New films usually open at the Grand every Friday.
The films listed below are tentative and are not confirmed until the Monday before. We will post changes as they happen. Check back often!
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Brideshead RevisitedOpening Date: Aug 8, 2008The enviable pedigree for this adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's classic is sure to sway even the most ardent fan of the book. Veteran stars Emma Thompson and Michael Gambon act alongside fresh-faced talents Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, and Hayley Atwell. BAFTA-winning scribe Andrew Davies (the BBC's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) co-adapts the novel, while BECOMING JANE's Julian Jarrold directs. "... this Brideshead is mainstream arthouse fare par excellence." -- Dennis Harvey, Variety |
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Man on WireOpening Date: Sep 12, 2008August 7, 1974--A young Frenchman named Philippe Petit steps out on a wire suspended 1,350 feet above ground between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. He dances on the wire with no safety net for almost an hour, crossing it eight times before he is arrested for what becomes known as “the artistic crime of the century.” "Erupts onscreen as one of the most wildly entertaining docs of recent years." -- Robert Koehler, Variety |
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A Man Named PearlOpening Date: Sep 19, 2008A Man Named Pearl tells the inspiring story of self-taught topiary artist Pearl Fryar. It is a subtle and intriguing film that is certain to open hearts and minds. It offers an upbeat message that speaks to respect for both self and others, and shows what one person can achieve when he allows himself to share the full expression of his humanity. "A Man Named Pearl" not only makes you want to get out there and play Edward Scissorhands but can, at least for its 78 jazz-and-gospel infused minutes, help replenish one's faith in humanity. -- Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times |
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Bottle ShockOpening Date: Sep 19, 2008
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Tell No OneOpening Date: Sep 19, 2008Pediatrician Alex Beck (Francois Cluzet), still devastated by the savage murder of his wife Margot (Marie-Josee Croze) in the early days of their marriage eight years ago, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmmed in real time - Margot's face. Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to 'tell no one'? It attempts no improvements on the basic suspense formula. It just does everything really well: perfect pacing, lovely camera work, spot-on acting and an ingenious plot. - Reyhan Harmanci, San Francisco Chronicle "One of the best movies of the year." - Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper |
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ChokeOpening Date: Sep 26, 2008
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I Served the King of EnglandOpening Date: Sep 26, 2008Director Jiri Menzel and novelist Bohumil Hrabal teamed up with Oscar-winning results for the classic CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS, and this Czech film repeats their pairing. I SERVED THE KING OF ENGLAND follows Jan Dite through his life which, as a man living in 1930s Czechoslovakia, has more than its share of highs and lows. Why can’t Americans make comedies as playful but serious as Jiri Menzel’s I Served the King of England? -- David Edelstein, New York Magazine |
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The DuchessOpening Date: Oct 3, 2008Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (KEIRA KNIGHTLEY), was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct ancestor Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke (RALPH FIENNES). And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking. THE DUCHESS is the story of an extraordinary woman who rose to fame by staying true to her passions in a world of protocol, gossip and social rules – and paid the price. |







