Things To Watch Movies

The Proposal -

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig Nelson
Faced with deportation back to her native Canada, high-powered book editor[ Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) says she's engaged to marry Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds), her hapless assistant. Andrew agrees to the charade, but imposes a few conditions of his own, including flying to Alaska to meet his eccentric family. With a suspicious immigration official always lurking nearby, Margaret and Andrew must stick to their wedding plan despite numerous mishaps.

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Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

Inglourious Basterds -

Starring: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth
It is the first year of Germany's occupation of France. Allied officer Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) assembles a team of Jewish-American soldiers to commit violent acts of retribution against Nazi soldiers, including the taking of their scalps. He and his men join forces with Bridget von Hammersmark, a German actress and undercover agent, to bring down the leaders of the Third Reich. Their fates converge with theater owner Shosanna Dreyfus, who seeks to avenge Nazi execution of her family.

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AMC Loews Pipers Alley 4

1608 N. Wells - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Brew & View

3145 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

An Education -

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Dominic Cooper
Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David (Peter Sarsgaard), a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

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AMC River East 21

322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)

Landmark Century Centre Cinema

2828 N. Clark St. - Chicago

Fantastic Mr. Fox -

Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray
After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition.

The Stepfather -

Starring: Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard
When Michael Harding (Penn Badgley) returns home from military school, he discovers that his mother (Sela Ward) has a new man, named David (Dylan Walsh), in her life. Though David makes Michael's mother very happy, Michael cannot seem to shake feelings of distrust. He becomes increasingly suspicious of David and wonders if the man's pleasant exterior hides a sinister side.

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AMC Ford City 14

7601 S. Cicero Ave. - Chicago (Ashburn/West Lawn / Ford City)

Marcus Addison

1555 W. Lake St. - Addison

Saw VI -

Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston
With the now-deceased Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) still directing events from beyond the grave, Hoffman (Costas Mandylor) emerges as the next heir to the killer's twisted legacy. But as the FBI closes in, Hoffman sets in motion a game that is designed to reveal Jigsaw's grand scheme.

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Eagle Theater of Park Forest

340 Main Street - Park Forest

Kurbaan -

Starring: Saif Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza

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AMC Cantera 30

28250 Deihl Road - Warrenville

AMC South Barrington 30

170 Studio Drive - South Barrington

Julie & Julia -

Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina
Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New York secretary Julie Powell (Amy Adams) embarks on a daring project: she vows to master all 524 recipes in Julia Childs' landmark cookbook, ``Mastering the Art of French Cooking.'' Intertwined with Julie's story is the true tale of how Julia Child (Meryl Streep) herself mastered French cuisine with passion, fearlessness, and plenty of butter.

Today's Showtimes:

Bensenville 2 Theater

9 S. Center St. - Bensenville

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

G-Force -

Starring: Bill Nighy, Zach Galifianakis, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan
Armed with the latest high-tech spy gear, a guinea pig named Darwin (Sam Rockwell) and his team of specially trained rodents are often the last line of defense against chaos and destruction. But when the government shuts them down and ships them off to a pet shop, Darwin and his gang will have to find a way to break out and prevent a mad billionaire (Bill Nighy) from taking over the world.

Today's Showtimes:

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

Cinemark Movies 10

2601 Plainfield Road - Joliet