January 2008

Facing cancellation the cast and crew of a low budget nature show (Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Jonah Hill, and Justin Long) attempt to find Bigfoot.  Krista Allen, Sheryl Chambers, Ernest Bognine, Harry Hamlin, Meg Wolf, and Alison Kay also star.  Given the cast this can’t possibly be as bad as it looks, can it?  Check out the official site.  The film opens everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Strange Wilderness
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Jeff Lowell (last seen writing John Tucker Must Die, read Ian’s review) directs his first film about a ghost (Eva Longoria Parker) trying to sabotage her former boyfriend’s (Paul Rudd) new relationship with a psychic (Lake Bell).  Jason Biggs, Lindsay Sloane, and Stephen Root also star.  Yeah, because what was really missing from that set-up, to really push it over the top, was a little Jason “Pie-Fucker” Biggs.  Check out the official site.  The body is found in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Over Her Dead Body
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This animated French film tells the story of a young Iranian girl (Chiara Mastroianni) during the Islamic Revolution.  Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, and Gabrielle Lopes Benites also lend their voices to the project which is the official French selection for Oscar consideration.  Check out the official site.  After weeks in limited release the film, presented in French with English subtitles, opens wide on Friday, and we’ll have the review!  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Persepolis
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Set in Beruit, the film focuses on the lives of five women who meet at the local beauty salon.  Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Elmasri, Joanna Moukarel, Gisele Aouad, Adel Karam, Sihame Haddad, and Aziza Semaan star.  Check out the official site.  The film, presented in Arabic and French with English subtitles, opens in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Caramel (Sukkar banat)
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Walt Disney Pictures presents this 3-D film which I’m sure will make pre-teen girls squeal with delight (and make the rest of us run).  Taken from the recent tour the film features performances by both Miley Cyrus and her alter-ego Hannah Montana.  Check out the official site.  The film, like, ya’ know, opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Tour
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