New Movies This Week

After a violent shakedown from a notorious drug lord nearly kills him, Machete, a renegade Mexican Federale and tough-as-nails vigilante for justice, roams the streets of Texas, working as a day laborer. When Machete is hired by a crooked US Senator to execute a covert hit, Machete is double-crossed and forced to run from the cops and an endless stream of assassins. But what they don't know is that Machete is looking for them so he can settle the score.

Sam Rockwell stars in this indie comedy as an unsuccessful man who takes on a new job as the coach of a high school girls’ basketball team. Rob Corddry (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS), Emma Roberts (HOTEL FOR DOGS), and Shareeka Epps (HALF NELSON) co-star in this Sundance hit, while James C. Strouse (GRACE IS GONE) serves as director and screenwriter.

As an assassin, Jack is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde. Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara. Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

Like the anti-hero of a French New Wave film, real-life Gallic gangster Jacques Mesrine spent much of his life running from the law. In the first section of this two-part film directed by Jean-Francois Richet (ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13), Vincent Cassel (EASTERN PROMISES) stars as the titular criminal. Cécile de France (A SECRET) costars as a prostitute who joins him on the lam, while Gérard Depardieu plays a crime boss.

Two siblings struggle with the aftermath of a strange and terrible crime in this drama inspired by actual events. Ana Torres (Marimar Vega) is a bright, attractive and outgoing girl in her late teens who comes from a wealthy and socially prominent family. Ana is engaged to be married, and one weekend while home from college she goes shopping with her younger brother Daniel (Dario Yazbek Bernal) as the family prepares for her big day. While in town, Ana and Daniel are kidnapped at gun point by a gang of thugs, but they are shocked by the demands of their captors, who insist that they disrobe and have sex while the criminals document the act with a video camera. A few hours later, Ana and Daniel are released, and the siblings are too humiliated to tell their parents what happened. But the emotional consequences become apparent -- Ana breaks off her engagement and retreats into a world of her own, while Daniel, already shy and reserved, is plagued with feelings of lust for his sister. DANIEL & ANA was the first feature film from director Michel Franco, and was an official selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

A Los Angeles detective races to bust a group of notorious thieves before they can carry out a 20-million-dollar heist in this crime thriller from director/co-screenwriter John Luessenhop and writing partner Avery Duff. Their heists are planned to perfection, and they never leave behind a shred of evidence. But when greed gets the best of the gang and they agree to one last job, one seasoned detective (Matt Dillon) vows to put them behind bars for good.

A Roman soldier (Michael Fassbender) leads a small band of troops on a mission to rescue a key Roman general after becoming trapped in the territory of their sworn enemies in this period action-adventure film from director Neil Marshall (THE DESCENT, DOOMSDAY). The year is A.D. 117: despite the growing strength of the Roman Empire, a fierce tribe known as the Picts has prevented Hadrian's armies from conquering northern Britain. The Picts offer a devastating display of their guerilla power when they raid a Roman frontier fort, and Quintus just barely manages to escape with his life. Thirsting for revenge, Quintus joins General Virilus' Ninth Legion as the squadron begins traveling north on a mission to find and kill Gorlacon, the leader of the Picts. That mission is complicated when the Ninth Legion is ambushed and General Virilus is captured, leaving his men stranded behind enemy lines. Now, as the Quintus and the surviving members of the Ninth Legion are hunted from the shadows, they prepare to make one last, desperate bid to save General Virilus and reach the Roman frontier before being captured or killed by the Picts.

Darren and Annie have an enviable relationship built on love, trust and communication -- they still enjoy each others' company and laugh at each others' jokes. Unfortunately, they can't remember the last time they had sex. When a dinner party conversation leads to an honest discussion about the state of their love life, and when a sexy bikini photo shoot leads to crossword puzzles instead of sex, they begin to flirt with an idea for a way to spice things up. The deal: one night of freedom, no strings attached, no questions asked. Could a "freebie" be the cure for their ailing sex life? And will they go through with it?

In ENTER THE VOID, a young man desperately tries to be the guardian for his younger sister after the murder of their parents, but he soon realizes that he is dying. This ambitious drama from Gaspar Noe (IRREVERSIBLE) goes beyond simply showing the waking mind of its hero; instead, the audience gets a glimpse of his dreams and his near-death experiences. Marc Caro, best known for his collaborations with Jean-Pierre Jeunet, serves as the art supervisor.