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October 17th, 2005

20 films are being released this week

Monday, October 17th
The Calcium Kid

The Calcium Kid


Rated: R
In this KO comedy Jimmy Connelly (Orlando Bloom) is a happy-go-lucky milkman who has the burning ambition to become the regional manager for his employers Express Milk Dairies. But Jimmy's life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally injures Britain's contender for the upcoming boxing World title during a sparring session in his local gym, and puts him out of action. With no time to find a suitable replacement Jimmy is thrust into the boxing ring and onto the world stage as Britain's new hope for the championship, in a match of true David and Goliath proportions.
Tuesday, October 18th
Curandero

Curandero


Rated: R
A journey that takes one man into the bowels of black magic in Mexico City.

Wednesday, October 19th
Ushpizin

Ushpizin


Rated: NONE
A heartwarming and humorous Israeli drama set in the customarily closed world of ultra-Orthodox Jews, "Ushpizin" is the story of Moshe and Malli, a married couple, who are suffering through a financial crisis. Naturally they pray for help, but instead of a miracle, two suspicious strangers with criminal pasts appear on their doorstep. The couple believes their guests were sent to them by God as a test of faith. The film is reportedly the first made by members of the Israeli ultra-Orthodox community.
Three of Hearts

Three of Hearts


Rated: R
Sam, Steven, and Samantha aren't a Menage a Trois-they're more like a three-person partnership. Shot over the course of eight years, Susan Kaplan takes an objective approach in presenting a "trinogomous" relationship in all its highs and lows-and the situation becomes even more complicated when three becomes four.
Friday, October 21st
Doom

Doom


Rated: R
Millions of devoted fans worldwide have been spellbound by the dark invention of its adventures . . . have awaited its every incarnation with urgent anticipation . . . and have devoted countless hours, days and weeks to conquering its hidden mysteries: Doom. When the home-computer game "Doom" was first launched in 1993, no one could have foreseen the legion of fans it would create and the mania surrounding its every new permutation. "Doom" and its successive installments have transfixed gamers worldwide for over a decade and have sold millions of copies (while chalking up an unprecedented tens of millions of downloads as shareware). It is, simply, the most explosive home-computer game franchise phenomenon in history. Now, the game that made history is jumping from computer screens to the motion picture screen: get ready for Doom. Set countless years in the future and told in the hyper- kinetic, kamikaze style that made its gaming predecessor a global phenomenon, the science fiction action adventure Doom takes the viewer to the far corners of the galaxy with a fully-realized vision of a dark and disturbing future.
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang


Rated: R
In "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang," a breezy take on Shane Black's trademark buddy action/comedy oeuvre, a petty thief (Robert Downey Jr.) is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl (Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer) who has been training him for his upcoming role.
North Country

North Country


Rated: R
A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story


Rated: PG
Kurt Russell (“Miracle”), Dakota Fanning (“Man on Fire”) and Kris Kristofferson (“Blade I & II”) star in a drama about a father who, for the love of his daughter, sacrifices almost everything to save the life of an injured racehorse and bring the promising filly back to her former glory.
Stay

Stay


Rated: R
A reality-bending thriller about a psychologist whose suicidal client makes bizarre predictions that to the psychologist's mounting terror, begin to come true. The shrink must race against time to save everything he loves before it disappears. From the director of Monster's Ball.
Shopgirl

Shopgirl


Rated: R
Based on Steve Martin's bestselling novella, "Shopgirl" is a funny and poignant story of love in the modern age. Mirabelle (Claire Danes) mans the glove counter at a high end department store in Beverly Hills, selling things that nobody buys anymore. An artist struggling to keep up with even the minimum payment on her credit card and student loans, she lives a quiet life and keeps to herself until a rich, handsome fiftysomething named Ray Porter (Martin) sweeps her off her feet. Mirabelle revels in the attention, the sex, and especially, being in love, but somewhere, subconsciously, she realizes that the relationship cannot last. Soon, she has to make a decision: will she stick with Ray, hoping that his feelings for her might grow, or does she take a chance with Jeremy (Jason Schwartzman), a musician who may offer more?
National Lampoons Barely Legal

National Lampoon's Barely Legal


Rated: NONE
Deacon, Matt and Fred will do anything for even a glimpse of sex and spend their mornings pirating porno movies from Fred's after school job at the video store. But when Fred is fired, the well runs dry, and our heroes come up with a new plan: make their own "adult" film.
Kids in America

Kids in America


Rated: PG-13
Kids In America is a reality-based dramedy about the experiences of young people in modern-day America. Set in the fictional Booker High School a diverse group of students are tired of seeing their freedoms taken away. They band together and change their world by empowering themselves and their community to protect freedoms of expression and speech.
Protocols of Zion

Protocols of Zion


Rated: NONE
Documentary filmmaker Marc Levin utilizes both serious and comedic routes in taking a hard and in-depth look at anti-Semitism in America by going from location to location interviewing people of different races and backgrounds about their opinons on Jews and Judaism.
The Roost

The Roost


Rated: NONE
Part of a "special" late-nite television program...Four friends on their way to a wedding find themselves marooned on a mysterious farm. Creatures of the night awaken and the undead rise, as a night of relentless horror...Begins!
The Work and the Glory: American Zion

The Work and the Glory: American Zion


Rated: PG-13
In November of 1833, the state of Missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an anti-hero with a vulnerable past.
Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death


Rated: NONE
This true, astonishing story of what King Leopold II did in the Congo was forgotten for over 50 years. "Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death" describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908.
Emmanuels Gift

Emmanuel's Gift


Rated: NONE
Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, "Emmanuel's Gift" tells the powerful and passionate story of a disabled orphan, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah from Ghana, who has risen above abject poverty and a severe physical challenge to become a hero and inspiration to people around the world. His first stunning act of heroism was riding a bike across Ghana on one leg, in order to eradicate his country's negative perception of the disabled. This remarkable feat was just the first of many and his awe-inspiring journey awakened the spirit in his fellow disabled Ghanaians and countless others throughout the world. Robin Williams, United Nation's Koffi Annan, Muhammad Ali and Oprah Winfrey are among the celebrities touched by Emmanuel's life of hardships and triumphs and who continue to support his efforts. This July, Emmanuel was presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award by Oprah during the nationally broadcast ESPN's ESPY awards. Emmanuel will be appearing on Oprah's TV show this fall. This movie shows Emmanuel's unwavering motivation, as he continues to travel the world, spreading his positive message and organizing help for his people back home. Beautifully photographed and critically acclaimed, "Emmanuel's Gift" is a compelling and inspirational story of courage and determination about a man who had nothing, but gave everything and changed a nation and its people forever.
Wasabi Tuna

Wasabi Tuna


Rated: R
The story of five friends in Los Angeles whose annual tradition of joining the zany West Hollywood Halloween Parade in outrageous-themed costumes has become local legend. However, this year, as they prepare their costumes, all goes wrong. A single case of mistaken identity turns their gentle lifestyle and harmless pre-party atmosphere into a diabolical world of vengeful gang bangers, surveillance teams, police chases, shootouts, drug-lords, a team of Anna Nicole Smith drag queens, Anna Nicole Smith and yes her dog, "Sugar Pie."
After Innocence

After Innocence


Rated: NONE
This powerful documentary examines the lives of men attempting to return to their normal lives after DNA testing has freed them from wrongful imprisonment.
Innocence

Innocence


Rated: NONE
In a subterranean boarding school, hidden beneath a forest in some undetermined time and place, a group of little girls gather around a coffin. The coffin lid opens and six-year-old Iris emerges. Bianca, the eldest of the group, introduces Iris to this strange but pleasant school, home to some thirty girls. There are no adults here, save for some old servants and two young teachers: Mademoiselle Edith (Helene de Fougerolles) and Mademoiselle Eva (Marion Cotillard). Iris quickly discovers the rules of the school, where teaching centers on dance, physical education and biology. Obedience is paramount-any boarder who would rebel and try to escape is condemned to remain in the park and serve the others forever. Iris grows accustomed to her new life but she is troubled by a mystery: every evening at nine a subterranean rumbling is heard and Bianca leaves the house to attend a secret meeting. One evening, Iris follows her to the big house where the teachers live. Inside, all seems to be deserted. Even Bianca appears to have vanished into thin air...