Opening Friday

Anna and the King — Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fat star in this movie based on The King and I. This is not a musical. The sets look lavish, the actors look right and their big push for Oscar might be worthwhile. Rated PG-13.

Bicentennial Man — Based on a story by Isaac Asimov, Robin Williams plays the robot that yearns to be human. It looks like more of his sentimental clap trap and is directed by the Lord of lame, Chris Columbus. Rated PG.

Cider House Rules — Based on the John Irving novel of the same name, the fil deals with an orphan named Homer and the eccentric, yet loveable people, who live around him. Rated R.

Stuart Little — Based on E.B. White's children's story, Stuart is a small mouse that lives with a normal sized human family. It looks like lots of new stuff was added for the kids and the traditional plot elements have fallen by the wayside. We shall see though. RatedPG.

Now Playing

American Beauty — Finally, playing at Tinseltown, this critically acclaimed film is worth a viewing. The performances are stellar, the script is poignant, and the direction is superb. It will be a travesty if this film isn't nominated in every major category at the Academy Awards. Rated R.

Anywhere but Here — Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman star in this drama aimed at mothers and daughters. They are both excellent actresses but there is not much of a plot. Rated PG-13.

The Bachelor — Chris O'Donnell plays a man who must get married to get his massive inheritance. I'll bet somebody learns the true meaning of love along the way. Rated PG-13.

Being John Malkovich — Spike Jonze directs this film that seems to have everybody talking. John Cusack finds a door that leads into the mind of John Malkovich (the spooky actor). Soon, everybody is taking a ride inside the actor, but at what cost? This film is only playing at a few theaters, but it is spreading. Rated R.

The Best Man — A comedy about an author who gets into trouble writing about semi-fictional accounts with his friend's girlfriend. Starring Taye Diggs (Go) Rated R.

The Bone Collector — This was a great book, so be careful of the film. Denzel Washington plays a paralyzed man who was formerly a detective. He helps a rookie cop track down a serial killer. Rated R.

Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo — A very funny movie that never strays too far from the steps of Adam Sandler's films. The gags involve jokes about sex, freakish people and profanity. I absolutely loved it. Rated R.

End of Days — Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the big screen as a cop battling the forces of evil. How much you want to bet the story takes place in Los Angeles? Rated R.

The Green Mile — Stephen King's serial novel comes to the screen. This is not a horror film, but more of a spiritual drama. It is getting high praise all around. Rated R.

Happy, Texas — The movie deals with two escaped convicts who pose as pageant coordinators to escape the long arm of the law. It has received good word of mouth and stars Steve Zahn (That Thing You Do) Rated PG-13.

The Insider — Russell Crowe and Al Pacino star in this film about a man revealing inside information on cigarette manufacturers to the news program 60 Minutes. This is based on a true story. Rated R.

Music of my Heart — Recounting the true story of a woman's attempts at getting a violin class for an iner city school in New York City. The film stars Meryl Streep and Gloria Estefan. Rated PG.

Pokemon's First Movie — $52.1 million in five days ! That is sick ! I'm going into the fad business. I'm going to create the fad that surpasses Pokemon — Country Monkeys ! You laugh now, but you'll be crying next Christmas. Rated G.

Sleepy Hollow — Tim Burton returns with this dark piece about the legend of Sleepy Hollow. This is a great film but it is also very violent. Johnny Depp is perfect as the nervous Ichabod Crane. Rated R.

The World is Not Enough — Another James Bond film with Pierce Brosnan as Bond. Brosnan is second only to Connery in my mind and the last two films have been a lot of fun. Expect more of the same. PG-13.

Toy Story 2 — Woody and Buzz are back and this time it's Woody who needs rescuing. Utterly enjoyable and possibly better than the first one. It has a great sense of humorand is the perfect holiday film. Rated G.

Also Playing

Blue Streak — Martin Lawrence plays a jewel thief who passes as a detective. If Eddie Murphy can do police comedy, Martin can do police comedy. I hear this is pretty good. Rated PG-13.

Drive Me Crazy — The world loves the girl who plays Sabrina (Melissa Joan Hart), let's put her in an awful teen comedy that is made of recycled teen movie cliche's. Rated PG-13.

Elmo in Grouchland — Loveable Elmo travels to Grouchland in search of his blanket. It only costs a dollar to see this film and there are no trading cards that go with it. Rated G.

Fight Club — This movie deserved better than it got. It is an intelligent, furious, film that displays a biting sense of humor with intensity. The perfect film to end the 20th century. Rated R.

For Love of the Game — If there's one thing that Kevin Costner does well, it's a baseball movie. This one is directed by Sam Raimi, a former wildman director known for the Evil Dead trilogy. He has toned down of late and become a seriously ambitious, yet still daring director. Rated PG-13

Love Stinks — This will end up on many critics worst of 1999 list. Starring the weird guy from Third Rock from the Sun and the lady who played Sonja in Mortal Kombat. Both actors have real names, but who cares? Rated R.

Runaway Bride — There was so much hype about Richard Gere and Julia Roberts teaming up again that you thought Sonny and Cher were reuniting. This opened to warm reviews this summer, but it didn't clean up at the box office. If you think you'll be surprised and entertained, you probably will. Rated PG.

Stigmata — Haven't seen it but here's my sister's review.”You'll love it, if you want to see Patricia Arquette tortured.” Yuck Rated R.

Stir of Echoes — Kevin Bacon stars in this film about a man who gets some psychic powers after being hypnotized. It was not bad. Rated R.

The Story of Us — Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer show the ups and downs of modern marriage.Fun if your husband looks like Bruce Willis or your wife looks like Michelle Pfeiffer. Rated PG-13.

The Thomas Crown Affair — Rene Russo and Pierce Brosnan star in this remake. No need to see it though if you just wanrt a Bond movie, cause there is a new Bond movie out. Rated R.

Three to Tango — Nervous that his friend will scam on his fiancee, a man tells his grlfriend that his friend is gay. Hilarity ensues. Rated PG-13.

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