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FALL SNEAKS
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, September 07, 2008 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 2 National Desk 1 inches; 30 words Type of Material: Correction
"Battle in Seattle": In today's Fall Sneaks issue of Sunday Calendar, a listing for the film "Battle in Seattle" said ThinkFilm was the distributor. The distributor is Redwood Palms Pictures.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, September 14, 2008 Home Edition Sunday Calendar Part E Page 2 Calendar Desk 1 inches; 46 words Type of Material: Correction
Fall Sneaks: Last Sunday's fall movies preview list said ThinkFilm was the distributor for "Battle in Seattle." The distributor is Redwood Palms Pictures. Also, a listing for "He's Just Not That Into You" said the film would open Oct. 24. The release date is Feb. 6.
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A documentary about one of the great portrait painters of the 20th century, exploring the struggles she faced as a female artist, a single mother and a painter who defied convention. Directed by Andrew Neel, the painter's grandson. Laemmle Theatres and Arthouse Films
Burn After Reading
Two gym employees stumble upon the memoir of an ousted CIA official and attempt to exploit their find. With George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton. Written and directed by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen. Focus Features
The Doorman
Fictional documentary follows the glamorous, jet-set celebrity lifestyle of a New York City nightclub doorman. With Lucas Akoskin. Written by Akoskin and Wayne Price. Directed by Price. Gigantic Pictures
Flow
Filmmaker Irena Salina's investigation of the world water crisis focuses on the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply. Oscilloscope Pictures
Righteous Kill
Veteran New York police detectives are assigned a murder case that appears to be connected to one they solved years earlier. With Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Curtis Jackson, Brian Dennehy. Directed by Jon Avnet. Written by Russell Gewirtz. Overture Films
A Secret
On his 15th birthday, a young boy living in post-WWII Paris discovers a dark family secret that ties his family's history to the Holocaust. With Cecile De France, Patrick Bruel. Directed by Claude Miller. Screenplay by Miller and Natalie Carter. In French with English subtitles. Strand Releasing
Sukiyaki Western Django
Tale of two clans warring over treasure hidden in a hardscrabble mountain village. With Quentin Tarantino, Hideaki Ito, Masanobu Ando, Directed and co-written by Takashi Miike with Masa Nakamura. First Look Studios
Surfer, Dude
A down-on-his-luck long-boarder encounters flat waves upon his return to Malibu, forcing him to participate in what he views as the heinous world of virtual-reality video games and reality TV. With Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Scott Glenn. Written and directed by S.R. Bindler. Anchor Bay Entertainment
Tired of Kissing Frogs
An unlucky-in-love graphic designer catches her boyfriend cheating and decides to embark on a lusty search for Prince Charming, gaining wisdom about love along the way. With Ana Serradilla, Juan Manuel Bernal, Miguel Rodarte, Itati Cantoral, Ana Layevska. In Spanish with English subtitles. Directed by Jorge Colon. Written by Joaquin Bissner. Distrimax US
