Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Week of July 19

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Full Potential

Eddie's (Bradley Cooper) life is going nowhere-- he has no money, no motivation, he's just been dumped, and he can't even begin the novel he's supposedly writing. When his ex brother-in-law (Johnny Whitworth) lets him try an experimental drug, Eddie suddenly reaches his potential in Limitless: he reclaims his girlfriend (Abbie Cornish), writes his book, and with a mind that can suddenly comprehend anything, starts to turn his life around... but his new ambition puts him in league with dangerous and powerful men (Robert De Niro, Andrew Howard, and Richard Bekins). Worse, the addictive properties and side effects of the drug is unknown, but what are Eddie's chances without it? On DVD and Blu-Ray.

80's

Though he just graduated from MIT, Matt (Topher Grace) is working in a mall at a dead end job with Barry (Dan Fogler), his best friend, in Take Me Home Tonight. With the help of his sister (Anna Faris) and Barry, Matt will try to make sense of his life and correct the mistakes of his past... namely, mustering the courage to ask out his high school crush (Teresa Palmer). Over the course of on 1980s night, they'll each find their own path in Matt's quest through parties, stunts, and suburban adventure. With Chris Pratt. On DVD and Blu Ray.

Family Stories

Nathan (Ben Schwartz) became a famous and successful writer on the strength of his novel in Peep World, but the book tells all of his family's secrets. Reuniting the whole family for their father's (Ron Rifkin) birthday, Nathan has to contend with his shallow and materialistic sister (Sarah Silverman) who's suing him over the book, his constantly in trouble black sheep brother (Rainn Wilson), and his reliable brother (Michael C. Hall)... who's ready to crack under the stress of being "the good one" in a famously dysfunctional family.

Fighting Games

Jin (Jon Foo) arrives out of the wastelands of a dystopian future to fight in a ruthless martial arts tournament in Tekken. Though Jin wants to stop the man running the tournaments (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) and end the fighting forever, he'll have to beat the champion (Gary Daniels) and win the game to get there. Aided by a former tournament fighter (Luke Goss) and making allies within the games (including Kelly Overton), Jin fights for freedom and justice, but doesn't know how much the games have already shaped his life. On DVD and Blu Ray.

Trophy

Catherine Deneuve is the trophy wife to an oppressive husband (Fabrice Luchini) in Potiche. Set in 1977, she's fairly happy in her life, until her husband is incapacitated and she has to take his place managing an umbrella factory. Put in charge because her husband assumed she would be obedient and do very little, she becomes an excellent plant manager, outshining her husband and reconnecting with an old flame, the town's mayor (Gerard Depardieu).

Autobiographical

Based on a actual events, Desert Flower tells the story of Waris Dirie (Liya Kebede) from Somalia to Britain. Befriending and moving in with an English girl (Sally Hawkins), she learns English and lands a job, but eventually meets the photographer (Timothy Spall) and publicist (Juliet Stevenson) that make her a famous model. Her fame allows her to become a UN spokeswoman against female circumcision, a common practice in her homeland.

Rural

Walter (Peter Stormare) is a local cop in Small Town Murder Songs, trying to put his violent past behind him and live a quieter life. When his estranged ex (Jill Hennessy) reports a dead body, the balance of small town life is upset, and Walter is suddenly involved in a murder investigation. As the stresses of his life and the case mount, the threat of the old rage he tried to leave behind continues to grow. With Martha Plimpton.

Documentaries

Detailing the history of one of the most beloved authors and novels of the 20th century, Hey Boo: Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird unearths photos, letters, and interviews that tell the story of Harper Lee and her enduring literary classic.
Transcendent Man focuses on Ray Kurzweil and his beliefs regarding "the singularity," merging of human consciousness and advanced computing technology. Exploring Kurzweil's accomplishments and credentials, the documentary provides experts that believe him to be a crackpot or a genius.

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