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| Cirque du Soleil's Delirium is a multifaceted digital event of unprecedented proportion. Driven by an urban tribal beat and awe-inspiring visuals, musicians, singers and dancers transform an arena into joyous frenzy. Delirium is the quest for balance in a world that is increasingly out of sync with reality. It pushes the limit of arena performance through technical magnitude, human introspection and creative prowess—transporting audiences into a universe of delirious sensory folly. The event showcases 36 talented and multidisciplinary artists which include 6 musicians, 6 singers, 12 dancers, 9 acrobats and 3 main characters. To heighten the musical experience, it is infused with acrobatic dances as well as classic Cirque du Soleil feats including aerial, acrosport and hand balancing acts. After touring in North America and internationally, Delirium was performed for the last time on April 17, 2008 in London, England. Official Web Site |
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Just as New York City was the backdrop in Woody Allen's Manhattan,
the stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the writer/director's look
at the romantic adventures of Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett
Johansson). These two young American women spend a summer in Spain, where
they meet a flamboyant artist (Javier Bardem, Academy Award winner for No
Country for Old Men) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Penélope
Cruz). Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually
adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, the results
can only be described as chaotic. Co-starring Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn
and Chris Messina. Official
Web Site Michael Sragow's Baltimore Sun review... |
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There are certain unforgettable moments in history when America has triumphed
against long odds and proved itself to the world: Neil Armstrong setting foot
on the moon; the U.S. Men's Hockey team beating the Soviet Union in the 1980
Olympics. But one such moment has never received the recognition it deserves:
In 1976, a small American winery sent shock waves through the industry by
besting the exalted French wines in a blind tasting, putting California wines
on the map for good. Novice vintner Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) risked everything
to realize his dream of creating the perfect hand-crafted California Chardonnay.
Meanwhile in Paris, struggling wine seller Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman)
came up with an idea for a publicity stunt to help his floundering shop. Little
did Spurrier and Barrett realize they were about to change the history of
wine forever. A dramatic comedy directed by Randall Miller (Marilyn Hotchkiss
Ballroom Dancing & Charm School), co-starring Chris Pine, Rachael
Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Dushku and Dennis Farina. Official
Web Site Director Randall Miller is drawn to stories of passion and risk |
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| Everyone's favorite Star Wars characters, including Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, are on the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, along with brand new heroes like Anakins padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villainsled by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievousare poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations in this animated sci-fi adventure. Official Web Site |
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The guys who brought you Superbad reunite for a new action-comedy.
Lazy stoner Dale Denton (co-writer Seth Rogen) has only one reason to visit
his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver (James Franco): to purchase weed; specifically,
a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only
witness to a murder by a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) and the city's most dangerous
drug lord (Gary Cole), he panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express
at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the
weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him. And it is. As Dale and
Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering
from weed-fueled paranoia; incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their
trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. Directed
by David Gordon Green (All the Real Girls). Official
Web Site Bret McCabe's Baltimore City Paper review... |
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This heartbreaking and hilarious Sundance Film Festival hit follows the lives
of four real teenagers—a jock, the popular girl, the artsy girl and the geek—in
one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see
the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks,
and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future. With extraordinary
intimacy and a great deal of humor, the film captures the pressures of growing
up—pressures that come from one's peers, one's parents, and not least,
oneself. Filming daily for ten months, filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the
Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture) developed a deep understanding of
her subjects. The result is a film that goes beyond the enduring stereotypes
of high school to render complex young people trying to find their way into
adulthood. Official
Web Site Michael Sragow's Baltimore Sun review... |
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| Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who last teamed in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, return in Step Brothers. Ferrell plays Brennan Huff, a sporadically employed 39-year-old who lives with his mother, Nancy (Mary Steenburgen). Reilly plays Dale Doback, a terminally unemployed 40-year-old who lives with his father, Robert (Richard Jenkins). When Robert and Nancy marry and move in together, Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each other as step brothers. As their narcissism and downright aggressive laziness threaten to tear the family apart, these two middle-aged, immature, overgrown boys will orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their parents back together. To pull it off, they must form an unlikely bond that maybe, just maybe, will finally get them out of the house. Co-written by Ferrell and director Adam McKay (Talladega Nights). Official Web Site |
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The follow-up to Batman Begins reunites director/co-writer Christopher
Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce
Wayne. In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime.
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney
Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in
Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find
themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath
Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer
to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Official
Web Site Cole Haddon's Baltimore City Paper review... |
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| An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best friends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski). But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," this feature-film adaptation of the beloved stage musical is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Co-starring Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård and Dominic Cooper. Official Web Site |
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| An unflinching exploration of a father/son relationship, starring Colin Firth as Blake Morrison, a man who must deal with his father Arthurs (Jim Broadbent) terminal illness and imminent death. Blakes memories of everything funny, embarrassing and upsetting about his childhood and teens are interspersed with tender and heartrending scenes in the present, as he struggles to come to terms with his fatherand their history of conflictand learns to accept that ones parents are not always accountable to their children. Co-starring Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Claire Skinner and Matthew Beard. Directed by Anand Tucker (Shopgirl, Hilary and Jackie), from a screenplay by David Nicholls (Starter for 10), adapted from Blake Morrisons novel of the same name. Official Web Site |