Set in the lush paradise of the Hawaiian Islands, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries. --
Sideways: Alexander Payne – the brilliant director of “About Schmidt” and “The Descendants” – made this insightful film about two men “growing up” on a journey through the vineyards of Santa Barbara. “Sideways” will whet your appetite for good wine, cheese and assorted finger food, to be served before and at intermission on this first nite of our recurring Foodie Film and Feed Nights at the Highland. Winner of the Academy Award for its Screenplay, Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award for Best Picture.
Read MoreIntroduction: The jaw-dropping documentary about three identical brothers - separated at birth - who rediscover each other, becoming a global sensation that also unearths an unimaginable secret. Riveting storytelling.
Read MoreThe riveting and tragic story of one of the most talented vocalists in history. Winner of the Academy Award for Feature Length Documentary.
Using actual footage from the event seamlessly mingled with new re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit's 1974 stunt: performing acrobatics on a thin wire strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Plotting his feat like a master cat burglar, Petit enlists the help of a motley group of friends as he calculates every detail, from acquiring building access to stringing up the wire, and manages to pull off an astounding crime.
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