Movies
Opening Friday
Almost Famous This may be in limited release this week, but it is getting
rave reviews. The story is based on Cameron Crowe (the director's) break
into the world of rock journalism, writing for Rolling Stone. Crowe wrote
and directed "Say Anything" "Singles" and "Jerry
Maguire". This could be the best one yet. Rated PG-13.
Bait Jamie Foxx is now a bona fide leading man and tries to carry this
film about a confused criminal who knows the location of some stolen gold.
This looks funny and Foxx is charismatic enough to carry this film. Rated
R.
Duets This may also be in limited release this week. It is the story of
Karaoke hustlers trying to make it to the finals in Omaha.Gwyneth Paltrow
stars in the film that her Dad directed. Rated PG-13.
Now Playing
Autumn in New York Richard Gere (close to 50) starts to date Winona Ryder
(not close to 50) in this drama about a terminally ill girl and the man
she falls in love with. Bring a hanky, 'cause this one is going to have
a sad ending. Rated PG-13.
Bring It On A movie about
cheerleading starring Kirsten Dunst. This is the number one movie in America,
can you believe it ? Dunst is very attractive and America loves their
cheerleaders, but is the movie any good? I don't know. Rated PG-13.
Coyote Ugly If you oppose Hooters, you should oppose this film about a
bar staffed by supermodel-esque babes. If this has a multi-level plot
and multi-dimensional characters, I'll be very surprised. Rated PG-13.
Highlander: Endgame I don't know about this one. They are trying to team
up the Highlander movie series with the Highlander TV series and who really
wants that? Who really wanted the other four sequels. Rated R.
Hollow Man Kevin Bacon stars as a man who becomes invisible before becoming
a raging psycho. This was a very interesting film with incredible special
effects. Classic Paul Verhoeven. I recommend it. Rated R.
Nurse Betty The buzz around this film is pretty good. Neil Labute directs
Greg Kinnear, Rene Zellweger, Chris Rock and Morgan Freeman in this twisted
tale of fame, love and murder. Rated R.
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps This movie was horrible. It lacked everything
good from the first movie
and filled it with humor that was too lowbrow for lowbrow humor. Rated
PG-13.
Saving Grace Brenda Blythen stars as a widow who must do some odd things
to get by in England. Critically acclaimed, if you see this now, more
artsy films may come our way, so go. Rated R.
Space Cowboys A bunch of old (and incredible) actors play old astronauts
that are sent up to space for a rescue mission. We love outer space and
we love Clint Eastwood. This film should be very well-made. Rated PG-13.
The Art of War For the umpteenth time in his career, Wesley Snipes plays
a man falsely accused of something. He is chased by a group of cold-blooded
men, while he tries to prove his innocence and track down the real perpetrator.
Are you hooked yet? Rated R.
The Cell Jennifer Lopez enters the mind of a serial killer and Vince Vaughn
tries to capture the psycho. This looks visually appealing, but I heard
from good sources that it is thin in plot and depth and that Vaughn's
character is completely wasted. Rated R.
The Crew Burt Reynolds and Richard Dreyfuss play two ex-cons who plan
on making one last heist. This looks like Space Cowboys without being
in outer space. Call it Grumpy Old Mafia. Rated PG-13.
Also Playing
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle This didn't last in wide
release very long and that is usually not a good sign. However, now you
can see it for a dollar and lots of movies are worth that price. Rated
PG.
Big Momma's House This had a long and successful run and pleased a lot
of audiences. If you see this, you pretty much know what you're getting
yourself into and you won't be disappointed. Rated PG-13.
Center Stage "This is my show and you work for me ! I don't care
if you're the next Mikhail Baryshnikov. I make the rules here!"Rated
PG-13.
Frequency An interesting and suspenseful drama about a man who connects
with his father through a shortwave radio. What makes this interesting
is that his father died 30 years ago. Dennis Quaid stars and owns this
very well done film. Rated PG-13.
Gladiator Russell Crowe stars as a slave who fights to defeat
the evil Emperor. It is like Star wars in ancient Rome. Probably the most
evenly reviewed (and praised) movie of the summer. I enjoyed this thoroughly.
Rated R.
Me, Myself and Irene It's no secret, I think Jim Carrey is a genius. The
Farrelly Brothers are also geniuses and this film was good work from all
three. It is a film aimed at adults, though, so keep the kids away. Rated
R.
Mission Impossible II Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt. Not
everybody liked this installment, directed by John Woo, but I thought
it was quite good and better than the first one. Rated PG-13.
Pokemon: The Movie 2000 Ash, Pikachu and the rest of the gang do something
with other Pokemon to stop some bad guys. Rated G.
Shanghai Noon Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson star in this film about an Eastern
warrior fighting alongside an outlaw in the wild, wild West. Rated PG-13.
U-571 An American submarine crew in WWII finds a German submarine and
must battle to stay alive. Matthew McConaughey and Harvey Keitel star.
Rated PG-13.
X-Men Mutants are everywhere and they can kick evil's butt. All of your
favorite X-Men are here: Wolverine, Magneto, Cyclops, Storm and Professor
X. This movie, directed by Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil)
was the best comic book film since the first Batman. Check it out. Rated
PG-13.
The Kings of Comedy Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer
and Bernie Mac perform stand up in this film from Spike Lee. These are
four very funny comedians. Rated R.
The Replacements No, this is not a biopic about Minnesota's greatest band.
This film is about the scab players who played football during an NFL
strike. Keanu Reeves stars, but there is probably no slow motion Kung
Fu. Rated PG-13.
The Watcher Keanu Reeves plays a bad guy and James Spader is the cop who
vows to catch him. This could be better than many films with this plot.
Here's hoping it will be anyway. Rated R.
The Way Of The Gun Ryan Phillipe, Benicio Del Toro, Juliette Lewis and
James Caan star in this film, penned by the writer of The Usual Suspects.
This could either be very good or very bad. We shall see. Rated R.
Turn It Up Based on the song, "Ghetto Superstar", Pras (of The
Fugees) plays a budding rap star trying to make his way in the hip hop
world. I like hip hop but I don't like hip hop movies. If you do, enjoy.
Rated R.
What Lies Beneath Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this thriller
from Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The reviews have all been solid and
my mom (a good critic in
her own right) says this is a Hitchcockian thriller that keeps you on
the edge of your seat. Rated R.
Whipped Three obnoxiously arrogant guys are in love with the same girl.
And if that doesn't get you laughing, don't see this film. Rated R.
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