Theme for January 28, 2012

Odd Couples
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8:02 pm

Eagle vs. Shark (2007)

Shy, awkward Lily pines for Jarrod, the clueless computer geek that works nearby. After Lily wins Jarrod over with her video gaming prowess and snazzy shark costume, the couple decides to travel to his hometown where he plans to confront his childhood enemy. The quirky, funny, offbeat film is the feature debut of Taika Cohen. Starring Loren Horsley and Jemaine Clement of Flight of the Conchords fame.

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Odd Couples: The Interviews
When unlikely duos form alliances, whether sincerely affectionate or coldly pragmatic, are they answering to an innate need or conforming to social norms? Featuring critics Brian Johnson and Geoff Pevere.
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10:00 pm

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)

The film takes place in south London during the Thatcher days in the 80s. Omar (Gordon Warnecke), a young homosexual Pakistani begins to run the neglected laundrette of his rich uncle. He hires his friend/lover Johnny (Daniel Day Lewis) and together they help class up the joint. But their motivations couldn't be further apart - Johnny, whose friends include "white power" fascists, feels the laundromat is one thing he can be proud of, whereas Omar sees it as the start of a wealthy life. Directed by Stephen Frears, the film successful captures the marginalized cultures in 80s London as well as exploring themes as sexuality, class and race. Nominated for one Oscar.

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11:39 pm

Odd Couples: The Interviews (Repeat)
When unlikely duos form alliances, whether sincerely affectionate or coldly pragmatic, are they answering to an innate need or conforming to social norms? Featuring critics Brian Johnson and Geoff Pevere.
12:00 am

Thelma and Louise (1991)

Waitress Louise convinces her neglected housewife friend Thelma Dickinson to go on an all-girls weekend trip. But it's not long before things go south after a rape attempt ends in a murder forcing the two women to go on the run from the police, who are never far behind them. The fun, action-packed, humourous film was written by Callie Khouri and directed by Ridley Scott. Khouri won an Oscar for her unforgettable script.

2:15 am

Monster (2003)
Aileen earns her living as a highway prostitute, servicing the desires of truck drivers. When she meets the young and beautiful Selby and fall in love with her, Aileen takes drastic steps to reduce her client list. Starring Charlize Theron and Christina Ricci. Directed by Patty Jenkins.