‘The Great Wall’: Why The Matt Damon Whitewashing Is No Big Deal In China
Contrasting Chinese and U.S. reactions to Matt Damon’s casting in “The Great Wall” underscore the difficulties co-productions have appealing to audiences in both countries.
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Top 10 Box Office Takeaways: Why ‘Jason Bourne’ Soared and ‘Nerve’ Soured
“Jason Bourne” and “Bad Moms” delivered above expectations, while “Nerve” continues Lionsgate’s rough patch.
Weekend Box Office Preview: ‘Jason Bourne’ Returns, ‘Bad Moms’ Could Surprise
Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass return with “Jason Bourne,” which may have some life left in it; a likely hit is defiantly raunchy female comedy “Bad Moms.”
Baglar
After receiving a scholarship to an exclusive pre school, working-class teen David Greene becomes a star athlete and wins the attention of a beautiful debutante. But the ties of his newfound friendships are broken when a student reveals the secret David has tried to conceal- he is Jewish. Now David must take the most important stand of his life, one that will touch the lives of many.
Ocean’s Twelve
Danny Ocean reunites with his old flame and the rest of his merry band of thieves in a caper concerning three huge heists in Rome, Paris and Amsterdam. But Europol agent Isabel Lahiri is hot on their heels.
Inside Job
A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia.
Gerry
Two friends named Gerry become lost in the desert after taking a wrong turn. Their attempts to find their way home only lead them into further trouble. An independent film with very little dialog and almost no action this is not a film for the masses. It’s a very realistic portrayal of a situation, a slow and thoughtful film which will appeal to the those who can appreciate such things.
Geronimo: An American Legend
The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed over the edge by broken promises and necessary actions by the government, Geronimo and thirty or so other warriors form an attack team which humiliates the government by evading capture, whi
Margaret
A young woman witnesses a bus accident, and is caught up in the aftermath, where the question of whether or not it was intentional affects many people’s lives.
Promised Land
Mr. Damon plays Steve Butler, a corporate salesman who arrives in a rural town with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (Ms. McDormand). With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company’s offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Mr. Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (Mr. Krasinski) who counters Steve both personally and professionally. [Synopsis courtesy of Focus]
Teenage Paparazzo
A documentary that examines the relationship between celebrity and society.
We Bought a Zoo
Benjamin has lost his wife. In a bid to start his life over, he purchases a large house that has a zoo. This is welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. The zoo is need of renovation and Benjamin sets about the work with the head keeper, Kelly, and the rest of the zoo staff. But, the zoo soon runs into financial trouble. The staff must get the zoo back to its former glory, pass a zoo inspection, and get it back open to the public.