Movies Coming Soon

Gone With the Wind opens December 15th, 1939 (theatrical release); November 17th, 2009 (DVD/Blu-ray)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Hot-tempered, self-centered, part-Irish Southern beauty Scarlett O�Hara, played to the teeth by Vivien Leigh, loves the gentlemanly Ashley Wilkes. Smug, rebellious, honest blockade-running profiteer Rhett Butler, portrayed gracefully and naturally by Clark Gable, loves Scarlett. Ashley, who is also in love with Scarlett, marries his genteel cousin Melanie because he believes that their quiet similarities will create a better marriage than Scarlett�s passion. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Rhett and Scarlett at their first encounter and continue throughout Scarlett�s first two marriages. Scarlett and Rhett finally wed, but Scarlett continues to pine for her beloved Ashley. Set against the Civil War and Southern Reconstruction, this tragic love quadrangle offers the burning of Atlanta and fields of wounded Confederates as part of its lush scenery. Meticulous backdrops, glorious sunsets, numerous silhouettes, and the ultrasaturated Technicolor film create a hyperreal vision. The romantic score is every bit as lush and dramatic as the photography, borrowing folk melodies from the Old South to make the tragic war concrete. Heavy nostalgic tones pervade the often witty dialogue and larger-than-life charms and faults of the leads. GONE WITH THE WIND stands among the greatest epic dramas ever filmed.

Red Cliff opens November 20th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLERS and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. This war film stars Tony Leung, the beloved actor best known for LUST, CAUTION and IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE.

Red Cliff II opens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Too epic in scope to be contained in just one film, the historical saga that began in John Woo's RED CLIFF heats up as Prime Minister-turned-General Cao Cao (Zhang Fengyi) leads the emperor's army southward to do battle with a small but resolute coalition led by fierce opponent Zhou Yu (Tony Leung Chiu-wai). Incensed at the rebellion displayed by southern warlords Liu Bei (You Yong) and Sun Quan (Chang Chen), Emperor Xian (Wang Ning) grants his trusted General Cao Cao permission to crush their outspoken opponents. But the journey south isn't easy for Emperor Xian's massive military, and before long the soldiers are struggling with lack of water and sheer exhaustion. Meanwhile, Zhou Yu's army draws a line in the sand and prepares to defend it with their lives. When typhoid breaks out among Cao Cao's troops, the quick-thinking strategist successfully infects Zhou's army with the disease as well, causing the later to realize that psychological warfare has finally come into play. Subsequently deserted by Liu Bei, Zhou prepares to lead an army of approximately 30,000 men against Cao Cao's massive force of several hundred thousand. The battle drawing near, Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) resorts to some clever tactics in order to undermine Cao Cao, and undercover princess Sun Shangxiang (Vicki Zhao) delivers secret messages from the Cao Cao's camp. As violence erupts on the Yangtze River, Zhou Yu's wife (Lin Chi-ling) emerges to play an unexpectedly crucial role in the historical proceedings.

Mammoth opens November 20th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Twilight Saga: New Moon opens November 20th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Following Bella Swan's ill-fated 18th birthday party, Edward Cullen and his family abandon the town of Forks, Washington, in an effort to protect her from the dangers inherent in their world. As the heartbroken Bella sleepwalks through her senior year of high school, numb and alone, she discovers Edward's image comes to her whenever she puts herself in jeopardy. Her desire to be with him at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks. With the help of her childhood friend Jacob Black, Bella refurbishes an old motorbike to carry her on her adventures. Bella's frozen heart is gradually thawed by her budding relationship with Jacob, a member of the mysterious Quileute tribe, who has a supernatural secret of his own. When a chance encounter brings Bella face to face with a former nemesis, only the intervention of a pack of supernaturally large wolves saves her from a grisly fate, and the encounter makes it frighteningly clear that Bella is still in grave danger. In a race against the clock, Bella learns the secret of the Quileutes and Edward's true motivation for leaving her. She also faces the prospect of a potentially deadly reunion with her beloved that is a far cry from the one she'd hoped for.

Missing Person opens November 20th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD scene-stealer Michael Shannon stars in this modern noir. Set in post-9/11 America, THE MISSING PERSON follows private eye John Rosow (Shannon) as he attempts to find a man who has been lost since the World Trade Center attacks. When John does find him, he discovers a man who has no desire to go back to his old life. This film also stars Amy Ryan (GONE BABY GONE), Margaret Colin, and Frank Wood.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans opens November 20th, 2009 (NY/LA)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

A rogue detective is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs -- while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating his tumultuous life is the prostitute he loves. Together they descend into their own world marked by desire, compulsion, and conscience.

Blind Side opens November 20th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Planet 51 opens November 20th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

The tables are turned in this animated sci-fi adventure featuring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman, and John Cleese. In PLANET 51, an astronaut arrives on a distant planet, but he's not alone; he's surrounded by aliens who desperately fear invasion by...aliens.

Broken Embraces opens November 20th, 2009 (NY); December 11th (LA)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

After LIVE FLESH, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER, and VOLVER, director Pedro Almod�var and his muse Pen�lope Cruz unite for a fourth time with this drama. Here, Almod�var delves into noir style to tell a tale of a man (BAD EDUCATION�s Lluis Homar) with dual identities who tries to compartmentalize his life after he loses his love (Cruz) and his sight in a car crash.

Defamation opens November 20th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

In this documentary, CHECKPOINT director Yoav Shamir examines the state of anti-Semitism in the 21st century. A native of Israel, Shamir goes beyond the boundaries of his country to see how this deep-seated prejudice is still prevalent. DEFAMATION features interviews with divisive scholars and historians about their views, as well as Shamir�s experiences with a group of Israeli students when they visit Auschwitz. The film also compares anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.

Road opens November 25th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

An epic post-apocalyptic tale of the survival of a father and his young son as they journey across a barren America that was destroyed by a mysterious cataclysm. It imagines a future in which men are pushed to the worst and the best that they are capable of -- a future in which a father and his son are sustained by love.

Ninja Assassin opens November 25th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

James McTeigue (V FOR VENDETTA) directs this action film about a highly skilled hitman. Korean singer and actor Rain (SPEED RACER) stars in the title role, and he must protect a beautiful Europol agent played by Naomi Harris (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD'S END) from a rival killer (Rick Yune). Larry and Andy Wachowski are on board as producers.

Me and Orson Welles opens November 25th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

A teenage actor lucks into a role in Julius Caesar as it's being re-imagined by a brilliant, impetuous young director named Orson Welles at his newly-founded Mercury Theater in NYC, 1937. The rollercoaster week leading up to opening night has the charismatic-but-sometimes-cruel Welles staking his career on this risky production while Richard mixes with everyone from starlets to stagehands in behind-the-scenes adventures bound to change him.

Old Dogs opens November 25th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

In this comedy, Robin Williams and John Travolta play single men who have to take on a huge responsibility: six-year-old twins! Then men are used to making business deals, but will they be able to take care of a couple of kids? OLD DOGS is a family affair: John Travolta's daughter Ella Bleu Travolta makes her film debut, and Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston reunite on film for the first time in decades.

Princess and the Frog opens November 25th, 2009 (limited); December 11 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

The classic tale of a princess, a kiss, and a frog gets an update (and a change of scenery) with this film in Disney's grand tradition of animated classics. DREAMGIRLS' Anika Noni Rose provides the voice of a beautiful young woman living in New Orleans who may just have to pucker up to an amphibian. THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG arrives not only with Disney's name attached, but also with THE LITTLE MERMAID directors Ron Clements and John Musker at the helm.

Fantastic Mr. Fox opens November 25th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Mr and Mrs Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox's wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers -- Boggis, Bunce and Bean -- who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr Fox at any cost

Private Lives of Pippa Lee opens November 27th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

For this dramedy, filmmaker Rebecca Miller (THE BALLAD OF JACK AND ROSE) directs this star-studded adaptation of her own novel. THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE stars Robin Wright Penn, Maria Bello, Alan Arkin, Monica Bellucci, Blake Lively, and Julianne Moore.

Home opens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

The past comes back to haunt Inga (Marcia Gay Harden), a poet who finds herself re-creating the events of her youth. She develops breast cancer and begins to use alcohol to quell the pain (in a similar fashion to her mother), and becomes fixated on a house that reminds her of her childhood home. Will she find a way to break the vicious cycle? Hayden's real-life daughter, Eulala Scheel, plays Inga's daughter.

Rockin Meera opens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Brothers opens December 4th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Breaking Point opens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Everybody's Fine opens December 4th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Robert De Niro leads a stellar cast in this insightful dramedy starring Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale, and Sam Rockwell. A remake of the Italian film STANNO TUTTI BENE, EVERYBODY�S FINE features De Niro playing a widower who tries to improve his relationships with his troubled adult children.

Humble Pie opens

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Armored opens December 4th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

A group of armored car men decide to steal from their own company. But their plan begins to fall apart when an innocent person intervenes in their attempt.

Serious Moonlight opens December 4th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

When high-powered attorney Louise (Meg Ryan) learns that her husband, Ian (Timothy Hutton), plans to leave her after 13 years of marriage to run off with his twentysomething girlfriend, Sara (Kristen Bell), she immediately decides to take drastic action. She ties up Ian in their country house and refuses to let him go until they talk things through. Naturally, he resists, and things take an even worse turn for the couple when a young hooligan (Justin Long) hears Ian's cries for help and decides to rob the couple blind instead of helping the hapless husband. SERIOUS MOONLIGHT was scripted by actress-director Adrienne Shelly, who was murdered in 2006. After her death, Shelly's husband, Andy Ostroy (who produced the film and has a small role in it), decided to go forward with the project. SERIOUS MOONLIGHT marks the feature directorial debut of actress Cheryl Hines (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), who co-starred in Shelly's last directorial effort, WAITRESS.

Until the Light Takes Us opens December 4th, 2009 (limited)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Up in the Air opens December 4th, 2009 (limited); December 11th (expansion); December 25th (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he's met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.

Transylmania opens December 4th, 2009 (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Located deep in the heart of the "cursed land" of Transylvania in a centuries-old castle, Razvan University isn't your typical institution of higher learning -- and the black leather-clad professors, three-foot-tall dean, instruction in crucifix-wielding, and topless vampiresses lurking in dark corners are just the start.

Single Man opens December 11th, 2009 (limited); December 25th (wide)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:18 GMT

Fashion designer Tom Ford makes his directorial debut with this dramatic outing starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, and Matthew Goode. Ford and David Scearce adapted the story from a book by Christopher Isherwood, which tells the tragic tale of a professor's loss of his longtime partner.