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AGORA Historical drama set in 4th Century Alexandria, by Alejandro Amenábar (The Sea Inside) Opens Friday, July 23, 2010 in the Bay Area Landmark’s Clay Theatre, 2261 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (415) 267-4893 Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Fri-Sun at 2:20, 5:10, & 8:00 and Mon-Thur at 5:10, & 8:00 Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley (510) 464-5980 Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Daily at 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, and 9:45 Landmark’s Aquarius Theatre, 430 Emerson Street, Palo Alto (650) 266-9260 Tickets are $9.75 for general admission, $7.00 for seniors, and children, and $8.00 for students (Tues only) Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Daily at 2:30, 5:30, and 8:30 Advanced tickets available at: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/tickets and theatre box office. Also opens on 7/23 at Camera 3 in San Jose, and 7/30 at Nickelodeon in Santa Cruz. http://www.agorathemovie.com/ Winner of 7 Goya Awards (Spain’s equivalent of the Oscar), AGORA is a breathtaking, English-language historical drama directed and co-written by Academy Award-winner Alejandro Amenábar (The Sea Inside). The film is set in ancient Egypt under Roman rule, where violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city’s famous Library. Trapped inside its walls, the brilliant and beautiful astronomer Hypatia (Rachel Weisz, The Constant Gardener) and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the Ancient World. Among these disciples are two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes (Oscar Isaac) and Davus (Max Minghella), Hypatia’s young slave, who is torn between his secret love for her and the freedom he knows can be his if he chooses to join the unstoppable surge of the Christians. Chilean-born Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar’s career has been truly meteoric, gaining international prestige with every film. His second film Open your Eyes, was a huge box office hit in Spain and was released worldwide, later remade as Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz. The Others, starring Nicole Kidman, was his first English language film, and a critical and audience success. The Sea Inside, starring Javier Bardem, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film as well as 58 other international film awards. “Four years ago, after The Sea Inside, which was such an intimate experience for me, I would never have imagined that my next film would be about Romans and Christians in Ancient Egypt. But that’s the beauty of this profession: you can let your curiosity run free and explore worlds as fascinating as 4th century Alexandria; imagine its streets, temples and people. And find the passion – and the money – to bring it all to life.” - Alejandro Amenábar “Hypatia, the brilliant, beauteous, avowedly virginal fourth-century philosopher, mathematician, astronomer… Weisz is an excellent Hypatia.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine “It's a fascinating film, crammed with both stirring visual images and intellectual ideas…. A great example of bravura filmmaking by a gifted young international filmmaker.” – Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times “Mr. Amenábar, working from an insightful script that he wrote with Mateo Gil, focuses on two moments when the ancient culture war reached a fever pitch and shows that no group is entirely innocent of violence and intolerance.” – A.O. Scott, New York Times “A visually imposing, high-minded epic.” – Todd McCarthy, Variety The film’s running time is 126 minutes; it is not rated.

AGORA Historical drama set in 4th Century Alexandria, by Alejandro Amenábar (The Sea Inside) Opens Friday, July 23, 2010 in the Bay Area Landmark’s Clay Theatre, 2261 Fillmore Street, San Francisco (415) 267-4893 Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Fri-Sun at 2:20, 5:10, & 8:00 and Mon-Thur at 5:10, & 8:00 Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley (510) 464-5980 Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Daily at 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, and 9:45 Landmark’s Aquarius Theatre, 430 Emerson Street, Palo Alto (650) 266-9260 Tickets are $9.75 for general admission, $7.00 for seniors, and children, and $8.00 for students (Tues only) Showtimes (valid 7/23-7/29): Daily at 2:30, 5:30, and 8:30 Advanced tickets available at: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/tickets and theatre box office. Also opens on 7/23 at Camera 3 in San Jose, and 7/30 at Nickelodeon in Santa Cruz. http://www.agorathemovie.com/ Winner of 7 Goya Awards (Spain’s equivalent of the Oscar), AGORA is a breathtaking, English-language historical drama directed and co-written by Academy Award-winner Alejandro Amenábar (The Sea Inside). The film is set in ancient Egypt under Roman rule, where violent religious upheaval in the streets of Alexandria spills over into the city’s famous Library. Trapped inside its walls, the brilliant and beautiful astronomer Hypatia (Rachel Weisz, The Constant Gardener) and her disciples fight to save the wisdom of the Ancient World. Among these disciples are two men competing for her heart: the witty, privileged Orestes (Oscar Isaac) and Davus (Max Minghella), Hypatia’s young slave, who is torn between his secret love for her and the freedom he knows can be his if he chooses to join the unstoppable surge of the Christians. Chilean-born Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar’s career has been truly meteoric, gaining international prestige with every film. His second film Open your Eyes, was a huge box office hit in Spain and was released worldwide, later remade as Vanilla Sky, starring Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz and Cameron Diaz. The Others, starring Nicole Kidman, was his first English language film, and a critical and audience success. The Sea Inside, starring Javier Bardem, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film as well as 58 other international film awards. “Four years ago, after The Sea Inside, which was such an intimate experience for me, I would never have imagined that my next film would be about Romans and Christians in Ancient Egypt. But that’s the beauty of this profession: you can let your curiosity run free and explore worlds as fascinating as 4th century Alexandria; imagine its streets, temples and people. And find the passion – and the money – to bring it all to life.” - Alejandro Amenábar “Hypatia, the brilliant, beauteous, avowedly virginal fourth-century philosopher, mathematician, astronomer… Weisz is an excellent Hypatia.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine “It's a fascinating film, crammed with both stirring visual images and intellectual ideas…. A great example of bravura filmmaking by a gifted young international filmmaker.” – Patrick Goldstein, Los Angeles Times “Mr. Amenábar, working from an insightful script that he wrote with Mateo Gil, focuses on two moments when the ancient culture war reached a fever pitch and shows that no group is entirely innocent of violence and intolerance.” – A.O. Scott, New York Times “A visually imposing, high-minded epic.” – Todd McCarthy, Variety The film’s running time is 126 minutes; it is not rated.

It's Manhattan. It's the '60s. And the city is back in full swing, in Broadway's first-ever revival of Promises, Promise - starring Emmy® Award winner Sean Hayes (Will and Grace) as the enterprising associate on the way up, and Tony® and Emmy® Award winner Kristin Chenoweth (Wicked) as the cafeteria waitress whose romantic troubles have got her down. Don't miss this smart and sexy musical based on the Oscar®-winning Billy Wilder film, The Apartment. The creative team is a perfect cocktail: a splashy score by the Academy Award®-winning team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, including such songs as "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" and the straight-up swinging title tune... Add a book that takes turns tickling your funny bone and breaking your heart, courtesy of the legendary Neil Simon... Top it all off with a sparkling blend of direction and choreography by Tony® and Emmy® Award winner Rob Ashford -- and you've got an intoxicating evening of Broadway magic. www.promisespromisesbroadway.com

IIFF/LA Townhall Meeting at Clarity Theater in Beverly Hills - Where Film & Finance Meet to Succeed Togetherabstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsDon't miss IIFF's other upcoming events in New York, Los Angeles and San FranciscoAbstract: The Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) continues its successful series of monthly gatherings at the junction of film & finance with another special Film Financing Townhall in Beverly Hills. We are pleased to be collaborating with a new host for this month's townhall, The Clarity Theater, located in the heart of Beverly Hills at their cutting edge facilities, conveniently located right next to Wilshire on Crescent between Canon & Rexford. This "grassroots" community get-together is designed to foster & inform productive relationships between attending professionals and to provide unbiased insight & education about the business of film (and film financing in particular). The event features a powerful roster of highly topical speakers from the filmmaking and financial industries. We are delighted to welcome real-world financiers among our guests for the evening! IIFF's one-of-a-kind mission is to sustainably expand the scope & appeal of film financing, and to do so for the benefit of the public at large. True to our proven motto of "democratizing film financing," IIFF's regular Townhall Meetings bring together a wide array of professionals from relevant backgrounds in film, finance and beyond for a vibrant evening of insightful presentations and speeches, inspiring discussion and focused networking. Past meetings (e.g.: January '08 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, January '08 Los Angeles Townhall in Venice, CA & January '08 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | December '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA, December '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA, December '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & December '07 New England Townhall in Providence, RI | November '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA & November '07 New England Townhall in Norwalk, CT | October '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA, October '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & October '07 New England Townhall in Boston, MA | September '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA & September '07 New England Townhall in Norwalk, CT | August '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA & August '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | July '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & July '07 Los Angeles Townhall in Santa Monica, CA | June '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | May '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & May '07 Bay Area Townhall in Mountain View, CA | April '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan & April '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Francisco, CA | March '07 New England Townhall in Stowe, VT, March '07 Bay Area Townhall in San Rafael, CA & March '07 New York Metro Townhall in Manhattan | February '07 Townhall West in San Francisco, CA & February '07 Townhall East in New York City | January '07 Townhall in Santa Cruz, CA | December '06 Townhall East in New York City & December '06 Townhall West in San Francisco, CA | October '06 Townhall in New York City | September '06 Townhall in Oakland, CA | July '06 Townhall in Palo Alto, CA | June '06 Townhall in San Jose, CA | May '06 Townhall in San Francisco, CA | April '06 Townhall at Stanford business school) have reliably delivered useful insights into the business of film, provided valuable networking opportunities, and managed to draw large and enthusiastic crowds.Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, technologists, attorneys, bankers, investment managers, venture capitalists and other non-film professionals are cordially invited to learn more about independent film. Are you considering taking an active role in film or would you like to expand your current involvement? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the like-minded! Established and aspiring filmmakers are, naturally, more than welcome to join us as well! The evening's five seven presentations plus panel discussion will address key issues relevant to filmmakers, financiers, and anyone interested in the economics, business mechanics, and financial dynamics of film. They will be followed by Q&A; time. Attendees will also have ample opportunity to interact & network with our distinguished presenters and panelists and amongst themselves. An informal apres-meeting celebration will take place at an area restaurant.top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsFeatured Moderator: The event will be moderated by Tyler Pukatch (bio), who helps run the Los Angeles chapter of the Institute for Int'l Film Financing (IIFF) and organizes IIFF's monthly Film Financing Townhalls in LA. Tyler is a former red-carpet reporter for The Hollywood Reporter. top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsMeeting Venue:The Clarity Theater 100 N Cresent Drive (btw. Canon and Rexford, right next to Wilshire) Screening Room, Suite 150 Beverly Hills, CA 90210(310) 385-4092Map: See a map of 100 N Crescent Drive at Ask, Google, MapQuest, Windows Live or Yahoo.Parking: You can park here, and bring your ticket up for validation!Our Host:This Film Financing Townhall is graciously hosted by The Clarity Theater, a state-of-the-art production facility in the heart of Beverly Hills that provides intimate screening facilities with first-rate sound and screen technology. The theater is owned and operated by the Clarity Partners, a private equity firm holding assets with net worth of over $1 billion dollars and highlighting investments in the media, communications, and business services sectors.top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsSchedule: 7:00 PM ... Kick-Off & Welcome 7:00-8:00 PM ... Four Featured Presentations with Q&A; (4x 15 mins) 8:00-8:15 PM ... Networking Break I (15 mins) 8:15-9:00 PM ... Three Featured Presentations with Q&A; (3x 15 mins) 9:00-9:15 PM ... Networking Break II (15 mins) 9:15-10:00 PM ... Moderated Panel Discussion with Q&A; (45 mins) 10:00+ PM ... Community Time at Area Restauranttop | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsProgram Details:1) "Doing It On Your Own: You Can Do It For A Lot Cheaper Than You Think."- by SCOTT KENNEDY (bio), Academy Award-nominated independent producer & director; masterful low-budget filmmaker who knows how to "just get it done"; wrote, produced, directed, edited & shot 2008 Oscar nominee "The Garden" (Darryl Hannah, Danny Glover); Director, Producer, Editor & Cinematographer of multi-award winning documentary "OT: Our Town" (2002); also worked as Director/Producer on TV series "Faking It" & on doc "The Windmill Movie" with legendary comic actor Wallace Shawn; currently crowdfunding his next film "Fame High"; etc. 2) "Chain of Title & Protecting Your Script: Doing It Right The First Time." - by ALLISON STRINA (bio), Counsel for Business & Legal Affairs at New Line Cinema; accomplished expert on chain-of-title & rights issues; worked on Garry Marshall's mega hit "Valentine's Day" (Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba), Mike Judge's "Extract" (Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman) & many others; fmr. Attorney at premier entertainment law firm Costa Abrams & Coate, with clients including AT&T;, American Airlines, TriStar Pictures, Universal TV, Gersh Agency; etc. 3) "Exactly What To Do Before Going After The Money To Make The Most Of Your Presentation."- by JOHN CONES (bio), Founder & Principal at Law Office of John W. Cones; leading securities/entertainment attorney with nearly 20 years experience; helped get 50+ narrative & documentary features produced or distributed with funds raised through securities offerings; authored 6 highly recognized & in-demand books on entertainment finance & securities law including "43 Ways to Finance Your Feature Film: A Comprehensive Analysis of Film Finance"; lectured worldwide at schools & institutions such as UCLA, AFI, USC & IFP; etc. 4) "Here It Is: The Reality Of Getting A Sales Agent On Board For Presales."- by ROMAN KOPELEVICH (bio), Sr. VP of Worldwide Sales & Acquisitions at Bleiberg Entertainment; skilled film salesman & deal expert, especially in international marketplace; worked on several smash hits including "Monster," "Man About Town," "Upside of Anger," "He Was a Quiet Man," "Adam Resurrected," "Lonesome Jim," "Stephanie Daley," "Two for the Money" & "The Good Shepherd"; fmr. Director of Int'l Sales at Morgan Creek Productions & Fox Int'l Home Entertainment; fmr. Director of Distribution Services at Media 8 Entertainment; etc. 5) "Have You Thought About Doing It Internationally? Things You Can Do Now."- by DAN FRISCH (bio), Founder & President of Prague-based International Production Company (IPC); veteran int'l filmmaker with hands-on foreign production experience; widely known for putting together "Hostel" franchise with Eli Roth & Quentin Tarantino; recently produced "Middle Men" (Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, James Caan, Kelsey Grammer) & "Solomon Kane" (Max von Sydow, James Purefoy); also worked on "Bangkok Dangerous," Tarantino's "Grindhouse," "Pink Panther," "Running Scared," "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," "Jumper"; etc. 6) "A Peek Into Searchlight: Independent Film Finance, Production, Marketing & Distribution."- by JILL GWEN (bio), CFO & Sr. VP of Finance & Operations at Fox Searchlight Pictures; key financial executive, decision maker & risk assessor with ca. 20 years experience; worked on 8-time Academy Award winner "Slumdog Millionaire," "Juno," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Thank You for Smoking," "King of Scotland," "Sideways," "Bend It Like Beckham," "Napoleon Dynamite" & "Boys Don't Cry"; fmr. financial planning exec. at Disney; keynote speaker at 2003 Global Film Financing Conference at Cannes; etc. 7) "New Technology, New Media, And New ideas: It's Not Just Studios Making Money Anymore."- by ADRIAN SEXTON (bio), Co-Founder & CEO at media strategy & branding shop New Medici; fmr. Head of Digital Media at Lionsgate & Participant Media; visionary digital media thinker & executive; worked on "The Soloist," "Food, Inc.," "The Visitor," "Charlie Wilson's War," "The Kite Runner," "Saw" series, Tyler Perry franchise & Oscar winners "Inconvenient Truth" & "Crash"; helped secure $350M to acquire Artisan Entertainment; fmr. exec. at Sony Pictures, HBO Pictures, 20th Century Fox & Saban Entertainment; etc. top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsRegistration:Online registration is available at http://gla.filmfinancing.org/072910 (top of this page) NOTE: For users without Paypal, simply select "Google Checkout" to proceed, which is the same as a credit card checkout. Early bird registration (ends 3 weeks before event):IIFF Member ... $25 Non-member ... $40Regular registration (ends 1 week before event):IIFF Member ... $35 Non-member ... $50Last minute registration (ends 1 day before event):IIFF Member ... $45 Non-member ... $60On-site registration (at the door):IIFF Member ... $55 Non-member ... $70 To learn more about membership with IIFF, email our Membership Bureau, or approach an IIFF team member at or after the event.top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsProposals!IIFF and it's sister company, FilmAngels, the world's first professional angel investor group for independent film, proudly accept all independent film finance proposals, receivable directly to the event's moderator, Tyler Pukatch, after the panel. There have been a large number of success stories surrounding attendees with ample existing support on their projects securing varying investments for their projects after submitting. Acceptable materials for consideration include: business plans, cash flow analyses, revenue projects, cast attachments, distribution agreements, and letters of intent. Cast is the #1 most important factor, followed by existing funding placements and distribution agreements. Electronic documents are always best, but paper will do too (although it is slower and more cumbersome).Feel free to ask, or email Tyler directly!top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsQuestions? Please direct all your questions and inquiries regarding this event to IIFF's online forum at http://forum.filmfinancing.org.Having trouble with Eventbrite (this site), PayPal or Google Checkout? Get help in IIFF's online forum. (You can also notify us by email well in advance of the event, and register on-site.)top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsInterns!Want to learn about film finance and go to our events for free? We need interns! Email Tyler with resume and reason for applying. Only available part time and must be in Los Angeles. School credit definitely available. Must be computer savvy and have solid writing ability.top | abstract | moderator | venue | schedule | program | bios | registration | help | funding proposalsThe Buzz:The following quotes are samples of what others say about IIFF meetings:"Wow. Last night was great! I want to thank you again for the inspiring work you do. This is such a big need, and you're truly doing the work of angels (literally and figuratively)." - Brant Smith, Producer, "Quality of Life""I really must say that I found all speakers very interesting, and I was hanging on their every word. 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Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Geffen Playhouse - Main Stage Starring Laurence Fishburne See below for additional information.AdmissionPurchase tickets onlineContactGeffen Playhouse(310) 208-5454 Additional InformationWitness one of America’s greatest stories told from the stage by one of our greatest story tellers. Tony Award Winner, Emmy Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Laurence Fishburne transforms into Thurgood Marshall to tell the triumphant story of how a boy from the backstreets of Baltimore changed history. From arguing the 1954 landmark case Brown v. Board of Education to becoming the first African-American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall’s tenacious advocacy broke open the civil rights movement, paving the way for the young African-American leaders of our future. Fishburne’s acclaimed Broadway performance of Thurgood earned him a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, as well as a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play.

Answer: The English Patient.

I have seen and enjoyed the following movies on Netflix. I am including the plots, so even if you haven't seen it, you can still help.I am looking for movies that you would recommend someone who enjoyed these movies.Not just the latest award winner, or a list of top 200 or whatever to see in life.Recommendations that make you say "you liked that movie, you will like this movie) 1.Series 7: The Contenders (Thriller) Meet some real survivors! In the near future, six average citizens are chosen by random lottery to kill each other for the viewing enjoyment of millions. The game continues until one survivor is left standing. A cutting-edge satire from tabloid TV producer Daniel Minihan, The Contenders is a wry statement on the cultural void engendered by the boob tube. 2.Rounders (Drama) Fueled by his penchant for high-stakes gambling, law student Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) befriends and "befoes" a fellow gambling addict named Worm (Edward Norton) and club owner Teddy KGB (John Malkovich). But tensions run high when Worm and Mike have only five days to come up with $15K. Gretchen Mol co-stars in this John Dahl-directed drama, whose superb cast and well-developed characters made Rounders a hit on the festival circuit. 3.Joy Ride (Thriller) It's all fun and games when two brothers (Paul Walker and Steve Zahn) take off on a cross-country road trip to bring home a pretty college friend (Leelee Sobieski). But the jokes end when a prank backfires and they find themselves stalked by a vengeful trucker. It soon becomes clear that the relentless psycho won't give up his chase until somebody pays with their life. John Dahl (Rounders) directs this twist on Steven Spielberg's Duel. 4.Home Room (Drama) A small town is rocked by a shooting at its high school that results in nine deaths and serious injury to one popular female student, Deanna (Erika Christensen). As a detective (Victor Garber) looks for those responsible, his concentration turns to a defiant outcast named Alicia (Busy Phillips). With her involvement still in question, Alicia visits Deanna in the hospital, and the two forge a rare bond over what they saw that fateful day. 5.Pieces of April (Comedy) Reformed wild child April Burns (Katie Holmes) attempts to make Thanksgiving dinner -- while battling a temperamental oven -- for her estranged suburban family at her grungy New York apartment and anticipates introducing them to her new boyfriend, Bobby (Derek Luke). Oliver Platt, Sean Hayes and Oscar-nominated Patricia Clarkson co-star in this drama that observes a dysfunctional family coming together to address the past and heal the future. 6.Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (Musical) When he's not busy breaking the law or trying to get close to his secret crush, Penny (Felicia Day), supervillain wannabe Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris) boasts about his exploits via his Internet video blog and dreams of defeating his nemesis, Captain Hammer (Nathan Fillion). Conceived during the 2008 Hollywood writers' strike, Joss Whedon's quirky musical comedy originally debuted as an online miniseries. 7. Daria: The Movie: Is it Fall Yet? (Television) Serving as a bridge between the animated MTV show's fourth and fifth season, this full-length feature follows the droll, sardonic title character through the summer before her senior year of high school. While she serves as a counselor at a sad day camp, Daria is torn between loyalty for her best friend, Jane, and a relationship she's building with Jane's ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Daria's vapid sister, Quinn, tries to prove she's not dumb. 8.The Lucky Ones (Drama) Three soldiers injured in the Iraq War return to native soil, only to find that their tour of duty has taken its toll on the home front. Hoping to repair their tattered lives, Colee (Rachel McAdams), Cheaver (Tim Robbins) and T.K (Michael Peña) set off on an impromptu cross-country road trip. While Colee seeks to repay her dead boyfriend's family, Cheaver dreams of a big win in LasVegas, and T.K. tries to regain his confidence. 9.Misery (Thriller) Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) rescues her idol, romance novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan), after he crashes his car during a fierce blizzard. But when she finds out he plans to kill off the heroine in his next volume, Annie morphs from nurturing caregiver to sadistic jailer. In this tightly wound, suspenseful adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Bates earns her Best Actress Oscar as a woman come undone in a claustrophobia-inducing house of horrors. 10.Good Will Hunting (Drama) Will Hunting (Matt Damon) spends his days as a janitor at MIT, but the aimless young man is also a mathematical genius. So when his talents are discovered, a therapist (Robin Williams) helps Will confront the demons that have been holding him back. Damon and co-star Ben Affleck -- who appears in a small role as Will's bes

Answer: i pretty much watch crime movies most of the time and some movies that i saw via netflix that were very good include: Gone Baby Gone 2007-crime/drama (94% on rotten tomatoes) plot:Based on the Dennis Lehane novel about two Boston area detectives investigating a little girl's kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally Zodiac 2007-crime/drama (89% on rotten tomatoes) plot:As a serial killer terrifies the San Francisco Bay Area and taunts police with his ciphers and letters, investigators in four jurisdictions search for the murderer. The case will become an obsession for four men as their lives and careers are built and destroyed by the endless trail of clues Casino Royal 2006-one word... Bond (94%) plot: In his first mission, James Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro The Big Lebowski 1998-comedy/crime (77%) plot:"Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. 3:10 to Yuma 2007-western/action (89%) plot:A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher. other recommendations include: King Kong (2006), Platoon (1986), Memento (2000), and District 9 (2009) i believe you will enjoy at least 90% of these movies based on what you listed. enjoy!

It is a hindi film about a White girl that goes to India to make a documentary about Indian freedom fighters. The movie has Aamir Khan and OSCAR winner AR Rahmans music

Answer: The name of the movie is Rang De Basanti

it is the name of a person who is an oscar winner...the right answer gets best answer.. it ends at the first 'e' and joe pesci is right...i had put an extra blank bymistake...

Answer: Im thinkin "Joe Pesci" but there are to many blanks....hmm

154 BreakDown's Antonio Margarito Vs Vanes Martirosyan-Fight Now Both Fighters Have No Schedule Fight. Miguel Angel Cotto Vs Kermit Cintron- I Know Earlier I Said Oscar To Fight Cotto. I Changed My Mind But This Fight Here Is Dangerous For Cotto. Winner Of Margarito & Vanes Fight. Fights Alfredo Angulo. Mean While Paul Williams Is Waiting For A Official Opponent To Face A 154. He Deserves To Relax Now.

Answer: I wanted Cotto vs. Cintron when they were at Welterweight...never happened. I would love this fight at 154. They are both 2 very good punchers.

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Answer: I want to thank my family and God for this award

Any surprises? Did you agree with the winners? Who got "robbed"? This is your chance to vent or praise... be as descriptive as you like!

Answer: It was OK. Unfortunately, Jon Stewart can't really get his full swing in a environment such as Oscars. You can't be brutally funny and make fun at people that are in the audience while all of that is being seen live across the world. No Country for Old Men really deserved those Oscars. Excellent movie. Javier Bardem truly set new standards for movie villains. Unlike Hanibal who you just can't not to think of as a nice gentleman even when he eats people, Bardem's Chigurh gives you the chills all the time. Superb performance. Daniel Day-Lewis was a no brainer for best actor - sorry for the other guys but he just IS far better. He becomes the role he plays. I was a bit off on the actresses part - I was expecting a more popular vote for Ellen Page, though I personally thought that both Cate Blanchett and Marion Cotillard were MUCH better. Tilda Swinton was my second choice for best supporting actress. Now, Golden Compass beating what is essentially a special effect movie, the Transformers, to the special effects Oscar was just plain... weird. I mean.. come on... Its a movie about giant robots from outer space that transform into cars and airplanes. How can THAT be beaten by a talking bear? Let me say that again. GIANT. ROBOTS. FROM OUTER SPACE. THAT TRANSFORM INTO CARS AND AIRPLANES. If there were no special effects there wouldn't be this movie. Period. Also, Persepolis SHOULD have gotten that Oscar, but I guess animation is still ONLY for kids - so let us once again give the Oscar to the talking rat. Oh, and I laughed out loud (no, really... I did) when I saw Enchanted NOT getting that "singing" Oscar. With three nominations, one of those annoying songs SHOULD have won. Thankfully, a far better movie did get it instead. I could almost forgive the talking rats for that. But not the Transformers. Prime should have gotten that one.

Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie in Carrie for best actress in a leading role, and best in a supporting role respectively? And what film did the winners win the Oscars for?

Answer: Beatrice Strait (who? lol) won Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in 'Network', which also gave the Oscar for Best Actress to Faye Dunaway, for the same movie. :)

Get the swindling owners out? Good manager appointed and now stevie G and Fernando have financed a film about Kop life and think its got a chance for an Oscar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKM2MRQeT9o Production and special effects by Deano, Art Direction Delboy, Choreography Dan, Producer Dr BAD productions. Make Up UC Blues & Farrah. IS it a winner? Reason 2 Someone loves Scoucers!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8zXOGzcn5s FQ Who will Roy let go to get the finances to rebuild the team? @Telboy ok M8 i will put you in as Tea lad or Gaffer .lol @Kitty costume design and Styling. only the besst for the Perfect lady.

Answer: Things are looking up for Liverpool slightly with the new manager I got an A in performing Arts and you don't give me a role in the production?! I can make you a star baby!!!! no it looks rubbish Scousers are lovely FQ Masch, maybe Lucas edit: Sounds good. Way to fliming we go!

As far a being believable... Anna Paquin (True Blood) or Kristin Stewart (Twilight) Anna Paquin Oscar winner @ 11 years old for the Piano Kristin Stewart bafta's rising star award I got my pick how bout you? Maybe the two aren't good when it comes to vampire stuff. But there difference is Stewart does her portrayal in a film and Paquin is in a TV series which can be harder in my opinion . I love her a Rouge and Stewart was watchable in Catch that Kid. I've never seen Speak but that's only one film.

Answer: Anna Paquin is great in True Blood. I don't know how they figured she'd be good to play Sookie but she is perfect for the part. I hate to say it but Kristin Stewart's acting is stiff and boring. I know many ppl like the Twilight series and I am one of them but Stewart is not a good actress for the part. Sorry Twilight fanatics. Anyone who says Kristen is a Twilight fan and probably like it over True Blood.