DVD Releases for May 10, 2011

DVD Releases for May 10, 2011 bring us one of the most epic trilogies of recent history, Sean Bean in period goodness, raw relationship dramas & more.

• Stieg Larsson's Dragon Tattoo Trilogy the epic Swedish trilogy that tore up the screens last year hits DVD in a sweet, complete package for the completists out there (like me!)
• Black Death Starring Sean Bean, this mystery/thriller is set during the plague and I was quite leery about but ended up really enjoying. It's got an creepy tone, harsh adventure zeal and certainly kept me on edge. Definitely worth checking out.
• Unknown Liam Neeson stars as a man travelling in Berlin with his wife but after an accident has no recollection of his past. Pretty interesting mystery with some action and thriller elements (available on Amazon.com as of June 21, 2011).
• Blue Valentine Raw and real performances by Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling are what make this relationship drama so real it hurts. I wish there had been more romance, but if you are looking for something visceral and real, this is easily the one to pick.
• Life with Murder Canadian documentary following a family who faces tragedy after a horrible crime is committed but also showcase the amazing resilience and strength of family.
• The Illusionist BluRay/DVD Combo Oscar-nominated animated film that's easily charmed people over form all over.
• The Concert new kind a musical/comedy with set thirty years ago and following and conductor of an orchestra after being fired becomes a cleaner and has a whole 'get the band back together' feel.
• Almighty Thor hot off the heels of the theatrical release of Kenneth Branagh's Thor, this version just played on the weekend on SyFy and stars Cody Deal, Kevin Nash, Richard Grieco and Patricia Velasquez.
• I Saw the Devil With the tagline "Abandon All Compassion" I'm a little leery, but given this one is from director Kim Jee-Woon who brought us The Good, the Bad, the Weird I can't help but be curious.
• Legend on BluRay 80's fantasy film starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara & Tim Curry and directed by Ridley Scott. This one has a bit of a cult status to it, although it never quite stuck with me. Might be time for a rewatch (available on Amazon.com as of May 31, 2011).
• Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Again concert film of the earnest singer with the beautifully brushed hair will be released this Friday May 13, 2011.
• No Strings Attached romantic comedy starring Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Kline.

Titles on Amazon.ca(Canada):


Titles on Amazon.com (US):


Life with Murder & The Concert not currently available on Amazon.com

DVD Releases for May 10, 2011

DVD Releases for May 10, 2011 bring us one of the most epic trilogies of recent history, Sean Bean in period goodness, raw relationship dramas & more.

• Stieg Larsson's Dragon Tattoo Trilogy the epic Swedish trilogy that tore up the screens last year hits DVD in a sweet, complete package for the completists out there (like me!)
• Black Death Starring Sean Bean, this mystery/thriller is set during the plague and I was quite leery about but ended up really enjoying. It's got an creepy tone, harsh adventure zeal and certainly kept me on edge. Definitely worth checking out.
• Unknown Liam Neeson stars as a man travelling in Berlin with his wife but after an accident has no recollection of his past. Pretty interesting mystery with some action and thriller elements (available on Amazon.com as of June 21, 2011).
• Blue Valentine Raw and real performances by Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling are what make this relationship drama so real it hurts. I wish there had been more romance, but if you are looking for something visceral and real, this is easily the one to pick.
• Life with Murder Canadian documentary following a family who faces tragedy after a horrible crime is committed but also showcase the amazing resilience and strength of family.
• The Illusionist BluRay/DVD Combo Oscar-nominated animated film that's easily charmed people over form all over.
• The Concert new kind a musical/comedy with set thirty years ago and following and conductor of an orchestra after being fired becomes a cleaner and has a whole 'get the band back together' feel.
• Almighty Thor hot off the heels of the theatrical release of Kenneth Branagh's Thor, this version just played on the weekend on SyFy and stars Cody Deal, Kevin Nash, Richard Grieco and Patricia Velasquez.
• I Saw the Devil With the tagline "Abandon All Compassion" I'm a little leery, but given this one is from director Kim Jee-Woon who brought us The Good, the Bad, the Weird I can't help but be curious.
• Legend on BluRay 80's fantasy film starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara & Tim Curry and directed by Ridley Scott. This one has a bit of a cult status to it, although it never quite stuck with me. Might be time for a rewatch (available on Amazon.com as of May 31, 2011).
• Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Again concert film of the earnest singer with the beautifully brushed hair will be released this Friday May 13, 2011.
• No Strings Attached romantic comedy starring Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Kline.

Titles on Amazon.ca(Canada):


Titles on Amazon.com (US):


Life with Murder & The Concert not currently available on Amazon.com

Hot Docs 2011 Awards

Ballots have been counted and juries have decided and the Hot Docs Awards for 2011 have been announced. Here are the results:

Sundance Channel People's Choice Award winner is Somewhere Between (Dir: Linda Goldstein Knowlton)

The top ten audience favourites as determined by audience vote are:
Somewhere Between (Dir: Linda Goldstein Knowlton)
Give Up Tomorrow (Dir: Michael Collins)
How to Die in Oregon (Dir: Peter D. Richardson)
Wild Horse, Wild Ride (Dir: Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus)
Senna (Dir: Asif Kapadia)
Buck (Dir: Cindy Meehl)
Jig (Dir: Sue Bourne)
Eco Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (Dir: Trish Dolman)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (Dir: Constance Marks, Philip Shane (Co-Director))
Koran by Heart (Dir: Greg Barker)

Best Canadian Feature: Family Portrait in Black and White (Dir: Julia Ivanova; P: Boris Ivanov, Mike Jackson)

Special Jury Prize – Canadian Feature (tie): At Night, They Dance (Dir: Isabelle Lavigne, Stéphane Thibault; P: Lucie Lambert) and The Guantanamo Trap (Dir: Thomas Selim Wallner; P: Thomas Kufus, Amit Breuer, Marcel Hoehn, Christoph Jorg)
Honourable Mention: Wiebo's War (Dir: David York, P: David York, Nick Hector, Bryn Hughes, Bonnie Thompson; EP: David York, David Christensen)

Best International Feature: Dragonslayer (Dir: Tristan Patterson; P: John Baker, EP: Christine Vachon)

Special Jury Prize – International Feature: The Castle (Dir:Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti; P: Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti; EP: Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti)
Honourable Mentions: Grande Hotel (Dir: Lotte Stoops; P: Ellen De Waele, Co-Producer Denis Vaslin, Volya Films; EP: Ellen De Waele) and Hell and Back Again (Dir: Danfung Dennis; P: Mike Lerner, Martin Herring; EP: Dan Cogan, Karol Martesko Fenster, Gernot Schaffler, Thomas Brunner, Maxyne Franklin)

Best Mid-Length Documentary: Our Newspaper (Dir: Eline Flipse; P: Eline Flipse; EP: Eline Flipse)
Honourable Mention: People I Could Have Been and Maybe Am (Dir: Boris Gerrets; P: Pieter van Huystee)

Best Short Documentary: Flying Anne (Dir: Catherine van Campen; P: Joost Seelen)
Honourable Mention: Something to Tell You (Dir: Pete Gleeson; P: Pete Gleeson; EP: Yvette Coyne)

HBO Documentary Films Emerging Artist Award: Michal Marczak for the film At the Edge of Russia (P: Marianna Rowinska)

documentary’s Don Haig Award: Rama Rau

Lindalee Tracey Award: Alexandre Hamel

Also, the festival itself has been nominated for an award! The 2011 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts which "recognizes the outstanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contributions to arts and culture in Ontario over a significant period of time". The winners will be announced on Thursday June 9, 2011. I'll be thinking happy Hot Docs thoughts for the festival and keep my fingers crossed for them. Good luck!

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2011 Awards

Ballots have been counted and juries have decided and the Hot Docs Awards for 2011 have been announced. Here are the results:

Sundance Channel People's Choice Award winner is Somewhere Between (Dir: Linda Goldstein Knowlton)

The top ten audience favourites as determined by audience vote are:
Somewhere Between (Dir: Linda Goldstein Knowlton)
Give Up Tomorrow (Dir: Michael Collins)
How to Die in Oregon (Dir: Peter D. Richardson)
Wild Horse, Wild Ride (Dir: Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus)
Senna (Dir: Asif Kapadia)
Buck (Dir: Cindy Meehl)
Jig (Dir: Sue Bourne)
Eco Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson (Dir: Trish Dolman)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (Dir: Constance Marks, Philip Shane (Co-Director))
Koran by Heart (Dir: Greg Barker)

Best Canadian Feature: Family Portrait in Black and White (Dir: Julia Ivanova; P: Boris Ivanov, Mike Jackson)

Special Jury Prize – Canadian Feature (tie): At Night, They Dance (Dir: Isabelle Lavigne, Stéphane Thibault; P: Lucie Lambert) and The Guantanamo Trap (Dir: Thomas Selim Wallner; P: Thomas Kufus, Amit Breuer, Marcel Hoehn, Christoph Jorg)
Honourable Mention: Wiebo's War (Dir: David York, P: David York, Nick Hector, Bryn Hughes, Bonnie Thompson; EP: David York, David Christensen)

Best International Feature: Dragonslayer (Dir: Tristan Patterson; P: John Baker, EP: Christine Vachon)

Special Jury Prize – International Feature: The Castle (Dir:Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti; P: Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti; EP: Massimo D'Anolfi, Martina Parenti)
Honourable Mentions: Grande Hotel (Dir: Lotte Stoops; P: Ellen De Waele, Co-Producer Denis Vaslin, Volya Films; EP: Ellen De Waele) and Hell and Back Again (Dir: Danfung Dennis; P: Mike Lerner, Martin Herring; EP: Dan Cogan, Karol Martesko Fenster, Gernot Schaffler, Thomas Brunner, Maxyne Franklin)

Best Mid-Length Documentary: Our Newspaper (Dir: Eline Flipse; P: Eline Flipse; EP: Eline Flipse)
Honourable Mention: People I Could Have Been and Maybe Am (Dir: Boris Gerrets; P: Pieter van Huystee)

Best Short Documentary: Flying Anne (Dir: Catherine van Campen; P: Joost Seelen)
Honourable Mention: Something to Tell You (Dir: Pete Gleeson; P: Pete Gleeson; EP: Yvette Coyne)

HBO Documentary Films Emerging Artist Award: Michal Marczak for the film At the Edge of Russia (P: Marianna Rowinska)

documentary’s Don Haig Award: Rama Rau

Lindalee Tracey Award: Alexandre Hamel

Also, the festival itself has been nominated for an award! The 2011 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts which "recognizes the outstanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contributions to arts and culture in Ontario over a significant period of time". The winners will be announced on Thursday June 9, 2011. I'll be thinking happy Hot Docs thoughts for the festival and keep my fingers crossed for them. Good luck!

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Poll Results: Hot Docs is Upon Us! Are You Attending the Festival?

I'm excited that so many people are interested in Hot Docs but surprized so few were able to attend! Hopefully the "I wish I was"'ers will make it to the festival in 2012!

Poll Results:
53% - No, but I wish I was
23% - No
15% - Yes! For the First Time
7% - Yes! It's a yearly tradition

Thanks for voting!

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Poll Results: Hot Docs is Upon Us! Are You Attending the Festival?

I'm excited that so many people are interested in Hot Docs but surprized so few were able to attend! Hopefully the "I wish I was"'ers will make it to the festival in 2012!

Poll Results:
53% - No, but I wish I was
23% - No
15% - Yes! For the First Time
7% - Yes! It's a yearly tradition

Thanks for voting!

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2011: Inside Lara Roxx & Dolphin Boy

Thursday night was all about World Premieres and seeing two head to head with Inside Lara Roxx and Dolphin Boy, both of which played to packed houses at The Bloor. I have to say it's pretty freaking amazing to attend two World Premieres in a row, especially 1 week into the festival and to top it all off both had directors and special guests in attendance. It certainly was another very exciting night at Hot Docs.


Q&A of Inside Lara Roxx screening with Senior Canadian Programmer Lynne Fernie (left), director Mia Donovan (centre) and Lara Roxx (seated)

Inside Lara Roxx
Dir: Mia Donovan
Canada

Inside Lara Roxx follows the roller coaster journey of Lara Roxx, after the cool down of media hype over being one of three women who tested positive for HIV after having unprotected sex with a male adult film star in LA. The film takes a very personal approach as we visit Lara during various health and addiction management moments, as well as a huge emotional journey to tackle dealing, expressing and confronting not only the ordeal of testing positive, but also a lot of the history that brought her to the decision to go to LA to try and make it industry before that dream was stopped short in just a few brief months. I found it to be a very brave and raw film, especially when she returns back to LA to see and connect with many people from her past who responses were everything from callous to comforting. In fact, the responses she receives from people inside and outside the industry are varied to say the least from extreme compassion to almost shocking dismissal. It was great to see the support that she did receive throughout the filmmaking, and even more exciting was that she was in attendance at the screening along with director Mia Donovan who brought this important and brave story to a fuller light.

Listen to the Inside Lara Roxx Q&A w director Mia Donovan and Lara Roxx here:

Dolphin Boy
Dirs: Dani Menkin and Yonatan Nir
Israel

Dolphin Boy is one of those films where you think "Oh, inspiring!" and then realize that sometimes getting to the inspiring means going through more than a little harshness. This is very much the case here as we follow Morad, who becomes almost completely unresponsive after a brutal beating while being kidnapped. Lack on progress from several types of treatment, his doctor recommends a 4 week dolphin therapy program on the Dolphin Reef of the Red Sea, and his father is more than willing to give it a try. It's quite amazing to see the effect of the dolphins and the way that Morad can connect to them, but it is truly heartbreaking the circumstance that brought him to need that kind of therapy. It was absolutely beautiful to see the powerful love his family & family friends have for him and the commitment they have not only to his health but also in non-violent retaliation against the people who hurt him. A truly powerful story of not only strength but also the fragility of the human spirit. The audience was overwhelmed by the power of the story and I know this is a film is one that will resonate with many people. I really hope people continue to get a chance to see this film, and considering this was the first ever screening it feels like it's only just the beginning. Keep your eye on this one!

Listen to audio of the Dolphin Boy Q&A with directors Dani Menkin and Yonatan here:

Dolphin Boy directors Dani Menkin and Yonatan Nir



Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hot Docs 2011: Inside Lara Roxx & Dolphin Boy

Thursday night was all about World Premieres and seeing two head to head with Inside Lara Roxx and Dolphin Boy, both of which played to packed houses at The Bloor. I have to say it's pretty freaking amazing to attend two World Premieres in a row, especially 1 week into the festival and to top it all off both had directors and special guests in attendance. It certainly was another very exciting night at Hot Docs.


Q&A of Inside Lara Roxx screening with Senior Canadian Programmer Lynne Fernie (left), director Mia Donovan (centre) and Lara Roxx (seated)

Inside Lara Roxx
Dir: Mia Donovan
Canada

Inside Lara Roxx follows the roller coaster journey of Lara Roxx, after the cool down of media hype over being one of three women who tested positive for HIV after having unprotected sex with a male adult film star in LA. The film takes a very personal approach as we visit Lara during various health and addiction management moments, as well as a huge emotional journey to tackle dealing, expressing and confronting not only the ordeal of testing positive, but also a lot of the history that brought her to the decision to go to LA to try and make it industry before that dream was stopped short in just a few brief months. I found it to be a very brave and raw film, especially when she returns back to LA to see and connect with many people from her past who responses were everything from callous to comforting. In fact, the responses she receives from people inside and outside the industry are varied to say the least from extreme compassion to almost shocking dismissal. It was great to see the support that she did receive throughout the filmmaking, and even more exciting was that she was in attendance at the screening along with director Mia Donovan who brought this important and brave story to a fuller light.

Listen to the Inside Lara Roxx Q&A w director Mia Donovan and Lara Roxx here:

Dolphin Boy
Dirs: Dani Menkin and Yonatan Nir
Israel

Dolphin Boy is one of those films where you think "Oh, inspiring!" and then realize that sometimes getting to the inspiring means going through more than a little harshness. This is very much the case here as we follow Morad, who becomes almost completely unresponsive after a brutal beating while being kidnapped. Lack on progress from several types of treatment, his doctor recommends a 4 week dolphin therapy program on the Dolphin Reef of the Red Sea, and his father is more than willing to give it a try. It's quite amazing to see the effect of the dolphins and the way that Morad can connect to them, but it is truly heartbreaking the circumstance that brought him to need that kind of therapy. It was absolutely beautiful to see the powerful love his family & family friends have for him and the commitment they have not only to his health but also in non-violent retaliation against the people who hurt him. A truly powerful story of not only strength but also the fragility of the human spirit. The audience was overwhelmed by the power of the story and I know this is a film is one that will resonate with many people. I really hope people continue to get a chance to see this film, and considering this was the first ever screening it feels like it's only just the beginning. Keep your eye on this one!

Listen to audio of the Dolphin Boy Q&A with directors Dani Menkin and Yonatan here:

Dolphin Boy directors Dani Menkin and Yonatan Nir



Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival runs from April 28 - May 8, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Film Fan Fridays for Friday May 6, 2011

Hello Film Fans and Fanatics!

Welcome to Film Fan Fridays for Friday May 6, 2011!

In limited release this week we have three releases, starting with POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold hot on the heels of being Hot Docs opening night film. We also have The Beaver directed by Jodie Foster and starring Mel Gibson as a man who communicates through a beaver hand puppet. Last up for limited releases is Even the Rain / También la lluvia a historical drama starring Gael García Bernal.

In wide release this week we have four releases to choose from and I know I'll first be setting my sights on Thor (#5 on my Most Anticipated Films of 2011) based on the comic book character and stars Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek) and Natalie Portman, directed by Kenneth Branagh. We also have the The Bang Bang Club a historical film based on the true story of 4 photographers capture the final days of apartheid in South Africa, Jumping the Broom set around a wedding that merges two cross-town families of uptown & downtown. Our final wide release of the week is Something Borrowed, based on the book by Emily Giffin following a chronically single woman who falls for her best friends fiancé.

Be sure to also check out my Hot Docs coverage over at Movie Moxie which will continue throughout the festival.

Have a great Mother's Day weekend! Remember to call, see and hug your Mom!

Shannon

Festival Watch

Hot Docs
Canadian International Documentary Film Festival
Continues until May 8, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Jewish Film Festival
May 7 - 15, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Russian Film Festival (TRFF)
May 11 - 15, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Friday May 6, 2011 Releases

The Bang Bang Club
Writer/Dir: Steven Silver (Diameter of the Bomb, The Last Just Man)
Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Taylor Kitsch, Malin Akerman, Frank Rautenbach, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Russel Savadier
Canada/South Africa
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

The Beaver
Dir: Jodie Foster (Home for the Holidays, Little Man Tate)
Cast: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Cherry Jones
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Even the Rain / También la lluvia
Dir: Icíar Bollaín (Mataharis, Take My Eyes, Hola, ¿estás sola?)
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Luis Tosar, Karra Elejalde
Spain/France/Mexico
Limited Release
Official Film Site & Trailer, IMDb Page

Jumping the Broom
Dir: Salim Akil - feature film directorial debut
Cast: Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Valarie Pettiford
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Dir: Morgan Spurlock (Super Size me)
Documentary
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Something Borrowed
Dir: Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door, The Animal)
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, Steve Howey, John Krasinski
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Thor
Dir: Kenneth Branagh (Sleuth (2007), Hamlet (1996), Henry V (1989), Dead Again)
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Rene Russo, Skarsgård, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

**please note this list of releases reflects first run film released in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as of May 6, 2011**

Film Fan Fridays for Friday May 6, 2011

Hello Film Fans and Fanatics!

Welcome to Film Fan Fridays for Friday May 6, 2011!

In limited release this week we have three releases, starting with POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold hot on the heels of being Hot Docs opening night film. We also have The Beaver directed by Jodie Foster and starring Mel Gibson as a man who communicates through a beaver hand puppet. Last up for limited releases is Even the Rain / También la lluvia a historical drama starring Gael García Bernal.

In wide release this week we have four releases to choose from and I know I'll first be setting my sights on Thor (#5 on my Most Anticipated Films of 2011) based on the comic book character and stars Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek) and Natalie Portman, directed by Kenneth Branagh. We also have the The Bang Bang Club a historical film based on the true story of 4 photographers capture the final days of apartheid in South Africa, Jumping the Broom set around a wedding that merges two cross-town families of uptown & downtown. Our final wide release of the week is Something Borrowed, based on the book by Emily Giffin following a chronically single woman who falls for her best friends fiancé.

Be sure to also check out my Hot Docs coverage over at Movie Moxie which will continue throughout the festival.

Have a great Mother's Day weekend! Remember to call, see and hug your Mom!

Shannon

Festival Watch

Hot Docs
Canadian International Documentary Film Festival
Continues until May 8, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Jewish Film Festival
May 7 - 15, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto Russian Film Festival (TRFF)
May 11 - 15, 2011 at various locations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Friday May 6, 2011 Releases

The Bang Bang Club
Writer/Dir: Steven Silver (Diameter of the Bomb, The Last Just Man)
Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Taylor Kitsch, Malin Akerman, Frank Rautenbach, Neels Van Jaarsveld, Russel Savadier
Canada/South Africa
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

The Beaver
Dir: Jodie Foster (Home for the Holidays, Little Man Tate)
Cast: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Cherry Jones
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Even the Rain / También la lluvia
Dir: Icíar Bollaín (Mataharis, Take My Eyes, Hola, ¿estás sola?)
Cast: Gael García Bernal, Luis Tosar, Karra Elejalde
Spain/France/Mexico
Limited Release
Official Film Site & Trailer, IMDb Page

Jumping the Broom
Dir: Salim Akil - feature film directorial debut
Cast: Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Valarie Pettiford
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Dir: Morgan Spurlock (Super Size me)
Documentary
USA
Limited Release
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Something Borrowed
Dir: Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door, The Animal)
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, Steve Howey, John Krasinski
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

Thor
Dir: Kenneth Branagh (Sleuth (2007), Hamlet (1996), Henry V (1989), Dead Again)
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Rene Russo, Skarsgård, Jaimie Alexander, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson
USA
Official Film Site, IMDb Page, Trailer

**please note this list of releases reflects first run film released in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as of May 6, 2011**