Lost Films

The Ides of March
January 13 & 14 at 8PM
Director: George Clooney

Running Time: 101 minutes
The Ides of March Trailer

The Ides of March takes place during the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, when an up-and-coming campaign press secretary (Ryan Gosling) finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate's shot at the presidency. -- (C) Sony Pictures

The Ides of March is rated R for pervasive language.

Thunder Soul
February 3-5
Director: Mark Landsman

Running Time: 83 minutes
Thunder Soul Trailer

It was the 70’s.  It was a time of Afros, pleated shirts, and funk. Highlighting the post-civil rights decade of the 1970’s, this documentary shows the transformation of an average jazz band into a legendary funk powerhouse. Follow alumni from the inner-city Houston Kashmere High School as they reunite their world-renowned funk high school band in a tribute to their inspiring band leader: Conrad “Prof” Johnson. The funk will not disappoint.

Thunder Soul is rated PG for brief language and momentary historical smoking.

Puss In Boots*
February 10-12
Director: Chris Miller

Running Time: 90 minutes
Puss In Boots Trailer

Your favorite Spanish feline is back in this all-new adventure. Long before he met Shrek and his friends, the famous Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) alongside the tough Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) and mastermind Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis), must steal magic beans from the criminals Jack and Jill to get to the golden goose at the giant’s castle. What’s funnier than a vain Spanish cat in high-heeled musketeer boots? One that’s voiced by the very talented Antonio Banderas. This new adventure is bound to make you laugh.

Puss in Boots is rated PG for some adventure action and mild rude humor.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt. 1
February 17-19
Director: Bill Condon

Running Time: 117 minutes
Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 Trailer

 In the first part of the adaptation of the fourth and final book in the Twilight Saga, loyal die-hard Twilight fans finally get to see Edward and Bella’s wedding (sorry Jacob). They tie the knot and head off to their luxurious honeymoon that is followed by Bella’s surprise pregnancy. Part 1 of Breaking Dawn deals with Bella’s dangerous and controversial pregnancy and the repercussions it will have in the current state of Wolf and Vampire relations. Fans will not be disappointed.

Twilight Breaking Dawn Pt. 1 is rated PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and some thematic elements.

Like Crazy
February 24-26
Director: Drake Doremus

Running Time: 90 minutes
Like Crazy Trailer

Explore the ups and downs of youthful romance as you delve deep into the love story of Anna and Jacob, two college students who fall in love.  Anna, a British citizen, overstays her student visa only to be banned from the U.S. and separated from Jacob. Their journey together highlights how blissful young love can be as it devastating when distance challenges them. Like Crazy is bound to be a relatable personal and emotional experience for many.

Like Crazy is rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.

Hugo
March 23-25
Director: Martin Scorsese

Running Time: 126 minutes
Hugo Trailer

Hugo is a 12-year-old orphan whose father died and uncle mysteriously disappeared. He lives within the walls of a train station in 1930’s Paris and his story revolves around the mysterious robot his father left him that will only work with a missing heart shaped key. Along the way on his adventure, Hugo befriends a girl named Isabelle who just so happens to have a heart shaped key in her possession that could unlock the mysteries of his past and his father’s robot.  Director Martin Scorcese takes you on an exciting, imaginative journey that pays homage to early filmmaking and envelops you in a childlike wonder that every age will love.

Hugo is rated PG for mild thematic material, some action/peril and smoking.

Melancholia
April 13-15
Director: Lars von Trier

Running Time: 136 minutes
Melancholia Trailer

Melancholia explores the depths of depression through the eyes of Justine and Claire, two sisters anticipating an apocalyptic event. The blue planet, Melancholia, has been hiding behind the sun and appears to be on a collision course with Earth. The film is told in two parts. Part one is at a party honoring newlyweds John (Alexander Skarsgård) and Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and focuses on Justine’s challenges with depression. Part two is told through Claire, the other sister’s, (Charlotte Gainsbourg) point of view. Their reactions to the impending possible planetary collision provide a glimpse into the gloomy and dreadful reality a melancholic lives though. Melancholia features an extremely talented cast and Kirsten Dunst’s award-winning performance should not be missed.

Melancholia is rated R for scenes of non-sexual nudity, sexual content and language.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Aprl 27-29
Director: Stephen Daldry

Running Time: 129 minutes
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Trailer

Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) and his dad, Thomas (Tom Hanks) have a very unique connection. Thomas would send his son out on expeditions to search for hidden secrets of New York City. When his father dies suddenly on 9/11, Oskar goes on another journey in hopes of finding more clues from his dad. A mysterious key that his father left behind incites a search for the matching lock, a search that will impact many people along the way. Coping with loss, Oskar’s mother (Sandra Bullock) must try to console and support her son as he tries to find closure in the loss of his father. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has been nominated for this year’s Best Picture Academy Award. The performances and emotional story will grip you and even make you shed a tear.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is rated PG-13 for emotional thematic material, some disturbing images, and language.