Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II — In the second installment of the two-part conclusion to the überpopular Harry Potter series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his best friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort’s formidable skills.
The Help — In 1960s Jackson, Miss., aspiring writer Eugenia Phelan crosses taboo racial lines by conversing with Aibileen Clark about her life as a housekeeper, and their ensuing friendship upsets the fragile dynamic between the haves and the have-nots. When other long-silent black servants begin opening up to Eugenia, the disapproving conservative Southern town soon gets swept up in the turbulence of changing times.
Margin Call — An all-star cast shines in this engrossing drama about a critical 24-hour period at a high-profile investment bank in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis, when young analyst Peter Sullivan (Zachary Quinto) uncovers information that could destroy the firm. When he alerts upper management to the precarious position of their risky investments, an emergency meeting is held to decide if they should alert clients or abscond with the profits.
The Tempest — After years stranded on a deserted island, exiled duchess and sorceress Prospera (Helen Mirren) exacts vengeance on her enemies, whose passing vessel she has shipwrecked. What she doesn’t know is that the ship also carries a potential suitor to her daughter (Felicity Jones). Writer-director Julie Taymor’s bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play also stars Russell Brand, Djimon Hounsou, Alfred Molina and Chris Cooper.
Midnight in Paris — In this charming romantic comedy, legendary director Woody Allen focuses his lens on an engaged young couple whose experiences traveling together in Paris make them begin to question the kind of life they want to live.
Another Earth — After a strange Earth-like planet is discovered, astrophysics student Rhoda accidentally slams her car into the vehicle of John, killing his family. In time, Rhoda and John begin an unlikely romance, but Rhoda begins to wonder about the other planet.
Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 — Ayn Rand’s controversial bestseller is the basis for this potent drama about Dagny Taggart, a fiercely independent railroad tycoon determined to use innovative technology and enterprising partners to revive her business, no matter the personal cost.
Kung Fu Panda 2 — As the legendary Dragon Warrior, Po (Jack Black), the kung fu panda, dutifully guards the Valley of Peace alongside his allies the Furious Five. When a frightful new enemy emerges, Po and company embark on a perilous journey to save China and the art of kung fu. Directed by Jennifer Yuh, this animated action adventure sequel also features the vocal talents of Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman and Seth Rogen.
Warrior — Set in the violent world of mixed martial arts combat, this gritty drama follows two brothers at war with each other, who have pursued separate lives. But preparation for a championship bout soon leads the siblings back into each other’s paths.
Burke and Hare — Director John Landis rolls out his first feature film in more than a decade with this black comedy based on the true exploits of two 19th-century body snatchers, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis. When Burke and Hare’s successful business — selling corpses to the Edinburgh Medical College for dissection — is hampered by a supply shortage, the men are forced to take drastic measures. Isla Fisher and Tim Curry also star.
Colombiana — After watching Bogota gangsters slay her parents in cold blood, young Cataleya Restrepo (Zoe Saldana) dedicates her life to becoming a ruthless assassin on the hunt for the criminals who killed her family.
Blackthorn — This Western imagines the later career of Butch Cassidy, who escapes to Bolivia where he leads a quiet life with the woman he loves. That is until he meets up with a Spanish robber who promises him one last adventure he can’t refuse.
Apollo 18 — If you buy in to official statements, Apollo 17 was NASA’s last manned mission to the moon. But what if found footage of a secret Apollo mission that had taken place the following year could prove otherwise — and explain why we haven’t gone back?
Brighton Rock — In hopes of silencing a waitress (Andrea Riseborough) who saw him kill another criminal, a young thug (Sam Riley) decides to romance her and suss out how much she knows. But at what point does his premeditated plot blossom into true passion? And are either party’s motives 100 percent pure? John Hurt and Helen Mirren co-star in writer-director Rowan Joffe’s film adaptation of Graham Greene’s novel.
The First Grader — Based on a true story, this inspirational drama profiles the amazing determination of 84-year-old Kenyan Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge, a Mau Mau freedom fighter who wants to take advantage of a new universal education decree by learning how to read.
Rapt — When corporate figurehead Stanislas Graff is kidnapped and held for an absurd ransom of 50 million Euros, the police and powerful business he represents are forced to debate whether one man’s life is worth that much money.
Point Blank — Samuel Pierret (Gilles Lellouche) is a nurse who saves the wrong guy — a thief (Roschdy Zem) whose henchmen take Samuel’s pregnant wife (Elena Anaya) hostage to force him to spring their boss from the hospital. A race through the subways and streets of Paris ensues, and the body count rises. Can Samuel evade the cops and the criminal underground and deliver his beloved to safety? Fred Cavayé directs, with nods to classic French thrillers.
Mammuth — Slaughterhouse worker Serge (Gérard Depardieu) is ready to reap his pensioner’s rewards but finds that former employers have neglected to declare his earnings. Climbing on his aged Mammoth motorbike, Serge sets off on a trip to recover lost wages and buried memories. As he reconnects with old friends, Serge discovers that their idea of him is vastly at odds with his self-image; only an unconventional niece sees the artist in the seeming oaf.
Life, Above All — In a tiny village near Johannesburg, 12-year-old Chanda is left to care for two younger siblings when her infant sister dies and her mother becomes gravely ill. But this isn’t the only challenge she faces; the town has turned against her.
A Matter of Size — Fed up with their fruitless attempts to lose weight, Herzl (Itzik Cohen) and his three heavyset friends decide to give up their tortuous diets and try their luck in the girth-friendly arena of sumo wrestling. Led by Japan native Kitano (Togo Igawa), Herzl and crew discover that there are places in the world where oversized waistlines are appreciated. Dvir Benedek and Shmulik Cohen also star in this lighthearted comedy.
Medea — This film version of the 5th-century BC Greek tragedy by Euripides tells the story of Medea, a woman who becomes furious with her husband and retaliates by killing her children. Legendary opera diva Maria Callas stars as the titular murderess. Director Pier Paolo Pasolini takes the helm of this classic tale as Giuseppe Gentili stars as Medea’s husband. Jason. Massimo Girotti co-stars as Medea’s father, King Creon.
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame — When unexplained spontaneous combustions kill a pair of dignitaries in 7th-century China, the nation’s first female emperor, Wu Zetian (Carina Lau) calls upon the trusted Detective Dee (Andy Lau) to solve the mystery in this stylish action epic.
Circumstance — Iranian teens Atafeh and Shireen explore their forbidden attraction to one another against the backdrop of modern-day Tehran. Atafeh’s brother, Mehran, returns home after drug rehab and is soon dismayed by his sister’s newfound sense of liberation.
Julia’s Eyes — This heart-pounding thriller follows Julia (Belén Rueda), who is losing her eyesight to a degenerative disease. When her twin sister, Sara, supposedly commits suicide, Julia suspects that a murderer is on the loose — and that she’s next. As she investigates with her husband, Isaac (Lluís Homar), Julia realizes that a man is watching her, but her credibility is weakened by her worsening vision and the fact that she can’t identify her pursuer.
Love Crime — French director Alain Corneau delivers a chilling tale of two ambitious women — a senior executive and her eager young assistant — whose professional appetites grow dangerously personal as they jockey for power.
Jig — Slip on your dancing shoes for this documentary that goes behind the scenes at the fiercely competitive 40th Irish Dancing World Championships, where dancers from around the world don flashy costumes and dance their hearts out for top honors.
Bobby Fischer Against the World — Filmmaker Liz Garbus sheds light on one of the most enigmatic of 20th-century personalities: Bobby Fischer, a boy who rose to fame as a world-champion child chess prodigy and later found himself embroiled in Cold War-era politics.
Larry Crowne — After he’s laid off from his longtime job at a soulless retail giant, average middle-aged guy Larry Crowne decides it’s time to change his life by heading back to college, where he finds a new perspective — and a new romance with a professor.
Fright Night — This update of the 1985 horror comedy focuses more on terror than laughs when teen Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) suspects that his new neighbor, the sinister Jerry Dandrige (Colin Farrell), is a vampire, and turns to a self-styled vampire expert, Peter Vincent (David Tennant), for help. Las Vegas magician Vincent proves useless, and it’s up to Charley to save his mom, Jane (Toni Collette), and girlfriend, Amy, from the seductive bloodsucker.
Cave of Forgotten Dreams — In this spellbinding documentary, filmmaker Werner Herzog offers an unprecedented examination of the Chauvet Cave, a cavern in southern France that contains the oldest human-painted images yet to be found on Earth.
