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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Gatekeepers, The (2012)

TITLE: The Gatekeepers

RELEASE DATE: 4/12/2013

RATING: PG-13

A documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia, The (2013)

TITLE: The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia

RELEASE DATE: 2/1/2013

RATING: R

A young family moves into an historic home in Georgia, only to learn they are not the house’s only inhabitants. Soon they find themselves in the presence of a secret rising from underground and threatening to bring down anyone in its path.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: Dedicated in memory of Andy Wyrick 1966 – 2012.

Sound City (2013)*

TITLE: Sound City

RELEASE DATE: 1/18/2013

RATING: NR

A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

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There are lots of scenes from a recording session featuring Dave Grohl on drums, as well as out takes from many, many interviews.

After Credits? Yes

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There is a short, silent segment of a home movie showing a band getting set up. The picture freezes on one person and the following text appears: In memory of Brian Hauge (1970 – 2012).

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NOTE: The whole movie is dedicated In Memory of Joe Gottfried and Jemima Eddy.

Koch (2012)*

TITLE: Koch

RELEASE DATE: 10/8/2012

RATING: NR

A documentary on Ed Koch, the mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

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The credits start with Ed Koch joking and talking about the renaming of the Queensboro Bridge to Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, and show him presiding at the official unveiling ceremony. Mixed in are various scenic shots of NYC.

After Credits? No

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21 and Over (2013)

TITLE: 21 and Over

RELEASE DATE: 3/1/2013

RATING: R

The night before his big medical school exam, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Start the Countdown: How to Prep for the Oscars

It’s awards season, and the 85th Academy Awards are right around the corner. This annual red-carpet event and glamorous ceremony is where Hollywood’s best of the best gather and honor excellent work. For these stars, winning, even being nominated, is like being recognized as the best in acting school, only times a thousand.

Let the countdown begin! Share your excitement and prep for the big night by:

Downloading the Official Oscars App

Leading up to the day when the biggest stars walk the red carpet, you’ll get updates on everything Oscar-related, from hosted videos with your favorite actor to specials on red-carpet fashion. If the thought of “Les Misrables” winning Best Picture makes your heart race or you’re Jennifer Lawrence’s biggest fan, then you’re a die-hard Oscars fanatic. The Official Oscars app will be your digital gateway to access all that Hollywood has to offer. Get hyped for the Oscars and re-watch all the movie trailers and exclusive videos.

This app will also be your premier backstage pass on Oscar Sunday for accessing memorable moments and getting up-close-and-personal with nominees and the hottest celebrities. Watch on your iPad as winners share appreciation in the “Thank You” cam or express their gratitude in the Press Room cam. During Oscar Sunday, you can go into awards overload as you watch the live broadcast, catch highlights of winners backstage in the Dolby Theater and see what celebrities have to say while mingling on the red carpet.

Subscribing to the Oscar Blog

The Official Blog of the 85th Academy Awards is the premier spot for all the buzzed-about Oscar excitement. Gather interesting facts about winning actors and films and invite your friends over for a fun trivia night.

Quiz your friends and family on their Academy Awards knowledge by asking fun “did you know” facts such as:

Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “American Beauty” in 2000? (Kevin Spacey)
True or False: Rooney Mara won Best Actress for her portrayal as Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” (False)
Steven Spielberg won the Best Director Oscar at the 71st Academy Awards in 1999 for what movie? A. “Catch Me If You Can” B. “Saving Private Ryan” C. “Schindler’s List” D. “Munich” (“Saving Private Ryan”)
For what movie did Academy Award-winning Reese Witherspoon learn how to sing and play an instrument? (“Walk The Line”)
Which of the following films was not nominated for Best Picture in 2012? “The Descendants,” “Midnight in Paris,” “The Iron Lady,” “The Help” or “War Horse.” (“The Iron Lady”)

You can also ask your guests to fill out an Oscar ballot and discuss why Hugh Jackman will win Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Les Misrables” without any doubt or why “Brave” was so much better than “Frankenweenie.”

Making Predictions

Who are your top picks? Is “Zero Dark Thirty” or “Silver Linings Playbook” deserving of the big win? Visit oscar.go.com to make your winning predictions on an online ballot and share your picks with your Facebook friends. Participating friends can make their predictions too and see who scores the highest during awards night. First you’ll need to log in to Facebook and invite your friends to play.

Guest article by: Henry Watkins

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

TITLE: Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (aka. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D & Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters An IMAX 3D Experience)

RELEASE DATE: 1/25/2013

RATING: R

In this spin on the fairy tale, Hansel & Gretel are now bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. As the fabled Blood Moon approaches, the siblings encounter a new form of evil that might hold a secret to their past.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Parker (2013)

TITLE: Parker

RELEASE DATE: 1/25/2013

RATING: R

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew’s latest heist.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

NOTE: In memory of Donald E. Westlake.

Movie 43 (2013)*

TITLE: Movie 43

RELEASE DATE: 1/25/2013

RATING: R

A series of interconnected short films follows three kids as they search the depths of the Internet to find the most banned movie in the world.

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