New Releases, 30 November 2010

So it hasn't been a great week, what with Leslie Nielsen dying and all. We couldn't possibly begin to make up for that, but here's a small step forward: 

CAIRO TIME

From Ragtag, an acclaimed film about the wife of a diplomat finding unexpected romance in some country...one of the desert ones...which one is that again?

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KNIGHT AND DAY

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz find unexpected romance and numerous assassins all over the world.

Review     Trailer

GOING THE DISTANCE

Drew Barrymore and the Mac kid from the commercials find unexpected romance in a boat.

Review     Trailer

WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY

From last year's T/F, the story of the rejuvenation of Disney Studios in the 90s, filled with tons of great stuff.

Review     Trailer

THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE

Nic Cage is BACK! This time he's an ancient wizard in modern New York, and he has to fight another ancient wizard with the help of a young schlub or...surprise, the world ends.

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PARKS AND RECREATION Season 2

Second season of the hit show. Who knew city government could be this fun?...

Review     Eating some peppers

and, coming out December 4th:

TWILIGHT ECLIPSE

Hot vampire or hot werewolf, vampire or werewolf...how's a modern gal to decide?!

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RIP Frank Drebin and we'll see everyone next week!

New Releases, 16 November 2010

It's a very, very good week people, unless you wanted something other than awesome movies. If that was the case, prepare to be disappointed.

SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD

Based on the graphic novels and starring Michael Cera, the feel-good ex-boyfriend-defeating film of the summer

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GROWN UPS

Look at that lineup! Will such a lineup ever been seen again in the history of laffs?

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THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT

From Ragtag, an acclaimed family-drama-comedy starring some great folks

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BEST WORST MOVIE

A documentary about the making of Troll 2, widely regarded as one of the worst films ever made. Played Ragtag and this summer's True/False Boone Dawgle. Doggle? Dawdle?

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THE EXTRA MAN

John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline and that creepy kid from There Will Be Blood! What could go wrong?

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THE LAST AIRBENDER

Look out for that kid with the arrow on his head, I hear he's pretty tough.

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NIGHT OF THE HUNTER & MODERN TIMES

Criterion Editions

Two absolute masterpieces in great new editions, highly recommend them!

Have a great week! And to help you do so, here is a quote of inspiration from John Tesh:

"I grew up wanting to be a musician, but my parents were sure I would starve to death. So, they put me in physics and chemistry. That eventually blew up, and I got into radio."