This weeked the films Ramona and Beezus and Salt hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: July 23, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: G Cast: Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett Director: Elizabeth Allen Genres: Family

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Based on the “Ramona” series of novels written by Beverly Cleary. As everyone knows, Ramona Quimby lives on Klickitat Street. The stories of her adventures begin in Beezus and Ramona, where Beezus, who is just turning 10, finds 4-year-old Ramona an exasperating little sister!

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Release date: July 23, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 39 min. Rating: PG-13 (intense sequences of violence and intense sequences of action) Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl Director: Phillip Noyce Genres: Thriller

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Centers on a CIA officer (Angeline Jolie) who is fingered as a Russian sleeper spy. She eludes capture by superiors who are convinced she is out to assassinate the president. While trying to reunite with her family, she struggles to prove someone else is the traitor.

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This weekend the films Inception and Standing Ovation hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: July 16, 2010 Runtime: 2 hr. 22 min. Rating: PG-13 (sequences of violence and sequences of action) Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, Dileep Rao, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Marion Cotillard, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Caine Director: Christopher Nolan Genres: Sci-Fi

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Warner Bros. presents the new film by The Dark Knight’s Christopher Nolan, this one taking on a sci-fi psychological spin for the serious-minded action auteur, with Leonardo DiCaprio spearheading the cast. Emma Thomas serves as producer, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, and Ellen Page rounding out the supporting roles.

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Release date: July 16, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 48 min. Rating: PG (some rude behavior) Cast: Kayla Jackson, Pilar Martin, Alanna Palombo Director: Stewart Raffill Genres: Dance Film

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Inspired by a music-video contest with a million-dollar prize, five young classmates form a music group called “The 5 Ovations.” Despite their limited resources, these street-smart teens have the skill and passion to create awesome song-and-dance numbers, and have a real shot at victory. Standing in their way, however, are “The Wiggies,” five rich and unscrupulous sisters who will stop at nothing to win the contest.

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This weeked the films Despicable Me and Predators hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: July 9, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min. Rating: PG (rude humor and mild action) Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand Director: Chris Renaud Genres: Family

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In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru, planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!). Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world’s greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

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Release date: July 9, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 47 min. Rating: R (pervasive language, gore and strong creature violence) Cast: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Oleg Taktarov, Laurence Fishburne, Danny Trejo Director: Nimród Antal Genres: Science Fiction

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Maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez tackles producing duties for a revamp of the Predator film series with this 20th Century Fox/Troublemaker Studios production focusing on a human survival adventure set on the Predator’s home planet. Kontroll’s Nimród Antal directs from a script by Alex Litvak and Michael Finch, with Adrien Brody heading up an international cast.

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This weeked the films Jonah Hex and Toy Story 3 hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: June 18, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 21 min. Rating: PG-13 (sexual content, intense sequences of action, intense sequences of violence and disturbing images) Cast: Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, Megan Fox, Michael Fassbender, Will Arnett, John Gallagher, Jr. Director: Jimmy Hayward Genres: Outlaw

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Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) is a scarred drifter and bounty hunter of last resort, a tough and stoic gunslinger who can track down anyone…and anything. Having survived death, Jonah’s violent history is steeped in myth and legend, and has left him with one foot in the natural world and one on the “other side.” His only human connection is with Lila (Megan Fox), whose life in a brothel has left her with scars of her own. Jonah’s past is about to catch up with him when the U.S. military makes him an offer he can’t refuse: in exchange for his freedom from the warrants on his head, he must track down and stop the dangerous terrorist Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich). But Turnbull, who is gathering an army and preparing to unleash Hell, is also Jonah’s oldest enemy and will stop at nothing until Jonah is dead.

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Release date: June 18, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min. Rating: G Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Williams, Tim Allen Director: Lee Unkrich Genres: Animated

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The creators of the beloved “Toy Story” films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo”) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of “Little Miss Sunshine,” brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings. TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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This weeked the films The A-Team and The Karate Kid hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: June 11, 2010 Runtime: n/a Rating: PG-13 (intense sequences of violence, language, smoking and intense sequences of action) Cast: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Sharlto Copley Director: Joe Carnahan Genres: Action

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A group of Iraq War veterans looks to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed.

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Release date: June 11, 2010 Runtime: 2 hr. 20 min. Rating: PG (bullying, martial arts action violence and some mild language) Cast: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Rongguang Yu Director: Harald Zwart Genres: Drama

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Twelve-year-old Dre Parker could’ve been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother’s 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, and kung fu prodigy, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, 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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This weeked the films Get Him to the Greek, Killers, Marmaduke, and Splice hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: June 4, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 49 min. Rating: R (strong sexual content, pervasive language and drug use throughout) Cast: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Sean Combs, Elisabeth Moss Director: Nick Stoller Genres: Comedy

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An ambitious intern at a record company, Aaron Green (Jonah Hill) gets what looks like an easy assignment: Escort British rock legend Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to L.A.’s Greek Theatre for the first stop on a lucrative anniversary-concert tour. Snow, however, has different plans. Learning his true love is in California, the rocker vows to win her back before starting the tour, forcing Aaron to pull out all the stops to get Snow onstage in time.

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Release date: June 4, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 40 min. Rating: PG-13 (violent action, language and sexual material) Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, Catherine O’Hara, Katheryn Winnick Director: Robert Luketic Genres: Romantic Comedy

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KILLERS, starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, and directed by Robert Luketic, is a hilarious, unpredictable action comedy about love, marriage and serious firepower.

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Release date: June 4, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 27 min. Rating: PG (language and rude humor) Cast: Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, George Lopez, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Steve Coogan, Fergie, Kiefer Sutherland, Marlon Wayans, Damon Wayans, Sam Elliott, Lee Pace, Judy Greer Director: Tom Dey Genres: Comedy

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For Phil and Debbie Winslow, moving their family from Kansas to the O.C. is a big deal. For their enormous Great Dane “Marmaduke,” however, the move means a whole new way of life. It’s chaos at home and awkward at work as the Winslows struggle to control their angsty teenage canine.

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Release date: June 4, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: R (disturbing elements including strong sexuality, nudity, sci-fi violence and language.) Cast: Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley, Delphine Chaneac, Brandon McGibbon, Simona Maicanescu Director: Vincenzo Natali Genres: Science Fiction

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Superstar genetic engineers Clive (Adrien Brody) and Elsa (Sarah Polley) specialize in splicing together DNA from different animals to create incredible new hybrids. Now they want to use human DNA in a hybrid that could revolutionize science and medicine. But when the pharmaceutical company that funds their research forbids it, Clive and Elsa secretly conduct their own experiments. The result is Dren, an amazing, strangely beautiful creature that exhibits uncommon intelligence and an array of unexpected physical developments. And though, at first, Dren exceeds their wildest dreams, she begins to grow and learn at an accelerated rate–and threatens to become their worst nightmare.

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This weekend the film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time hits the big screen. For information about the film, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: May 28th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 56 min. Rating: PG-13 (intense sequences of violence and action) Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint Director: Mike Newell Genres: Adventure

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From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

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This weeked the films Just Wright, Letter to Juliet, and Robin Hood hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: May 14th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min. Rating: PG (some suggestive material and brief language) Cast: Common, Queen Latifah, Paula Patton, Phylicia Rashad, Pam Grier Director: Sanaa Hamri Genres: Romantic Comedy

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Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist, gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight (Common). All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war inside her heart. Oblivious to her romantic overtures, McKnight is instead drawn to the affections of Leslie’s gorgeous childhood friend Morgan (Paula Patton), who has her sights set on being an NBA trophy wife. Is Leslie destined to play the role of “best friend” forever or will Scott finally see that what he always wanted is right in front of him?

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Release date: May 14th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 44 min. Rating: PG (brief rude behavior, some language and incidental smoking) Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Chris Egan, Gael García Bernal, Franco Nero Director: Gary Winick Genres: Romantic Comedy

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When a young American (Amanda Seyfried) travels to the city of Verona, home of the star-crossed lover Juliet Capulet of Romeo and Juliet fame, she joins a group of volunteers who respond to letters to Juliet seeking advice about love. After answering one letter dated from 1957, she inspires its author (Vanessa Redgrave) to travel to Italy in search of her long-lost love, which sets off a chain of events that will bring a love into both their lives unlike anything they have ever imagined.

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Release date: May 14th, 2010 Runtime: 2 hr. 30 min. Rating: PG-13 (violence, intense sequences of warfare and some sexual content) Cast: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow, William Hurt, Mark Strong Director: Ridley Scott Genres: Adventure

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Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. 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.

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This weeked the film Iron Man 2 hits the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: May 7th, 2010 Runtime: 2 hr. 4 min. Rating: PG (violence, some language and intense sci-fi action) Cast: Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson Director: Jon Favreau Genres: Action

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The world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

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This weeked the films Death at a Furry Vengeance, The Good Heart, and A Nightmare on Elm Street hit the big screen. For information about the films, cast, director, and for links to film reviews from around the net, continue reading.

Release date: April 30th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 32 min. Rating: PG (some rude humor, mild language and brief smoking) Cast: Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Matt Prokop, Angela Kinsey, Toby Huss Director: Roger Kumble Genres: Comedy

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A real estate developer moves his family from Chicago to Oregon when his job calls for him to oversee the building of a major housing development. But, when his latest project threatens the homes of the local forest creatures, the animals seek revenge by turning a peaceful cul-de-sac under construction into a battlefield of epic proportions. It’s man versus nature and the fur is gonna fly!

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Release date: April 30th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min. Rating: R (language and a disturbing image) Cast: Brian Cox, Paul Dano, Isild Le Besco Director: Dagur Kari Genres: Drama

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Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas (Paul Dano), a homeless young man who has already given up on life. In the hopes of keeping his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing, schooling him in the male-centric laws of his alcoholic clubhouse: no new customers, no fraternizing with customers and, absolutely no women. Lucas is a quick study, but their friendship is put to the test when the distraught and beautiful April (Isild Le Besco) shows up at the bar seeking shelter, and Lucas insists they help her out.

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Release date: April 30th, 2010 Runtime: 1 hr. 35 min. Rating: R (violence, disturbing images and some sexuality) Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker Director: Samuel Bayer Genres: Horror

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A group of suburban teenagers share one common bond: they are all being stalked by Freddy Krueger, a horribly disfigured killer who hunts them in their dreams. As long as they stay awake, they can protect one another, but when they sleep, there is no escape.

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