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New Movies
 
 About an ordinary couple in the right place, on the wrong night. Phil and Claire Foster are a sensible suburban husband and wife slogging through their daily lives and marriage. But a case of mistaken identity sets off an outrageous chain of events involving small-time thieves, big-city mobsters, corrupt cops, and a crazed cabbie, as the Fosters' 'date night' turns into a wild ride they'll never forget!  Zoe wants a baby, but has a problem letting anyone get close to her. The perfect solution is to become artificially inseminated. Shortly after she conceives twins, she finally meets the man of her dreams. Will he stick around when he finds out?  The hysterically funny, best selling book comes to life in this smash-hit family comedy! Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid's life: middle school! That won't be easy, considering he's surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies, and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!  Seventeen, angry, and alienated from her estranged father, Veronica 'Ronnie' Miller's life gets turned inside out when her mother forces her to spend the summer with him in the small Georgia beach town where he lives. Here, Ronnie finds salvation, friendship, second chances, and first love.  Gathered together in the Bahamas for their annual one-week reunion, four close couples eagerly reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationships. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Sheila's ex-husband, Mike, who hopes to break up her new marriage with Troy and win her back. With their relationships hanging in the balance when they return home, each couple must choose between blame and forgiveness. 
 More new movies:  The Losers  ●  Kick Ass ●  Death at a Funeral
   The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ● The Ghost Writer ● Our Family Wedding
   Marmaduke  ●  City of Your Final Destination  ●  The Bounty Hunter
 
TV
 
    Includes every Season Six episode, plus an exclusive extended original minisode, hours of deleted scenes and much more! Follow Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam, Ryan, Andy, and the rest of the Scranton crew as they face new challenges and celebrate new milestones - from romance, marriage, and parenthood to career advancement and corporate acquisition.          One of the greatest TV dramas of all time continues with 13 gripping fourth season episodes of the critically acclaimed series. Small-town life in Dillon has changed irrevocably with the dramatic split of the school district. Coach Taylor finds himself fighting for the respect of the East Dillon Lions, while his wife Tami faces her own battles as Principal of the Dillon High Panthers. Across town, it's a season for change as graduating students face life after high school.     This critically acclaimed epic drama will finally reveal the fate of each of the Oceanic 815 survivors and the rest who have joined their journey in this sixth and final season.     Follows the daily struggles of Christina Hawthorne, a nurse, a widow still grieving over the death of her husband, and mother of a troubled teenage daughter. 
    More: Dexter (4) ● Desperate Housewives (6) ● C.S.I. (10) ● House (6) 
    Big Bang Theory (3) ● Lie to Me (1) ● Grey's Anatomy (6) ● Gossip Girl (3)
        Parks and Recreation (1) ● Brothers and Sisters (4) ● 90210 (2)   
 
   
Coming Soon
 
 Leslie Wright is a straight-shooting physical therapist who gets the gig of a lifetime working with injured NBA star Scott McKnight. Leslie not only whips Scott into shape, she helps take his game to the next level and all is going well, until Leslie finds herself falling for him. Oblivious to her growing affection, Scott only has eyes for Morgan, Leslie's sexy and seductive friend. With everything on the line, Leslie must take her best shot.  In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.  Ben Kalmen, a fifty-something New Yorker, discovers that he is not the man he wanted to be. Through many business and romantic indiscretions he has lost his once-successful car dealership. Now he must make the decision to face the challenges of his not-so-youthful life.  The intern of a record company finds himself with both his dream job and biggest nightmare when he is assigned to retrieve a British rock star and get him to his concert in time.  In Verona, Italy, the beautiful city where Romeo first met Juliet, there is a place where the heartbroken leave notes asking Juliet for her help. It's there that aspiring writer Sophie finds a 50-year-old letter that will change her life forever. She sets off on a romantic journey of the heart with the letter's author, Claire, now a grandmother, and her handsome grandson. All three will discover that sometimes the greatest love story ever told is your own.  He's tall, dark, and handsome with a hint of mystery. What more does Jen need to know about Spencer, the man who's just swept her off her feet down in the French Riviera? Well, maybe that he's a professional spy whose special talent is assassination. But no matter, neither bullets nor bombs nor bad guys with big guns can keep these two from living happily ever after, if they can get through the day alive. 
  More:  Temple Grandin  ●   Iron Man 2  ●   Splice
 
New Foreign Films
 
   Retells the tragic story of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and Ida Dalser, the woman he loved. Dalser was scorned, denounced, and then written out of history. Mussolini's rise to power and Dalser's descent into an insane asylum are tragic counterpoints in a doomed romance. Dalser may have been written off at the time; but Bellocchio and Mezzogiorno allow her a final, unexpected triumph in this cinematic masterwork.     Malik el Djebena, who is condemned to six years in prison, cannot read or write, but soon figures out the politics of the prison. Though Malik is only 19-years-old, the leader of the Corsican gang who rules the prison corners him and gives him certain 'missions' to carry out. He quickly gains the confidence of the gang leader, as these assignments begin to toughen him up. But Malik soon develops some plans of his own.     This lavish historical epic is set in the midst of war and political upheaval during the Taiping Rebellion of the 1860s.   Tarek, a young Arab forced on a suicide mission in Tel Aviv to redeem his father's honor, is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. Forced to spend the weekend in Tel Aviv awaiting its repair, Tarek must live among the people he was planning to kill. To his surprise he connects with several Israelis on the outskirts of society, including the beautiful Keren, who has cut off contact with her Orthodox family and upbringing. Tarek must make the decision of his life.   Two burglars, Sergej and Polde, steal a valuable painting. By coincidence, Sergej also steals a document that dates back to World War II and may hide secrets the owner of the painting desperately wants to keep hidden. As the two burglars begin to discover the diabolical origins of the painting and its relationship to the document, they realize it may be too late for them as a hitman has already been hired to recover the painting.  
   More: White Ribbon  ● North Face  ●  The Stoning of Soraya M
        Red Cliff ● The Baader Meinhof Complex  ●  The Wedding Song
 
   
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  High school all-star Jake Taylor has it all. Roger, his childhood best-friend, has nothing. Since the two have drifted apart, Roger feels that he has no friends, no hope, and a heart full of nothing but pain. When Roger walks onto campus with a gun, the tragic move he makes will change Jake's idyllic life forever.  Michael Farr (Ciarán Hinds), a teacher raising his two kids alone since his wife died two years earlier, has been seeing and hearing strange things late at night. He isn't sure if he is having nightmares, or if he's experiencing a haunting. Working as a volunteer for an international literary festival, he is assigned to Lena Morelle (Iben Hjejle), an author of books about ghosts and the supernatural. Establishing a rapport with one another, Michael opens up and shares his terrifying experiences with her. However, Lena's attention is distracted by another novelist, Nicholas Holden (Aidan Quinn), with whom she had a brief affair. The trajectories of these three people lead them into a life-altering collision where the challenges of love, fear of the unknown, and release from the burden of grief are explored.  Catherine is suspicious that her husband David is having an affair, and hires Chloe, an alluring young escort to test his fidelity. Their arranged weekly meeting allows Catherine to hear the explicit details of the encounters Chloe has with David. As Catherine becomes caught up in a web of sexual desire herself, she begins a journey that will put her family in grave danger. Is it too late to stop Chloe?  Eight-year-old Tyler is armed with strong faith and courage as he faces a battle against cancer. His prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler's postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life, and is searching for meaning. Brady is at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler's shining spirit, bravery, and grace.  Three months after Allen and Grace's son dies, a young woman shows up pregnant with his child. At first her arrival threatens to tear the family further apart, but eventually she proves to be the very thing that brings them back together. 
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New Nonfiction
 
    Follows four babies from different parts of the globe as they navigate their first year of life. Features Ponijao from Namibia, Bayarjargal from Mongolia, Hattie from San Francisco, and Mari from Tokyo.    Take off beyond Earth's boundaries for the ultimate tour of our solar system. From Mars' monstrous mountains to Saturn's glittering rings, the sights are out of this world. Each hour offers breathtaking tours of the planets using modern-day high-tech telescopes and stunning CGI.     An intimate portrait of modern heroism and the importance of family during turbulent times. Tells the story of Jake Rademacher as he sets out to understand the experience, sacrifice, and motivation of his two brothers serving in Iraq. The film follows Jake's exploits as he risks everything, including his life, to tell his brothers' story and document the courage and integrity of the American soldier.     Follow the young life of an adorable polar bear cub who beat the odds to not only thrive but also became one of the most famous bears in the world. Learn how a caring Berlin zookeeper takes care of him, and of how a trio of polar bear newborns and two orphaned brown bears get into all sorts of mischief.    Explores the unique relationship between people and their beloved pets through candid interviews with notable dog lovers. Viewers are offered an intimate glimpse into the lives of these actors, musicians, authors, and designers through the aspect of their lives that unites them all: the profound connection they have with their dogs. A tribute to all the dogs that have made our lives richer and happier, this film captures the remarkable bond between our dogs and ourselves.     
 
   
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Emmy Winners @ Your Library
  Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:  Jim Parsons

  Lead Actress in Comedy Series: Edie Falco

  Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Bryan Cranston

  Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Kyra Sedgwick

  Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men

  Outstanding Made For Telelvision Movie: Temple Grandin

  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Aaron Paul

  Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Jane Lynch

  Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes
 

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