it is never boring, and all the loose ends are tied brilliantly at the end." - Written by "Andres Salama" on IMDB.com MORE INFORMATION: IMDB Listing | RUNTIME: 152 mins. | LANGUAGE: Swedish and English (subtitled) | COLOR: Color | MOVIE WEBSITE: DragonTattooFilm.com, Facebook site, & Twitter site
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