Rated:NONE In 1972, 18-year-old Mark Moskowitz buys a novel called The Stones of Summer by first-time author Dow Mossman, because an enthusiastic New York Times review persuades him it is the book of a generation. Despite being an avid reader, Moskowitz can't get past the first 20 pages. Twenty-five years later, Mark re-discovers the book, and this time he can't put it down. Enthralled with its story and wonderful originality, Mark tries to buy copies for his friends and to look for other works by the author. He can't find the book. He can't find a record of the author. He can't find anyone who has heard his name, let alone read the book. The film chronicles filmmaker Mark Moskowitz�s year-long search for Dow Mossman. Pursuing answers to the literary mystery, he crisscrossed the country, meeting, among others, Robert Gottlieb, editor of Catch-22, Frank Conroy, head of the Iowa Writers� Workshop, and critic Leslie Fiedler. Cinematic, humorous and obsessive, the journey is a wistful, powerful affirmation of reading and what it means to us.
Rated:PG-13 Fate deals young orphan Matt Murdock a strange hand when he is doused with radioactive waste. The accident leaves Matt blind but also gives him a heightened "radar sense" that allows him to "see" far better than any man. Years later Murdock has grown into a man and becomes a respected criminal attorney. But after he's done his "day job" Matt takes on a secret identity as "The Man Without Fear," Daredevil, the masked avenger that patrols the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen and New York City to combat the injustice that he cannot tackle in the courtroom.
Rated:G Mowgli is now a grown young man who longs to return to the jungle to find Baloo. Other returning characters include Sher Khan the tiger, King Louie, Colonel Hathi the elephant, and Bagheera the panther.
Rated:NONE When we first meet rising young artist Angelique (Tautou), she is in the glorious throes of true love, and the whole world has seemingly fallen under her spell. Her handsome lover Loic (Samuel Le Bihan) is madly in love with her, her paintings are winning wide acclaim, and a glorious future seems all but assured.
But Angelique�s blissful world may not be as enchanting as it first seems, and in a quick startling moment, her life � and our understanding of it � seems to unravel in front of our eyes. A single surprise rose sent from Angelique to Loic -- a symbol of desire -- or delusion? During a romantic late-night drive, do they share a moment of unbridled passion -- or desperate paranoia?
When Tautou first flashes her charming, captivating smile, you may be seduced into thinking that Amelie herself has returned to the screen. But as the film unfolds, you discover an actress unafraid to take chances and play against her honey-sweet public image. In this two-sided story of love and obsession, Tautou channels the darker screen personas of Glenn Close and Simone Signoret through her brave portrayal of a woman crazy� in love.
Rated:R A young Southern man (Paul Schnedier), who's sowed his wild oats in just about every field in town, falls for a virgin (Zooey Deschanel) who happens to be his best friend's little sister.
Rated:R Two men (Matt Damon, Casey Affleck) are stranded in the desert, and they get increasingly dehydrated. Is it some sort of cat-and-mouse game or they really in danger? Much of the film was reportedly improvised.
Rated:R Avery has finally gotten his life back on track. A competitive swimmer, he had to drop out of college to support his girlfriend, Krista, and their son, Jordan. He's back on the swim meet circuit, and starting to have some success. When he's approached by a college scout after winning his latest race, he goes out to celebrate with his friends, Cashmere and Dre. In an instant, Avery's luck is about to run out...
Rated:NONE Im Kwon-taek's ninety-fifth film tells the story of renowned nineteenth-century painter Jang Seung-up (Choi Min-Sik), an artist whose revolutionary work - and persona - has forever changed the face of Korean art. Chi-Hwa-Seon (Painted Fire) begins in the 1850s, when Kim Byung-moon (Ahn Sung-ki) saves the young Jang Seung-up from being beaten by a group of drifters. In return, Jang draws him a picture, and as Kim carefully examines the child's rough drawing, he notices the extraordinary potential of the young boy. Years later, Kim Byung-moon becomes Jang Seung-up's mentor and encourages him to pursue the life of an artist. KIM eventually gives Jang the pen name of Oh-won. Later on his life, Jang Seung-up meets Mae-hyang, a daughter of a Yangban (social elite) who attracts him deeply. Although their passion is strong, they are eventually forced to separate when she runs away from catholic persecution. Jang Seung-up eventually leaves his house and wanders about in pursuit of "true art," soon realizing that it is through pleasure that he can produce his greatest works. Oh-won's life is thus marked by the paradox of his inspiration derived by addiction to alcohol and convoluted love affairs with women. As Jang continues to search for artistic transcendence, he stretches the limits of traditional Korean art, rapidly becoming a worldwide artistic reference - and one of Korea's national legends.
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