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Cinematique
Upcoming Cinematique Films
May 12-14, 2008In BrugesIn Bruges was filmed on location; Bruges (pronounced "broozh"), the most well-preserved medieval city in the whole of Belgium, is a welcoming destination for travelers from all over the world. But for hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson), it could be their final destination; a difficult job has resulted in the pair being ordered right before Christmas by their London boss Harry (two-time Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes) to go and cool their heels for a couple of weeks. The longer they stay waiting for Harry's call, the more surreal their experience becomes, as they find themselves in weird encounters with locals, tourists, violent medieval art, a dwarf American actor (Jordan Prentice) shooting a European art film, Dutch prostitutes, and a potential romance for Ray in the form of Chloë (Clémence Poésy), who may have some dark secrets of her own. When the call from Harry does finally come, Ken and Ray's vacation becomes a life-and-death struggle of darkly comic proportions and surprisingly emotional consequences.BR>107 minutes. Rated R for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some drug use. May 19-21, 2008Married LifeA strong blend of suspense, star-crossed romance, and wry comedy of manners, Married Life is an unconventional human drama about the irresistible power and utter madness of love. Harry (Chris Cooper) decides he must kill his wife Pat (Patricia Clarkson) because he loves her too much to let her suffer when he leaves her. Harry and his much-younger girlfriend Kay (Rachel McAdams) are head over heels in love, but his best friend Richard (Pierce Brosnan) wants to win Kay for himself. As Harry implements his awkward plans for murdering his wife, the other characters are occupied with their own deceptions. Like Harry, they are overwhelmed by their passions. but still struggle to avoid hurting others. Married Life is an uncommonly adult film that surprises and confounds expectations. While it plays with mystery and intrigue, its ultimate concern is: “What is married life?” In its sly way, Married Life poses perceptive questions about the seasonal discontents and unforeseen joys of all long-term relationships. 90 minutes. Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and a scene of sexuality. May 26-28, 2008FlawlessFrom director Michael Radford (The Merchant of Venice, Il Postino) comes FLAWLESS, a clever diamond-heist thriller set in swinging 1960s London. Demi Moore plays Laura Quinn, a bright, driven and beautiful executive at the London Diamond Corporation who finds herself frustrated by a glass ceiling after years of faithful employment, as man after man is promoted ahead of her despite her greater experience. Michael Caine is Hobbs, the nighttime janitor at London Diamond who is virtually invisible to the executives that work there, but over the years has amassed a startling amount of knowledge about how the company runs. Hobbs has his own bone to pick with London Diamond. Observing Laura's frustration, he convinces her to help him execute an ingenious plan to steal a hefty sum in diamonds. But unbeknownst to Laura, Hobbs plans go even farther than he's let on, and together they set in motion a thrilling heist of dizzying proportions, the likes of which London has never seen. 108 minutes. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. June 9-11, 2008Young @ HeartYoung @ Heart documents the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the Young at Heart Chorus in Northampton, MA, whose average age is 81, and many of whom must overcome health adversities to participate. What ultimately emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to friendship, creative inspiration, and defying expectations. Their music is not your average choral arrangemnets, going against the stereotype of their age group, performing songs, by the like of James Brown, The Clash, and Sonic Youth. Although they have toured Europe and sang for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs (not an easy endeavor,) for a concert in their home town. It's a Must-See! 107 minutes. Rated PG for some mild language and thematic elements. June 16-18, 2008PricelessIt’s a sweet French spin on Breakfast at Tiffany’s in the new import Priceless. Jean (The Valet's Gad Elmaleh,) a shy young bartender, is mistaken for a millionaire by a beautiful, scheming opportunist named Irene (the radiant Audrey Tautou.) When Irene discovers his true identity, she abandons him, only to find that a love-struck Jean has no intention of letting her get away. Jean's comical attempts to gain her affections gradually evolve into setting himself up as a gigolo at a luxury hotel, until Irene finally starts to warm to her persistent, persuasive suitor. A truly fun and frothy film from one of the masters of French comedy, Pierre Salvadori. 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 for sexual content including nudity. June 23-25, 2008The VisitorSixty-two-year-old college professor Walter Vale (Six Feet Under’s Richard Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. When his college sends him to Manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment because of a real estate scam. In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple, Terek and Zainab, to stay with him. Touched by his kindness, Tarek insists on teaching the aging academic to play the African drum. The instrument's exuberant rhythms revitalize Walter's faltering spirit and open his eyes to a vibrant world of local jazz clubs and Central Park drum circles. As the friendship between the two men deepens, the differences in culture, age and temperament fall away. After being stopped by police in the subway, Tarek is arrested as an undocumented citizen and held for deportation and Walter finds himself compelled to help his new friend with a passion he thought he had long ago lost. When Tarek's beautiful mother Mouna arrives unexpectedly in search of her son, the professor's personal commitment develops into an unlikely romance. 108 minutes. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language. Let Us Do The Recycling For You!We're on a mission to reduce our carbon footprint, so we're taking the Cinematique Flyer off your fridge and we're putting it on your computer screen! Sign up for Cinematique email updates here: whqr@whqr.org Subject Line: Cinematique Updates, and don't forget to include your name. We look forward to hearing from you! Cinematique Live!Rather than showing thirty minutes worth of popcorn promos, we at Cinematique want to offer you something useful. In our attempts to win your undying love and affection, we offer Cinematique Live - supplementary programs to enhance your moviegoing experience (since we can't yet offer cupholders built into the seats): THX surround sound, ample legroom, and really really sticky floors. |
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