50/50

Inspired by a true story, "50/50" is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places-even after a cancer diagnosis.

Director: Jonathan Levine. Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston, Serge Houde, Andrew Airlie, Matt Frewer, Philip Baker Hall, Donna Yamamoto. 2011, 99 mins., drama.

Real Steel

In the future, Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter, who lost his chance at a title when the 2000-lb., 8-foot tall steel robots took over the ring. Nothing but a small time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son, Max, to build and train a championship contender. Against all odds, Charlie and Max get one last shot at a comeback.

Director: Shawn Levy. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie, Hope Davis, Phil LaMarr, James Rebhorn, Olga Fonda, David Alan Basche, Karl Yune. 2011, 127 mins., sci-fi.

The Whistleblower

Kathy Bolkovac is a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, coverup and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk.

Director: Larysa Kondracki. Stars: Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn, Vanessa Redgrave, Monica Bellucci, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Roxana Condurache, Paula Schramm, Alexandru Potocean, William Hope, Jeanette Hain, Benedict Cumberbatch. 2010, 100 mins., drama.

Tales of an Ancient Empire

A princess is on a quest to unite the five greatest warriors to save her kingdom from a demon sorceress.

Director: Albert Pyun. Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Pare, Whitney Able, Melissa Ordway, Ralf Moeller, Matthew Willig, Lee Horsley, Sarah Ann Schultz, Inbar Lavi, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. 2010, 89 mins., sci-fi/fantasy.