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May 3 The Master (R, 2012) 144 min. Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams. A young naval veteran returns home from World War II unsettled and uncertain of his future. He drifts about until he becomes involved with a religious cult known as The Cause and its charismatic leader, the Master. Eventually, he becomes disillusioned with the cult, because of its brainwashing practices, which causes turmoil and controversy. |
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May 10 Now Is Good (PG-13, 2012) 103 min. Dakota Fanning, Jeremy Irvine and Paddy Considine. A young woman is diagnosed with terminal leukemia, so she compiles a list of things to do before she dies. At the top of her list is her desire to fall in love and lose her virginity. She also pursues some risky behaviors in order to feel that she has “lived.” In the process, she develops a relationship with a young man who devotes himself to her, fulfilling one of her goals. |
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May 17 Silver Linings Playbook (R 2012) 122 min. Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro A young man with bipolar disorder is released from a mental institution and moves back home with his parents. Determined to reunite with his estranged wife, he begins an exercise routine in order to get mentally and physically in shape. While jogging one day, he meets a beautiful young neighbor with some emotional problems of her own. They form an unusual bond in this touching and funny film about second chances. (Film Discussion) |
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May 24 NO MOVIE (Memorial Day weekend) |
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May 31 Hitchcock (PG-13, 2012) 98 min. Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Scarlett Johansson In 1959, the influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock decides he wants to direct “Psycho,” but the movie studios refuse to offer financial support. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home and even his marriage as he set out to make the film. Complications arise with the film and the actors and tensions mount between Hitchcock and his wife. |
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