Hairspray (2007)
The Silence Of The Lambs
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A psychopath known as Buffalo Bill is kidnapping and murdering young women across the midwest. Believing it takes one to know one, the F.B.I. sends Agent Clarice Starling to interview a demented prisoner who may provide psychological insight and clues to the killer's actions. The prisoner is a psychiatrist, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant, murderous cannibal (number one on the AFI list of greastst Hollywood villains) who is more interested tormenting the agent. This twisted relationship forces Starling not only to comfort her psychological demons, but leads her face to face with a demented, heinous killer, an incarnation of evil so powerful, that she may not have the courage- or strength- to stop him! Ebert says: "The popularity of Jonathan Demme's movie is likely to last as long as there is a market for being scared." Clarice Starling is number 6 on the American Film Institute list of Hollywood's greatest heroes.
Hairspray (2007)
The Legend Of 1900
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The story of a man who was born on, grew up on, and spent his entire life on a luxury liner, becoming an outstanding piano player and thereby earning his living, is told in flashback. This is the first English language film by the director of the highly regarded "Cinema Paradiso" and "Malena." It got mixed reviews, some feeling the sumptuous details and fantastical imaginings overwhelm thin story material, others more willing to be caught up in the magical, fairy tale like atmosphere while they concentrate on the likable Tim Roth character.
Buena Vista Social Club
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Guitarist Ry Cooder's celebrated album featuring the recently re-discovered talents of Cuba's foremost folk musicians, sold millions of copies and earned a Grammy Award. Now, Cooder teams up with acclaimed director Wim Winders to reveal the astonishing life stories, vibrant personalities and unforgettable music of the brilliantly talented but long overlooked performers who collaborated on this new-legendary recording. From the crumbling barrios of their native Havana, to their triumphant, sold-out concerts in Amsterdam and New York's Carnegie Hall, it's an unforgettable, deeply emotional journey into the passion, pride and humanity of the artists whose music sparked a worldwide musical phenomenon! DVD includes theatrical trailer, commentary from Wim Wenders, additional scenes and more.
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This week at the little theater
District 9
Set in S Africa, the aliens, the other are not blacks or whites, but strange looking creatures from outerspace who are subjugated and mistreated by we earthlings.
As the movie proceeds the underdogs and more human of the characters are the aliens. The white man who is central to the story and offered the opportunity to rise above his limitations of skills and circumstance and become a hero.
At the end it is uncertain what happens to the aliens who are trapped in camps.While oppressed there is clearly a resilient presence that leaves the audience with an uncertain hope for the aliens.
 Where else can you watch a movie and eat ice cream? And it's not just any ice cream-it's Bassetts, Philadelphia's premium ice cream for one hundred fifty years.
Sample new flavors such as Gadzooks, Cookies and Cream, Mango Apricot Sorbet as well as old favorites like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
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