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The Ritz at the Bourse welcomes caregivers and their babies
Wednesdays at 10:30am for our
Rattle & Reel screenings. Adults pay normal admission prices but
all babies are FREE! Tickets available at the box office only on the day
of show. Screening November 26: Rachel Getting Married. December 3: TBA. |
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| Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, and of Latika (Freida Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Intrigued by Jamal’s story, the jaded Police Inspector begins to wonder what a young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on this game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out… Written by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty), based on the best selling novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup. Directed by Danny Boyle (Sunshine, Millions, Trainspotting). Official Web Site |
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| To save the life of their young son Joseph, Junon (Catherine Deneuve) and Abel (Jean-Paul Roussillon) conceived a third child. But little Henri was unable to help his brother, and Joseph died at the age of seven. The Vuillard family has never recovered. Many years have passed, and family relationships are more strained than ever. In particular, those between Henri (Mathieu Amalric), a cynical dropout who divides his time between women and drink, and his sister Elizabeth (Anne Consigny), authoritarian head of the family. After a violent argument, Elizabeth banishes her feckless brother, cutting him off from his nephew-a tortured adolescent beset by serious mental problems. Masterfully directed and acted, by turns savage, bittersweet, darkly comic and unbearably moving, A Christmas Tale shows internationally acclaimed filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin (Kings & Queen, La Sentinelle) at the height of his powers. Official Web Site |
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JCVD is an action-packed, comedic satire of the life of movie hero
Jean-Claude Van Damme (Bloodsport, Universal Soldier), who's known
throughout the world as the "Muscles from Brussels." In a bold and
self-deprecating role, Jean-Claude finds himself out of money, fighting for
custody of his daughter and losing every good action role to Steven Seagal.
In an attempt to escape, the aging star walks away from his shrinking spotlight
and returns home to his native Brussels. But when he is thrown into a real-life
hostage situation, everyone sees a side of Van Damme they've never seen before
as he takes on the police, battles the perpetrators and creates a media firestorm
that captures the attention of the world. Official Web Site |
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Mr. Shi (Henry O) is a widower and a retired man from Beijing. When his only
daughter Yilan (Faye Yu) is divorced, he decides to visit her in Spokane,
Washington where she works as a librarian. His intention is to stay with her
until he helps her recover from the trauma. But Yilan is not interested in
his plan to rescue her marriage and reconstruct her life. Disappointed but
not discouraged, Mr. Shi explores the town and meets an old woman, Madam (Vida
Ghahremani), who fled the Iranian Revolution. Neither Mr. Shi nor Madam speak
English well, but by gesturing and talking in their own tongues, Mr. Shi and
Madam start a rare friendship, in which they find momentary haven from the
world of lies they have to weave to keep themselves hopeful. Directed by Wayne
Wang (Chinese Box, The Joy Luck Club), based on the short story by
screenwriter Yiyun Li. Official
Web Site Director Wayne Wang on paring things down to get closer to the truth |
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Léa (Elsa Zylberstein) and Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas) are sisters
who are almost complete strangers to one other. Juliette has just been released
from prison after serving a long sentence for an unspeakable crime, and life together isn't easy for the estranged sisters. The world has
moved on and Juliette often seems confused. Helped by some, such as the kindly
but tactless social worker and her open-hearted but depressed parole officer
(Frédéric Pierrot), Juliette is also rejected by others, particularly
employers who throw her out as soon as they find out what she did. But a huge
question hangs over Juliette's renaissance. Why did she do such a terrible
thing fifteen years ago? For all the others, it's a recurrent thought that
they dare not put into words. And for Juliette, locked away in her secret,
it's a burden to bear, which holds her back from engaging in her life and
believing that she too has the right to be happy. Official
Web Site Steven Rea's Philadelphia Inquirer review... |
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Fragile and anxious, 12-year-old Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) is regularly
bullied by his stronger classmates. The lonely boy's wish for a friend seems
to come true when he meets Eli (Lina Leandersson), also 12, who moves in next
door to him. A pale, serious young girl, she only comes out at night and doesn't
seem affected by the freezing temperatures. Coinciding with Eli's arrival
is a series of inexplicable disappearances and murders. One man is found tied
to a tree, another frozen in the lake, a woman bitten in the neck. Blood seems
to be the common denominator—and for an introverted boy like Oskar, it
doesn't take long before he figures out that Eli is a vampire. But by now
a subtle romance has blossomed between them, and she gives him the strength
to fight back against his aggressors. Director Tomas Alfredson and screenwriter
John Ajvide Lindqvist weave friendship, rejection and loyalty into a disturbing
and darkly atmospheric, yet poetic and unexpectedly tender tableau of adolescence. Official
Web Site Steven Rea's Philadelphia Inquirer review... |
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a fable that offers a unique perspective
on how prejudice, hatred and violence affect innocent people, particularly
children, during wartime. Through the eyes of a fanciful, eight-year-old German
boy largely shielded from the reality of World War II, we witness a forbidden
friendship that forms between Bruno, the son of Nazi commandant, and Shmuel,
a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. Though the two are separated
physically by a barbed wire fence, their lives become inescapably intertwined.
The imagined story of Bruno and Shmuel sheds light on the brutality, senselessness
and devastating consequences of war from an unusual point of view. Together,
their tragic journey helps recall the millions of innocent victims of the
Holocaust. Written and directed by Mark Herman (Little Voice), based
on the best-selling novel by John Boyne. Official
Web Site Steven Rea's Philadelphia Inquirer review... |
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For theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), life catering
to suburban blue-hairs at the local regional theater in Schenectady, New York
is looking bleak. His wife (Catherine Keener) has left him to pursue her painting
in Berlin. His therapist (Hope Davis) is better at plugging her best-seller
than she is at counseling him. A new relationship with the alluringly candid
Hazel (Samantha Morton) has prematurely run aground. And a mysterious condition
is systematically shutting down each of his autonomic functions, one by one.
Worried about the transience of his life, he leaves his home behind. He gathers
an ensemble cast into a warehouse in New York City, hoping to create a work
of brutal honesty. Co-starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams, Tom
Noonan, Emily Watson and Dianne Wiest. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman,
screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Being
John Malkovich. Official
Web Site Sam Adams's Philadelphia City Paper review... |
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| Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) thinks her prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. As she pushes authorities to keep looking, she learns that in Prohibition-era Los Angeles, women don't challenge the system and live to tell their story. Slandered as delusional and unfit, Christine finds an ally in activist Reverend Briegleb (John Malkovich), who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on an actual incident that rocked California's legal system, the provocative thriller Changeling tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Official Web Site |
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| When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. The wedding couple’s abundant party of friends and relations have gathered for a joyful weekend of feasting, music and love, but Kym—with her biting one-liners and flair for bombshell drama—is a catalyst for long-simmering tensions in the family dynamic. Filled with the rich and eclectic characters that remain a hallmark of Jonathan Demme’s films, this drama from first-time screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of famed director Sidney Lumet) paints a heartfelt, perceptive and sometimes hilarious family portrait. Official Web Site |
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Based on Sue Monk Kidd's bestselling novel and set in South Carolina in 1964,
The Secret Life of Bees is the moving tale of Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning),
a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother (Hilarie
Burton). To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father
(Paul Bettany), Lily flees with Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson), her caregiver
and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother's
past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters (Queen
Latifah, Sophie Okonedo and Alicia Keys), Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing
world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna. Written and directed by
Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Baseketball). Official Web Site |
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Just how hard is it to be happy? In the effervescent new comedy from writer/director
Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy), Sally Hawkins stars as
Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious
laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters,
offering us a touching, truthful and deeply life-affirming exploration of
one of the most mysterious and often the most elusive of all human qualities:
Happiness. Poppy’s ability to maintain her perspective is tested as the
story begins and her commuter bike is stolen. However, she enthusiastically
signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be
her nemesis—a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons
builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind:
a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless
man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown
out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the
outlook of those around her begs the question, “glass half full or half
empty”? Official
Web Site Steven Rea's Philadelphia Inquirer review... |
Starts Wednesday, November 26 at the Ritz Five
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| Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Co-starring James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and Josh Brolin. Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho) from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, November 28
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| Noah, Alex, Ricky, Chance and their significant others travel to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend wedding getaway. Drama ensues as one-by-one their relationships start to crack under the pressure of closer examination. Newly successful screenwriter Noah looks to his friends for advice as he prepares to move his relationship to a more serious level while struggling to keep his first studio movie alive. But the friends are of little help as they juggle their own issues. Elder statesmen Chance and Eddie attempt to scratch their seven-year itch but worry their marriage has permanently lost its spark. And playboy Ricky flaunts his barely legal college student fling in the face of his monogamous friends but hides a surprising secret that threatens to rock the house. Add to the mix Alex's crazy-making wedding prep, a closeted superstar rapper, a high-maintenance studio exec, and a surprise visitor and you've got the makings of a hilarious and poignant romantic comedy. Based on Logo's hit series. Directed by Patrik-Ian Polk (Punks). Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, November 28
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| This remarkable, award-winning film chronicles the amazing but little-known story of a small band of unarmed women who risked their lives to bring peace to Liberia, a nation in West Africa founded as a home for emancipated American slaves. Thousands of women—ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim—came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they took on the warlords and nonviolently forced a resolution during the stalled peace talks. A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, director Gini Reticker's documentary honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations. In English. Official Web Site |
One Week Only! Starts Friday, November 28
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| Anita O'Day, who debuted with the Gene Krupa Band in the 1940s, was one of the greatest of American jazz singers. This is her astonishing story—a journey of survival told in a number of frank interviews with her and with those who knew her. A musical genius and pioneer who broke reverse race barriers, she was commonly regarded as one of the top female artists of her time, together with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday. O'Day lived her life the way she wanted without ever looking back. She speaks openly about how she had to overcome great adversities, including a 20-year addiction to heroin and alcohol. Friends talk about her quirky personality, while jazz critics and her contemporaries speak of her extraordinary talent. Packed with wonderful musical performances, the film shows Anita on tour in Europe well into her eighties, and making that final recording shortly before her death. Official Web Site |
Two Days Only!
Wed & Thu, Dec 3 & 4 at the Ritz Five
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| In 2004, America spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery. The estimated cost for basic nutrition and health care in developing countries: $13 billion. If those figures don't convince you that our priorities are skewed, consider that the real cost of our obsession with youth, beauty and a slender physique is tallied in an epidemic of eating disorders, complications and death from unnecessary surgeries, exposure to dangerous toxins in cosmetics, and the equally toxic effects on a generation of young people. How did we get this way? Who is harmed by our quest for perfection? And who is profiting from encouraging the insecurities that fuel that quest? In Darryl Roberts's candid and far-reaching documentary, we hear from the movers and shakers of advertising, fashion, entertainment and the media; from educators, health-care professionals and scientists; and from ordinary men, women and teens. The answers they give are astounding, with consequences far more than skin deep. Official Web Site |
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