Based on the novel by Khaled Hosseini the film tells the story of a man (Khalid Abdalla) haunted by memories of the betrayal of his childhood friend (Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada) before fleeing Pakistan from the Soviet invasion.  Atossa Leoni, Shaun Toub, Zekeria Ebrahimi, Homayoun Ershadi and Nabi Tanha also star.  Check out the official site.  The film finally opens wide on Friday, check out Ian’s review!  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

The Kite Runner
4 Stars

Ellen Page stars as Juno, a teen who decides to give up her baby to a middle-aged couple (Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman) after she discovers she’s pregnant.  Directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking – read that review) the film also stars Michael Cera, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons, Olivia Thirlby, and Valerie Tian.  Check out the official site.  The film finally opens in wide release on Friday, read my review and check out December’s review!  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Juno
4 & 1/2 Stars

We started the day and we’ll finish the day with some Juno fun!  Here’s an odd and amusing moment for you.  Juno stars Ellen Page and Michael Cera sit down and sing a song about director Jason Reitman.  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis.  Enjoy and make sure you come back Friday for the review!

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The Critic’s Choice Awards have announced their 2007 nominees.  What made the list?  Into the Wild (read December’s review) led the pack with seven nominations.  Other best picture nominees include American Gangster (read my review), Juno, Michael Clayton (read my review), The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Kite Runner, No Country for Old Men (read my review), Sweeney Todd and There Will be Blood.  For a full list of the nominations check out the official site.

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