Opening Friday

Bowfinger — Steve Martin plays a director trying to get his movie made and Murphy plays a man who looks like a famous actor. Martin also wrote the screenplay. The previews leave me in stitches. Rated PG-13.

Brokedown Palace — Two girls get arrested in the Orient when drugs are found on them. It was planted there and it's up to Bill Pullman totry and get them out. Rated R.

Rock N Roll All Night — Four young men lose their tickets to a Kiss concert in 1978. They will do anyhting to not miss the show. Rated PG-13.

The 13th Warrior — Antonio Banderas plays a man who must fight in the Crusdaes, despite not beng a warrior. Rated R.

Now Playing

American Pie — Certainly not worth all the hype but not as raunchy as they make it sound like it is. Some parts are gross but there is a sweetness and innocence to the tale. It is entertaining. Rated R.

Arlington Road — Jeff Bridges plays an expert on terrorism and Tim Robbins plays his terroristic neighbor. My mom loved it. She said she was on the edge of her seat through the whole film. Rated R.

Big Daddy — A funny movie and very cute. It is in the same vein as The Wedding Singer, having less to do with the likes of Happy Gilmore. I liked it though. Rated PG-13.

The Blair Witch Project — A very wel-done and scary movie, without all that gore, splatter and nudity that has plagued the horror genre for years. Rated R.

Deep Blue Sea — Think Jurassic Shark. A cure for Alzheimer's lies with sharks, but these sharks have had their intelligence enhanced. A smart shark is a dangerous one. Rated PG-13.

Dick — A comedy about two girls who get involved with the Nixon White House during the Watergate Scandal. Get those nasty thoughts out of your head, too. It's not that kind of a movie. Rated PG-13.

Drop Dead Gorgeous — A comedy about a beauty pageant in middle America. Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards star. Rated PG-13.

Eyes Wide Shut — Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in Stanley Kubrick's final movie. Secrecy surrounds much of the plot but Kubrick always was a perfectionist. Rated R.

The General's Daughter — John Travolta plays an investigator looking into the murder of ...the general's daughter. Lots of suspense and drama, I just hope he sings Greased Lightning. Rated R.

The Haunting — This remake boasts new effects and a talented cast,but it is boring with tons of gaps. It is heavy with lameness. Rated PG-13.

Inspector Gadget — One of America's favorite cartoon detectives gets a live action movie. Matthew Broderick stars as the bumblingly brilliant Gadget. Rated PG.

The Iron Giant — Classic looking cartoon about a young boy and a giant friend from outer space. It looks very good. Rated G.

Lake Placid — Much like the film, Anaconda, this movie focuses on the terror of a giant crocodile in a lake in Maine. The previews look pretty good. Just don't go in expecting Gandhi and you'll be o.k. Rated R.

Mystery Men — Wanted to see it this weekend, but didn't get a chance. Here's the review from my friend Kurt — When it's funny, it's real funny, but when it's dull, it's real dull. Not all bad, but not all that. Rated PG-13.

The Sixth Sense — This is an incredible movie with one of the best endings in recent history. It is well acted, masterfully directed and ultra creepy without being ultra-blatant. This is the movie to see. Rated PG-13.

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace — So, it's not the second coming. This is a great movie with effects that mess with your mind long after. It is a perfect beginning to the story and the performances are great. Rated PG.

Tarzan — Disney didn't make a lot of noise about this movie, but it makes as big a splash as the best of them. It has a good story, nice songs, and incredible visuals. Rated G.

The Thomas Crown Affair — Brosnan takes a break from being Bond by being a burglar (a really good burglar). This is a remake and it is getting good reviews. Rated R.

Wild, Wild West — A critical flop, this underachieving film was a hit with the masses, at least for one week. Rated PG-13.

The Wood — A comedy/drama about four young men growing up in The Wood. I haven't heard much either way. Rated R.

Also Playing

Austin Powers 2 — I found this to be funnier than the original. Mike Myers is at home playing wacky characters and the Austin Powers series is like the 90's version of The Pink Panther. Rated PG-13.

Cookie's Fortune — Robert Altman piece about an eccentric clan of people in Mississippi. Rated PG-13.

Entrapment — Sean Connery is a burglar and Catherine Zeta Jones is a cop. What do you think will happen? Rated PG-13.

Instinct — Anthony Hopkins plays a crazed sociologist, who murdered two men in Africa. Cuba Gooding Jr. plays the ambitious young doctor who wants to crack the crazy. Rated R.

Life — Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are wrongly imprisoned for Life. It's surprising how funny prison can be. Rated R.

The Matrix — Wow. A visually appealing action/ sci-fi movie. If you haven't seen it, go. Now. Rated R.

The Mummy — A fun action adventure starring Brendan Fraser. The effects are nice and there are a few jumpy type suspenseful moments. Rated PG-13.

Muppets From Space — I can't help but feel that the world has let the Muppets down. They are as cute and funny as ever, yet hardly anyone watches their movies or television shows anymore. For shame. Rated PG.

Notting Hill — A world famous actress runs into a small bookstore in Notting Hill (get it?) and she meets a charming young man and falls in love. Rated PG-13.

October Sky — This film has received rave reviews from everybody I know. It is said to be very inspirational. Rated PG.

10 Things I Hate About You — A cute movie loosely based on Shakespeare's “The Taming of the Shrew”. You'll want to fall in love all over again. Rated PG-13.

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