"The Assassination of Richard Nixon" "The Assassination of Richard Nixon" re-unites "21 Grams" co-stars Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. The film is based on real events set in 1974 and examines the American Dream.
"Team America: World Police" "Team America: World Police" is the latest social commentary-filled comedy by "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. "Team America" uncovers the war on terror, through an anti-terror police squad, and all the characters are puppets.
"Finding Neverland" "Finding Neverland" is not yet another "Peter Pan" remake. The film, starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, tells the story of the author of Peter Pan, his inspiration and imagination. The film is directed by Marc Forster ("Monsters Ball"), and may just be the most artful and intelligent take on "Pan."
"Palindromes" "Palindromes" is the latest film by 'nerdy-cool' director Todd Solondz. His films never disappoint and always evoke laughter and thought. The film treads on territory that Solondz is familiar with: a suburban family and confused adolescents.
"Ray" "Ray" is a biopic following the life of the late Ray Charles. Jamie Foxx plays Charles as the film follows him through the racist, country-western and accomplished 1960s. This is likely to be Foxx's first award-winning role.
"Undertow" "Undertow" is directed by David Gordon Green ("George Washington"), and is set in rural Georgia, which is very familiar territory to the rurally obsessed Green. The raw drama follows a troubled family who deals with the arrival of their disturbed brother.
"Beyond the Sea" "Beyond the Sea" is likely going to yield yet another best actor Academy Award nomination for Kevin Spacey. "Beyond the Sea" tells the story of singer Bobby Darin and his wife Sandra Dee (Kate Bosworth).
"The Incredibles" "The Incredibles" is the latest, and anticipated, Disney/Pixar release, centering on a dysfunctional family of has-been superheroes. Pixar always delivers masterful animated films, and "The Incredibles" is likely to follow in tradition of "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo" as an instant classic.
"I Heart Huckabees" "I Heart Huckabees" is a bizarre comedy focusing on a pair of 'existential detectives (played by Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman)," who attempt to help a brilliant, but socially retarded, young man. The film's all-star cast includes Jude Law, Naomi Watts, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Wahlberg and Hoffman.
"Sideways" "Sideways" is the latest film by directory Alexander Payne ("Election," "About Schmidt"). The film stars Paul Giamatti ("American Splendor"), as a failed, over-the-hill writer and wine enthusiast, who takes a trip to wine country to discover the reasons behind his failed relationships.
"Bad Education" "Bad Education" is the latest film by Spain's leading director Pedro Almodovar. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal ("Y Tu Mama Tambien"), Almodovar takes a look at life-long friendship, religion and sexual abuse. Few directors have matured as rapidly as Almodovar, and every time he releases a new film it casts some shadow on his other works. "Bad Education" just may make Almodovar a, long belated, household name.
"Anatomy of Hell" "Anatomy of Hell" is the latest film by the most controversial director on he planet: Catherine Breillat ("Fat Girl," "Romance"). The film dissects sexuality and stars actors and adult film stars. As in all Breillat films, "Anatomy of Hell" walks the line of gratuitous and artful nudity and sexual acts.
"Vera Drake" "Vera Drake" is directed by Mike Leigh ("Secrets and Lies," "All or Nothing"). The film takes place in 1950s England and centers on Vera, an abortionist, working in a time when her practices clash with those around her. Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, the film follows in Leigh tradition in that it's raw and naturalistic.
"A Very Long Engagement" Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "A Very Long Engagement" is a bit of a change for him. Though still quirky in its plot like his mega-hit "Amelie," "A Very Long Engagement" delves into war, death and desperation. The setting is World War I, but if anyone can make war lighthearted, it's Jeunet.
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