Kill the Messenger

October 10th, 2014

Genre: Drama

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 140

Language: English

Director: Michael Cuesta

Plot: Two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (“The Bourne Legacy”) leads an all-star cast in a dramatic thriller based on the remarkable true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb. Webb stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation’s streets…and further alleges that the CIA was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in Nicaragua. Despite warnings from drug kingpins and CIA operatives to stop his investigation, Webb keeps digging to uncover a conspiracy with explosive implications. His journey takes him from the prisons of California to the villages of Nicaragua to the highest corridors of power in Washington, D.C. – and draws the kind of attention that threatens not just his career, but his family and his life.

 

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Whiplash

October 10th, 2014

Genre: Drama

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 103

Language: English

Director: Damien Chazelle

Plot: Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability—and his sanity.

 

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

October 10th, 2014

Genre: Children’s

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 147

Language: English

Director: Miguel Arteta

Plot: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, based on the award-winning children’s book by Judith Viorst, follows young Alexander through the mishaps of a terrible day for his family after he wishes they all would experience the same troubles he does.

 

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Medusa

October 10th, 2014

Genre: Horror

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 78

Language: English

Director: Jorge Ameer

Plot: A mythology professor (Jeff Allen), attempts to fight the resurrection of the temptress Medusa through a recently acquired malevolent artifact.

 

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Botso

October 9th, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 150

Language: English

Director: Tom Walters

Plot: Eight years in the making, BOTSO follows the astonishing life of Wachtang “Botso” Korisheli, a musician, sculptor, and teacher born in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. As a young boy, Korisheli was affectionately held by Josef Stalin not long before Stalin’s regime ordered the execution of his father, popular actor Platon Korisheli. Remarkably, Botso was allowed 20 minutes to see his father one last time, a meeting in which Platon communicated essential words of wisdom that still inspire Botso as he continues to teach at the age of 92. After enduring hardships under Stalin, Botso was captured by the Nazis, forced to march across Poland for six months, then was placed into prison camps until the war ended.

Eventually arriving to America with nothing, Botso furthered his musical training and became a beloved teacher in a small fishing village in California. Through his unique way of teaching, Korisheli went on to inspire generations of students, including some of the world’s premier musical artists. Former student and six-time Grammy Award winner Kent Nagano still refers to Botso as “my musical father”.

Filmed partly in the Republic of Georgia, the documentary also explores the rich culture of the ancient country that shaped Botso’s perspective.

 

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Stuck

October 9th, 2014

Genre: Comedy

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 105

Language: English

Director: Stuart Acher

Plot: Directed and Written by Stuart Acher, #STUCK stars Joel David Moore (ABC’s new “Forever”, AVATAR, DODGEBALL) and Madeline Zima (“Californication”) in a romantic comedy that follows a hot one-night stand that turns into an awkward morning after when they get stuck in a dead-stopped traffic jam. As they begrudgingly get know each other, their sexually raucous evening is revealed which leads them to their surprising destiny.

 

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The Houses October Built

October 9th, 2014

Genre: Horror

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 135

Language: English

Director: Bobby Roe

Plot: Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless haunted house attractions across the country, there are whispers of truly terrifying alternatives. Looking to find an authentic, blood-curdling good fright for Halloween, five friends set off on a road trip in an RV to track down these underground Haunts. Just when their search seems to reach a dead end, strange and disturbing things start happening and it becomes clear that the Haunt has come to them…

 

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Meet the Mormons

October 9th, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 88

Language: English

Director: Blair Treu

Plot: Meet the Mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith.

 

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The Magic of Heineken

October 6th, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 104

Language: English

Director: John Michael Warren

Plot: Take a captivating ride through the entertaining and extraordinary history of Heineken beer and hear the story behind the magic.

 

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Left Behind

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Action-Adventure

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 104

Language: English

Director: Vic Armstrong

Plot: Millions of people disappear without a trace. All that remains are their clothes and belongings. In an instant, terror and chaos spread around the world. The vanishings cause unmanned vehicles to crash and burn. Planes fall from the sky. Emergency forces everywhere are devastated. Gridlock, riots and looting overrun the cities. There is no one to help or provide answers. In a moment, the entire planet is thrown into darkness.

The Steele family is caught on the razor’s edge of that darkness. Ray Steele (Nicolas Cage) an airline pilot, struggles to calm and ultimately save the lives of passengers that remain on his flight while his daughter Chloe (Cassi Thomson) races to find her brother and mother, both of whom have disappeared. Based on the New York Times Best Seller.

 

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Annabelle

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Horror

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 152

Language: English

Director: John R. Leonetti

Plot: She terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it all began for Annabelle.
Capable of unspeakable evil, the actual doll exists locked up in an occult museum in Connecticut—visited only by a priest who blesses her twice a month.

New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “Annabelle” begins before the evil was unleashed.

John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia—a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long.

On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now…Annabelle.

 

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Copenhagen

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Action-Adventure

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 110

Language: English

Director: Mark Raso

Plot: After weeks of traveling through Europe, the immature William (Gethin Anthony, GAME OF THRONES) finds himself at a crossroads in Copenhagen. Not just another beautiful European city, Copenhagen is also the birthplace of his father. When William meets pretty local girl Effy (Frederikke Dahl Hansen), they set off on an adventure to find his grandfather. Effy’s mix of youthful exuberance and wisdom challenges William like no woman ever has. As the attraction builds and William finds himself truly connecting with someone for the first time in his life, he comes to this realization: if the girl of your dreams is half your age, maybe it’s time to grow up!

 

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Drive Hard

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Action-Adventure

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 120

Language: English

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith

Plot: Former racecar driver Peter Roberts (Thomas Jane) traded the winner’s circle for a 9 to 5 job as a beginners’ driving instructor. But his life shifts into overdrive when Simon Keller (John Cusack) hijacks Peter to be his getaway driver in a $9 million heist.

 

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The Good Lie

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Drama

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 153

Language: English

Director: Philippe Falardeau

Plot: They were known simply as “The Lost Boys.”Orphaned by the brutal Civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, these young victims traveled as many as a thousand miles on foot in search of safety. Fifteen years later, a humanitarian effort would bring 3600 lost boys and girls to America. In “The Good Lie,” Philippe Falardeau, (writer and director of the Oscar®- nominated Foreign Language film “Monsieur Lazhar”) brings the story of their survival and triumph to life. Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and newcomer Nyakuoth Weil, many of whom were also children of war, star alongside Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon and Corey Stoll.

 

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Gone Girl

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Drama

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 99

Language: English

Director: David Fincher

Plot: Directed by David Fincher and based upon the global bestseller by Gillian Flynn – unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

 

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The Hero of Color City

October 3rd, 2014

Genre: Children’s

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 112

Language: English

Director: Frank Gladstone

Plot: Each night, when Ben falls asleep, his Crayons’ magical Crayon Box transports them to COLOR CITY, a world of dazzling hues, soaring fantasy and the whimsy of childhood.

When YELLOW is accidentally left behind in Ben’s room, she awakens two Unfinished Drawings: KING SCRAWL, a huge monster, and GNAT, Scrawl’s sidekick. They follow Yellow to Color City and claim the enchanted Rainbow Waterfall and all of its color for themselves. Soon Color City will fade and our lovable crayon characters will disappear.

It’s up to Yellow and her pals, BLUE, GREEN, RED, and the twins, BLACK and WHITE, to save the day. Meeting with fantastical creatures and fun adventures along the way, Yellow discovers she has more courage than she knew and learns to believe in herself and to count on the support of her friends.

Replete with valuable life lessons, THE HERO OF COLOR CITY will entertain and inspire.

 

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The Supreme Price

October 2nd, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 124

Language: English

Director: Joanna Lipper

Plot: In 1993, Nigeria elected M.K.O. Abiola as president in a historic vote that promised to end years of military dictatorship. Shortly after the election, Abiola was imprisoned as another military regime seized power. His wife, Kudirat, took over leadership of the pro-democracy movement, organizing strikes and marches, winning international attention for the Nigerian struggle. Because of this work, she too became a target and was assassinated in 1996. Director Joanna Lipper interweaves past and present as she tells this story through the eyes of Hafsat Abiola, who was about to graduate from Harvard when her mother was murdered. Her father died in prison two years later under mysterious circumstances. Determined not to let her parents’ democratic ideals die with them, Hafsat returns to Nigeria after years in exile and emerges at the forefront of a progressive movement to empower women and dismantle the patriarchal structure of Nigerian society. THE SUPREME PRICE offers an unprecedented look inside Africa’s most populous nation, exposing the tumultuous, violent history of a deeply entrenched corrupt culture of governance where a tiny circle of political elites monopolize billions of dollars worth of oil revenue while the masses remain impoverished.

 

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Purgatorio: A Journey into the Heart of the Borderw

October 2nd, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 181

Language: English

Director: Rodrigo Reyes

Plot: Rodrigo Reyes’ provocative and riveting essay film re-imagines the U.S./Mexico border as a mythical place comparable to Dante’s purgatory, and leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the brutal beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. By capturing a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes that live on the both sides of the border, the filmmaker reflects on the flaws of human nature and the powerful absurdities of the modern world. An unusual border film in the auteur tradition of cam¨¦ra-stylo, Purgatorio ultimately becomes a fable of humanity, an epic and visceral experience with powerful and lingering images.

 

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STEPHEN KING’S A GOOD MARRIAGE

October 2nd, 2014

Genre: Mystery-Suspense

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 110

Language: English

Director: Peter Askin

Plot: When her husband (Anthony LaPaglia) of more than twenty years is away on one of his business trips, Darcy Anderson (Joan Allen) looks for batteries in the garage. Instead she discovers the stranger inside her husband. It’s a horrifying discovery, rendered with bristling intensity, and it definitively ends a good marriage.

 

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The Decent One

October 1st, 2014

Genre: Documentary

Release Year: 2014

Runtime: 109

Language: German

Director: Vanessa Lapa

Plot: A recently discovered cache of hundreds of personal letters, diaries and photos belonging to the Nazi Gestapo chief seems to reveal a thoughtful, loving husband and devoted father to his daughter. The documents first found in the Himmler family house in 1945 were hidden in Tel Aviv for decades and sold to the father of the Israeli documentary filmmaker, Vanessa Lapa. Through readings of Himmler’s and his family’s most personal writings and rarely seen restored film footage from key German archives, Lapa has fashioned a fascinating case study: a portrait of the man responsible for some of the worst atrocities of the Second World War, who thought of himself in heroic terms.

 

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