Freakonomics - October 1, 2010
A must-see for fans of the book. Interestingly, six different directors divide up the chapters and put their own spin on the best-selling book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. The directors involved are Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, and Morgan Spurlock.
The Social Network - October 1, 2010
David Fincher helmed thriller about real-life Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who began the social network from his dorm room in 2003 at Harvard University. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Zuckerberg not only became the youngest billionaire in history, but he also learned that success leads to both personal and legal complications.
Let Me In - October 1, 2010
Cloverfield director Matt Reeves takes a shot at remaking 2008's cult vampire hit from Sweden, Let the Right One In. Like the Americanization of the Dragon Tattoo series, this one's to appease audiences who don't go anywhere near foreign films. Can't blame the studios for trying, so let's give Reeves a chance.
It's Kind of a Funny Story - October 8, 2010
The makers of Half Nelson and Sugar, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, adapt this comedy-drama (set in a mental institution) from Ned Vizzini’s 2006 novel of the same name. Stars The Hangover's Zach Galifianakis and Julia Roberts's niece, Emma Roberts who broke out with Hotel for Dogs. World-premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
Secretariat - October 8, 2010
Stars Diane Lane as Penny Chenery, who took over ownership of the racehorse Secretariat, that won the Triple Crown in 1973. Did we mention it stars Diane Lane? Ooo la la!
Jackass 3D - October 15, 2010
The Jackass boys are back with more lowest-common-denominator bottom-feeding Idiocracy-ness... count us in!
Red - October 15, 2010
Hellen Mirren shooting a machine gun... count us in! This graphic novel adaptation stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Robert Schwentke.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - October 15, 2010
The Swedish trilogy raps up with Noomi Repace as Lisbeth Salander, the rough-hewn, leather-wearing biker chick, who's as wise-beyond-her-years as she is vulnerable and broken from a childhood of sexual abuse.
Paranormal Activity 2 - October 22, 2010
Lightning has never struck twice in the same place... and we're sure it won't happen here. Don't know much about this one as they're keeping a tight lid on developments, but don't forget Blair Witch 2.
