August 2009 Cinemagraph

Theatrical Releases

August 7, 2009

Burma VJ
Oscilloscope Pictures
A telling of the 2007 protests held against the military regime by thousands of Burmese monks.
Documentary
Thousands of Burmese monks.
Anders Østergaard (Gasolin’)
84 minutes
See It!
SLUG Says: Shot with footage smuggled out of the country, this story sheds light on the rise against the military junta and a country’s hope for democracy’s return.

The Cove
Roadside Attractions
An account focused on the slaughtering of thousands of dolphins in the remote location of Taiji, Japan.
Documentary
Ric O’Barry
Louie Psihoyos (Directorial Debut)
92 minutes
See It!
SLUG Says: Finally arriving to mainstream audiences, this mesmerizing snap shot of life received nothing but accolades at this year’s Sundance.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Paramount
America’s elite fighting force has given up on Bin Laden and is taking aim at the terrorist organization of Cobra.
Action, Adventure
Dennis Quaid, Sienna Miller
Stephen Sommers (The Mummy)
118 minutes
See It!
SLUG Says: Hasbro’s CGI attempt to regain my trust after this year’s Transformers debacle better pay off or I’m shopping in the Mattel aisle from now on.

Julie & Julia
Columbia Pictures
Two women, separated by time and space, share a unique bond in the art of cooking French delicacies.
Comedy, Drama
Meryl Streep, Amy Adams
Nora Ephron (Sleepless in Seattle)
123 minutes
Rent It!
SLUG Says: Charming Chick Flick Recipe – One cup of Streep’s talent, a dash of Adams’ adorableness, and a pinch of Stanley Tucci’s snide demeanor.

A Perfect Getaway
Rogue Pictures
Four Hawaiian vacationers discover their all-inclusive package contains delectable food, alcoholic beverages, and vicious beheadings.
Horror, Thriller
Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn
David Twohy (Pitch Black)
97 minutes
Rent It!
SLUG Says: Please let Steve Zahn die first. Please let Steve Zahn die first. Please let Steve Zahn die first.

O’Horten
Sony Pictures Classics
A day in the life of a train conductor who realizes his life is meaningless and lonely. Sounds like a non-stop laugh-riot!
Drama, Comedy
Baard Owe
Bent Hamer (Factotum)
90 minutes
See It!
SLUG Says: Every story that incorporates a dog is usually entertaining. Remember Cujo? That shit was hilarious!

August 14, 2009

Bandslam
Summit Entertainment
A mishmash of juvenile Disney wash-ups form a rock band to compete in the town’s most popular competition.
Comedy, Music
Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Kudrow
Todd Graff (Camp)
111 minutes
Skip It!
SLUG Says: It hurts souls that David Bowie has anything to do with this tone deaf monstrosity. The end of days is near.

District 9
Sony Pictures
An alien race is held captive in Johannesburg in order to study and mimic their weapons technology.
Action, Sci-Fi
Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope
Neill Blomkamp (Directorial Debut)
112 minutes
See It!
SLUG Says: If the Lord of the Geeks (a.k.a. Peter Jackson) feels comfortable attaching his name to this project, that’s enough credibility for anyone.

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Paramount Vantage
A silver tongued car salesman is hired to rescue a failing dealership before it’s too late.
Comedy
Jeremy Piven, Will Ferrell
Neal Brennan (Totally Awesome)
90 minutes
Rent It!
SLUG Says: Eerily similar to Robert Zemeckis’ Used Cars, this unoriginal retelling is a coin flip away from being declared a lemon.

Paper Heart
Overture Films
The subject of love and modern romance and their origins are fictionally captured by a curious documentarian.
Comedy, Mockumentary
Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera
Nicholas Jasenovec (Directorial Debut)
TBA
See It!
SLUG Says: Another Sundance favorite, the film takes a unique approach at revealing whether or not love really exists with the awkward idiosyncrasies of its cast.

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