New to Own: Week of January 27, 2015
1.
Fury
(2014)
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany. (134 mins.)
Director: David Ayer
2.
The Book of Life
(2014)
Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. (95 mins.)
Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez
3.
The Judge
(2014)
Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family. (141 mins.)
Director: David Dobkin
4.
My Old Lady
(2014)
An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident. (107 mins.)
Director: Israel Horovitz
5.
Before I Go to Sleep
(2014)
A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her. (92 mins.)
Director: Rowan Joffe
6.
Open Windows
(2014)
A jilted fan soon finds himself pulled into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse after he accepts the opportunity to spy on his favorite actress via his laptop. (100 mins.)
Director: Nacho Vigalondo
7.
Big Driver
(2014 TV Movie)
A famous mystery writer sets out for revenge after a brutal attack.
Director: Mikael Salomon
8.
Miss Meadows
(2014)
A story centered on a proper elementary school teacher who moonlights as a vigilante. (88 mins.)
Director: Karen Leigh Hopkins
9.
Why Don't You Play in Hell?
(2013)
A renegade film crew becomes embroiled with a yakuza clan feud. (129 mins.)
Director: Shion Sono
10.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
(2013 Documentary)
About Hayao Miyazaki's life and Studio Ghibli. (118 mins.)
Director: Mami Sunada