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Oscars 2011 - The Nominees

Man on a Ledge - 3.5.5

A convict (Sam Worthington) threatens to jump from the ledge of a NYC skyscraper, insisting that he is innocent of jewel theft. When he draws a crowd of onlookers, firefighters and the NYPD, he requests a specific suicide negotiator (Elizabeth Banks) and when she arrives, she determines that the situation may not be what it seems. Also with Jamie Bell, Anthony Mackie, Génesis Rodríguez, Ed Harris, Kyra Sedgwick, Edward Burns and Titus Welliver. Directed by Asger Leth. [1:42 - PG-13]

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Albert Nobbs - 6.3.5

A 19th century Irish woman (Glenn Close) pretends to be a man for over thirty years so she can improve her prospects for work. In her older years she realizes that she is now trapped by that decision. Also with Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia. [1:53 - R]

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The Double - 1.6.4

After a U.S. senator is murdered, a retired CIA operative (Richard Gere) partners with a young FBI agent (Topher Grace) to solve the mystery of the senator's murder. They decide that a Russian assassin, long thought to be dead, may be alive and killing again. Also with Odette Annable, Martin Sheen and Jeffrey Pierce. Directed by Michael Brandt. [1:38 - PG-13]

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Underworld: Awakening - 3.9.5

The fourth installment in the "Underworld" film series: When humans become aware of the existence of Lycans and Vampires they perform purges that will free the planet of both species. However, some remain and they continue fighting against human interference. With Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley and Sandrine Holt. Directed by Mĺns Mĺrlind & Björn Stein. A few exchanges are spoken in an unrecognizable language with English subtitles. [1:28 - R]

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The Women On the 6th Floor - 5.2.3

In 1960s Paris a group of Spanish maids change the lives of their formerly conservative bosses. With Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain and Natalia Verbeke. Directed by Philippe Le Guay. In French and Spanish with English Subtitles (original title: "Les femmes du 6čme étage"). [1:44 - PG-13]

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Red Tails - 2.5.4

Inspired by true events: While the US air force in WWII was losing bombers in their missions over Europe, some of the best combat escort fighters were kept segregated and away from the action because they were African American. Eventually, the pilots of the Tuskegee training program were called into duty and took their place in history as never losing a single American bomber. With Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Nate Parker, Kevin Phillips, Daniela Ruah, David Oyelowo, Method Man, Elijah Kelley, Andre Royo, Tristan Palmer, Marcus T. Paulk, Ne-Yo and Gerald McRaney. Directed by Anthony Hemingway. [2:05 - PG-13]

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Haywire - 3.7.5

When a covert operation turns out to be a set up, one of the operatives (Gina Carano) finds herself on the run and not knowing who she can trust. Also with Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender and Michael Angarano. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. [1:33 - R]

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - 1.5.4

Based on the novel by Jonathan Safran Foer, a nine-year-old boy (Thomas Horn) explores the city of New York searching for a lock that will fit the key left behind by his father (Tom Hanks), who died in the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. Also with Sandra Bullock, Zoe Caldwell, Max von Sydow and John Goodman. Directed by Stephen Daldry. [2:09 - PG-13]

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The Divide - 9.10.10

After a nuclear attack on New York City, a group of apartment tenants survive in the basement of their building, where panic slowly increases as their supplies begin to dwindle. With Lauren German, Michael Biehn and Milo Ventimiglia. Directed by Xavier Gens. [1:50 - R]

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We Need to Talk About Kevin - 6.7.5

After her teenage son (Ezra Miller) murders several of his high school classmates, a woman (Tilda Swinton) is shunned by her neighbors. While trying to recover from the shock and terror of the incident she must also deal with her own guilt and feeling responsible for her son's actions. Also with John C. Reilly, Jasper Newell, Rocky Duer and Ashley Gerasimovich. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. [1:52 - R]

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Norwegian Wood - 8.4.5

Based on the Japanese novel by Haruki Murakami and set in 1960s Japan: a college student (Ken'ichi Matsuyama) recalls his life after his best friend (Kengo Kora) killed himself when they were teens. As he begins to grow close to his friend's former girlfriend (Rinko Kikuchi) he struggles with his feelings for another young woman. Also with Kiko Mizuhara and Tetsuji Tamayama. Directed by Anh Hung Tran. In Japanese with English subtitles. [2:13 - NR]

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Contraband - 3.7.10

A man (Caleb Landry Jones) smuggling drugs for a drug dealer dumps the merchandise overboard when the ship he is on is boarded by authorities. The drug dealer does not take his actions lightly and so he ends up in the hospital and his partner is killed. The smuggler's brother-in-law (Mark Wahlberg) promises to make a run in order to have the debt forgiven. Also with Kate Beckinsale, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Lukas Haas, Diego Luna and J. K. Simmons. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur. [1:50 - R]

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