October 2007

This Week in Film

A recently widowed science fiction writer (John Cusack) adopts a boy (Bobby Coleman) who believes he is from Mars.  RF fav Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt, Richard Schiff, Sophie Okonedo, and (of course) Joan Cusack also star.  Check out the official site.  We’ve seen it and we’ll have the review for you when the film opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Martian Child
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This Week in Animated Film

While staying with a florist (Renee Zellweger) Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) decides to sue all of humankind after he learns that people eat honey.  Other actors lending their voices to the project include Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Barry Levinson, Larry King, Sting, Larry Miller, and Oprah Winfrey.  Check out the official site.  The film buzzes into theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer, along with a pre-animated trailer, available in the Full Diagnosis.

Bee Movie
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Alternative pre-animated trailer

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This Week in Independent Film

The latest from director Sidney Lumet (The Verdict, Death Trap) follows two brothers (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke) who attempt to rob their parents’ jewelry store, with disasterous results.  Albert Finney, Marisa Tomei, Rosemary Harris, Aleksa Palladino, and Amy Ryan also star.  Check out the official site.  The film breaks into limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
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This Week in Film

Based on the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who became the biggest drug dealer in 70’s Harlem before being taken down by a cop (Russell Crowe).  The film, directed by Ridley Scott, also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, and Carla Gugino.  Check out the official site.  The film shoots its way into theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

American Gangster
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