Thursday, August 03, 2006
This week's movie releases
Barnyard: The Original Party Animals (PG); Wide release
A cow named Otis and his misfit farm animal friends play tricks on humans (sing, dance and party) but when Otis is suddenly placed in a position of responsibility around the barnyard, he must find the courage and confidence to be a leader.
Starring: Kevin James, Courteney Cox Arquette, Danny Glover, Sam Elliott, Andie MacDowell
The Descent (R); Wide release
On a daredevil caving holiday in the Appalachian Mountains, six women friends are unexpectedly trapped underground when a rock fall blocks their exit. Searching the maze of tunnels for a way out, they find themselves hunted by a race of fearless, hungry predators, once humanoid but now monstrously adapted to live in the dark. As the others battle for their lives, Sarah, still recovering from a mental collapse brought on by the recent deaths of her family, is fighting for her sanity. When old secrets are revealed, the friends turn on one another, causing the group to implode. Betrayed and desperate, Sarah realizes that to make it back to the surface, she must become as savage as the creatures themselves.
Starring: MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Molly Kayll, Shauna Macdonald
The Night Listener (R); Wide release
A psychological thriller that revolves around the celebrated writer and popular late-night radio show host, Gabriel Noone, who develops an intense relationship with a young listener named Pete and his adopted mother, just as his own domestic life is undergoing changes. When a troubling question arises regarding the boy's identity, it causes Gabriel's ordered existence to spin wildly out of control as he sets out on a harrowing journey to find the truth.
Starring: Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Sandra Oh, Joe Morton, Bobby Cannavale
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (PG-13); Wide release
Ricky Bobby is a go-for-broke race car driver who, in races, either finishes first or doesn't finish at all. Unhappy with these results, Bobby's team owner brings over Jean Girard, a French Formula One driver, who quickly becomes Bobby's biggest rival.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Sacha Baron Cohen, John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, Gary Cole
The Boynton Beach Club (NR); Limited release
This is a story of life, loss and love after 50. Retirement isn't what it used to be. After the loss of loved ones, members of an "active adult" community meet at the local Bereavement Club in search of emotional support. The new energy in the club inspires more celebration than commiseration when members get back into the dating game.
Starring: Joseph Bologna, Dyan Cannon, Len Cariou, Sally Kellerman, Michael Nouri
Shock to the System (R); Limited release
Gay detective Donald Strachey who goes undercover inside an ex-gay therapy group when his newest client - the poster boy for this organization - winds up dead.
Starring: Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Morgan Fairchild, Michael Woods
Coming Attractions
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Pulse (R); Wide release; opens 8/11
Step Up (PG-13); Wide release; opens 8/11
World Trade Center (PG-13); Wide release; opens 8/9
Zoom (PG); Wide release; opens 8/11 ¶ 8/03/2006 07:13:00 PM
A cow named Otis and his misfit farm animal friends play tricks on humans (sing, dance and party) but when Otis is suddenly placed in a position of responsibility around the barnyard, he must find the courage and confidence to be a leader.
Starring: Kevin James, Courteney Cox Arquette, Danny Glover, Sam Elliott, Andie MacDowell
The Descent (R); Wide release
On a daredevil caving holiday in the Appalachian Mountains, six women friends are unexpectedly trapped underground when a rock fall blocks their exit. Searching the maze of tunnels for a way out, they find themselves hunted by a race of fearless, hungry predators, once humanoid but now monstrously adapted to live in the dark. As the others battle for their lives, Sarah, still recovering from a mental collapse brought on by the recent deaths of her family, is fighting for her sanity. When old secrets are revealed, the friends turn on one another, causing the group to implode. Betrayed and desperate, Sarah realizes that to make it back to the surface, she must become as savage as the creatures themselves.
Starring: MyAnna Buring, Craig Conway, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Molly Kayll, Shauna Macdonald
The Night Listener (R); Wide release
A psychological thriller that revolves around the celebrated writer and popular late-night radio show host, Gabriel Noone, who develops an intense relationship with a young listener named Pete and his adopted mother, just as his own domestic life is undergoing changes. When a troubling question arises regarding the boy's identity, it causes Gabriel's ordered existence to spin wildly out of control as he sets out on a harrowing journey to find the truth.
Starring: Robin Williams, Toni Collette, Sandra Oh, Joe Morton, Bobby Cannavale
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (PG-13); Wide release
Ricky Bobby is a go-for-broke race car driver who, in races, either finishes first or doesn't finish at all. Unhappy with these results, Bobby's team owner brings over Jean Girard, a French Formula One driver, who quickly becomes Bobby's biggest rival.
Starring: Will Ferrell, Sacha Baron Cohen, John C. Reilly, Michael Clarke Duncan, Gary Cole
The Boynton Beach Club (NR); Limited release
This is a story of life, loss and love after 50. Retirement isn't what it used to be. After the loss of loved ones, members of an "active adult" community meet at the local Bereavement Club in search of emotional support. The new energy in the club inspires more celebration than commiseration when members get back into the dating game.
Starring: Joseph Bologna, Dyan Cannon, Len Cariou, Sally Kellerman, Michael Nouri
Shock to the System (R); Limited release
Gay detective Donald Strachey who goes undercover inside an ex-gay therapy group when his newest client - the poster boy for this organization - winds up dead.
Starring: Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Morgan Fairchild, Michael Woods
Coming Attractions
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Pulse (R); Wide release; opens 8/11
Step Up (PG-13); Wide release; opens 8/11
World Trade Center (PG-13); Wide release; opens 8/9
Zoom (PG); Wide release; opens 8/11 ¶ 8/03/2006 07:13:00 PM
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