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A light week, but my pick of the week is an absolute recommendation. Got a chance to enjoy that film during awards season last year and Errol Morris is such a wonderful filmmaker. With the 4th of July weekend ahead, it looks like this light lineup may have more folks in the theater than sitting at home. Or maybe you go back to the well and spin Independence Day for the weekend. See how that White House explosion holds up and Will Smith at the top of his career! Happy 4th Everyone! And Happy Boxing Day to my Canadian friends.

Paul’s Pick Of The Week

If you pick one movie this week … this is it.

The Unknown Known / Rated PG-13 / Donald Rumsfeld, Errol Morris

If you are a politics junkie, no matter where your political views lie, you need to check out this film. This incredible one-on-one with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld covers his days as a congressman right into the planning of the invasion of Iraq. He even admits that he might have been president had one decision gone differently. Sure this is a one on one interview with Rumsfeld at it's core, but with Errol Morris putting it together it never feels like something you would watch on a news talk show on any of the networks. I really believe that no matter your political persuasion you will find this film extremely well done and intriguing. (Grade: B+)

Other Big Releases

Afflicted / Rated R / Derek Lee, Clif Prowse

Derek and Clif have headed out on a trip around the world. They will blog about the journey as they go, but nothing could prepare them for the horrors they are about to encounter.

The Lunchbox / Rated PG / Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur

India has an efficient manner of delivering lunchboxes from a man’s home to the workplace. One woman, who is trying to be noticed by her husband, cooks the most delicious lunches to please him. Only her delivery happens to go awry. That mistake creates a relationship that no one expected.

No Vacancy / Rated R / Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton

When you break down in the middle of nowhere, all you are looking for is a helping hand to get back on the road. But sometimes the help that you encounter is not what it seems to be. Survival is all that remains. Originally titled The Helpers.  

Also This Week

The Glades: The Complete Fourth Season / Not Rated / Matt Passmore, Kiele Sanchez

Helix: Season 1 / Not Rated / Billy Campbell, Kyra Zagorsky

The Killing: The Complete Third Season / Not Rated / Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman

Pop some Popcorn, Do the Diet Dew, Bust Out the Blu and make sure you Save Me A Seat!

Remember – all release dates are subject to change.

Trailers, Trailers Trailers

Afflicted / Rated R / Derek Lee, Clif Prowse

The Lunchbox / Rated PG / Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur

No Vacancy / Rated R / Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton

Enjoy!