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One for the Money - 5.5.4

A woman (Katherine Heigl) who's been out of work for 6 months takes a job as a recovery agent and pursues the man she lost her virginity to in high school. In the process she learns more about her abilities and the truth about the man she is after. Also with Jason O'Mara, Daniel Sunjata, John Leguizamo, Sherri Shepherd and Debbie Reynolds. Directed by Julie Anne Robinson. [1:31 - PG-13]

Man on a Ledge - 3.5.5

A convict (Sam Worthington) threatens to jump from the ledge of a NYC skyscraper, insisting that he is innocent of jewel theft. When he draws a crowd of onlookers, firefighters and the NYPD, he requests a specific suicide negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) and when she arrives, she determines that the situation may not be what it seems. Also with Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Génesis Rodríguez, Ed Harris, Kyra Sedgwick, Edward Burns and Titus Welliver. Directed by Asger Leth. [1:42 - PG-13]

Albert Nobbs - 6.3.5

A 19th century Irish woman (Glenn Close) pretends to be a man for over thirty years so she can improve her prospects for work. In her older years she realizes that she is now trapped by that decision. Also with Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia. [1:53 - R]

The Double - 1.6.4

After a U.S. senator is murdered, a retired CIA operative (Richard Gere) partners with a young FBI agent (Topher Grace) to solve the mystery of the senator's murder. They decide that a Russian assassin, long thought to be dead, may be alive and killing again. Also with Odette Annable, Martin Sheen and Jeffrey Pierce. Directed by Michael Brandt. [1:38 - PG-13]

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Underworld: Awakening - 3.9.5

The fourth installment in the "Underworld" film series: When humans become aware of the existence of Lycans and Vampires they perform purges that will free the planet of both species. However, some remain and they continue fighting against human interference. With Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Sandrine Holt. Directed by Måns Mårlind & Björn Stein. A few exchanges are spoken in an unrecognizable language with English subtitles. [1:28 - R]

The Women On the 6th Floor - 5.2.3

In 1960s Paris a group of Spanish maids change the lives of their formerly conservative bosses. With Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain and Natalia Verbeke. Directed by Philippe Le Guay. In French and Spanish with English Subtitles (original title: "Les femmes du 6ème étage"). [1:44 - PG-13]

Red Tails - 2.5.4

Inspired by true events: While the US air force in WWII was losing bombers in their missions over Europe, some of the best combat escort fighters were kept segregated and away from the action because they were African American. Eventually, the pilots of the Tuskegee training program were called into duty and took their place in history as never losing a single American bomber. With Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Nate Parker, Kevin Phillips, Daniela Ruah, David Oyelowo, Method Man, Elijah Kelley, Andre Royo, Tristan Palmer, Marcus T. Paulk, Ne-Yo and Gerald McRaney. Directed by Anthony Hemingway. [2:05 - PG-13]

Haywire - 3.7.5

When a covert operation turns out to be a set up, one of the operatives (Gina Carano) finds herself on the run and not knowing who she can trust. Also with Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender and Michael Angarano. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. [1:33 - R]

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - 1.5.4

Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, a nine-year-old boy (Thomas Horn) explores the city of New York searching for a lock that will fit the key left behind by his father (Tom Hanks), who died in the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Also with Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Max von Sydow and John Goodman. Directed by Stephen Daldry. [2:09 - PG-13]