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Hunky Dory

maint — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:37:09 +0000

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681057

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It's the long hot British summer of 1976 and Viv (Minnie Driver) has left London and her thespian aspirations, to work as a drama teacher in the local high school of her south Wales home town. Determined to fire up her hormonal, apathetic teenage charges, she sets about staging a rock musical based on Shakespeare's The Tempest for the school's end of year show. Battling the summer teenage distractions of love, lust and the local lido, Viv perseveres and rallies the group to express themselves through music and drama. Featuring songs by David Bowie, ELO, Nick Drake, The Byrds and more.

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Widescreen

Teaser:

It's the long hot British summer of 1976 and Viv has left London and her thespian aspirations, to work as a drama teacher in the local high school of her south Wales home town.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/hunky-dory-film-review-minnie-driver-299...

Review quote:

Heartfelt interpretations of Seventies rock are only part of the appeal of nostalgia-drenched high school drama. -- John DeFore, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Year:

2011

Length:

110min

Mood Tags:

KICK BACK

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http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hunky_dory

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The Flying Machine

maint — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:36:59 +0000

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871315

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THE FLYING MACHINE is an action/animation family feature film about a stressed out business-woman, Georgie (played by Heather Graham), who takes her two children to see the animation film 'Magic Piano', which is being performed live by world famous pianist Lang Lang. A magical event occurs and Georgie's kids get transported inside the animation world, and Georgie has to pursue them, with a little help from Maestro Lang Lang. The "Magic Piano" which is a stop-motion animation tells a story of Anna, a girl whose dad had to leave Poland to work in London. Anna and her cousin Chip Chip find a broken piano which magically transforms into a flying machine and takes them across the Europe. The girl hopes to meet her longing dad.

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Widescreen

Teaser:

A stressed out business-woman takes her two children to see the animation film 'Magic Piano', which is being performed live by world famous pianist Lang Lang.

Year:

2011

Length:

85min

Price: $0.00

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http://www.flixster.com/movie/the-flying-machine-2011

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An Ideal Husband

maint — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:38:58 +0000

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Sexy leading man Rupert Everett (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING) heads an acclaimed all-star cast in this wonderfully witty story of decadence, romance and scandal! Sir Robert (Jeremy Northam, HAPPY, TEXAS), is a highly respected politician whose spotless reputation is the pride of his beautiful wife (Cate Blanchett,ELIZABETH) and adoring sister (Minnie Driver, GOOD WILL HUNTING, GROSSE POINTE BLANK). But when an old acquaintance (Julianne Moore, BOOGIE NIGHTS) threatens to reveal a dark secret from Robert's past, only his womanizing, party-loving best friend Goring (Everett) is scheming and dishonest enough to come to his aid! Overwhelmingly acclaimed by critics -- you'll love this fresh, funny motion picture and its stellar ensemble as they elevate the art of blackmail to an elegant game of wit and passion!

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Format:

1.85:1

Awards – Nominated:

Best Actress (Moore), Best Actor (Everett), 2000 Golden Globes

Awards – Won:

Best Actor (Everett), 1999 Seattle International Film Festival

Best Supporting Actress (Moore), 1999 National Board of Review

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/an-ideal-husband-19990618

Review quote:

Elegantly funny. -- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

Year:

1999

Length:

97min

Price: $0.00

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http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1091577-ideal_husband

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http://www.flixster.com/movie/an-ideal-husband1999

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The Liability

maint — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:36:57 +0000

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IVA ID:

573229

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After wrecking his stepfathers car, Adam, in need of a job to pay him back, starts working as a driver for a hitman, Roy. His first day on the job takes him into a world of murder and revenge, as he is prevalent to Roy's hits. Intrigued and wanting to take part of the action, Adam suddenly realizes that he is Roy's next target.

Film details

Format:

Widescreen

Teaser:

After wrecking his stepfathers car, Adam, in need of a job to pay him back, starts working as a driver for a hitman, Roy.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/liability-turin-film-festival-review-396...

Review quote:

Effortless fun while it lasts. -- Stephen Dalton, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Year:

2012

Length:

95min

Mood Tags:

MAKE MY HEART RACE

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Seven Psychopaths

maint — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:36:56 +0000

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IVA ID:

13367

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A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

Film details

Format:

2.35:1

Awards – Nominated:

Best Screenplay (McDonagh), Best Supporting Male (Rockwell), 2013 Independent Spirit Awards

Oustanding British Film, 2013 BAFTA Awards

Best Film 2012 London Film Festival

Best Supporting Actor (Walken), Best Ensemble Performance, 2012 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards

Awards – Won:

People's Choice Award - Midnight Madness, 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

Best Ensemble Cast, 2012 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2012/10/seven_psychopaths_reviewed_mar...

Review quote:

SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS is as pleasurably kinetic as can be, full of double-crosses and gunplay and sun-kissed SoCal locations. -- Dana Stevens, SLATE

Year:

2012

Length:

110min

Mood Tags:

GET EDGY

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Horrid Henry

maint — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:38:54 +0000

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IVA ID:

940299

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When Henry fails yet again to hand in his homework, he inadvertently sets off an unexpected and curious chain of events. He forms an unlikely alliance with Moody Margaret, the infuriating girl next door, outwits corrupt School Inspectors, topples an evil Headmaster, wins a talent contest, and stands up to his ultimate nemesis. With each antic crazier than the last, Henry finds himself inexplicably trying to save the very school which he has always professed to hate.

Film details

Format:

1.85:1

Year:

2011

Length:

93min

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The Inbetweeners

maint — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:37:27 +0000

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IVA ID:

109087

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High school graduation just wouldnt be complete without an un-chaperoned, uninhibited and unforgettable final holiday. At least that's what Will, Jay, Simon and Neil think when they book a two-week stay on an exotic Greek island. As their dreams of sun- drenched days and booze-filled nights are left hopelessly unfulfilled, the lads fight their way into the party scene with hilariously humiliating results in this smash hit UK raunch comedy.

Film details

Format:

1.85:1

Teaser:

High school graduation just wouldnt be complete without an un-chaperoned, uninhibited and unforgettable final holiday.

Awards – Nominated:

Best British Film, Best Female Newcomer (Haddock), 2012 Empire Awards, UK

Peter Sellars Award for Comedy, Blockbuster of the Year, 2012 Evening Standard British Film Awards

Awards – Won:

Best Comedy, 2012 Empire Awards, UK

Special Achievement (Young), 2012 BAFTA Awards, Scotland

http://www.filmjournal.com/filmjournal/content_display/esearch/e3ic665e49cbc73f8...

Review quote:

THE INBETWEENERS Movie goes where plenty of sex comedies have gone before, but its rambunctious personality makes it worth the trip. -- David Guzman, FILM JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL

Year:

2011

Length:

97min

Mood Tags:

GET EDGY

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Searching for Sugar Man

maint — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:37:20 +0000

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IVA ID:

378109

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SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest 70s rock icon who never was. After being discovered in a Detroit bar, Rodriguezs sound struck 2 renowned producers and they signed a recording deal. But when the album bombed, the singer disappeared into obscurity. A bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero.

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Format:

Widescreen

Teaser:

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest 70s rock icon who never was.

Awards – Nominated:

Grand Jury Prize, 2012 Sundance Film Festival

Best Documentary, 2012 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards

Best International Independent Film

2012 British Independent Film Awards

Awards – Won:

Audience Award, Special Jury Prize, 2012 Sundance Film Festival

Best Documentary, 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival

Best Feature, Best Music, 2012 International Documentary Association

Best Documentary, 2012 Durban Internati

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946869/?refcatid=31

Review quote:

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN is a winning musical detective story about a failed, forgotten early '70s rocker who became a huge success halfway across the world -- in absentia, while presumed dead for decades. -- Dennis Harvey, VARIETY

Year:

2012

Length:

86min

Mood Tags:

RAISE MY SPIRITS

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Now is Good

maint — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:37:17 +0000

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IVA ID:

937593

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Tessa Scott (Dakota Fanning, THE TWILIGHT SAGA) knows her days are numbered, so she dives headlong through every wild, crazy act of teenage rebellion that she can dream up. Her daring to-do list leads her to being arrested and creating chaos in her family but her boldness helps her find love with Adam (Jeremy Irvine). Don't miss this intoxicating tale of light in the darkest hour, based on Jenny Downham's controversial, award-winning best-seller "Before I Die."

Film details

Format:

2.35:1

Teaser:

Tessa Scott knows her days are numbered, so she dives headlong through every wild, crazy act of teenage rebellion that she can dream up.

http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt1937264/reviews

Review quote:

The film is funny and romantic, as well as sad. -- Jason Best, MOVIE TALK

Year:

2012

Length:

103min

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Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations

maint — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:37:40 +0000

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The engines on the Island of Sodor find themselves in some sticky and slippery situations! Thomas and Butch are stuck in a bind when they don't fully listen to directions. Spencer gets lost in the fog but learns he can actually be Spencer the Helpful. Gordon must swallow his pride after dropping the Lion of Sodor in the mucky, muddy river, and Edward shows Charlie there's a time to be Really Fun and a time to be Really Useful. All aboard for fun-filled tales as friends help each other through all kinds of sticky situations! Episodes Include: "Stuck on You," "Spencer, the Grand Gordon" and "Ferdinand Charlie and Eddie."

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Format:

Widescreen

Year:

2012

Length:

51min

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