STARZ 2 (WEST) (STZ2S)

William Phillips ("Treed Murray") wrote and directed this entertaining caper about three Toronto friends who plan elaborate heists just for fun. That changes when a thief (David Suchet) blackmails the trio, forcing them to commit a real crime. Ryan Reynolds, Kristin Booth, Joris Jarsky, James Allodi, David Hewlett.

After his father leaves his mother for a man, teenager Franky becomes a target of bullying at school. The harassment escalates, however, after a rumor spreads that Franky and his best friend Ballas shared an intimate moment at a high school party. After Ballas abandons him to protect his own reputation, Franky finds an ally in Ballas's outcast sister, Natasha and better understands his own father.

A comic-book artist works in a sex-doll factory in this clever metafictional comedy-drama about people trapped in stories. Elsewhere, a filmmaker fights for control of his latest picture and a model wants to become a novelist.

In this lush drama directed by Ruba Nadda, a U.N. official (Tom McCamus) asks his longtime security guard (Alexander Siddig) to escort his wife (Patricia Clarkson) through Cairo, blissfully unaware of the consequences it will wreak on their marriage.

(Nelly and Simon: Mission Yeti) 1956. Nelly, novice private eye, and Simon, research scientist, cross the Himalayas to prove the existence of the Yeti.

In this dazzling romantic adventure, a man from an impoverished planet risks everything to reunite with his lover, who lives on a wealthy planet that exists in the sky over his world. However, finding her won't be easy due to security measures meant to keep the two worlds separate.

Jennifer Baichwal directed this thought-provoking and unsettling documentary, which profiles Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky as he travels to China to explore the profound environmental impact of that country's industrial revolution and rapid economic development.

A boy races to find his grandfather's treasure with a couple of crooks not far behind.

An adventurous donkey goes on an epic journey while using a star for navigation, which eventually leads him to the birth of Jesus in this heartwarming holiday tale. Along the way, he is joined by a number of animal companions, including a lost sheep and a proud dove.

In this winning and inspiring family drama, young Keke Palmer, in her first big-screen starring role, makes acting look as easy as A, B, C. Palmer is outstanding as an underachieving 11-year-old from inner-city L.A. who develops a talent for spelling and strives to make it to the National Championship. Laurence Fishburne costars as her demanding coach. Written and directed by Doug Atchison.