Brothers (2009)

Thirty-something Captain Sam Cahill and his younger brother Tommy Cahill, are polar opposites. A Marine about to embark on his fourth tour of duty, Sam is a steadfast family man married to his high school sweetheart, the aptly named Grace, with whom he has two young daughters. Tommy, his charismatic younger brother, is a drifter just out of jail who's always gotten by on wit and charm. He slides easily... See Full Descriptio

Genres:	Drama, Remake and War
Running Time:	1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date:	December 4th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating:	R for language and some disturbing violent content.
Distributors:	Lionsgate

Planet 51 (2009)

American astronaut Captain Charles "Chuck" Baker, lands on Planet 51 thinking he's the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders--like Chuck! With... See Full Description

Genres:	Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Animation
Running Time:	1 hr. 31 min.
Release Date:	November 20th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor.
Distributors:	Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, Sony Pictures Releasing

INVICTUS

SYNOPSIS

The true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team, Francois Pienaar, to help unite their country.

Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and Sports

December 11th, 2009

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

STARRING

Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng, Matt Stern, Julilian Lewis Jones and Bonnie Henna

DIRECTED BY

Clint Eastwood

Couples Retreat (2009)

Four Midwestern couples embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Suddenly, their group-rate vacation comes at a price. What follows is a hilarious look at real world problems... See Full Description

Genres:	Comedy
Running Time:	1 hr. 47 min.
Release Date:	October 9th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for sexual content and language.
Distributors:	Universal Pictures

The Blind Side (2009)

Michael Oher, a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and... See Full Description

Genres:	Comedy, Drama, Adaptation, Biopic and Sports
Running Time:	2 hrs.
Release Date:	November 20th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.
Distributors:	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)

A rogue detective is as devoted to his job as he is at scoring drugs -- while playing fast and loose with the law. He wields his badge as often as he wields his gun in order to get his way. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina he becomes a high-functioning addict who is a deeply intuitive, fearless detective reigning over the beautiful ruins of New Orleans with authority and abandon. Complicating... See Full Description

Genres:	Drama and Crime/Gangster
Running Time:	2 hrs. 1 min.
Release Date:	November 20th, 2009 (NY/LA)
Distributors:	First Look Pictures

Amelia (2009)

After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Amelia was thrust into a new role as America's sweetheart - the legendary "goddess of light," known for her bold, larger-than-life charisma. Yet, even with her global fame solidified, her belief in flirting with danger and standing up as her own, outspoken woman never changed. She was an inspiration to people everywhere, from First Lady Eleanor... See Full Description

Genres:	Drama and Biopic
Running Time:	1 hr. 51 min.
Release Date:	October 23rd, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG for some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking.
Distributors:	Fox Searchlight Pictures

New York, I Love You (2009)

In the city that never sleeps, love is always on the mind. Those passions come to life in a collaboration of storytelling from some of today's most imaginative filmmakers and featuring an all-star cast. Together they create a kaleidoscope of the spontaneous, surprising, electrifying human connections that pump the city's heartbeat. Sexy, funny, haunting and revealing encounters unfold beneath the Manhattan... See Full Description

Genres:	Drama and Romance
Running Time:	1 hr. 52 min.
Release Date:	October 16th, 2009 (limited)
MPAA Rating:	R for language and sexual content.
Distributors:	Vivendi Universal Entertainment

Love Happens (2009)

When a self-help author arrives in Seattle to teach a sold-out seminar, he unexpectedly meets the one person who might finally be able to help him help himself.

Genres:	Comedy, Drama and Romance
Running Time:	1 hr. 49 min.
Release Date:	September 18th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for some language including sexual references.
Distributors:	Universal Pictures

Triangle (2009)

When Jess sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong. Her suspicions are realized when the yacht hits a storm in the Bermuda Triangle and the group is forced to board a passing ocean liner to get to safety. The ship appears deserted, but Jess is convinced she's been on board before. They soon realize they are not alone... Someone is intent... See Full Description

Genres:	Art/Foreign, Suspense/Horror and Thriller
Running Time:	1 hr. 38 min.
Release Date:	February 2nd, 2010 (DVD)
MPAA Rating:	R for violence and language.

Michael Jackson's This Is It

On June 25, 2009, the world lost a legendary entertainer. This documentary offers a private glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson as he developed, created and rehearsed for his 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena. Drawn from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of the Michael Jackson estate. Featuring rare rehearsal footage, as well as interviews with collaborators and close friends, the film is the final portrait of a creative genius at work.

Genres:	Documentary and Musical/Performing Arts
Running Time:	1 hr. 51 min.
Release Date:	October 28th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images.
Distributors:	Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI)

It's Complicated (2009)

Watch the Trailer Jane is the mother of three grown kids, owns a thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant and has - after a decade of divorce - an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, attorney Jake. But when Jane and Jake find themselves out of town for their son's college graduation, things start to get complicated. An innocent meal together turns into the unimaginable - an affair.

Genres:	Comedy and Romance
Running Time:	1 hr. 58 min.
Release Date:	December 25th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	R for some drug content and sexuality.
Distributors:	Universal Pictures

The Lovely Bones (2009)

Susie Salmon, a young girl who has been murdered, watches over her family -- and her killer -- from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

Genres:	Drama, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller and Adaptation
Running Time:	2 hrs. 19 min.
Release Date:	December 11th, 2009 (limited); January 15th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for mature thematic material involving disturbing violent content and images, and some language.
Distributors:	Paramount Pictures

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Audiences should brace themselves for screams of "Alvin!" and cuter-than-cute chipmunks in this sequel to the 2007 hit.

Genres:	Comedy, Kids/Family and Sequel
Running Time:	1 hr. 29 min.
Release Date:	December 23rd, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG for some mild rude humor.
Distributors:	20th Century Fox Distribution

Dear John (2010)

A soldier home on leave falls for a conservative college girl. Instead of returning home to her, he reenlists after the attacks on September 11th, 2001. Time and distance begin to take a toll on the young lovers.

Genres:	Drama, Romance and Adaptation
Running Time:	1 hr. 42 min.
Release Date:	February 5th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for some sensuality and violence.
Distributors:	Sony Pictures Releasing

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Robert Downey Jr. brings the legendary detective to life as he has never been portrayed before. Jude Law stars as Holmes' trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious..

Genres:	Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Mystery
Running Time:	2 hr. 9 min.
Release Date:	December 25th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for thematic material including violence, disturbing images and a scene of suggestive material.
Distributors:	Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution

The Book of Eli (2010)

• In Theaters:

  January 15th, 2010

  MPAA:

  R for some brutal violence and language.

  Running Time:

  1 hr. 58 min.

  Directed By:

  Albert Hughes
  Allen Hughes

• 
  A lone hero must fight his way across the wasteland of post-apocalyptic America to protect a sacred book that holds the key to saving the future of humanity.

AVATAR

AVATAR takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home. James Cameron, the Oscar-winning director of "Titanic," first conceived the film 15 years ago, when the means to realize his vision did not exist yet. Now, after four years of production, AVATAR,

Genres:	Action/Adventure and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time:	160 min.
Release Date:	December 18th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating:	PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language and some smoking.