Cyrus

Release Date: June 18, 2010 (limited)

Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

Director: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

Screenwriter: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

Starring: John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh, Katie Aselton

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Synopsis:

With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life – her son. Written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, the iconoclastic filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favorite "The Puffy Chair," "Cyrus" takes an insightful and funny look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles.

Still single seven years after the breakup of his marriage, John (John C. Reilly) has all but given up on romance. But at the urging of his ex-wife and best friend Jamie (Catherine Keener), John grudgingly agrees to join her and her fiancé Tim (Matt Walsh) at a party. To his and everyone else's surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the gorgeous and spirited Molly (Marisa Tomei).

Their chemistry is immediate. The relationship takes off quickly but Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John's house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in Molly's life: her son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill). A 21-year-old new age musician, Cyrus is his mom's best friend and shares an unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with anyone, especially John. Before long, the two are locked in a battle of wits for the woman they both love—and it appears only one man can be left standing when it's over.

Using the innovative improvisational techniques that have earned them critical accolades and a devoted following, Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass enter the mainstream with a touching, original story that blends humor and heartbreak, much like life itself.

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8: The Mormon Proposition

Release Date: June 18, 2010 (limited)

Studio: Red Flag Releasing

Director: Reed Cowan

Screenwriter: Not Available

Starring: R (for some language/sexual references)

Genre: Documentary

Synopsis:

"8: The Mormon Proposition" exposes the Mormon Church's historic involvement in the promotion and passage of California's Proposition 8 and the religion's secretive, decades—long campaign against gay rights. The film takes place in California and Utah as Mormons, following their prophet's call to action, wage spiritual warfare with money and misinformation against gay citizens, doing everything they can to deny them of marriage and the rights that come with it. "8: The Mormon Proposition" opens in theaters on June 18th, 2010, two years after the first gay marriages took place in California (June 17th, 2008).

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Winter's Bone

Release Date: June 11, 2010 (limited)

Studio: Roadside Attractions

Director: Debra Granik

Screenwriter: Debra Granik, Anne Rosellini

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Lauren Sweetser, Kevin Breznaha, Isaiah Stone, Shelley Waggener, Ashlee Thompson, William White, Casey MacLaren

Genre: Drama

Synopsis:

An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.

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Kings of the Evening

Release Date: June 11, 2010 (limited)

Studio: Indican

Director: Andrew P. Jones

Screenwriter: Andrew P. Jones, Robert Page Jones

Starring: Tyson Beckford, Lynn Whitfield

Genre: Drama

Synopsis:

Homer Hobbs, home after two years in jail, discovers that life on the outside can be crueler than the back-breaking injustice of the chain gang. He returns to a bleak urban town caught in the depths of the Great Depression - no jobs, no prospects, no hope - where he is thrown together with four strangers, each struggling to survive as they scratch and scheme to dig their way out of poverty. Life is grim. But on Sunday nights, in a dingy hall in a forlorn neighborhood, the men of the ghetto piece together the finest attire their meager lives can beg, borrow or steal to compete in an underground contest like no other. The big winner will go home with the five dollar prize. The real prize - far less tangible, yet priceless - is the chance to feel like a king, if just for an evening. To men like these, the touch of a woman, the adulation of the crowd, the feel of a fine-looking suit are proof enough that a man might yet escape the debasement of the ghetto. And only one can emerge - King of the Evening.

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The Karate Kid

Release Date: June 11, 2010

Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony)

Director: Harald Zwart

Screenwriter: Chris Murphy, Steven Conrad

Starring: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson

Genre: Action

Synopsis:

In Columbia Pictures' "The Karate Kid," 12-year-old Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's (Taraji P. Henson) latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying—and the feeling is mutual—but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Release Date: June 11, 2010 (limited)

Studio: IFC Films

Director: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg

Screenwriter: Not Available

Starring: Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, Kathy Griffin, Melissa Rivers

Genre: Documentary

Synopsis:

"Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work" takes the audience on a year long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as a groundbreaking female performer. Filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg ("The Devil Came on Horseback," "The Trials of Darryl Hunt") expose the private dramas of this irreverent, legendary comedian as she fights to keep her career thriving in a business driven by youth and beauty.

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Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema

Release Date: June 11, 2010 (NY, LA, Houston)

Studio: Anchor Bay Films

Director: Ralph Ziman

Screenwriter: Ralph Ziman

Starring: Rapaulana Seiphemo, Robert Hobbs, Kenneth Nkosi, Eugene Khumbanyiwa, Louise Saint-Claire

Genre: Drama

Synopsis:

Inspired by a true story, "Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema" is an unflinching look into the crime, corruption and the transgressions of those looking to survive in the most crime-infested district of Johannesburg.

Starting off with simple smash and grabs, and petty crime, Lucky Kunene quickly graduates to more aggressive heists such as armed robbery and carjacking. Soon, Lucky realizes he needs a bigger score to fulfill his goals of making it big, and escaping from the slums, to a dream house by the sea. Kunene hatches an elaborate and violent plan to make his fortune - hijacking buildings from landlords of Johannesburg tenements by winning the favor of the tenants and then holding their rent hostage from the landowners. His high-profile real estate acquisitions attract the attention of the local police force who have no qualms about using unprovoked brutality to bring him down. His trouble with the law, coupled with an escalating war between a local drug lord, creates a tense standoff: both sides are closing in, and Kunene must stay one step ahead—or his empire, and his life, will come crashing down.

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Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

Release Date: June 11, 2010 (limited)
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Director: Jan Kounen
Screenwriter: Chris Greenhalgh
Starring: Anna Mouglalis, Mads Mikkelsen
Genre: Drama, Romance
MPAA Rating: R (for some strong sexuality and nudity)
Official Website: SonyClassics.com

Synopsis:
"Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky" is set in 1920's Paris where Coco Chanel has established herself in the world of fashion and Igor Stravinsky, displaced by the Russian Revolution, is living destitute in Paris with his family and suffering from a disastrous reaction to an early production of his ballet. The pair is introduced and the attraction is immediate - the two embark on a passionate affair, which results in a period of great artistic achievement for both artists.

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The A-Team

Release Date: June 11, 2010
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Joe Carnahan
Screenwriter: Skip Woods, Joe Carnahan, Brian Bloom
Starring: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, Gerald McRane
Genre: Action, Adventure
Official Website: ATeam-movie.com

Synopsis:
"The A-Team" follows the exciting and daring exploits of a colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers who were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going "rogue," they utilize their unique talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit. Liam Neeson ("Taken"), Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover"), mixed martial arts champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and "District 9" sensation Sharlto Copley, are "The A-Team."

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Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

Release Date: June 10, 2010 (limited)
Studio: Banger Films
Director: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen
Screenwriter: Not Available
Starring: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart
Genre: Documentary, Music

Synopsis:
Directors Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen embark on a comprehensive exploration of this extraordinary power trio, from their early days in Toronto, through each of their landmark albums, to the present day. Featuring never–before–seen footage and interviews with notables such as Jack Black, Billy Corgan, Trent Reznor, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Gene Simmons, this film explores the forty–year career and phenomenon behind what could be the world's biggest cult band. Winner of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award.

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