Monday, July 6, 2015

New Movies for July 10th

Here are the movies for the week of July 10th.

1.  "Self/less" - In this provocative psychological science fiction thriller, an extremely wealthy man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body’s origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.  The movie stars Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley and Derek Luke.  

2.  "Minions" - The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's "Minions" begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, "Minions" evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters--from T. rex to Napoleon--the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he--alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob--ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, the world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in modern London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind... from annihilation.  The movie stars the voices of Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Allison Janney, Sandra Bullock, and Jon Hamm.

3.  "Boulevard" - In "Boulevard," the routine of everyday life quietly peels away to reveal the struggle of a loving husband in conflict with his inner-self. Nolan Mack and his wife Joy, wake up under the same roof each morning, their separate bedrooms underscoring the disparate worlds they're living in. Nolan's disconnection carries on in his job at the bank, where even a promotion cannot seem to lift the emptiness that permeates his life. His emotional journey begins to unfold when Nolan encounters a troubled young man. Nolan finds himself forced, for the first time, to confront the loneliness of his longtime marriage. While bravely risking every relationship in his life, Nolan opens himself to an incredible opportunity where desire might find its way back into his heart.  The movie stars Robin Williams, Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk, and Roberto Aguire in Robin Williams's last movie before his untimely death.

4.  "The Gallows" - Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.  The movie stars Cassidy Gifford, Ryan Shoos, Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown.

5.  "Tangerine" - It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.  A decidedly modern Christmas tale told on the streets of L.A., "Tangerine" defies expectation at every turn.  The movie stars
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Mickey O'Hagan, James Ransone.

6.  "Do I Sound Gay" - A witty and provocative look at the stereotype of the "gay voice" from New York journalist David Thorpe. After a breakup with his boyfriend, first-time filmmaker David Thorpe embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his anxiety about "sounding gay." Enlisting acting coaches, linguists, friends, family, and total strangers, he quickly learns that many people—both gay and straight—often wish for a different voice. What starts out as a personal journey becomes a chance to unpack layers of cultural baggage concerning sexuality, identity and self-esteem. Thorpe also gains frank and funny perspectives from public figures such as writers David Sedaris and Dan Savage, comedian Margaret Cho, actor George Takei, and fashion guru Tim Gunn. Drawing upon movie and TV clips, the film traces a cultural history of the gay voice—ranging from closeted icons like Liberace to a string of cartoon villains—which places Thorpe's self-consciousness in a broader context and illuminates the complexity at play in this seemingly personal issue. 

7.  "What We Did on Our Holiday" - Oscar nominee Rosamund Pike, David Tennant and Billy Connolly star in this hilarious and up-lifting comedy for the whole family. Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability...

8.  "Tap World" - The film shows how this dance form, inspired by slave ancestors, and born of African Americans during the jazz era, has inspired and unified cultures all over the world and become a universal language of its own. It features dancers from all corners of the globe taping and talking about the importance of this unique art form to themselves personally and to their communities.
This feature-length documentary starring the most cutting-edge tap dancers from across the globe, and follows leaders of the art form who are shaping the community around them. Their personal stories of inspiration, struggle, and triumph are keeping this art form alive and thriving internationally. For the first time, tap dancers of all ages were encouraged to share their individual journey through tap dance to be included in the film. Over 115 submissions were received from more than a dozen countries. The most compelling were chosen and weaved into the film alongside some of the Masters of Tap. The enthusiasm and support for this project clearly exemplifies the global growth appreciation and passion for Tap Dance.


9.  "The Suicide Theory" - "The Suicide Theory" is an intense thriller that takes the viewer on an unexpected rollercoaster of twists and turns. A suicidal man hires a demented killer to assist him in suicide, but for some reason, miraculously survives each attempt on his life.  The movie stars Steve Mouzakis, Leon Cain, Joss McWilliam, Matthew Scully.


10.  "Meet Me in Montenegro" - In this globe-trotting, funny romance two ex-lovers, a Norwegian dancer and an American filmmaker, meet by chance during a visit to Berlin, and their affair is rekindled in spite of the fact that they are both moving to opposite ends of the earth in forty-eight hours. 

11.  "Strangerland" (limited release) - When Catherine and Matthew Parker’s two teenage children suddenly vanish in a dust storm, the couple's relationship is pushed to the brink as they confront the mystery of their children’s disappearance in the soaring desert heat.  The movie stars Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes and Hugo Weaving.

12.  "10,000 KM" (limited) - Alexandra and Sergi make love in their tiny Barcelona apartment. They’ve decided to have a baby, but find their plans dashed when Alex receives an offer for an artistic residency in Los Angeles. Understanding this may be Alex’s last chance to re-launch her photography career, the couple decides to put their plans on hold for a year. One year apart, with a continent between them, Alex and Sergi must rely on virtual communication to keep the flame of their relationship alive. But with their realities no longer shared and the touch of one another gone, the technology that has supposedly brought the world closer together may just tear them apart.

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