Movie Releases by Genre
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Tokyo Godfathers
January 16, 2004
In modern-day Tokyo, three homeless people’s lives are changed forever when they discover a baby girl at a garbage dump on Christmas Eve. As the New Year fast approaches, these three forgotten members of society band together to solve the mystery of the abandoned child and the fate of her parents. Along the way, encounters with seemingly unrelated events and people force them to confront their own haunted pasts, as they learn to face their future, together.
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Teacher's Pet
January 16, 2004
The hysterical tale of a "Spot," a talking canine whose ultimate wish is to become "a real boy." (Disney)
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Along Came Polly
January 16, 2004
Reuben (Ben Stiller) has made a fine life and a good career out of playing it safe. Polly (Jennifer Aniston) plays her life like a game of chance. So when a chance encounter reunites these childhood friends, Reuben finds his world turned upside down.
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My Baby's Daddy
January 9, 2004
After a lifetime or hard partying, three bachelor buddies from the hood are in for a rude awakening when their respective girlfriends all get pregnant at the same time. (Miramax)
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Chasing Liberty
January 9, 2004
Fed up with being followed around every moment of every day, the 18-year-old daughter (Moore) of the president (Harmon) of the United States evades her Secret Service handlers (Piven, Sciorra) to begin a romantic road trip through Europe.
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Secret Things
January 2, 2004
After they are both fired, two penniless but shapely young French women set out to climb the social ladder by manipulating men.
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Modern Times (re-release)
December 26, 2003
Playing a tramp struggling to survive in a modern industrial society, Charlie Chaplin created one of the most elaborate cinematic critiques of the effects of mass production on 20th century life with Modern Times. This digital restoration of the 1936 film entailed treating over 126,000 frames of film, correcting negative scratches and picture deterioration, and restoring its rich black and white cinematography.
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Cheaper by the Dozen
December 25, 2003
A comedy about family, loyalty and priorities. (20th Century Fox)
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Calendar Girls
December 19, 2003
This film is based on the true story of the unconventional efforts of the Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire, England to raise money for leukemia research.
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The Butterfly
December 19, 2003
Eight-year-old Elsa (Bouanich) and her mom Isabelle (Dieu) move in next to Julien (Serrault), an ornery old entomologist with a lavish butterfly collection in his apartment. Her mother is hardly ever home, and Elsa soon grows attached to her neighbor. (First Run Features)
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The Hebrew Hammer
December 19, 2003
By creating The Hebrew Hammer, writer/director Kesselman has brought to life a character rarely seen in Hollywood or off-Hollywood films: a sexy and powerful Jewish action hero. (ContentFilm)
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Something's Gotta Give
December 12, 2003
A sophisticated romantic comedy from writer/director Nancy Meyers which proves that in matters of the heart, you can expect the unexpected. (Sony Pictures)
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Love Don't Cost a Thing
December 12, 2003
In an attempt to improve his reputation in school, an unpopular but super-intelligent teenage boy (Cannon), hires a cheerleader (Milian) to pose as his girlfriend.
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Stuck on You
December 12, 2003
A Farrelly Brothers comedy about a pair of Siamese twins who have their own everything, but are joined at the hip because they share a liver. The use their unique gift as a means to gain acceptance and live as normally as possible within everyday life. Which is going great until Walt (Kinnear) follows his dreams of making it as a Hollywood actor and persuades his hesitant brother Bob (Damon) to go along for the ride. (20th Century Fox)
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The Triplets of Belleville
November 26, 2003
The story of a boy, his grandmother, his dog and his dream of winning the Tour de France. When the boy is kidnapped by two mysterious men during the race, the search leads to the megalopolis of Belleville and the renowned Triplets of Belleville, eccentric female music-hall stars from the '30s.
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The Haunted Mansion
November 26, 2003
The Haunted Mansion comes alive like never before with eye-popping visual and special effects in this all-new, fun-filled, fright-packed comedy adventure. (Disney)
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Bad Santa
November 26, 2003
The story of two criminals who disguise themselves as Santa Claus and his elf, traveling across the country to malls and taking advantage of the good will people have towards Santa to rob the stores blind.
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The Barbarian Invasions
November 21, 2003
Director Denys Arcand revisits the situations and relationships that informed his international breakthrough The Decline of the American Empire. Set 17 years after Decline, this film, like its predecessor, examines the varying politics -- economic, personal and sexual -- at play among a group of friends, lovers and ex-spouses. [Miramax]
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Mail Order Bride
November 21, 2003
When New York's top mob boss Tony Santini (Aiello) discovers several of his men have been scammed by a Russian Mail Order Bride who's escaped back to Russia with their cash, he decided to send the troublesome nephew Anthony to Russia to bring back the girl and the money.
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The Cat in the Hat
November 21, 2003
Mike Myers stars in the title role of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, a film adaptation of the beloved literary classic. (Universal Pictures)
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Looney Tunes: Back in Action
November 14, 2003
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are up to their feudin' ways again as the entire Looney Tunes menagerie star in a feature film set entirely in a live action world and interact with "live" 3-D costars throughout the picture. (Warner Bros.)
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I Vitelloni [re-release]
November 14, 2003
Federico Fellini's first international success, this 1953 film, based on memories of his youth in Rimini, focuses on five layabouts in a sleepy seaside town during the winter offseason. [Film Forum]
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Love Actually
November 7, 2003
This ultimate romantic comedy weaves together a spectacular number of love affairs into one amazing story. [Universal Pictures]
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Elf
November 7, 2003
A boy who was raised by Santa's elves returns to New York City to find his biological family.
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Martin & Orloff
November 7, 2003
Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade spin a gruesomely bleak premise into a wickedly funny romp.
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Die, Mommie, Die!
October 31, 2003
Created as an ode to the Ross Hunter-style big-screen soaps of the 60's, Die Mommie Die features theater veteran Busch as the fallen pop diva, Angela Arden. (Sundance Film Series)
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The Singing Detective
October 24, 2003
The story of a crime novelist (Downey Jr.) who, languishing in his hospital bed, occupies his time by mapping out a screenplay in his head about a cynical private investigator who doubles as a singer in a dance band. (Paramount Classics)
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Scary Movie 3
October 24, 2003
The Scary Movie gang is back for the third installment in this spoof series.
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Pieces of April
October 17, 2003
Poignant and funny, Pieces of April is an up-close look at an extraordinary day in the life of the not-so-ordinary Burns family. (MGM)
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9 Dead Gay Guys
October 17, 2003
Two young Dubliners set out for London to try to make some money as gay gigolos. When their clients start dying, they find themselves in the midst of a spree that will end with all nine of their clients dead as they search the city for a legendary bed of cash.
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Dopamine
October 10, 2003
Dopamine looks at the complexities of finding love when post-modern angst, fate and personal obsessions conspire against you. Ultimately, it is a reminder that in this era of over communication, over information and over analysis, there is still room for blind faith and maybe even true love. (Dopamine Productions)
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Good Boy!
October 10, 2003
Twelve-year-old Owen Baker (Aiken) has been working as a dog-walker all summer, and his hard work has finally paid off -- he gets to adopt a dog of his own! But Owen gets more than puppy love when he discovers his new dog Hubble (Broderick) is actually an interplanetary scout from the Dog Star Sirius. (MGM)
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Girls Will Be Girls
October 10, 2003
A hilarious comedy about three actresses at various places in the Hollywood food chain who navigate love, aging, and ambition. Oh yeah -- all three actresses are played by men. (IFC Films)
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Intolerable Cruelty
October 10, 2003
A romantic comedy about a man who wins in court and a woman who courts to win. (Universal Pictures)
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Rare Birds
October 3, 2003
Rare Birds pits a seemingly overmatched and defeated Newfoundland man (Hurt) against his quirky best buddy (Jones), a warmly sexy acquaintance (Parker) and his own mid-life crisis. (Pope Productions)
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The Station Agent
October 3, 2003
A film about three people with nothing in common, except their shared solitude, until chance circumstances bring their lives together. Before long, from this forgotten depot, this mismatched threesome forges an unlikely bond, which ultimately reveals that even isolation is better shared. (Miramax)
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School of Rock
October 3, 2003
Hell raising guitarist with delusions of grandeur Dewey Finn (Black) has been kicked out of his band. Desperate for work, he impersonates a substitute teacher and turns a class of fifth grade high-achievers into high-voltage rock and rollers. (Paramount)
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Duplex
September 26, 2003
When a young New York couple (Stiller, Barrymore) settle into their first home, they find that it comes with one feature they didn't expect: an upstairs, rent-controlled tenant who is not what they anticipated. (Miramax)
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Under the Tuscan Sun
September 26, 2003
Inspired by the bestseller by Frances Mayes, this is the story of a woman (Lane) who travels to Tuscany in search of a new life.
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Bubba Ho-tep
September 26, 2003
Based on the Bram Stoker Award nominated short story by acclaimed author Joe R. Lansdale, Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really did become of Elvis. (Silver Sphere Corporation)
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The Rundown
September 26, 2003
A contemporary action-comedy set against the raw, untamed landscape of the Amazon. (Universal)
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Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
September 26, 2003
A down-on-his-luck musician finds an instant ticket to fame with his Moletron keyboard.
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Bollywood/Hollywood
September 26, 2003
In Bollywood/Hollywood, a fun loving romp of a movie, the unpredictable is the only constant. After all, life isn't about what's right or wrong. It's about following your heart. (Mongrel Media)
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Mambo italiano
September 19, 2003
Adapted from the successful play by the same name, the movie explores further the subtleties and complexities of a quintessential Italian family -- a family straddling the cultures, traditions, and mores of the old and new worlds. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)
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Anything Else
September 19, 2003
Woody Allen's new romantic comedy is a lesson in the reality that loves at first sight isn't always 20/20. Jerry Falk (Biggs) learns that lesson the hard way when he falls head over heels in love with the beautiful but flighty Amanda (Ricci). (DreamWorks Pictures)
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Secondhand Lions
September 19, 2003
When the introverted young Walter (Osment) finds himself forced to spend the summer with a pair of eccentric great-uncles (Caine, Duvall) on a remote ranch in Texas, he's understandably unnerved. But left to their own devices, this mismatched threesome begins to forge an unlikely bond. A heartwarming comedy about adventures, discoveries, growth and trust. (New Line Cinema)
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The Fighting Temptations
September 19, 2003
A New York advertising executive (Gooding) must return to his Georgia hometown when his aunt dies. He soon finds that he must help the local gospel choir with a competition in order to collect his inheritance.
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Dummy
September 12, 2003
Steven Schoichet (Brody) is browbeaten at every turn, by his family, his dead-end job, the faceless suburb where he still lives at home. That is until he decides to make a change. Ventriloquism. Hey, a dream's a dream. (Artisan Entertainment)
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Matchstick Men
September 12, 2003
A phobia-plagued grifter (Cage) discovers he has a teenage daughter (Lohman) who wants to get to know him?and his business.
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Luster
September 12, 2003
Set in a world of wacky artists, cute alternative guys and a rock star with twisted sexual habits, Luster is a wildly entertaining, gritty and charming look at a queer boy's adventures in lust, sex -- and maybe even love. (TLA Releasing)
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So Close
September 12, 2003
The fast and furious action tale of two stunningly beautiful sisters who happen to be assassins -- and the brilliant female cop on a mission to catch them. (Strand Releasing)
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Carnage
September 5, 2003
In a wildly original, intertwining story that almost defies classification, Carnage traces the bizarre, often magical effects a 1,000-pound Andalusian bull has on a disparate group of characters. (Wellspring)
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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
September 5, 2003
Dickie Roberts (Spade) is a 35-year old former child star. Now an out-of-work actor turned parking valet, Dickie is desperate to audition for a great role that could revitalize his career, but the part requires him to play a "normal" guy. Problem is, Dickie is anything but normal. He decides to hire a family to adopt him so he can relive his childhood and, in essence, grow up from scratch. (Paramount)
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Where's the Party Yaar?
September 5, 2003
This comedy traces the confusion of Indian immigrants as they attempt to understand American social mores.
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The Other Side of the Bed
August 29, 2003
A raucous and sexy romantic comedy with a musical twist. The film tells the story of two couples whose search for love leads to lies and heartache -- and lots of song and dance. (Sundance Film Series)
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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
August 29, 2003
Patterned after a spaghetti western, this is the story of a small time crook (Carlyle) who returns to his hometown in the English Midlands to try to win back the heart of his ex-lover, who is being pursued by another man.
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Suddenly
August 27, 2003
In Diego Lerman's slyly comic drama Suddenly, a pair of knowing punkette malcontents (who call themselves Mao and Lenin) kidnap (sort of) Marcia, a frumpy lovelorn lingerie salesgirl. Mao announces her intention to seduce Marcia as the trio strikes out on a journey that is poignant, funny and unpredictable from beginning to end. (Empire Pictures)
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Marci X
August 22, 2003
The pampered daughter (Kudrow) of a record label executive must step in to deal with an out-of-control rapper (Wayans).
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The Medallion
August 22, 2003
Combining the martial arts prowess of international action superstar Jackie Chan with state-of-the-art special effects, this action comedy stars Chan as Eddie Yang, a resolute Hong Kong cop who suffers a near fatal accident while investigating a case involving a mysterious medallion. (Sony Pictures)
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The Battle of Shaker Heights
August 22, 2003
The winner of the second Project Greenlight screenwriting contest, this is a uniquely funny portrait of modern youth under siege. (Miramax Films)
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My Boss's Daughter
August 22, 2003
In love with his mean-tempered boss' daughter (Tara Reid), a young man (Ashton Kutcher) agrees to house-sit with the hope of winning her heart. What he doesn't plan on is the long line of other houseguests that show up.
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Don't Tempt Me
August 22, 2003
Times have been tough for Heaven, with Hell winning the battle between good and evil. So when Heaven's managers have the opportunity to win the soul of a boxer and shift the balance of power, they send their best angel for the job, Lola Nevado (Abril). When Hell gets wind of this, they counter by sending their most experienced operative to Earth, Carmen Ramos (Cruz). The battle between Heaven and Hell is on! (First Look Pictures)
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Babà léto
August 22, 2003
A spirited ode to people of all ages. This Czech film is a celebration of living life to the fullest. (First Look Pictures)
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Rana's Wedding
August 22, 2003
Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad's timely feature explores love among the ruins of an occupied territory and is the winner of the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival's 2003 Nestor Almendros Prize for courage in filmmaking. (Arab Film Distribution)
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Green Card Fever
August 22, 2003
The story of a young immigrant from India (Dasu) who overstays his US visa. As he is forced to make decisions about whom to trust, he naively relies on his new found friends in his land of dreams, and a comical and poignant sequence of adventures ensue. (Net Effect Media)
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Uptown Girls
August 15, 2003
Molly Gunn (Murphy), the freewheeling daughter of a late rock legend, is the toast of the New York social scene. But when her accountant steals her inheritance, Molly is forced to do something she's never done before -- get a job. She lands a position as nanny to the precocious, uptight daughter of a high-powered music executive. Now Molly and her 8-year-old "going on 40" charge are about to teach each other how to act their age. (MGM)
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Grind
August 15, 2003
While the rest of his high school graduating class is heading to the same old grind of college, skateboarder Eric Rivers (Vogel) and his best friends, Dustin (Brody), a goal-oriented workaholic, and misfit slacker Matt (Vieluf) have one last summer roadtrip together to follow their dream of getting noticed by the professional skateboarding world - and getting paid to skate. (Warner Bros.)
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Loco Love
August 15, 2003
A restaurant owner in dire financial straits agrees to marry the daughter of his gardener, a recent lottery winner, in order to save his business and obtain a green card for her.
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Passionada
August 15, 2003
Set in the Portugese community of New Bedford, Massachusetts, this is a story of hope and of second chances.
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Shaolin Soccer
August 15, 2003
At Kung Fu, they're masters. But when it comes to soccer, they're total disasters. Now, the only way to win...is to believe in Shaolin. [Miramax Films]
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American Splendor
August 15, 2003
The true saga of a working-class Everyman who pursues self-expression without self-censorship -- and finds a grateful audience, critical admiration, and that most remarkable of happy endings, a loving family. (Fine Line Features)
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Le divorce
August 8, 2003
In this modern-day comedy of manners, American sisters Isabel (Hudson) and Roxy (Watts) come face to face with the complicated social mores of French society. Cultures clash and scandals ensue as the sisters learn what it really takes to be an American in Paris. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
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Freaky Friday
August 6, 2003
An updated version of the 1976 film about a mother and daughter who wake up one freaky Friday to find themselves inside each other's body.
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American Wedding
August 1, 2003
It was bound to happen, sooner or later. The raucous and lovable characters from the wildly successful American Pie series have gone and done it -- well they're planning on doing it. Really soon. In front of everyone they know. In a big way. Jim (Biggs) and Michelle (Hannigan) are getting married. (Universal Pictures)
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Gigli
August 1, 2003
In this unconventional romantic comedy, low-level hood Larry Gigli (Affleck) is given an assignment that gets him in way over his head and Ricki (Lopez), a gorgeous free spirited female enforcer is sent in to assist him. (Sony)
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Enemies of Laughter
August 1, 2003
Paul Halpern (Paymer) is a cynical, middle-aged comedy writer whose professional and personal lives collide when a woman he is interested in wants to stage a play that he would like to forget.
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Boys Life 4: Four Play
August 1, 2003
The latest installment in this series of gay short films. (Stand Releasing)
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Hotel
July 25, 2003
Like Figgis's "Time Code," this experimental ensemble piece splits the screen between four simultaneous storylines: the filming of a period movie "The Duchess of Malfi," a sleazy documentary about the making of that movie, a murder plot, and a bizarre maid service. The four stories ultimately converge during the festivities of the Venice Carnival.
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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
July 25, 2003
Using the very latest digital technology to weave 3-D images directly into the Spy Kids' trademark espionage action, Game Over invites audience of all ages to become a part of the larger-than-life excitement on the screen. (Dimension Films)
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Buffalo Soldiers
July 25, 2003
A darkly comic story of one soldier's misadventures in the military. (Miramax)
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Camp
July 25, 2003
Based on an actual summer camp for young actors, singers and dancers, Camp is the dramatic, hilarious and show-stopping story of a group of extraordinary kids growing up and discovering who they really are. (IFC Films)
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LucÃa, LucÃa
July 25, 2003
A wry comedy unfolds when Lucia's (Roth) husband mysteriously disappears leaving her to discover that her life is not what it seems. (Fox Searchlight)
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Masked and Anonymous
July 24, 2003
Set somewhere, sometime, in an America wracked by an endless and senseless civil war, this is the story of a benefit concert and a musician named Jack Fate (Dylan).
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The Anarchist Cookbook
July 18, 2003
The Anarchist Collective and their crash pad known as SAM housed an idealistic assortment of unruly characters looking to make a difference and find a happier way of life. And then came Johnny Black... (Freedonia Productions)
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Johnny English
July 18, 2003
Enter Johnny English -- an office-bound junior intelligence worker suddenly thrust into the spotlight when the Crown Jewels are stolen from the Tower of London and a plot is uncovered that threatens world security. [Universal Studios]
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Bad Boys II
July 18, 2003
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back -- and oh so bad -- on the streets of Miami in Bad Boys II, reuniting them with producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay. (Sony Pictures)
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How to Deal
July 18, 2003
The story of 17-year-old Halley Martin (Moore), who has been convinced by the outrageous relationships around her that the whole concept of true love is vastly overrated. (New Line Cinema)
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Garage Days
July 18, 2003
Acclaimed director Alex Proyas puts his visionary spin on the story of an Australian garage band that is willing to do just about anything to make it to the top -- or at least a stage. (Fox Searchlight)
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The Cuckoo
July 11, 2003
Set in the remote wastelands of northern Russia in September, 1944, this is the story of a romantic triangle that develops between a local Lapp woman and the two soldiers from opposite sides of World War II, a deserter sniper from the Finnish army and a Soviet Army captain, to whom she gives refuge.
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Km. 0 - Kilometer Zero
July 11, 2003
A exuberant sex farce that takes a frenzied peek into the lives of a group of 14 people whose lives all intersect one very hot summer day at km. 0 -- the very center of Madrid. (TLA Releasing)
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A Housekeeper
July 11, 2003
A bittersweet and sexy romantic comedy that shows how hope can come to the hopeless and love to the lonesome. (Palm Pictures)
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Confusion of Genders
July 4, 2003
A romantic comedy about a bisexual attorney.
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Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
July 2, 2003
Reese Witherspoon is back as Elle Woods, juggling a demanding career as a rising young lawyer as well as preparations for her wedding to the man of her dreams. (MGM)
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
June 27, 2003
In the Angels' new adventure, the captivating trio once again demonstrates their expertise as masters of espionage, martial arts, and disguise. [Sony]
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From Justin to Kelly
June 20, 2003
The fairytale rise to superstardom of America's favorite "Idols" continues as Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini make the leap to the big screen in this spring's biggest beach party, From Justin to Kelly, a musical romantic comedy. (20th Century Fox)
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Alex & Emma
June 20, 2003
Alex Sheldon (Wilson) is an author whose writer's block is the least of his problems - he also happens to be flat broke and owes Cuban loan sharks $100,000. Desperate, Alex secures the services of opinionated stenographer Emma Dinsmore (Hudson) to help him complete his novel and get paid by his publisher in time to save his skin. (Warner Bros.)
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Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
June 13, 2003
In the 80s, Harry and Lloyd meet in high school where they cross paths with a mean principal and a bunch of other outcasts much like themselves.
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Rugrats Go Wild
June 13, 2003
When the vacationing Rugrats and their parents get stranded on a deserted island, Tommy Pickles knows there's only one man who can help them: Nigel Thornberry! (Nickelodeon)
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Jet Lag
June 13, 2003
A romantic comedy about an encounter at the Paris airport between a world-weary businessman (Reno) and a troubled beautician (Binoche).
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Herod's Law
June 13, 2003
This dark comic fable is a satire of the inevitability of political corruption in 1940's Mexico.
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