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Crazy Heart

Released 2009 – 111 minutes – R for language and brief sexuality

Monday, August 30 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Jeff Bridges turns in an Oscar-winning performance as Bad Blake, a down-and-out country music singer-songwriter. He attempts to turn around his life when he starts a relationship with a young journalist who sees past his gruff exterior. Based on the book by Thomas Cobb. This film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Also starring Maggie Gyllenhaal (nominated for Best Supporting Actress) and Robert Duvall.

Bride Wars

Released 2009 – 90 minutes – PG for suggestive content, language, and some rude behavior

Friday, September 3 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

For years, lifelong best friends Emma and Liv have been dreaming of having their weddings at the Plaza Hotel in June. They get engaged and hire the same wedding coordinator. Due to a clerical mistake, their weddings are booked for the same day at the Plaza Hotel. With neither willing to compromise, the women become fierce rivals and stop at nothing to sabotage each other’s day of bliss. Starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.

A Good Year

Released 2006 – 118 minutes – PG-13 for language and some sexual content

Friday, September 10 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Max Skinner is a hard-nosed, workaholic trader based in London. When his uncle dies, Max inherits a vineyard in Provence. He decides to travel there and prepare the estate for sale. However, Max is forced to stay in Provence longer than planned. During his extended visit, Max rediscovers the charms of the property. Starring Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard and Abbie Cornish. Based on the book by Peter Mayle.

Family Movie: The Tooth Fairy

Released 2010 – 101 minutes – PG for mild language, some rude humor and sports action

Friday, September 10 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

Derek Johnson is a hockey player nicknamed The Tooth Fairy because he hits his opponents so hard that he makes them lose their teeth. One night Derek steals a dollar meant for his girlfriend’s daughter, who just lost a tooth. Soon Derek is summoned by the head fairy and sentenced to serve time as a real tooth fairy. Starring Dwayne Johnson.

World Film Fest: Coco before Chanel

Released 2009 – 110 minutes – PG-13 for sexual content and smoking

Monday September 13 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

This biographical film about the fashion designer Coco Chanel shows her early years working as a struggling singer and seamstress (after being abandoned as a young child in an orphanage by her father), an introduction to French society, and her affair with Boy Capel, who encouraged Coco to start her own business. Starring Audrey Tautou.

Laura

Released 1944 – 87 minutes – Not rated

Tuesday, September 14 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

New York detective Mark McPherson is investigating the murder of Laura Hunt, a beautiful, vivacious advertising executive. Stirred by her haunting portrait and influenced by her letters and the admiring testimonies from friends, McPherson begins to fall in love with Laura. Adapted from the novel by Vera Caspary. Starring Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews.

Someone Like You

Released 2001 – 97 minutes – PG-13 for sexual content, including dialogue, and some language

Friday, September 17 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

After a failed romance, talk show talent scout Jane Goodale decides to research the mating habits of male animals. She becomes convinced that men cannot commit to one woman because it is their nature to toss off the “old cow” for a “new cow.” Much to her surprise, Jane’s theory gains popularity and she becomes an in-demand love guru. Based on the book Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman. Starring Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman, and Greg Kinnear.

My Life in Ruins

Released 2009 – 95 minutes – PG-13 for sexual content

Friday, September 24 at 1:30pm in the Petty Auditorium

Georgia followed a boyfriend to Greece, but she was unceremoniously dumped and then her teaching position fell through. Now working as a tour guide, Georgia has lost her ‘Kefi,’ her “zest for life.” Taking out a new group of sightseeing tourists, Georgia is stuck with a broken-down bus and an odd driver. It seems like a disaster, until she befriends Irv, a widower, who helps her see things in a different light. Starring Nia Vardalos and Richard Dreyfuss.

Movie Night: Prince of Persia-- The Sands of Time

Released 2010 – 116 minutes – PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action

Friday, September 24 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

A rogue prince teams up with a mysterious princess to protect an ancient dagger. The dagger has the ability to release sacred sands of time, allowing the user to reverse time and perhaps use the power for evil deeds. Based on the popular video game franchise. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Alfred Molina, and Ben Kingsley.

The Last Station

Released 2009 – 112 minutes – R for a scene of sexuality/nudity

Monday, September 27 at 7:00pm in the Petty Auditorium

In 1910, the final year of his life, renowned author and philosopher Leo Tolstoy wants to sign a new will that leaves his writings to the public domain. Sofya, his wife of almost 50 years, is vehemently opposed to this plan and uses every means at her disposal to reverse Tolstoy’s decision. Based on the novel by Jay Parini. Starring Christopher Plummer (nominated for Best Supporting Actor), Helen Mirren (nominated for Best Actress), Paul Giamatti, and James McAvoy.

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