Jeffrey Hatcher

A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Dir. Saul Dibb · With Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Charlotte Rampling

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.

Dir. Richard Eyre · With Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Derek Hutchinson

With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.

Dir. Lasse Hallström · With Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons

Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.

Dir. Bill Condon · With Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen, Russell Tovey

Fashion icon Coco Chanel, steeped in wealth and fame, still issues game-changing designs and collections. The audience is taken backwards in time to the woman's upbringing in an orphanage, and traces her path to ubiquity as it winds through poverty, wars, doomed romances, and rather glamorous betrayals.

Dir. Christian Duguay · With Shirley MacLaine, Malcolm McDowell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

Dir. Bill Condon · With Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker