Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest
This documentary tells the story of the influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. With Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Mohammed and Jarobi White. Written and directed by Michael Rapaport. Sony Pictures Classics
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Thursday, May 05, 2011 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 4 News Desk 1 inches; 50 words Type of Material: Correction
Summer movies: In a list of summer movies in the May 1 Calendar section, the entry for August's "The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll" identified one of the stars as Rose Atropos. That is the name of a character in the film; she is played by actress Taryn Manning.
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, May 08, 2011 Home Edition Sunday Calendar Part D Page 3 Calendar Desk 1 inches; 43 words Type of Material: Correction
Summer movies: In a list of summer movies May 1, the entry for August's "The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll" identified one star as Rose Atropos. That is the name of a character in the film; she is played by Taryn Manning.
General Orders No. 9
This documentary contemplates the urbanization of the natural world in the Deep South. Narrated by William Davidson. Written and directed by Robert Persons. Variance Films
Horrible Bosses
Three friends conspire to get rid of their insufferable bosses. With Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell. Written by Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Directed by Seth Gordon. Warner Bros. Pictures
The Ledge
A man caught up in a complicated love triangle is coerced onto the ledge of a tall building, where a policeman tries to talk him down. With Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler, Charlie Hunnam and Terrence Howard. Written and directed by Matthew Chapman. IFC Films
Zookeeper
Talking animals at a zoo teach their beloved caretaker the rules of courtship. With Kevin James, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb. Written by James, Nick Bakay, Rock Reuben, Jay Scherick and David Ronn. Directed by Frank Coraci. Columbia Pictures/MGM Studios
July 15
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
The series concludes as the battle between good and evil wizards erupts into an all-out war. With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane. Written by Steve Kloves. Directed by David Yates. In Imax 3-D. Warner Bros. Pictures
Life, Above All
In South Africa, a 12-year-old girl fights prejudice and superstition while trying to bring her mother home and keep her family together. With Khomotso Manyaka, Keaobaka Makanyane and Harriet Manamela. Written by Dennis Foon and Oliver Schmitz. Directed by Schmitz. In Pedi with English subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics
Love Etc.
This documentary follows five relationship stories over the course of one year, including a pair of high-school sweethearts and a husband and wife of 50 years. Directed by Jill Andresevic. Paladin
Lucky
A wannabe serial killer wins the lottery and finally gets up the nerve to pursue his longtime crush. With Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor. Written by Kent Sublette. Directed by Gil Cates Jr. Phase 4 Films
My Afternoons With Margueritte (La Tete en Friche)
A semiliterate 50-something in a provincial French village strikes up an improbable friendship with an elderly woman with a passion for literature. With Gerard Depardieu and Gisele Casadesus. Written by Jean Becker and Jean-Loup Dabadie. Directed by Becker. In French with English subtitles. Cohen Media Group
Salvation Boulevard
A charismatic evangelical preacher captivates a small town, but one of his followers discovers that he has something to hide. With Marisa Tomei, Jennifer Connelly, Pierce Brosnan and Ed Harris. Written by Douglas Stone and George Ratliff. Directed by Ratliff. IFC Films
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
In 19th century China, two girls are bound by a special friendship and communicate through a secret language, while in present-day Shanghai, two of their descendents try to maintain their own relationship. With Gianna Jun, Li Bing Bing and Hugh Jackman. Written by Ron Bass, Angela Workman and Michael Ray. Directed by Wayne Wang. Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Weird World of Blowfly
This documentary tells the story of the musician Clarence Reid, a fixture of the Miami soul scene in the 1960s and '70s who moonlights as a profane rapper. Directed by Jonathan Furmanski. Variance Films
Winnie the Pooh
The whimsical red-shirted bear and his pals in the Hundred Acre Wood embark on various adventures. With the voices of Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny and John Cleese. Directed by Stephen Anderson and Don Hall. Walt Disney Pictures
July 22
Another Earth
A bright young astrophysics student and a composer cross paths in a tragic accident on the same night a duplicate planet Earth is discovered. With William Mapother, Brit Marling and Jordan Baker. Written by Marling and Mike Cahill. Directed by Cahill. Fox Searchlight Pictures
Captain America: The First Avenger
A military experiment transforms a scrawny soldier into a patriotic superhero who battles the villainous Red Skull in this movie based on the Marvel comic book. With Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, and Hayley Atwell. Written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Directed by Joe Johnston. Paramount Pictures
Friends With Benefits
Two platonic friends find that sex complicates their relationship. With Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson and Jenna Elfman. Written by Keith Merryman, David A. Newman and Will Gluck. Directed by Gluck. Screen Gems
Point Blank
