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Margin Call
Opens: October 21, 2011
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto
Directed by: J.C. Chandor
Plot: Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, MARGIN CALL is a thriller entangling the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. When entry-level analyst Peter Sullivan (Zachary Quinto) unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm, a roller-coaster ride ensues as decisions both financial and moral catapult the lives of all involved to the brink of disaster.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Snowmen
Opens: October 21, 2011
Stars: Bobby Coleman, Josh Flitter, Ray Liotta, Christopher Lloyd, Beverley Mitchell
Directed by: Robert Kirbyson
Plot: SNOWMEN is a humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age story about three unlikely heroes and the winter that changed their lives forever. After a surprising discovery in the snow catapults three small-town boys into the spotlight, the best friends hatch a plan to be remembered forever by setting a Guinness World Records title. Along the way, the trio battles schoolyard bullies, unites their community and discovers that -- while fame may be fleeting -- true friendship lasts forever.
Genre: Family Drama
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Opens: October 21, 2011
Stars: Kevin Clash , Whoopi Goldberg
Directed by: Constance Marks, Philip Shane
Plot:Filmmaker In this documentary, Constance Marks introduces viewers to Kevin Clash, the puppeteer who brings the Muppet Elmo to life. Clash, a big and burly-looking man with a large reserve of shyness, was born and raised in Baltimore and was something of a loner in his youth, but found a way to express himself when he discovered puppetry. In his teens, Clash began building his own puppets (once destroying one of his father's coats to use as material for his latest project), and showed a remarkable talent for the art. Clash worked on a variety of television shows and movies before being hired to work on Sesame Street, where he formulated his most famous character. Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey offers a backstage look at Clash's life. It also delves into his working methods, and insight into how he informs Elmo's personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world.
Genres: Documentary, Family
Puss in Boots
Opens: October 28, 2011
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Sedaris, Billy Bob Thornton
Directed by: Chris Miller
Plot: The swashbuckling feline, Puss in Boots (voice of Antonio Banderas), fights to save his town with the help of Kitty Softpaws (voice of Salma Hayek), and Humpty Dumpty (voice of Zach Galifianakis).
Genre: Action, Family-oriented
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Opens: October 28, 2011
Stars: Sam Riley, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Ray Winstone, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Ray Liotta
Directed by: Géla Babluani
Plot: Vince Ferro is a man in desperate circumstances. While on a quick fix-it job, he steals an envelope containing instructions for a mysterious job that promises a potential fortune. He assumes a false identity and follows the instructions, only to find himself a numbered participant in an underworld Russian roulette competition, where gamblers place bets on who'll survive when the trigger is pulled. The stakes are high, but the payout is more than he can resist. Many are competing for the first time, and a precious few have even returned to play again, but are his odds any better than other players in this most deadly game? What will it take to be the last man standing?
Genre: Crime and Mystery, Drama