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Con Artist
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 84 min
Directed by: Michaek Sladek
Interests: Art & Artists, Comedy, Documentary
Mid-level collectors and art fans around the world clamor to buy Mark Kostabi's canvases, but his involvement in those creations is controversial. Collaborating with painters and designers, he often lends no more than his signature to a work. Intimate footage of Kostabi at home and interviews with friends and celebrities investigate the unusual motivations of this art establishment outsider. Read More
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 84 min
Directed by: Michaek Sladek
Interests: Art & Artists, Comedy, Documentary
Mid-level collectors and art fans around the world clamor to buy Mark Kostabi's canvases, but his involvement in those creations is controversial. Collaborating with painters and designers, he often lends no more than his signature to a work. Intimate footage of Kostabi at home and interviews with friends and celebrities investigate the unusual motivations of this art establishment outsider. Read More
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Dare
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 90 min
Directed by: Adam Salky
Interests: Coming of Age, Gay Interest
In this Sundance hit, uptight A-student Alexa (Emmy Rossum) and her best friend Ben (Ashley Springer) befriend popular jock Johnny (Zach Gilford), after which their relationships take on surprising new dimensions. Featuring terrific support from Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming and Rooney Mara, DARE is that rare "teen movie" with a provocative twist. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 90 min
Directed by: Adam Salky
Interests: Coming of Age, Gay Interest
In this Sundance hit, uptight A-student Alexa (Emmy Rossum) and her best friend Ben (Ashley Springer) befriend popular jock Johnny (Zach Gilford), after which their relationships take on surprising new dimensions. Featuring terrific support from Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming and Rooney Mara, DARE is that rare "teen movie" with a provocative twist. Read More
Desert Flower
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 124 min
Directed by: Sherry Hormann
Interests: African Interest, Biography, Drama
DESERT FLOWER is the unbelievable true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who would become a top supermodel, and use her influence to affect the lives of countless women all over the world. Tracing Dirie's path from traumatized child to triumphant adult, DESERT FLOWER is an incredible tale of one womans remarkable courage. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 124 min
Directed by: Sherry Hormann
Interests: African Interest, Biography, Drama
DESERT FLOWER is the unbelievable true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who would become a top supermodel, and use her influence to affect the lives of countless women all over the world. Tracing Dirie's path from traumatized child to triumphant adult, DESERT FLOWER is an incredible tale of one womans remarkable courage. Read More
Dirty Oil
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Interests: Documentary, Environmental Issues & Nature Films
The oil sands in the Canadian Providence of Alberta are a source of a vast supply of petroleum, but the effects of extracting it are highly controversial. This probing documentary, narrated by Neve Campbell, explores the environmental, health and moral ramifications of this booming business, offering hard statistics, sobering forecasts and frightening cautionary tales. Read More
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Interests: Documentary, Environmental Issues & Nature Films
The oil sands in the Canadian Providence of Alberta are a source of a vast supply of petroleum, but the effects of extracting it are highly controversial. This probing documentary, narrated by Neve Campbell, explores the environmental, health and moral ramifications of this booming business, offering hard statistics, sobering forecasts and frightening cautionary tales. Read More
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John Rabe
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 134 min
Directed by: Florian Gallenberger
Interests: Asian Interest, Biography, Drama, History
John Rabe's spent years in Nanking building a career, remaining steadfastly loyal to his wife, his company, his country and the National Socialist party. When Japanese forces begin their brutal occupation of the city, Rabe's conscience is awakened and he joins with a cynical American doctor and a motley group of expatriates to save the citizens of Nanking. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 134 min
Directed by: Florian Gallenberger
Interests: Asian Interest, Biography, Drama, History
John Rabe's spent years in Nanking building a career, remaining steadfastly loyal to his wife, his company, his country and the National Socialist party. When Japanese forces begin their brutal occupation of the city, Rabe's conscience is awakened and he joins with a cynical American doctor and a motley group of expatriates to save the citizens of Nanking. Read More
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Learning From Light: The Vision of I.M. Pei
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 85 min
Directed by: Bo Landin and Sterling Van Wagenen
Interests: Art & Artists, Documentary
One of the most distinguished architects of our time, I.M. Pei has spent his storied career creating designs for some of the world's most treasured structures. LEARNING FROM LIGHT chronicles Pei's adventures through a recent and historically monumental challenge: his commission to design the Museum of Islamic Art for Doha, Qatar. Read More
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Feature Documentary, 2009, 85 min
Directed by: Bo Landin and Sterling Van Wagenen
Interests: Art & Artists, Documentary
One of the most distinguished architects of our time, I.M. Pei has spent his storied career creating designs for some of the world's most treasured structures. LEARNING FROM LIGHT chronicles Pei's adventures through a recent and historically monumental challenge: his commission to design the Museum of Islamic Art for Doha, Qatar. Read More
The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 100 min
Directed by: Jodie Markell
Interests: Drama
Fisher Willow (Bryce Dallas Howard), an impulsive, wistful heiress, falls in love with righteous, "simple" Jimmy Dobyne (Chris Evans) after hiring him as an escort to Memphis debutante parties. The loss of a priceless earring, however, stirs unforeseen emotions in this handsomely photographed drama, produced from an unrealized Tennessee Williams screenplay. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 100 min
Directed by: Jodie Markell
Interests: Drama
Fisher Willow (Bryce Dallas Howard), an impulsive, wistful heiress, falls in love with righteous, "simple" Jimmy Dobyne (Chris Evans) after hiring him as an escort to Memphis debutante parties. The loss of a priceless earring, however, stirs unforeseen emotions in this handsomely photographed drama, produced from an unrealized Tennessee Williams screenplay. Read More
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Paper Man
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 110 min
Directed by: Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney
Interests: Comedy, Drama, View From Long Island
Richard Dunn (Jeff Daniels) is a failed writer, husband and adult who adjourns to a cottage in the Hamptons to complete his latest novel. Unfortunately, he's followed everywhere by Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds), an imaginary friend he has been unable to shake since childhood. Richard finds comfort in an unlikely friendship with a neighborhood teen (Emma Stone). Directors Michele and Kieran Mulroney craft a darkly comic "coming-of-middle-age" story set against the picturesque backdrop of Montauk in winter. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 110 min
Directed by: Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney
Interests: Comedy, Drama, View From Long Island
Richard Dunn (Jeff Daniels) is a failed writer, husband and adult who adjourns to a cottage in the Hamptons to complete his latest novel. Unfortunately, he's followed everywhere by Captain Excellent (Ryan Reynolds), an imaginary friend he has been unable to shake since childhood. Richard finds comfort in an unlikely friendship with a neighborhood teen (Emma Stone). Directors Michele and Kieran Mulroney craft a darkly comic "coming-of-middle-age" story set against the picturesque backdrop of Montauk in winter. Read More
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Stolen Lives
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 92 min
Directed by: Anders Anderson
Interests: Drama, Mystery-Suspense-Thriller
Cutting back and forth from present day to the 1950's, STOLEN LIVES weaves together the stories of two missing boys. Detective Tom Adkins (Jon Hamm) is obsessed by the disappearance of his son eight years ago. When the remains of a child buried alive fifty years ago are discovered they seem to shed new light on the mystery of his own son's vanishing. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 92 min
Directed by: Anders Anderson
Interests: Drama, Mystery-Suspense-Thriller
Cutting back and forth from present day to the 1950's, STOLEN LIVES weaves together the stories of two missing boys. Detective Tom Adkins (Jon Hamm) is obsessed by the disappearance of his son eight years ago. When the remains of a child buried alive fifty years ago are discovered they seem to shed new light on the mystery of his own son's vanishing. Read More
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Tanner Hall
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 95 min
Directed by: Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg
Interests: Coming of Age, Women's Interest
TANNER HALL is a vivid peek into the private world of an all-girls boarding school. The knot of adolescent complexity is unraveled through the coming-of-age stories of four teenage girls when their friendship is jeopardized by the arrival of a new girl. Rising Star Rooney Mara shines as the heart of this film. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 95 min
Directed by: Francesca Gregorini and Tatiana von Furstenberg
Interests: Coming of Age, Women's Interest
TANNER HALL is a vivid peek into the private world of an all-girls boarding school. The knot of adolescent complexity is unraveled through the coming-of-age stories of four teenage girls when their friendship is jeopardized by the arrival of a new girl. Rising Star Rooney Mara shines as the heart of this film. Read More
Tenure
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 90 min
Directed by: Mike Million
Interests: Comedy, Romance
In this comedic and romantic send-up of academia, Associate Professor Charlie Thurber (Luke Wilson) begrudgingly prepares for one more attempt at a tenure position. Just as he starts to feel the long awaited promotion is within his grasp, an impressive new professor (Gretchen Mol) is brought on staff. Charlie's best friend convinces him the only solution is to sabotage his new competition, but Charlie soon finds his professional aspirations and personal emotions leading him down different paths. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 90 min
Directed by: Mike Million
Interests: Comedy, Romance
In this comedic and romantic send-up of academia, Associate Professor Charlie Thurber (Luke Wilson) begrudgingly prepares for one more attempt at a tenure position. Just as he starts to feel the long awaited promotion is within his grasp, an impressive new professor (Gretchen Mol) is brought on staff. Charlie's best friend convinces him the only solution is to sabotage his new competition, but Charlie soon finds his professional aspirations and personal emotions leading him down different paths. Read More
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Uncertainty
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 105 min
Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel
Interests: Action-Adventure, Romance
Scott McGehee and David Siegel's latest film explores the very different directions our lives can take with just one decision. Perched atop the Brooklyn Bridge, young lovers Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lynn Collins flip a coin and send the film's narrative down two separate tracks that are alternately thrilling and moving: just like life itself. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2008, 105 min
Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel
Interests: Action-Adventure, Romance
Scott McGehee and David Siegel's latest film explores the very different directions our lives can take with just one decision. Perched atop the Brooklyn Bridge, young lovers Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lynn Collins flip a coin and send the film's narrative down two separate tracks that are alternately thrilling and moving: just like life itself. Read More
Up in the Air
Feature Narrative, 2009, 108 min
Directed by: Jason Reitman
From Jason Reitman, the Oscar® nominated director of “Juno,” comes a dramatic comedy called “Up in the Air” starring Oscar® winner George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, 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 after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Read More
Feature Narrative, 2009, 108 min
Directed by: Jason Reitman
From Jason Reitman, the Oscar® nominated director of “Juno,” comes a dramatic comedy called “Up in the Air” starring Oscar® winner George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, 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 after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams. Read More
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The Young Victoria
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 100 min
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallee
THE YOUNG VICTORIA chronicles Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne, focusing on the early turbulent years of her reign and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert. Read More
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Feature Narrative, 2009, 100 min
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallee
THE YOUNG VICTORIA chronicles Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne, focusing on the early turbulent years of her reign and her legendary romance and marriage to Prince Albert. Read More