Ruby Sparks
A young novelist who was successful early in his career finds himself struggling until he invents an inspiring new character -- who shocks him by appearing in the flesh shortly thereafter. With Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Antonio Banderas and Annette Bening. Written by Kazan. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Fox Searchlight Pictures
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday, May 02, 2012 Home Edition Main News Part A Page 4 News Desk 1 inches; 38 words Type of Material: Correction
Movie listings: In the April 29 Calendar section, a list of films opening this summer gave the name of a documentary about Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans as "Higher Ground." The Aug. 17 release is called "High Ground."
For The Record
Los Angeles Times Sunday, May 06, 2012 Home Edition Sunday Calendar Part D Page 2 Calendar Desk 1 inches; 33 words Type of Material: Correction
Movie listings: The April 29 Summer Sneaks list of films gave the name of a documentary about Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans as "Higher Ground." The Aug. 17 release is called "High Ground."
July 27
Killer Joe
In debt to a drug lord, a 22-year-old plots to have his mother killed for her life insurance policy, but things go badly awry. With Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Matthew McConaughey and Gina Gershon. Written by Tracy Letts. Directed by William Friedkin. LD Entertainment
Little White Lies
In the wake of a tragic accident involving one of their own, a group of longtime friends reunite for their annual beach vacation, where they must confront the lies they've been telling one another and themselves. With Francois Cluzet, Marion Cotillard, Benoit Magimel and Jean Dujardin. Written and directed by Guillaume Canet. In French with English subtitles. MPI Media Group
Neighborhood Watch
Four average Joes form a neighborhood watch to escape the boredom of their suburban lives and accidentally stumble upon an alien invasion. With Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Rosemarie DeWitt. Written by Jared Stern, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Directed by Akiva Schaffer. 20th Century Fox
Searching for Sugar Man
In this documentary, two South African fans set out to learn what became of their hero, the 1970s rock icon Rodriguez. Directed by Malik Bendjelloul. Sony Pictures Classics
Step Up Revolution
Newly arrived in Miami, an aspiring dancer falls for the leader of a local dance crew, and together they battle a wealthy developer. With Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick, Misha Gabriel and Peter Gallagher. Written by Amanda Brody. Directed by Scott Speer. Summit Entertainment
Sacrifice
After a power-hungry general wipes out his rival and seemingly his entire family, one newborn secretly survives and is raised as an instrument of revenge. With Ge You, Wang Xueqi and Huang Xiaoming. Written and directed by Chen Kaige. In Mandarin with English subtitles. SamuelGoldwyn Films
July TBA
Grassroots
In 2001 Seattle, an unknown politician enlists a recently fired alt-weekly reporter to help campaign for a monorail system and against a councilman. With Jason Biggs, Joel David Moore, Lauren Ambrose and Cedric the Entertainer. Written by Justin Rhodes and Stephen Gyllenhaal. Directed by Gyllenhaal. Samuel Goldwyn Films
Aug. 3
360
Against the backdrop of international economic and political instability, the relationships and actions of an array of people from different backgrounds ripple across the globe. With Anthony Hopkins, Ben Foster, Jude Law and Rachel Weisz. Written by Peter Morgan. Directed by Fernando Meirelles. Magnolia Pictures
The Bourne Legacy
Another mysterious black-ops agent follows in the footsteps of Jason Bourne in this fourth installment of the espionage franchise. With Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton and Albert Finney. Written by Tony Gilroy and Dan Gilroy. Directed by Tony Gilroy. Universal Pictures
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
An adolescent boy tries to survive his summer misadventures in such fraught situations as swimming at the public pool and going camping. With Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris and Robert Capron. Written by Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky. Directed by David Bowers. 20th Century Fox
Hello I Must Be Going
Recently divorced and facing an uncertain future, a woman moves back in with her parents in suburban Connecticut and begins an affair with a 19-year-old actor. With Melanie Lynskey and Blythe Danner. Written by Sarah Koskoff. Directed by Todd Louiso. Oscilloscope Laboratories
Total Recall
In the future, a factory worker's role-playing mental vacation as a super-spy goes wrong, leaving him a hunted man and blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. With Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel and Bryan Cranston. Written by Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback. Directed by Len Wiseman. Columbia Pictures
Aug. 10
2 Days in New York
A Frenchwoman and her American boyfriend, each with a child from a previous relationship, try to survive a surprise visit from her family in this sequel to the 2007 film "2 Days in Paris." With Julie Delpy and Chris Rock. Written by Delpy, Alexia Landeau and Alexandre Nahon. Directed by Delpy. Magnolia Pictures
The Awakening
In post-World War I England, an expert at debunking supernatural hoaxes visits a boarding school to investigate a series of ghost sightings. With Rebecca Hall, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton. Written by Stephen Volk and Nick Murphy. Directed by Murphy. Cohen Media Group
The Campaign
When a long-running congressman commits a public gaffe ahead of an upcoming election, two wealthy CEOs arrange for a puppet candidate to challenge him. With Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis and Jason Sudeikis. Written by Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell. Directed by Jay Roach. Warner Bros. Pictures
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