February 8, 7:30pm

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Rated PG 13. RT: 106 min.

 

 

SYNOPSIS: The story of the monumental life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion, Ayrton Senna. Spanning the decade from his arrival in Formula One in the mid 80's, the film follows Senna's struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off it, against the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual yet, on occasion, ruthless - Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brasil and contemplating a life beyond motor-racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years on he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time - and in Brasil as a Saint. From IMDB

 

REVIEW: With exemplary use of archival footage, director Asif Kapadia expertly contrasts episodes of adrenaline-rush speed with moments of reflective slow motion to capture the addictive thrill and danger of the sport, as well as the personal values of the humble, spiritual sportsman.

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February 15, 7:30pm

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2011 Top Films National Board of Review Winner

2012 Golden Globe Best Actor Nomination

2012 Screen Actors Guild Best Actor / Best Supporting Actor Nominations

Rated R.  RT 137 minutes.

SYNOPSIS: As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio), was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. Directed by Clint Eastwood, also starring Arnie Hammer and Naomi Watts.

 

REVIEW: J. Edgar is a somber, enigmatic, darkly fascinating tale, and how could it be otherwise? Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times

 

SYNOPSIS: Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the evening into chaos. SPC

 

 

SYNOPSIS: When an African boy arrives by cargo ship in the port city of Le Havre,France an aging shoe shiner takes pity on the child and welcomes him into his home.

 

 

REVIEW: Le Havre is a playful parable that conveys profound truths about compassion, humility and sacrifice. It offers proof that miracles do happen - especially in Kaurismaki's lyrically hardscrabble neighborhood. Ann Hornaday Washington Post READ MORE