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Before Sunset
Ten years later, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy resume their romance in Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset."
Ten years later, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy resume their romance in Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset."
Being Julia
Annette Benning stars in the title role about an aging actress estranged from her only son and pretending to be ignorant of her husband's philandering whose fortunes take a dramatic upturn when she meets a young admirer. Opens October 15, 2004.
Annette Benning stars in the title role about an aging actress estranged from her only son and pretending to be ignorant of her husband's philandering whose fortunes take a dramatic upturn when she meets a young admirer. Opens October 15, 2004.
Birth
Nicole Kidman takes a bath with a ten year old boy who claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband. The controversy has already begun with boos at the Venice Film Festival. Opens November 5, 2004.
Nicole Kidman takes a bath with a ten year old boy who claims to be the reincarnation of her dead husband. The controversy has already begun with boos at the Venice Film Festival. Opens November 5, 2004.
Bride and Prejudice
Gurinder Chadha's remakes the Jane Austen's classic Bollywood style in her film "Bride and Prejudice" starring Aishwarya Rai and Martin Henderson. Opens February 11th, 2005.
Gurinder Chadha's remakes the Jane Austen's classic Bollywood style in her film "Bride and Prejudice" starring Aishwarya Rai and Martin Henderson. Opens February 11th, 2005.
Bukowski: Born into This
John Dullaghan's documentary "Bukowski: Born into This" features interviews with Charles Bukowski, Bono, Sean Pean and Harry Dean Stanton. The film opens in limited release in May, 2004.
John Dullaghan's documentary "Bukowski: Born into This" features interviews with Charles Bukowski, Bono, Sean Pean and Harry Dean Stanton. The film opens in limited release in May, 2004.
Caveweller
Kyra Sedgewick stars as Delia Byrd in a new film by Lisa Cholodenko (High Art, Laurel Canyon) based on the novel by Dorothy Allison. Aidan Quinn and Kevin Bacon co-star. The release date is to be announced.
Kyra Sedgewick stars as Delia Byrd in a new film by Lisa Cholodenko (High Art, Laurel Canyon) based on the novel by Dorothy Allison. Aidan Quinn and Kevin Bacon co-star. The release date is to be announced.
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano plays the classic hero of the blind masseur in "The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi," a period samurai drama that revives the longest-running series in Japanese movies.
Takeshi Kitano plays the classic hero of the blind masseur in "The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi," a period samurai drama that revives the longest-running series in Japanese movies.
The Brown Bunny
Vincent Gallo's controversial road movie "The Brown Bunny" starring Gallo and Chloe Sevigny as Daisy has finally found distribution. Opens August 27, 2004 in limited release.
Vincent Gallo's controversial road movie "The Brown Bunny" starring Gallo and Chloe Sevigny as Daisy has finally found distribution. Opens August 27, 2004 in limited release.
Finding Neverland
Johnny Depp is already getting Oscar buzz for his performance as J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, in Marc Forster's "Finding Neverland." The film opens November 12th, 2004.
Johnny Depp is already getting Oscar buzz for his performance as J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, in Marc Forster's "Finding Neverland." The film opens November 12th, 2004.
Enduring Love
Daniel Craig, Samantha Morton, and Rhys Ifans star in Roger Michell's adaption of Ian McEwan's novel "Enduring Love." Opens October 29, 2004 in limited release.
Daniel Craig, Samantha Morton, and Rhys Ifans star in Roger Michell's adaption of Ian McEwan's novel "Enduring Love." Opens October 29, 2004 in limited release.
Don't Move
In Sergio Castellitto's "Don't Move," an almost unrecognizable Penelope Cruz returns to European filmmaking with a knockout performance. Opens March 2005.
In Sergio Castellitto's "Don't Move," an almost unrecognizable Penelope Cruz returns to European filmmaking with a knockout performance. Opens March 2005.
Downfall (Der Untergang)
A German drama about the last days of WWII as told by Hitler's secretary, who finds herself in the Der Fuhrer's bunker. Opens February 18, 2005.
A German drama about the last days of WWII as told by Hitler's secretary, who finds herself in the Der Fuhrer's bunker. Opens February 18, 2005.
Garden State
Zach Braff's directorial debut was a huge hit at Sundance. Starring Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, and Peter Sarsgaard, the film is based on a novel by Rick Moody. "Garden State" will hit theaters in July 30, 2004.
Zach Braff's directorial debut was a huge hit at Sundance. Starring Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, and Peter Sarsgaard, the film is based on a novel by Rick Moody. "Garden State" will hit theaters in July 30, 2004.
Coffee And Cigarettes
Marcy reviews Jim Jarmusch's series of vignettes on two unhealthy habits, "Coffee and Cigarettes." Starring Cate Blanchett, Tom Waits, Bill Murray, Iggy Pop, and many others.
Marcy reviews Jim Jarmusch's series of vignettes on two unhealthy habits, "Coffee and Cigarettes." Starring Cate Blanchett, Tom Waits, Bill Murray, Iggy Pop, and many others.
Code 46
Michael Winterbottom's first foray into science fiction, "Code 46" stars Tim Robbings and Samantha Morton. Opens August 6, 2004 in limited release.
Michael Winterbottom's first foray into science fiction, "Code 46" stars Tim Robbings and Samantha Morton. Opens August 6, 2004 in limited release.
Hero
Jet Li stars as a fearless champion recruited to stop a plot by three assassins to kill the emperor of China. Zhang Ziyi, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Donnie Yen, and Maggie Cheung co-star. Opens August 20, 2004 in limited release.
Jet Li stars as a fearless champion recruited to stop a plot by three assassins to kill the emperor of China. Zhang Ziyi, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Donnie Yen, and Maggie Cheung co-star. Opens August 20, 2004 in limited release.
It's All About Love
Thomas Vinterberg’s "It’s All About Love" takes place in the near future and tells the story of two lovers fighting for their love and ultimately for their lives in a world out of balance. Claire Danes, Phoenix, and Sean Penn star. Opens October 29, 2004.
Thomas Vinterberg’s "It’s All About Love" takes place in the near future and tells the story of two lovers fighting for their love and ultimately for their lives in a world out of balance. Claire Danes, Phoenix, and Sean Penn star. Opens October 29, 2004.
House of Flying Daggers
Zhang Yimou has tasted blood. After his surprise hit "Hero," the first martial arts movie by the Chinese auteur best known for his tasteful dramas, Yimou is back with another wire-fu adventure full of gorgeously photographed fights and overblown melodrama. With Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Andy Lau
Zhang Yimou has tasted blood. After his surprise hit "Hero," the first martial arts movie by the Chinese auteur best known for his tasteful dramas, Yimou is back with another wire-fu adventure full of gorgeously photographed fights and overblown melodrama. With Zhang Ziyi, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Andy Lau
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Sean Penn stars as Sam Byck, the business man who tried to kill the president in "The Assassination of Richard Nixon." Opens December 29, 2004 in limited release.
Sean Penn stars as Sam Byck, the business man who tried to kill the president in "The Assassination of Richard Nixon." Opens December 29, 2004 in limited release.
9 Songs
Michael Winterbottom¹s look at a sexually explicit love affair has stirred up controversy since its premiere at 2004 Cannes. "9 Songs" opens in limited release this July.
Michael Winterbottom¹s look at a sexually explicit love affair has stirred up controversy since its premiere at 2004 Cannes. "9 Songs" opens in limited release this July.
The Beat My Heart Skipped
In this follow-up to his smash hit "Read My Lips," French filmmaker Jacques Audiard has adapted and updated James Toback’s 1978 cult classic "Fingers" to come up with a moody, memorable study of a young man torn between a life of crime and classical music. Opens in July 1, 2005.
In this follow-up to his smash hit "Read My Lips," French filmmaker Jacques Audiard has adapted and updated James Toback’s 1978 cult classic "Fingers" to come up with a moody, memorable study of a young man torn between a life of crime and classical music. Opens in July 1, 2005.
Broken Flowers
Jim Jarmusch's new film stars Bill Murray as a middle aged man who hits the road after being dumped by girlfriend Julie Delpy. His journeys bring him in contact with a star studded supporting cast which includes Chloe Sevingy, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange, Sharon Stone, Tilda Swinton. The film premieres at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
Jim Jarmusch's new film stars Bill Murray as a middle aged man who hits the road after being dumped by girlfriend Julie Delpy. His journeys bring him in contact with a star studded supporting cast which includes Chloe Sevingy, Frances Conroy, Jessica Lange, Sharon Stone, Tilda Swinton. The film premieres at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
2046
Wong Kar-Wai's eagerly awaited film 2046 comes to theaters August 5, 2005. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Ziyi Zhang, and Maggie Cheung star.
Wong Kar-Wai's eagerly awaited film 2046 comes to theaters August 5, 2005. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Ziyi Zhang, and Maggie Cheung star.
Last Life In The Universe
Pen-ek Ratanaruang's "Last Life In The Universe" black comedy about a shy librarian who is constantly interupted in his attempts to commit suicide. The film opens August 6, 2004 in limited release.
Pen-ek Ratanaruang's "Last Life In The Universe" black comedy about a shy librarian who is constantly interupted in his attempts to commit suicide. The film opens August 6, 2004 in limited release.
Festival Express
The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, the Band, and Buddy Guy take a train across Canada in the exhuberant rock'n roll documentary "Festival Express," which chronicles the legendary 1970 concert tour.
The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, the Band, and Buddy Guy take a train across Canada in the exhuberant rock'n roll documentary "Festival Express," which chronicles the legendary 1970 concert tour.
Brothers
The lives of two very different brothers become simultaneously intertwined and thrust apart in this intense and powerful drama directed by Susanne Bier. Opens May 6, 2005.
The lives of two very different brothers become simultaneously intertwined and thrust apart in this intense and powerful drama directed by Susanne Bier. Opens May 6, 2005.
The Clearing
Pieter Jan Brugge's "The Clearing" stars Robert Redford and Helen Mirren as a couple who who have lived the American dream but have made serious sacrifices along the way. Opens July 2, 2004.
Pieter Jan Brugge's "The Clearing" stars Robert Redford and Helen Mirren as a couple who who have lived the American dream but have made serious sacrifices along the way. Opens July 2, 2004.
The Machinist
Christian Bale plays a disturbed man whose body is falling apart from not having slept in over a year. Jennifer Jason-Leigh costars. Opens October 22, 2004.
Christian Bale plays a disturbed man whose body is falling apart from not having slept in over a year. Jennifer Jason-Leigh costars. Opens October 22, 2004.
Notre Music
Jean-Luc Godard's latest film, "Notre Musique" is a unqiue blend of almost abstract cinema, fiction, and documentary. Opens November 24, 2004 in limited release.
Jean-Luc Godard's latest film, "Notre Musique" is a unqiue blend of almost abstract cinema, fiction, and documentary. Opens November 24, 2004 in limited release.
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
An early look at Wes Anderson's highly anticipated "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou." Filmed in Rome and featuring numerous animated sequences, the film stars Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson and Angelica Huston. Scheduled to open December 10, 2004.
An early look at Wes Anderson's highly anticipated "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou." Filmed in Rome and featuring numerous animated sequences, the film stars Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson and Angelica Huston. Scheduled to open December 10, 2004.
Eros
EROS is a three-part anthology film about eroticism and desire by a trio of world cinema's outstanding directors, Wong Kar Wai, Steven Soderbergh and Michelangelo Antonioni. Opens August 8, 2005.
EROS is a three-part anthology film about eroticism and desire by a trio of world cinema's outstanding directors, Wong Kar Wai, Steven Soderbergh and Michelangelo Antonioni. Opens August 8, 2005.
Control Room
Jehane Noujaim's must-see documentary "Control Room" observes events at the Al Jazeera news network during the Iraq War. Read Jurgen's review.
Jehane Noujaim's must-see documentary "Control Room" observes events at the Al Jazeera news network during the Iraq War. Read Jurgen's review.
The Jacket
John Maybury's drama stars Adrian Brody as Gulf War veteran Jack Starks returns to his native Vermont suffering from amnesia after recuperating from a gun shot wound to the head. Opens March 4, 2005.
John Maybury's drama stars Adrian Brody as Gulf War veteran Jack Starks returns to his native Vermont suffering from amnesia after recuperating from a gun shot wound to the head. Opens March 4, 2005.
Head On (Gegen die Wand )
Winner of the Golden Bear at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival, Fatih Akin's film about two troubled Turks in Germany who don't fit into either culture enter a marriage of convenience that changes both their lives. Opens January 21, 2004 in limited release
Winner of the Golden Bear at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival, Fatih Akin's film about two troubled Turks in Germany who don't fit into either culture enter a marriage of convenience that changes both their lives. Opens January 21, 2004 in limited release
In My Country
Romance blossoms in the late 1990s between a married American Washington Post journalist (Samuel L Jackson) and an Afrikaner poet/radio journalist (Juliette Binoche) who meet while covering the proceedings of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Opens March 4, 2005
Romance blossoms in the late 1990s between a married American Washington Post journalist (Samuel L Jackson) and an Afrikaner poet/radio journalist (Juliette Binoche) who meet while covering the proceedings of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Opens March 4, 2005
Dot the I
Gael Garcia Bernal stars in Matthew Parkhill's romantic melodrama about a love triange in London. Opens March 11th, 2005.
Gael Garcia Bernal stars in Matthew Parkhill's romantic melodrama about a love triange in London. Opens March 11th, 2005.
High Tension
The idlyllic weekend of best friends Alex and Marie turns into an endless night of terror in "High Tension," a shocking new thriller from France.
The idlyllic weekend of best friends Alex and Marie turns into an endless night of terror in "High Tension," a shocking new thriller from France.
Last Days
Inspired by the life of Kurt Cobain, "Last Days" is Gus Van Sant's meditation on the inner turmoil that engulfs a brilliant but troubled musician in the final hours of his life. Michael Pitt (The Dreamers) stars. Opens July 22nd, 2005.
Inspired by the life of Kurt Cobain, "Last Days" is Gus Van Sant's meditation on the inner turmoil that engulfs a brilliant but troubled musician in the final hours of his life. Michael Pitt (The Dreamers) stars. Opens July 22nd, 2005.
The Corporation
Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott, and Joel Bakan present a thorough investigation of the history, power, and impact of corporations on modern civilization.
Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott, and Joel Bakan present a thorough investigation of the history, power, and impact of corporations on modern civilization.
We Don't Live Here Anymore
Winner of the award at Sundance, "We Don't Live Here Anymore" stars Naomi Watts, Mark Ruffalo, Laura Dern, and Peter Krause. Opens August 13, 2004.
Winner of the award at Sundance, "We Don't Live Here Anymore" stars Naomi Watts, Mark Ruffalo, Laura Dern, and Peter Krause. Opens August 13, 2004.
La Petite Lili
Ludivine Sagnier stars as Lili, a young man's muse, in Claude Miller's tempestuous drama. Opens November 12, 2004.
Ludivine Sagnier stars as Lili, a young man's muse, in Claude Miller's tempestuous drama. Opens November 12, 2004.
Hotel Rwanda
The inspiring story of real-life hero Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), a hotel manager in Rwanda who used his courage and cunning to shelter over a thousand refugees from certain death. Opens December 22nd, 2004.
The inspiring story of real-life hero Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), a hotel manager in Rwanda who used his courage and cunning to shelter over a thousand refugees from certain death. Opens December 22nd, 2004.
House of D
David Duchovny¹s directorial debut, HOUSE OF D is a comical and touching story of a man looking back at his childhood in 1970s Greenwich Village. Opens April 15, 2005.
David Duchovny¹s directorial debut, HOUSE OF D is a comical and touching story of a man looking back at his childhood in 1970s Greenwich Village. Opens April 15, 2005.
La Mala Educacion (Bad Education)
Pedro Almodovar's "La Mala Educacion" tells the story of two young boys who discover love, film and fear in the 1960s in a religious school run by Father Manolo. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Fele Martinez, and Javier Camara.
Pedro Almodovar's "La Mala Educacion" tells the story of two young boys who discover love, film and fear in the 1960s in a religious school run by Father Manolo. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal, Fele Martinez, and Javier Camara.
Facing Windows
Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her. Opens June 19, 2004 in limited release.
Overburdened and stuck in a greying marriage, Giovanna takes to caring for the Jewish Holocaust survivor her husband brings home. As she begins to reflect on her life, she turns to the man who lives across from her. Opens June 19, 2004 in limited release.
Rosenstrasse
After her father's death, a young woman learns of her mother's secret past during Germany in WWII. Opens August 20, 2004 (limited).
After her father's death, a young woman learns of her mother's secret past during Germany in WWII. Opens August 20, 2004 (limited).
Head In The Clouds
John Duigan's war-time romance stars Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, and Stuart Townsend in an emotional love triangle. Opens September 17, 2004.
John Duigan's war-time romance stars Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, and Stuart Townsend in an emotional love triangle. Opens September 17, 2004.
I Heart Huckabees
David O. Russell's ensemble comedy is about a married couple, the Jaffes (Dustin Hoffman, Lily Tomlin), who work as detectives, helping people solve existential crises in their lives. Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Mark Walberg also star. Opens October 1st, 2004.
David O. Russell's ensemble comedy is about a married couple, the Jaffes (Dustin Hoffman, Lily Tomlin), who work as detectives, helping people solve existential crises in their lives. Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Mark Walberg also star. Opens October 1st, 2004.
A Love Song For Bobby Long
Scarlett Johansson wrecks havoc in the hearts in yet another older man, this time John Travolta, a former literature professor in New Orleans. Opens December 29, 2004.
Scarlett Johansson wrecks havoc in the hearts in yet another older man, this time John Travolta, a former literature professor in New Orleans. Opens December 29, 2004.
Kung Fu Hustle
Stephen Chow's (Shaolin Soccer) new film is set in 1930's Shanghai, where gangs rule the streets. Opens March 18, 2005.
Stephen Chow's (Shaolin Soccer) new film is set in 1930's Shanghai, where gangs rule the streets. Opens March 18, 2005.
Gunner Palace
An intimate portrait of the fragmented, chaotic and stress-filled existence of American soldiers at war during the most recent invasion of Iraq. Opens March 5, 2005.
An intimate portrait of the fragmented, chaotic and stress-filled existence of American soldiers at war during the most recent invasion of Iraq. Opens March 5, 2005.
The Kingdom of Heaven
Ridley Scott directs this epic adventure about a common man who finds himself thrust into a decades-long war. Starring Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Irons. The film opens May 6, 2005.
Ridley Scott directs this epic adventure about a common man who finds himself thrust into a decades-long war. Starring Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Liam Neeson, Brendan Gleeson, Jeremy Irons. The film opens May 6, 2005.
Rize
David LaChapelle's "Rize" reveals a groundbreaking dance phenomenon that’s exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. Opens June 24, 2005.
David LaChapelle's "Rize" reveals a groundbreaking dance phenomenon that’s exploding on the streets of South Central, Los Angeles. Opens June 24, 2005.
Good Bye, Lenin!
Wolfgang Becker's warmly satirical new film "Good Bye, Lenin!" starring Daniel Bruehl,is the biggest grossing film in Germany's history. Opens February 27, 2004.
Wolfgang Becker's warmly satirical new film "Good Bye, Lenin!" starring Daniel Bruehl,is the biggest grossing film in Germany's history. Opens February 27, 2004.
Melinda and Melinda
Woody Allen's newest film features a talented ensemble cast including Will Ferrell, Radha Mitchell, Amanda Peet, Wallace Shawn and Chloe Sevigny. Opens March 18th, 2005.
Woody Allen's newest film features a talented ensemble cast including Will Ferrell, Radha Mitchell, Amanda Peet, Wallace Shawn and Chloe Sevigny. Opens March 18th, 2005.
Millions
Danny Boyle directs this sci-fi/drama about two motherlesss boys whose world is changed when millions of dollars drop at their feet. Opens March 11, 2005.
Danny Boyle directs this sci-fi/drama about two motherlesss boys whose world is changed when millions of dollars drop at their feet. Opens March 11, 2005.
The Hebrew Hammer
Jonathan Kesselman's comedy about a Jewish action hero, "The Hebrew Hammer" stars Goldberg, Judy Greer, Andy Dick, Peter Coyote, and Mario Van Peebles. Opens December 19th, 2003.
Jonathan Kesselman's comedy about a Jewish action hero, "The Hebrew Hammer" stars Goldberg, Judy Greer, Andy Dick, Peter Coyote, and Mario Van Peebles. Opens December 19th, 2003.
Vanity Fair
Mira Nair directs the new film version of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic novel. Reese Witherspoon, Romola Garai, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers lead an all-star cast. Opens September 1st, 2004.
Mira Nair directs the new film version of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic novel. Reese Witherspoon, Romola Garai, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers lead an all-star cast. Opens September 1st, 2004.
When Will I Be Loved
Neve Campbell like you have never seen her before (naked) in James Toback's indie drama "When Will Be Loved." Opens September 10, 2004/
Neve Campbell like you have never seen her before (naked) in James Toback's indie drama "When Will Be Loved." Opens September 10, 2004/
Warriors of Heaven and Earth
Two master swordsmen from different countries must put aside their personal battle to take on a ruthless overlord. Opens September 3, 2004.
Two master swordsmen from different countries must put aside their personal battle to take on a ruthless overlord. Opens September 3, 2004.
Who Killed Bambi
Gilles Marchand's thriller about a young student-nurse who uncovers a sinister doctor in the hospital where she works. Opens November 12, 2004.
Gilles Marchand's thriller about a young student-nurse who uncovers a sinister doctor in the hospital where she works. Opens November 12, 2004.
A Very Long Engagement
French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet reteams with Audrey Tautou (Amelie) in "A Very Long Engagement." Co-starring rising French star Gaspard Ulliel and Jodie Foster. The film opens November 26, 2004.
French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet reteams with Audrey Tautou (Amelie) in "A Very Long Engagement." Co-starring rising French star Gaspard Ulliel and Jodie Foster. The film opens November 26, 2004.
The Sea Inside
The real life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign in favor of his right to die with dignity. Spain's official selection for 2004 Best Foreign film. Opens December 17th, 2004.
The real life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro (Javier Bardem), who fought a 30-year campaign in favor of his right to die with dignity. Spain's official selection for 2004 Best Foreign film. Opens December 17th, 2004.
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
Al Pacino stars as Shylock in Michael Radford's stirring adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Opens December 29, 2004 in limited release.
Al Pacino stars as Shylock in Michael Radford's stirring adaptation of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." Opens December 29, 2004 in limited release.
The Woodsman
Kevin Bacon plays a recently released convict attempting to rebuild his life after a decade in prison. Opens December 29 in limited release.
Kevin Bacon plays a recently released convict attempting to rebuild his life after a decade in prison. Opens December 29 in limited release.
Mysterious Skin
In Gregg Araki's new drama, a teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth. Opens May 20th, 2005
In Gregg Araki's new drama, a teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth. Opens May 20th, 2005
Yes
Saller Potter's YES is the uninhibited and poetic story of a passionate affair between an American scientist (Joan Allen) and a Lebanese chef (Simon Abkarian) in a relationship that challenges all of their sexual, moral, religious and political limits. Opens 24, 2005.
Saller Potter's YES is the uninhibited and poetic story of a passionate affair between an American scientist (Joan Allen) and a Lebanese chef (Simon Abkarian) in a relationship that challenges all of their sexual, moral, religious and political limits. Opens 24, 2005.
A Home At The End of the World
Adapted from Michael Cunningham's novel, Michael Mayer's "A Home At the End of the World" is an earnest and often moving debut, but the film quickly sinks into the dreaded pit of melodrama. Colin Farrell, Sissy Spacek, Dallas Roberts and Robin Penn Wright star.
Adapted from Michael Cunningham's novel, Michael Mayer's "A Home At the End of the World" is an earnest and often moving debut, but the film quickly sinks into the dreaded pit of melodrama. Colin Farrell, Sissy Spacek, Dallas Roberts and Robin Penn Wright star.
Look At Me (Comme un Image)
Agnes Jaoui's second feature about tense relationships among a group of Parisians struggling with various insecurities won the best screenplay award at Cannes. Opens April 1, 2005 in limited release.
Agnes Jaoui's second feature about tense relationships among a group of Parisians struggling with various insecurities won the best screenplay award at Cannes. Opens April 1, 2005 in limited release.
Intermission
Set in a small town in Ireland, John Crowley's ensemble drama is a rich, nuanced film - crowded with lovely moments and complicated stories. Rising stars Colin Farrell, Shirley Henderson, Kelly MacDonald, and Cillian Murphy lead the terrific cast.
Set in a small town in Ireland, John Crowley's ensemble drama is a rich, nuanced film - crowded with lovely moments and complicated stories. Rising stars Colin Farrell, Shirley Henderson, Kelly MacDonald, and Cillian Murphy lead the terrific cast.
The Nomi Song
A "non-fiction film" about German New Wave rock star Klaus Nomi, one of the most profoundly bizarre characters to rise to fame in the '80s. Opens February 4, 2005.
A "non-fiction film" about German New Wave rock star Klaus Nomi, one of the most profoundly bizarre characters to rise to fame in the '80s. Opens February 4, 2005.
Saving Face
Alice Wu¹s "Saving Face" is the charming story of a young woman¹s complicated life and her pursuit of love amid the chaos. Starring Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen. Opens May 27, 2005.
Alice Wu¹s "Saving Face" is the charming story of a young woman¹s complicated life and her pursuit of love amid the chaos. Starring Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen. Opens May 27, 2005.
Kaena: The Prophecy
Kirsten Dunst provides the voice of Kaena, in this French animated feature about a young woman who journeys from home to discover why the sap of the trees is disappearing. Opens in limited release on June 18, 2004.
Kirsten Dunst provides the voice of Kaena, in this French animated feature about a young woman who journeys from home to discover why the sap of the trees is disappearing. Opens in limited release on June 18, 2004.
The Motorcycle Diaries
Walter Salles's award-winning film about revolutionary Che Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) as a young medical student on a personal odyssey.
Walter Salles's award-winning film about revolutionary Che Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) as a young medical student on a personal odyssey.
Rory O'Shea Was Here
When the kinetic Rory moves into a home for the disabled, he changes the life of a young man with cerebral palsy. James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai and star. Opens in limited release February 4, 2005.
When the kinetic Rory moves into a home for the disabled, he changes the life of a young man with cerebral palsy. James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai and star. Opens in limited release February 4, 2005.
Steamboy
Katsuhiro Ôtomo's (Akira) new anime adventure is retro a science-fiction epic set in Victorian England. Opens March 18, 2005.
Katsuhiro Ôtomo's (Akira) new anime adventure is retro a science-fiction epic set in Victorian England. Opens March 18, 2005.
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta star in Nikhil Advani's "Kal Ho Naa Ho."
Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta star in Nikhil Advani's "Kal Ho Naa Ho."
Stage Beauty
Billy Crudup and Claire Danes stars as competing thespians and potential lovers in Richard Eyre's period drama "Stage Beauty." Opens October 29, 2004.
Billy Crudup and Claire Danes stars as competing thespians and potential lovers in Richard Eyre's period drama "Stage Beauty." Opens October 29, 2004.
Sideways
The highly anticipated new film of Alexander Payne's (Election, About Schmidt) opens in theaters October 20, 2004. Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, M.C. Gainey, and Sandra Oh co-star.
The highly anticipated new film of Alexander Payne's (Election, About Schmidt) opens in theaters October 20, 2004. Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, M.C. Gainey, and Sandra Oh co-star.
Undertow
Indie filmmaker David Gordon Green's third film is thriller about two brothers who run away from home to guard a secret following the death of their father and the arrival of their greedy, troubled uncle. Opens October 29, 2004.
Indie filmmaker David Gordon Green's third film is thriller about two brothers who run away from home to guard a secret following the death of their father and the arrival of their greedy, troubled uncle. Opens October 29, 2004.
Vera Drake
From acclaimed director Mike Leigh comes the story of a woman secretly performing illegal abortions in 1950s England. Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, "Vera Drake" opens October 8, 2004.
From acclaimed director Mike Leigh comes the story of a woman secretly performing illegal abortions in 1950s England. Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, "Vera Drake" opens October 8, 2004.
Sex Is Comedy
A film director (Anne Parillaud) is consumed with directing a young actress and actor in a difficult sex scene in Catherine Breillat's new drama. Opens October 20, 2004.
A film director (Anne Parillaud) is consumed with directing a young actress and actor in a difficult sex scene in Catherine Breillat's new drama. Opens October 20, 2004.
Kill Bill Vol. 2
Uma Thurman is back to take care of the baddies she didn't decapitate in the first installment of Quentin Tarantino's hyperstylized tale of revenge. This time, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and David Carradine are on her hit list.
Uma Thurman is back to take care of the baddies she didn't decapitate in the first installment of Quentin Tarantino's hyperstylized tale of revenge. This time, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, and David Carradine are on her hit list.
Zelary
The heart-warming Czech film "Zelary" was nominated for Best Foreign film at the 2004 Acadamy Awards.
The heart-warming Czech film "Zelary" was nominated for Best Foreign film at the 2004 Acadamy Awards.
Turtles Can Fly
Bahman Ghobadi's "Turtles Can Fly" tells the story of 13-year-old Soran who orders other children around as he installs an antennae for villagers keen to hear of Saddam's fall. Opens February 18, 2005.
Bahman Ghobadi's "Turtles Can Fly" tells the story of 13-year-old Soran who orders other children around as he installs an antennae for villagers keen to hear of Saddam's fall. Opens February 18, 2005.
Kitchen Stories
Inspired by a 1950s study in Sweden about the daily lives of housewives, Bent Hamer's Danish comedy focuses on a fictional analysis of single men, in which scientists attempt to watch their subjects without interacting with them. Opens February 20, 2004.
Inspired by a 1950s study in Sweden about the daily lives of housewives, Bent Hamer's Danish comedy focuses on a fictional analysis of single men, in which scientists attempt to watch their subjects without interacting with them. Opens February 20, 2004.
Maria Full of Grace
Catalina Sandino Moreno's moving performance as Maria, a seventeen year old Colombian girl who become a drug mule in Johsua Marson's "Maria Full of Grace" will stay with you.
Catalina Sandino Moreno's moving performance as Maria, a seventeen year old Colombian girl who become a drug mule in Johsua Marson's "Maria Full of Grace" will stay with you.
The Mother
An older woman falls for a man half her age who is also involved with her daughter. Roger Michell's drama stars Anne Reid. Opens in limited release on May 28, 2004.
An older woman falls for a man half her age who is also involved with her daughter. Roger Michell's drama stars Anne Reid. Opens in limited release on May 28, 2004.
My Architect
While he designed buildings all around the world, renowned architect Louis Kahn kept three families, living within miles of each other, until his death in the men's bathroom of New York's Penn Station. In "My Architect," Kahn's son Nathaniel attempts to trace his father's confounding life.
While he designed buildings all around the world, renowned architect Louis Kahn kept three families, living within miles of each other, until his death in the men's bathroom of New York's Penn Station. In "My Architect," Kahn's son Nathaniel attempts to trace his father's confounding life.
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
A documentary following the members of Metallica through group therapy, dealing with the aftermath of bassist Jason Newsted leaving the group, Hetfield's rehab stint, and the near-breakup the band during the making of the "St. Anger" album.
A documentary following the members of Metallica through group therapy, dealing with the aftermath of bassist Jason Newsted leaving the group, Hetfield's rehab stint, and the near-breakup the band during the making of the "St. Anger" album.
My Flesh and Blood
This documentary tells the story of one year in the life of Susan Tom of Fairfield, California who is the adopted mother of eleven "special needs" children.
This documentary tells the story of one year in the life of Susan Tom of Fairfield, California who is the adopted mother of eleven "special needs" children.
Mystic River
Clint Eastwood directed this crime thriller about three childhood friends who are brought back together when one of their daughters is found murdered. Starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden and Laura Linney.
Clint Eastwood directed this crime thriller about three childhood friends who are brought back together when one of their daughters is found murdered. Starring Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden and Laura Linney.
Napoleon Dynamite
Jared Hess's debut film "Napoleon Dynamite" was a popular hit at Sundance. The charming comedy about a quirky Iowa teen looking for lovel will open on June 11, 2004.
Jared Hess's debut film "Napoleon Dynamite" was a popular hit at Sundance. The charming comedy about a quirky Iowa teen looking for lovel will open on June 11, 2004.
The Notebook
Nick Cassavetes's romanctic drama about about a man who reads from a faded notebook to the woman he regularly visits, his words bringing to life the story of a couple who are separated by World War II. Starring Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, Rachel McAdams, Joan Allen, and James Garner. Opens June 25, 2004 in limited release.
Nick Cassavetes's romanctic drama about about a man who reads from a faded notebook to the woman he regularly visits, his words bringing to life the story of a couple who are separated by World War II. Starring Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, Rachel McAdams, Joan Allen, and James Garner. Opens June 25, 2004 in limited release.
The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson's controverial film "The Passion of the Christ" starring James Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will open on February 25, 2004.
Mel Gibson's controverial film "The Passion of the Christ" starring James Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will open on February 25, 2004.
Rhinoceros Eyes
Aaron Woodley's debut film about a shop clerk lost in madness and movie props stars independent film's latest heartthrob Michael Pitt ("The Dreamers") as a maladjusted cinephile who risks all for a beautiful production assistant.
Aaron Woodley's debut film about a shop clerk lost in madness and movie props stars independent film's latest heartthrob Michael Pitt ("The Dreamers") as a maladjusted cinephile who risks all for a beautiful production assistant.
Riding Giants
After his acclaimed skate boarding documentary (Dogtown and Z-Boys),Stacy Peralta takes up surfing in "Riding Giants." Opens July 9, 2004.
After his acclaimed skate boarding documentary (Dogtown and Z-Boys),Stacy Peralta takes up surfing in "Riding Giants." Opens July 9, 2004.
Saved!
"Good girl" Mary (Jena Malone) and her best friend, Hilary Faye (Mandy Moore) start their senior year at the top of the social structure at American Christian High School until Mary discoveres she is pregnant. Macaulay Culkin, Chad Faust, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan and Mary Louise Parker also star in Brian Dannelly's biting comedy.
"Good girl" Mary (Jena Malone) and her best friend, Hilary Faye (Mandy Moore) start their senior year at the top of the social structure at American Christian High School until Mary discoveres she is pregnant. Macaulay Culkin, Chad Faust, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Martin Donovan and Mary Louise Parker also star in Brian Dannelly's biting comedy.
The Saddest Music In The World
A review of Guy Maddin's unusual tale of a legless beer heiress (Isabella Rosellini) who sponsors a competition to find the saddest piece of music in the world in order to boost beer consumption.
A review of Guy Maddin's unusual tale of a legless beer heiress (Isabella Rosellini) who sponsors a competition to find the saddest piece of music in the world in order to boost beer consumption.
A Slipping Down Life
Guy Pearce and Lili Taylor in Toni Kalem's "A Slipping Down Life." Read Marcy's review.
Guy Pearce and Lili Taylor in Toni Kalem's "A Slipping Down Life." Read Marcy's review.
Strayed (Les Égarés)
Emmanuelle Beart stars in André Téchiné's wartime drama "Strayed" (Les Egares.) Read Jurgen Fauth's review.
Emmanuelle Beart stars in André Téchiné's wartime drama "Strayed" (Les Egares.) Read Jurgen Fauth's review.
Super Size Me
Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me" skewers America's fast-food culture. The film won the documentary directing prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me" skewers America's fast-food culture. The film won the documentary directing prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
The Reckoning
A review of Paul McGuigan's fourteenth century drama "The Reckoning" starring Paul Bettany, Willen Dafoe, Gina McKee, Vincent Cassel and Brian Cox.
A review of Paul McGuigan's fourteenth century drama "The Reckoning" starring Paul Bettany, Willen Dafoe, Gina McKee, Vincent Cassel and Brian Cox.
The Return
Andrei Zvyagintsev's "The Return" is a sparse, deliberate, and patiently observed family drama about a father's reunion with his sons. The film won the Golden Lion in Venice.
Andrei Zvyagintsev's "The Return" is a sparse, deliberate, and patiently observed family drama about a father's reunion with his sons. The film won the Golden Lion in Venice.
Since Otar Left
Julie Bertuccelli's "Since Otar Left" is a small, wonderful drama about three women living through hard times in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, pinning all their hopes on the absent Otar. Starring ninety-year old Esther Gorintin, Nino Khomassouridze, and Dinara Droukarova.
Julie Bertuccelli's "Since Otar Left" is a small, wonderful drama about three women living through hard times in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, pinning all their hopes on the absent Otar. Starring ninety-year old Esther Gorintin, Nino Khomassouridze, and Dinara Droukarova.
This So-Called Disaster
Michael Almereyda's documentary on the rehearsals for the Sam Shepard play "The Late Harry Moss" is a serious treat. When else can you can you watch Sean Penn and Woody Harrelson razz each other about their worst films and not feel frivolous? Nick Nolte and Cheech Martin also perform.
Michael Almereyda's documentary on the rehearsals for the Sam Shepard play "The Late Harry Moss" is a serious treat. When else can you can you watch Sean Penn and Woody Harrelson razz each other about their worst films and not feel frivolous? Nick Nolte and Cheech Martin also perform.
Time of The Wolf
Michael Haneke's post-apocalyptic about a French family stars Isabelle Huppert, Maurice Benichou, Hakim Taleb, Lucas Biscombe and Patrice Chereau.
Michael Haneke's post-apocalyptic about a French family stars Isabelle Huppert, Maurice Benichou, Hakim Taleb, Lucas Biscombe and Patrice Chereau.
Secret Things
Jean-Claude Brisseau directed the erotic French thriller "Secret Things" starring Sabrina Seyvecou, Coralie Revel, Roger Mirmont, Blandine Bury and Fabrice Deville. Opens in limited release on January 2, 2004.
Jean-Claude Brisseau directed the erotic French thriller "Secret Things" starring Sabrina Seyvecou, Coralie Revel, Roger Mirmont, Blandine Bury and Fabrice Deville. Opens in limited release on January 2, 2004.
Shaolin Soccer
An underdog soccer team uses their mastery of the kung fu arts to defeat their opponents in Stephen Chow's "Shaolin Soccer." The film opens April 2, 2004.
An underdog soccer team uses their mastery of the kung fu arts to defeat their opponents in Stephen Chow's "Shaolin Soccer." The film opens April 2, 2004.
Wilbur Wants To Kill Himself
In Lone Scherfig's second film, a suicidal Scot and his brother run a book store, fall in love, and try to stay alive. As in "Italian for Beginners," Scherfig deftly mixes drama, comedy, and a lovely concern for her characters.
In Lone Scherfig's second film, a suicidal Scot and his brother run a book store, fall in love, and try to stay alive. As in "Italian for Beginners," Scherfig deftly mixes drama, comedy, and a lovely concern for her characters.
Young Adam
Ewan McGregor sheathes his light saber and makes love to Tilda Swinton in this sooty, brooding adaptation of a novel by Alexander Trocchi.
Ewan McGregor sheathes his light saber and makes love to Tilda Swinton in this sooty, brooding adaptation of a novel by Alexander Trocchi.
Zhou Yu's Train
Gong Li stars in Sun Zhou's drama about a beautiful young woman traveling alone, journey across the country to give a gift to a distant lover. Tony Leung Ka Fai co-stars. Opens July 2, 2004.
Gong Li stars in Sun Zhou's drama about a beautiful young woman traveling alone, journey across the country to give a gift to a distant lover. Tony Leung Ka Fai co-stars. Opens July 2, 2004.