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The Blue Tooth Virgin
USA, 2008, 80 min.
When aspiring screenwriter Sam gets negative feedback on his latest opus from his best bud, the bad news infects every aspect of Sam's identity — including his marriage — forcing him to evaluate the real motivations behind his ambition.... more
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Captive
Bulgaria, 2008, 80 min.
When a convoy of Russian soldiers finds itself trapped in the mountainous Chechen landscape, the commander orders two men to capture a local who knows the mountain trails and can lead them to safety. This intense contemporary war film is as much a psychological drama as it is an action picture.... more
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Creative Nature
USA, 2008, 83 min.
William Morris' fantastical glass creations have secured him a reputation in the field second only to his mentor Dale Chihuly. This engaging portrait of the man and his work shows Morris' love of craftsmanship and history, and his extraordinary engagement with the natural world.... more
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Giving It Up
USA, 2008, 84 min.
A feature length documentary shot from inside the belly of the beast (aka Hollywood) that gives a rare behind-the-scenes view of the most publicized and criticized group of working photographers in the world today -- the paparazzi.... more
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Herb and Dorothy
USA, 2008, 91 min.
Herb and Dorothy Vogel, he a postal clerk and she a librarian, through tenacity and a love for beauty, went on to collect more than 4,000 pieces of minimalist and conceptual art. Their stories make Megumi Sasaki's film endlessly fascinating.... more
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Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner
USA, 2009, 90 min.
"The purpose of architecture is to create timeless, free, joyous spaces for all activities in life." That was visionary genius John Lautner's credo, and the guiding principle of this stunning tribute. After breaking with his mentor Frank Lloyd Wright, Lautner went on to build an amazing legacy.... more
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Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit
USA, 2008, 67 min.
Narrated by Diane Keaton (a collector of Maynard Dixon's paintings), this painstakingly researched documentary provides a rare insight into of one of the West's most influential artists. Illustrated with more than 400 works, and featuring fascinating interviews with family and friends.... more
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
USA, 2008, 97 min.
No Subtitles Necessary traces the lives and careers of legendary cinematographers Laszlo Kovaks and Vilmos Zsigmond using archival footage and interviews with a mix of iconic "New Hollywood" and contemporary movie figures including Peter Fonda, Sharon Stone, John Voight, Barbara Streisand, Pe... more
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Prodigal Sons
USA, 2008, 86 min.
Kimberly Reed returns home to a small town in Montana for her high school reunion, hoping for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother. But along the way Prodigal Sons uncovers stunning revelations.... more
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Tales from the Script
USA, 2009, 116 min.
So you wanna write movies? Dozens of America's top screenwriters share their war stories about being the low person on the Hollywood totem pole in this insightful documentary, fueled by the wry wit and self-deprecating humor of its subjects.... more
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An Unlikely Weapon
USA, 2008, 85 min.
Driven by perfectionism and a fiercely independent spirit, photojournalist Eddie Adams worked in both celebrity photography and war photography, shooting 13 wars, six presidents, and 50 years of movie stars. But his most famous photograph haunted his conscience until the day he died.... more
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(Untitled)
USA, 2009, 96 min.
(Untitled) provides a wry comedic take on the foibles of the contemporary art scene set against the backdrop of the New York City gallery world. Two brothers personify the intersection of art and commerce.... more
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Valentino: The Last Emperor
USA, 2008, 96 min.
Valentino has built his career making women look beautiful while forging a global brand out of the refined art of haute couture. This cheeky and affectionate documentary also charts the mutual dependency and tensions in Valentino's 45-year association with Giancarlo Giammetti.... more
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Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman
USA, 2008, 84 min.
IIn his eight-decade career, California-based Julius Shulman became the world's preeminent architecture photographer and the man who defined the way we view modernism. This visually inventive documentary revisits some of the landmark houses.... more
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Who Does She Think She Is?
USA, 2008, 84 min.
Who Does She Think She Is?, a riveting documentary by Academy Award-winning producer Pamela Tanner Boll (Born into Brothels), features five bold women who navigate some of the most problematic intersections of our time.... more
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