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The Wackness (R)  COMING 7/25/2008
Rated for pervasive drug use, language and some sexuality
Ben Kingsley,Famke Janssen
- 95 min.
photoIt's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana--but change is in the air. The newly-inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter.
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Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days (NR) COMING 7/31/08 AT 8:30PM
ONE TIME ONLY

Dean Karnazes - 110 min.
Dean Karnazes also known as the UltraMarathon Man has inspired thousands of runners. This is the epilogue to Karnazes' 50 day expedition. Dean Karnazes completed 50 Marathons in 50 States in 50 Consecutive Days. "Sure its about running, but mostly it's about life.
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Brideshead Revisited (PG-13)  COMING 8/1/2008
Rated for some sexual content
Emma Thompson,Michael Gambon
- 100 min.
photo"Brideshead Revisited" tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in the pre-WWII era. In the film, Charles Ryder becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte, and then his sophisticated sister, Julia. The rise and fall of Charles' infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars.
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Sixty Six (PG-13)  COMING 8/6/2008
Rated for language, some sexual content and brief nudity
Eddie Marsan,Helena Bonham Carter
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photoIt is the summer of '66, and England is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever. For 12-year-old Bernie though, the biggest day of his life is looming: his Bar Mitzvah, and the day he becomes a man. However, Bernie's family is increasingly distracted by the threat of losing their business and their wayward older son, and the scale of Bernie's Bar Mitzvah diminishes daily. Worst of all the Cup Final is scheduled to take place on the same day and when England makes it through the qualifying rounds, Bernie's longed-for Bar Mitzvah looks set to be a complete disaster.
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In Search of a Midnight Kiss (NR)  COMING 8/8/2008
Scoot McNairy,Sara Simmonds - 95 min.
photoTwenty-nine-year old Wilson has just had the worst year of his life. He is new to Los Angeles; and onthis special night; he has no date, no concrete plans and every intention of locking the doors and forgetting that the past year ever happened--that is until his best friend, Jacob, browbeats him into posting a personal ad on 'Craig's List'. When Vivian, a strong-willed woman hell-bent on being with the right guy at the stroke of midnight responds, a chaotic, comedic journey through streets of L.A. begins.
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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG-13)  COMING 8/15/2008
Rated for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and smoking
Scarlett Johansson,Penélope Cruz
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 Vicky and Cristina, these two young Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist and his beautiful but insane ex-wife. Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, both comedic and harrowing results ensue.
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Henry Poole Is Here (PG)  COMING 8/15/2008
Rated for thematic elements and some language
Luke Wilson,Radha Mitchell
- 100 min.
photoHenry Poole just wants to disappear. Shattered by circumstances beyond his control, he buys a cookie-cutter house in a drab, middle-class, L.A. neighborhood and settles in with case of vodka and all the junk food he can eat. But, Henry's self-imposed exile is shattered when his neighbor, Esperanza, discovers a mysterious stain on Henry's stucco wall that is seen to have miraculous powers. She begins leading pilgrimages to the "holy site" and invites church officials to inspect the apparition. Although Henry remains skeptical, he finds himself gradually drawn back towards life, especially when his friendship with another neighbor, eight-year-old Millie, brings him closer to her beautiful single mother, Dawn.
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Elegy (R)  COMING 822/2008
Rated for sexuality, nudity and language
Penélope Cruz,Ben Kingsley
- 108 min.
photoCharismatic professor David Kepesh glories in the pursuit of adventurous female students but never lets any woman get too close. When gorgeous Consuela Castillo enters his classroom, however, his protective veneer dissolves. Her raven-haired beauty both captivates and unsettles him. Even if Kepesh declares her body a perfect work of art, Consuela is more than an object of desire. She has a strong sense of herself and an emotional intensity that challenges his preconceptions. Kepesh's need for Consuela becomes an obsession, but ultimately his jealous fantasies of betrayal drive her away. Shattered, Kepesh faces up to the ravages of time, immersing himself in work and confronting the loss of old friends. Then, two years later, Consuela comes back into his life-with an urgent, desperate request that will change everything.
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The Duchess (NR)  COMING 9/12/2008
Keira Knightley,Ralph Fiennes -
 "The Duchess" is the story of an extraordinary woman who rose to fame by staying true to her passions in a world of protocol, gossip and social rules--and paid the price.
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Religulous (NR)  COMING 10/3/2008
Bill Maher
photoThis documentary follows political humorist and author Bill Maher as he travels around the globe interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his analytical skills, wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey.
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