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Snow Flower And The Secret Fan

Snow Flower And The Secret Fan

πŸ“… Release: July 15, 2011
🎭 Genre: DramaHistory
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Gianna Jun, Li Bingbing, Archie Kao, Russell Wong, Hugh Jackman, Vivian Wu, Jennifer Lim, Christina Y. Jun
πŸ“– Synopsis: Inspired by the bestselling novel SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN by Lisa See, the film is a timeless portrait of female friendship. In 19th-century China, seven-year-old girls Snow Flower and Lily are...
Waking Madison

Waking Madison

πŸ“… Release: July 12, 2011
🎭 Genre: Thriller
🎬 Starring: Sarah Roemer, Elisabeth Shue, Frances Conroy, Will Patton, Imogen Poots, Taryn Manning
πŸ“– Synopsis: Madison Walker (Sarah Roemer, "Disturbia", "Grudge 2") a young woman living in New Orleans, struggles to lead a normal life after suffering a series of personal tragedies. Unsuccessful, she finally su...
Christmas Cupid

Christmas Cupid

πŸ“… Release: December 12, 2010
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
🎬 Starring: Christina Milian, Ashley Benson, Chad Michael Murray, Burgess Jenkins, Ryan Sypek, Ashley Johnson, Patrick Johnson
πŸ“– Synopsis: Sloane Spencer (Christina Milian, "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish," "Snowglobe"), a high powered Hollywood publicist finds herself haunted by the ghost of her recently departed infamous client Caitl...
Ledge, The

Ledge, The

πŸ“… Release: July 8, 2011
🎭 Genre: ThrillerSuspense
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Liv Tyler, Patrick Wilson, Terrence Howard, Christopher Gorham
πŸ“– Synopsis: One step can change a life forever in "The Ledge", a sexy and suspenseful thriller, starring Charlie Hunnam, Liv Tyler, Patrick Wilson and Terrence Howard. After embarking on a passionate affair with ...
Chameleon, The

Chameleon, The

πŸ“… Release: July 8, 2011
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Marc-Andre Grondin, Famke Janssen, Ellen Barkin, Nick Stahl, Emilie de Ravin
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the shadowy world of high-stakes deception, a master manipulator sees an opportunity too perfect to ignore. [c=Marc-Andre Grondin] stars as a cunning con artist who assumes the identity of a wealt...
Zookeeper

Zookeeper

πŸ“… Release: July 8, 2011
🎭 Genre: ComedyRomance
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong, Adam Sandler, Cher, Jon Favreau, Sylvester Stallone, Donnie Wahlberg, Nick Nolte, Judd Apatow, Jim Breuer, Faizon Love, Bas Rutten, Joe Rogan, Steffiana De La Cruz
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heartwarming comedy "Zookeeper," directed by [c=Frank Coraci], audiences are introduced to Griffin Keyes, played by [c=Kevin James], a well-meaning but somewhat clumsy zookeeper who struggles ...
Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

πŸ“… Release: July 8, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Julie Bowen, Isaiah Mustafa, Donald Sutherland, Wendell Pierce, John Francis Daley
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the uproarious comedy "Horrible Bosses," three friendsÒ€”Nick, Dale, and KurtÒ€”find themselves trapped in a nightmare of toxic workplaces. Portrayed by [c=Jason Bateman], [c=Charlie Day...
Delhi Belly

Delhi Belly

πŸ“… Release: July 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: ComedyCrimeDrama
🎬 Starring: Imran Khan, Vir Das, Poorna Jagannathan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Shenaz Treasurywala, Aamir Khan
πŸ“– Synopsis: Tashi, Arup and Nitin - flatmates, buddies and partners in crime. Tashi is to get married in a month but still doesn't know if his fiancΓƒΖ’Γ―ΒΏΒ½Γƒβ€šΓ‚Β© is THE ONE! Arup can't make up his mind who ...
Wild Cherry

Wild Cherry

πŸ“… Release: June 28, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Tania Raymonde, Rumer Willis, Kristin Cavallari, Ryan Merriman, Tia Carrere, Rob Schneider
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the raucous comedy [m=Wild Cherry], a high school senior named Helen (played by [c=Tania Raymonde]) finds herself in a desperate situation when her boyfriend decides to lose his virginity to a mor...
Terri

Terri

πŸ“… Release: July 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: John C. Reilly, Olivia Crocicchia, Jacob Wysocki, Creed Bratton, Tim Heidecker, Bridger Zadina
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the poignant comedy [m=Terri], directed by [c=Azazel Jacobs], the life of an overweight, socially awkward teenager takes an unexpected turn when he forms an unlikely bond with his school's vice pr...
Perfect Host, The

Perfect Host, The

πŸ“… Release: July 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: David Hyde Pierce, Clayne Crawford, Nathaniel Parker, Helen Reddy, Megahn Perry, Joseph Will
πŸ“– Synopsis: Warwick Wilson is the consummate host. He carefully prepares for a dinner party, the table impeccably set and the duck perfectly timed for 8:30 p.m. John Taylor is a career criminal. He's just robbed ...
Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

πŸ“… Release: July 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, Cory Monteith, Andie MacDowell, Luke Bracey, Brett Cullen, Pierre Boulanger
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the enchanting romantic comedy "Monte Carlo," three young women embark on a dream vacation that turns into an unexpected adventure. The story centers around Grace, played by [c=Selena Gomez], a pa...
Larry Crowne

Larry Crowne

πŸ“… Release: July 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: DramaComedyRomance
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, Bryan Cranston, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier, Nia Vardalos, Jon Seda, Maria Canals Barrera, George Takei, Rita Wilson, Peter Scolari, Rami Malek
πŸ“– Synopsis: Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on...
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon

πŸ“… Release: June 29, 2011
🎭 Genre: ActionAdventureSci-Fi
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Patrick Dempsey, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong, James Avery, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, Alan Tudyk, Tom Kenny, Leonard Nimoy, James Remar
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a world on the brink of destruction, the battle between Autobots and Decepticons escalates in "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." Directed by [c=Michael Bay], this action-packed adventure dives into...
Choose

Choose

πŸ“… Release: March 18, 2011
🎭 Genre: ThrillerCrime
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Katheryn Winnick, Nicholas Tucci, Kevin Pollak, Bruce Dern, Talia Balsam, Cady Huffman, Richard Short, Jason Good
πŸ“– Synopsis: The peace and tranquility of an idyllic, suburban city is suddenly broken. Behind the picket fence and manicured lawn, teenage Sara awakens startled as a rush of cold air gently pushes her bedroom doo...
Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

πŸ“… Release: January 21, 2011
🎭 Genre: ActionSci-Fi
🎬 Starring: Eric Bossick, Akiko Mono, Yuko Nakamura, Stephen Sarrazin, Tiger Charlie Gerhardt
πŸ“– Synopsis: The third installment in the series, TETSUO III: THE BULLET MAN, and Tsukamoto's first English-language film, stars Eric Bossick as Anthony, a young man who was born and raised in Tokyo and is now rai...
Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story

Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story

πŸ“… Release: January 31, 2011
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Terry O'Quinn, Marci T. House, Chris Kalhoon, Anthony Shim
πŸ“– Synopsis: "Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story" is based on a dramatic true story of Tiffany Rubin's (Taraji P. Henson) daring 2008 rescue of her seven-year-old son, Kobe, after he was abducted by his biolog...
Buck

Buck

πŸ“… Release: June 17, 2011
🎭 Genre: Documentary
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Buck Brannaman
πŸ“– Synopsis: "Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will." So says Buck Brannaman, a true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country fo...
Bad Teacher

Bad Teacher

πŸ“… Release: June 24, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel, John Michael Higgins, Lucy Punch, Phyllis Smith, Molly Shannon, Jillian Armenante, Eric Stonestreet, Matthew J. Evans
πŸ“– Synopsis: Some teachers just don't give an F. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz). She's foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate. She drinks, she gets high, and she can't wait to marry her meal tick...
Cars 2

Cars 2

πŸ“… Release: June 24, 2011
🎭 Genre: AnimationAdventureComedy
⭐ Rating: G
🎬 Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Emily Mortimer, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mantegna, Thomas Kretschmann, Peter Jacobson, Tony Shalhoub, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Eddie Izzard, John Turturro, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero
πŸ“– Synopsis: Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2" when they head overse...
Best And The Brightest, The

Best And The Brightest, The

πŸ“… Release: June 24, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Bonnie Somerville, Amy Sedaris, Jenna Stern, Christopher McDonald, Peter Serafinowicz, Bridget Regan, John Hodgman
πŸ“– Synopsis: Jeff and Samantha Jasinski (Neil Patrick Harris and Bonnie Somerville) are a middle class married couple that move from Delaware to New York City with their five-year-old daughter for a last chance at...
Better Life, A

Better Life, A

πŸ“… Release: June 24, 2011
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Demian Bichir, Nancy Lenehan, Tim Griffin, Rolando Molina, Jose Julian
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the poignant drama "Better Life, A," directed by [c=Chris Weitz], the story unfolds around Carlos, a hardworking gardener portrayed by [c=Demian Bichir], who dreams of providing a brighter future ...
Swinging With The Finkels

Swinging With The Finkels

πŸ“… Release: August 26, 2011
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
🎬 Starring: Martin Freeman, Mandy Moore, Jonathan Silverman, Melissa George, Jerry Stiller
πŸ“– Synopsis: Having met at University, American born Ellie (Mandy Moore) and her husband Alvin (Martin Freeman) are several years into their marriage. The heady sparks of lust and fun have sadly faded and they're ...
Quarantine 2: Terminal

Quarantine 2: Terminal

πŸ“… Release: June 17, 2011
🎭 Genre: Horror
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Mercedes Masohn, Josh Cooke, Bre Blair, George Back, Lynn Cole, John Curran
πŸ“– Synopsis: Earlier tonight, a bizarre disease was unleashed in a run-down Los Angeles tenement... and no one got out alive. Yet something escaped. Now, aboard Flight 318, the first symptoms begin to show. As the...
William & Kate

William & Kate

πŸ“… Release: April 18, 2011
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
🎬 Starring: Nico Evers-Swindell, Camilla Luddington, Ben Cross, Richard Reid, Justin Hanlon, Serena Scott Thomas, Louise Linton, Mary Elise Hayden, Jonathan Patrick Moore
πŸ“– Synopsis: This romantic drama offers a fictionalized glimpse into the whirlwind courtship that captivated the world. The story follows Prince William, portrayed by [c=Nico Evers-Swindell], as he navigates the ...
Jackass 3.5

Jackass 3.5

πŸ“… Release: April 1, 2011
🎭 Genre: DocumentaryComedy
🎬 Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Ryan Dunn, Preston Lacy, Dave England, Ehren McGhehey
πŸ“– Synopsis: Picking up where the explosive antics of [m=Jackass 3D] left off, "Jackass 3.5" delivers a raucous and unfiltered behind-the-scenes look at the chaos that defines the franchise. The film stitches tog...
Chatroom

Chatroom

πŸ“… Release: December 22, 2010
🎭 Genre: DramaThriller
🎬 Starring: Aaron Johnson, Imogen Poots, Matthew Beard, Hannah Murray
πŸ“– Synopsis: When jaded teens Jim, Eva, Emily and Mo meet William online, they're seduced by his charisma. But William isn't what he seems. He's calculating and manipulative and doesn't have time for people in the...
N-Secure

N-Secure

πŸ“… Release: October 15, 2010
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Essence Atkins, Cordell Moore, Tempestt Bledsoe, Lamman Rucker, Denise Boutte, Elise Neal, Thomas Miles, Toni Trucks, Caryn Ward
πŸ“– Synopsis: "N-Secure" is a no holds-barred, in your face, full on thrilling drama mixed with murder, mayhem and manipulation between men and women. Set amongst the lives of prosperous, affluent urban professiona...
Art Of Getting By, The

Art Of Getting By, The

πŸ“… Release: June 17, 2011
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Alicia Silverstone, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Blair Underwood, Sam Robards
πŸ“– Synopsis: In "The Art of Getting By," directed by [c=Gavin Wiesen], the story unfolds in a poignant blend of drama and romance. The film follows George, a talented but disenchanted high school student portraye...
Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

πŸ“… Release: June 17, 2011
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Jim Carrey, Carla Gugino, Madeline Carroll, Ophelia Lovibond, Philip Baker Hall, James Tupper, Angela Lansbury, Dominic Chianese
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the comedy film [m=Mr. Popper's Penguins], directed by [c=Mark Waters], audiences are introduced to a successful businessman whose life takes an unexpected turn. When he inherits a group of pengui...