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Oscars
2011 - The Nominees
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Editor's Note:
The studio did not invite us to an advance screening for The Grey. We will have a review later today. |
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One for the Money - 5.5.4 |
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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] |
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Man on a Ledge - 3.5.5 |
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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] |
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Albert Nobbs - 6.3.5 |
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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] |
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The Double - 1.6.4 |
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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 |
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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] |
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The Women On the 6th Floor - 5.2.3 |
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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] |
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Red Tails - 2.5.4 |
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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] |
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Haywire - 3.7.5 |
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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] |
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly
Close - 1.5.4 |
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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] |
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