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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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The Robert Graves poem of the same name inspired director Jan Hrebejk (Up
and Down) and writer Petr Jarchovský to tell the romantic story
of a young woman (Ana Geislerová) dealing with multiple dilemmas: loving
two men at once; choosing between sexual dependence and an assured future
for herself and her children; and her relationship to her mother and step-father
and with her mother-in-law. Set against the backdrop of the recent floods
in Prague, Beauty in Trouble is full of humor, unexpected twists, a
paradoxical ending and amazing performances by the actors. Winner of the Special
Jury Prize at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival and three Czech Lion Awards (for
Actor, Actress and Supporting Actress). Official
Web Site Leighton Klein's Boston Globe review... |
Now Playing at the Kendall Square Cinema
Must End Thursday, July 24!
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The true-life story of the passionate, three-decade relationship between
British writer Christopher Isherwood (whose Berlin Stories was the
basis for all incarnations of Cabaret) and American portrait painter
Don Bachardy, thirty years his junior. From Isherwood's Kit-Kat-Club years
in Weimar-era Germany to the couple's first meeting on the sun-kissed beaches
of 1950s Malibu, their against-all-odds saga is brought to dazzling life by
a treasure trove of archival footage, Bachardy's contemporary reminiscences,
rare home movies (with glimpses of glitterati pals W.H. Auden, Igor Stravinsky
and Tennessee Williams), reenactments, and, most sweetly, whimsical animations
based on the cat-and-horse cartoons the pair used in their personal correspondence.
A joyful celebration of a most extraordinary couple, directed by Guido Santi
and Tina Mascara. Official
Web Site Stephen Schaefer's Boston Herald review... |
Now Playing at the Kendall Square Cinema
Must End Thursday, July 24!
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Two people at the end of the road discover that it's never too late to love
or to dream. Elsa (China Zorrilla) is 82-years-old and for the past 60 years
she's dreamt of a moment that Fellini had already envisaged: the scene from
La Dolce Vita at the Fontana di Trevi. Only she would be Anita Ekberg
and she'd share the scene with the love of her life. Disturbed and confused
after losing his wife, the slightly younger Alfredo (Manuel Alexandre) moves
into a smaller apartment where he meets Elsa. From that moment on, everything
changes. Elsa bursts into his life like a whirlwind, determined to teach him
that the time he has left to live—be it more or less—is precious
that he should enjoy it as he pleases. Fred surrenders to Elsa's frenzy, to
her youth, to her boldness, to her beautiful madness. And this is how he learns
how to live. Directed and co-written by Marcos Carnevale. Official Web Site Stephen Schaefer's Boston Herald review... |
Now Playing at the Kendall Square Cinema
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It'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 (Josh
Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York
City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing
on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and
Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age
story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written
and directed by Jonathan Levine. Official
Web Site James Verniere's Boston Herald review... |
Now Playing at the Kendall Square Cinema
and Embassy Cinema
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Writer/director/narrator Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Rescue Dawn) confirms his standing as poet laureate of men in extreme situations. With this visually stunning exploration, Herzog travels to the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station, headquarters of the National Science Foundation and home to eleven hundred people during the austral summer (October-February). Over the course of his journey, Herzog examines human nature and Mother Nature, juxtaposing breathtaking locations with the profound, surreal, and sometimes absurd experiences of the marine biologists, physicists, plumbers and truck drivers who choose to form a society as far away from the rest of society as one can get. Official Web Site James Verniere's Boston Herald review... |
Now Playing at the Kendall Square Cinema
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From Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron:
The Smartest Guys in the Room) and producer Graydon Carter (Surfwise,
The Kid Stays in the Picture) comes a probing look into the uncanny life
of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack,
the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life—his intense
and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid
for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the
landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator
George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny
Depp. Official
Web Site James Verniere's Boston Herald review... |
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This quietly compelling drama of fractured families, dislocated cultures
and bridged gulfs is masterfully written and directed by Turkish-German Fatih
Akin (Head-On, Crossing the Bridge). Expatriate widower Ali (Tuncel
Kurtiz), seeking a little home comfort, invites prostitute Yeten (Nursel Köse)
to live with him, a move his son Nejat (Baki Davrak), a professor of German
literature, disparages. When tragedy ensues, Nejat travels to Turkey seeking
Yeten's daughter while she, unknowing, searches for her mother in Germany.
Co-starring Fassbinder icon Hanna Schygulla.Winner of 4 German Film Awards,
including Best Picture, Director, Editor and Screenplay. Official
Web Site Stephen Schaefer's Boston Herald review... |
Now Playing at the Embassy Cinema
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Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains)
illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan. Based on leading scholarly
accounts, his stunning historical epic delves into the dramatic and harrowing
early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin
from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the future
conqueror is revealed not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an
inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. In a performance of powerful stillness
and subtlety, celebrated young Japanese actor Asano Tadanobu (Zatoichi,
Last Life in the Universe) captures the inner fire that enabled a hunted
boy to become a legendary conqueror. Masterfully blending action and emotion
against some of the most arresting terrain on earth, Bodrov delivers an exciting
and awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph, and a love story for the ages.
Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. Official
Web Site James Verniere's Boston Herald review... |
Starts Friday, July 25
at the Kendall Square Cinema
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Evelyn Waugh’s heartbreaking romantic epic tells an evocative story
of forbidden love and the loss of innocence in the pre-WWII era. Charles Ryder
(Matthew Goode) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through
the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), and then his sophisticated
sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell). The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations
reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Co-starring
Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain. Directed
by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane). Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25
at the Kendall Square Cinema
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| Since their debut in the late 1960s, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young have functioned as the "town criers" of their generation. CSNY: Déjà Vu finds the band heading out on their "Freedom of Speech 2006" tour of North America, featuring music from Neil Young's controversial "Living With War" CD. With "Embedded" reporter Mike Cerre aboard, the film documents audience reactions to the music and the band's ongoing connection with its fans, all against the backdrop of the Iraq/Afghanistan War. Songs from the tour are woven together with archival material, news footage, and audience reaction and observations, as the film examines the issues surrounding the integration of politics and art. Directed by Neil Young. Official Web Site |
One Week Only! Starts Friday, July 25
at the Kendall Square Cinema
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| Set in 19th century France, this sumptuous drama chronicles the love affair between tempestuous Spanish mistress Vellini (Asia Argento at her most seductive) and distinguished, well-bred Ryno de Marigny (Fu'ad Ait Aattou). Ryno's attempt to remain faithful to his wife Hermangarde (Roxane Mesquida), a highly regarded young woman of the French aristocracy, profoundly fails as Vellini reappears in Ryno's life, offering him the passion and emotional connection he lacks in his marriage. His reluctant obsession with Vellini eventually overtakes his conscience, as he succumbs to the deceitful path of infidelity. Written and directed by Catherine Breillat (Sex is Comedy, Fat Girl, Romance). Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Embassy Cinema
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| In grand "X-Files" manner, this science fiction thriller's storyline is being kept under wraps. But this much can be revealed: It is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits. Directed and co-written by series creator Chris Carter. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, August 1
at the Kendall Square Cinema
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| Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet) still grieves the murder of his beloved wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) eight years earlier. When two bodies are found near the scene of the crime, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail with a link to a video clip that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to "tell no one." Based on Harlan Coben’s international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, August 1 at the
Kendall Square Cinema & Embassy Cinema
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| Four desperate actors head off into the woods to write the next great American screenplay—without a clue as to how to get it done—in the new tragicomedy from The Duplass Brothers (Jay and Mark). While shooting their last feature film The Puffy Chair, a crew member raised the question “what’s the scariest thing you can think of?” Someone immediately said “a guy with a bag on his head staring into your window.” Some agreed, but some thought it was downright ridiculous and, if anything, funny (but definitely not scary). Thus, Baghead was born, an attempt to take the absurdly low-concept idea of a “guy with a bag on his head” and make a funny, truthful, endearing film that, maybe, just maybe, was a little bit scary, too. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, August 1 at the Embassy Cinema
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| This heartbreaking and hilarious Sundance Film Festival hit follows the lives of four 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 |
Starts Friday, August 1 at the Embassy Cinema
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| Set in 19th century France, this sumptuous drama chronicles the love affair between tempestuous Spanish mistress Vellini (Asia Argento at her most seductive) and distinguished, well-bred Ryno de Marigny (Fu'ad Ait Aattou). Ryno's attempt to remain faithful to his wife Hermangarde (Roxane Mesquida), a highly regarded young woman of the French aristocracy, profoundly fails as Vellini reappears in Ryno's life, offering him the passion and emotional connection he lacks in his marriage. His reluctant obsession with Vellini eventually overtakes his conscience, as he succumbs to the deceitful path of infidelity. Written and directed by Catherine Breillat (Sex is Comedy, Fat Girl, Romance). Official Web Site |
One Week Only! Starts Friday, August 1
at the Kendall Square Cinema
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| Teenaged angst is beautifully explored and revealed in this remarkable debut by director Céline Sciamma. Friendship, rivalry, and crushes—both heterosexual and same-sex—abound among the members of a synchronized swim team. Floriane (Adele Haenel), a shapely blonde, is cool and brazen. She makes the introverted and boyish Marie (Pauline Acquart) her confidante, at the expense of Marie's best friend Anne (Louise Blachère). Anne is self-conscious and overweight, but also outspoken and extrovert. She has a crush on a handsome boy, but of course he only has eyes for Floriane. The young cast give outstanding performances in this tender and intense film. Official Web Site |
Starts Wednesday, August 6 at the
Kendall Square Cinema & Embassy Cinema
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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 |
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