In the new documentary by David Sington, the surviving members of NASA’s Apollo missions share their stories. The film includes appearances by Buzz Aldrin, Jim Lovell, Alan Bean, Michael Collins, and Dave Scott. Check out the official site. After playing for weeks in limited release, the documentary opens wide on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
In the Shadow of the Moon
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This documentary, narrated by Paul Newman, follows a Catholic priest (Father Christopher Hartley) on his mission to end the slavish conditions of Haitian sugar cane workers. The documentary won the Audience Award at this year’s South by Southwest. It opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
The Price of Sugar
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In the latest from director Uwe Boll, a laid-off loser (Zack Ward) and his cult leader of an uncle (Dave Foley) decide to rob their local amusement park, the same park the Taliban has plans for as well. Chris Coppola, Jackie Tohn, Michaela Mann, and Verne Troyer (Mini-Me) also star in this video game adaptation. Check out the official site. The film opens wide on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Postal
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The Rock stars as a superstar quaterback who discovers he has a seven-year-old daughter (Madison Pettis). Kyra Sedgwick also stars. Check out the official site. Could this possibly be as bad as the trailer makes it look? Speaking of wrestlers turned care-givers, anyone remember Mr. Nanny? Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
The Game Plan
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From director Ang Lee comes this WWII tale of a young woman (Wei Tang) who becomes swept up in an affair with a powerful politician (Tony Leung Chiu Wai). Lee-Hom Wang and Chih-ying Chu also star. The film, presented in Mandarin with Enlish subtitles, was given an NC-17 by the MPAA, so expect only to find it in art houses in select cities when it opens this Friday. Larger version of the trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Lust, Caution (Se, jie)
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