This documentary from Sean Fine and Andre Nix follows a group of three children from a displacement camp in northern Uganda who particpate in a music and dance festival. One of five documentary features nominated for this year’s Oscars. The film opens in theaters on Friday, and we’ll have the review! Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
War/Dance
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Based on the books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black comes this tale of three children (Freddie Highmore – in two roles, Sarah Bolger) who move with their mother (Mary-Louise Parker) to their Uncle’s (David Strathairn) abandoned home only to discover a world of fairies, goblins, and monsters. Nick Nolte, Martin Short, and Joan Plowright also star. Check out the official site. We’ve seen it, and we’ll have the review when the film opens in theaters on Thursday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
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A young child (Michel Joelsas) is left abandoned in 1970 Bom Retiro by his militant parents (Simone Spoladore, Eduardo Moreira) who have gone into hiding and now is forced to live with his grandfather’s next-door neighbor (Germano Haiut). Check out the official site. The film, presented in Portuguese, Yiddish, and German, with English subtitles, opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (Ano em Que Meus Pais Sairam de Ferias, O)
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A pair of students (Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman) try to put together their own team of dancers to compete in an underground street-dance competition. Yeah… Kmel Howell, Cassie, Bobbie Bowman, Mari Koda, and Telisha Shaw also star. The film gets itself served into theaters everywhere on Thursday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Step Up 2 the Streets
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The cast of Paramount’s live action G.I. Joe is finally coming into shape. Here’s a look at the actors and actresses who have signed on for the 2009 film based off the popular toy line. Of the major roles only Cobra Commander (and possibly Major Bludd and the Dreadnoks?) still remain to be cast. Check out our who’s who inside the Full Diagnosis.
G.I. Joe (2009)
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We now know most of the major roles cast for 2009’s G.I. Joe. And as the cartoon taught us, knowing is half the battle!
Dennis Quaid as Hawk
