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Writer/director Brian De Palma‘s (Femme Fatale, Carlito’s Way, The Black Dahlia – read that review) latest is a series of stories focusing on US soldiers fighting in Iraq and how the media covers the events.  The cast includes Patrick Carroll, Rob Devaney, Izzy Diaz, Mike Figueroa, and Ty Jones.  The film earned De Palma the prestigious Silver Lion award for directing at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.  Check out the official site.  The film opens in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Redacted
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Adapted from the 1985 novel, the film tells the tale of Fermina Daza (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and her two suitors (Javier Bardem, Benjamin Bratt) over the course of fifty years.  Check out the official site and the MySpace page.  The film opens in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer, along with Shakira‘s music video for the film, available in the Full Diagnosis.

Love in the Time of Cholera
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Pauline (Jennifer Jason Leigh) announces her intention to marry Malcolm (Jack Black) only to have her overbearing sister (Nicole Kidman) show up to try and change her mind.  Flora Cross, Zane Pais, and Justin Roth also star.  Check out the official site.  The chick flick cries itself into limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Margot at the Wedding
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Dustin Hoffman stars as the owner of a magical toy shop where toys come alive.  Natalie Portman and Jason Bateman also star.  Zach Helm (Stranger than Fiction, read that review) directs.  Check out the official site.  The film comes to life in theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
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Here’s a short clip of Robert Redford discussing the reasons behind his film making an argument for his view of the current leadership in Washington.

*Note – Watch for how the news anchor describes Redord’s opinion as “Blasting the Bush administration” and then ask yourself if this was a FOX News affiliate.  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis.

Lions for Lambs
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