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opening or returning: Archaeology Mini Film Festival: The continuing program includes two films: “The Mystery of Chaco Canyon” and “Searching for Blue.” Plays on 10/16 at 12 noon. $6. Bijou. Domino: Kiera Knightly stars in this movie based on the true story of Domino Harvey’s life, from Beverly Hills to boun- ty hunter. Gritty violent action-packed and intriguing. Rated R. Cinema World. Cinemark 17. Eating Raoul: 1982 dark comedy about a dull couple with a dream of opening a restaurant who stumble upon a grizzly method of raising the funds and serving up the leftovers. DIVA Center 10/16. 6pm. Free. Elizabethtown: Cameron Crowe (Vanilla Sky, Jerry McGuire) directs Orlando Bloom as Drew Baylor, a young man who’s just lost his job, his girlfriend, and his father. This romantic comedy-drama tells his story of returning home to Kentucky and finding new meaning in his life. Rated PG-13. Cinema World. Cinemark 17. Fog, The: Remake (and slight re-write) of John Carpenter’s horror film by the same name, this film tells the story of the ghostly lepers returning to take their revenge on a small town’s descendants. Stars Tim Welling, Maggie Grace, and Selma Blair. Rated PG-13. Cinemark 17. Grizzly Man: Werner Herzog’s docuen- tary about grizzly activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard who lived among the grizzlies of Alaska until their death in 2003. Rated R. Bijou. See review this issue. Mr. & Mrs. Iyer: Film from India telling the story of a woman travelling with her infant son on a bus with a new acquain- tance. When stopped by an angry mob of Hindu extremists she is forced to decide whether to protect her new Muslim friend. Plays at 7 pm on 10/19 in 180 PLC, UO. Free. Must Love Dogs: Directed by Gary David Goldberg, a television sitcom director, pic stars the fabulous Diane Lane as a divorcée beginning to date again. Co- stars John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher Plummer and Elizabeth Perkins. Sure to be a popular, commercial romantic comedy. PG-13. Movies 12. Online archives. Night of the Living Dead: 1968 cult classic tale of zombie hunger plays at the Bijou’s Weekend of the Living Dead 10/15. Latenite. Noiseferatu: This variation on the clas- sic vampire tale features local musicians Shawn Mediaclast and Warning Broken Machine. Bijou’s Weekend of the Living Dead 10/14. Latenight. Peculiarities of the National Hunt: A young Finn hunter joins the famous tra- ditional Russian hunt. “The party is an odd group and the hunt a hilarious frol- ic,” according to the Yamada Language Center. Plays at 7 pm on 10/19 in 115 Pacific, UO. In Russian with English subti- tles. Free. Plan 9 from Outer Space: 1959 Ed Wood sci-fi horror classic! As if zombies aren’t enough, this one’s got aliens too! Bijou’s Weekend of the Living Dead 10/16. Latenight. Woman in the Dunes: 1964 haunting Japanese film about an entomologist who becomes the studied instead of the one studying when unexpectedly trapped. DIVA 8pm 10/14. Free. Discussion to follow. Films open the Friday following EW publication date unless otherwise noted. See archived reviews at www.eugeneweekly.com Continuing: Aristocrats, The: Paul Provenza directs this obscene talent show where 100 comics tell the same filthy joke, an oldie from early vaudeville, in which unspeak- able acts are performed. Each skit is original, while the joke remains the same. Comics include Paul Reiser, Jake Johannsen, Chevy Chase, Whoopi Goldberg, Gilbert Gottfried, Kevin Pollak, Bob Saget, Robin Williams, Erik Cartman, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman. Caution: Not for the squeamish. NR. LateNite Bijou. Batman Begins: Christopher Nolan (Insomnia, Memento) directs an all star cast to bring you the story of how young Bruce Wayne (Christopher Hale) becomes the Dark Knight. Also stars Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman and Katie Holmes. PG13. Movies 12. Online archives. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Tim Burton’s reimagining of Roald Dahl’s perennial children’s favorite dark choco- late treat stars Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka with Freddie Highmore, his child co-star from Finding Neverland, along with Helen Bonham Carter. Loved it! Highest recommendations. PG. Movies 12. Online archives. Corpse Bride, Tim Burton’s: Stop- motion animated film set in a 19th centu- ry European village is voiced by Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter and Emily Watson. PG. Cinemark. Dukes of Hazzard: Good ole boy cousins Seann William Scott and Johnny Knoxville are drivin’ the back roads of Hazzard County with cousin Jessica Simpson. With Willie Nelson, Burt Reynolds, Joe Don Baker and Lynda Carter. PG-13. Movies 12. Online archives. Exorcism of Emily Rose, The: Scott Derrickson directs this unusual film, which incorporates horror with a com- pelling courtroom drama. Stars Laura Linney as an ambitious attorney, Jennifer Carpenter as a murder victim. With Tom Wilkinson, Colm Feore, Campbell Scott and Shohreh Aghdashloo. PG-13. Cinemark. Fantastic Four: Marvel Comic’s super- heroes, transformed by cosmic rays while on an outer space mission, battle the evil powers of Doctor Doom. Directed by Tim Story, movie stars Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon. PG-13. Movies 12. Flightplan: Jody Foster stars in this Brian Grazer-produced psychological thriller about a woman whose 6-year old daughter disappears without a trace mid-flight in a state-of-the-art aircraft. Directed by Robert Swenke, film also stars Peter Sarsgaard and Sean Bean. PG- 13. Cinemark. Cinema World. Online archives. Forty-Year Old Virgin: Andy Sitzer (Steve Carell) has lived a life of involun- tary chastity, and his friends are deter- mined to do something about his state. Dinner Buffet Specials • Tues. & Wed. — Chinese Country Style • Thur. — Vegetarian Favorites • Fri. — Seafood Lover Night • Sat. & Sun. — Asian Delights 906 W. 7th • 344-9523 Directed by Judd Apatow, the film stars Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd and others. R. Cinemark. Online archives. Gospel, The: Young singer turns his back on his church but after his father’s death returns to the fold. PG. Cinemark. Greatest Game Ever Played, The: Bill Paxton directs this story about a forgot- ten sports hero, an amateur golf player from a working class family, Francis Ouimet (Shia LeBeouf (Holes), who beats the world champion golfer (Stephen Dillane) in the 1913 U.S. Open. Also stars Elias Koteas, Peyton List, Peter Firth, Josh Flitter. PG. Cinemark. Cinema World. History of Violence, A: After foiling a robbery in his small-town diner, Viggo Mortensen’s quiet life with his wife and two children is plunged into a media cir- cus, which attracts unsavory characters who claim they are from his shady past. Directed by the great David Cronenberg, the film also stars Maria Bello, William Hurt and Ed Harris. R. Cinemark. Cinema World. Online archives. In Her Shoes: Directed by Curtis Hanson. Sisters Maggie (Cameron Diaz) and Rose (Toni Collette) have little in common, but after a major break, they find their way back together with the help of a grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) they didn’t know existed. PG-13. Cinema World. Cinemark. Into the Blue: Divers Paul Walker, Jessica Alba, Scott Caan and Ashley Scott discover a legendary shipwreck but also something more mysterious. Directed by John Stockwell, movie also stars Josh Brolin and James Frain. PG-13. Cinemark. Just Like Heaven: Romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo is set in San Francisco, where both claim a charming apartment is theirs alone. When she discovers she can walk through walls, they determine to solve the mystery. Directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls, Freaky Friday). PG-13. Cinemark. Madagascar: Computer-animated come- dy stars voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith as animals who escape from the Central Park Zoo for a big city adventure. But they are captured and put on a ship headed for Africa, where they must sur- vive in the wild. Directed by Eric Darnell (Antz) and Tom McGrath (“The Ren and Stimpy Show”). PG. Movies 12. Mr & Mrs Smith: An action adventure romantic comedy thriller about a bored married couple (Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt) who is surprised to learn that they are assassins hired to kill each other. Directed by Doug Liman (Bourne Identity). PG-13. Movies 12. Online archives. Proof: John Madden directs Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Jake Gyllenhaal and Hope Davis in the story of a young woman who took care of her dying father and now must confront her own strengths and fears. PG-13. Cinema World. Serenity: Cast and crew of the sci-fi cult hit “Firefly” have regrouped for the big screen. Joss Whedon (Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) directs the story of the crew of Serenity and their strug- gles to evade the Alliance while they unravel the mystery of River (Summer Glau). Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, David Krumholtz and Chiwetel Ejiofor. PG-13. Cinemark. Sky High: Son of superheroes The Commander (Kurt Russell) and Jetstream (Kelly Preston), poor Will (Michael Angarano) must go to Sky High, an elite high school, where he battles a nasty gym coach (Bruce Campbell), a bully, teen angst, parental expectations and girl problems. Wow! PG. Movies 12. Thumbsucker: Written and directed by Mike Mills, this offbeat comedy stars Lou Pucci as a 17-year old outsider who sucks his thumb. His mother (Tilda Swinton) and father (Vincent D’Onofrio) seek help. Great performances by these three sup- ported by Keanu Reeves as boy’s dead- pan orthodontist and Vince Vaughn as his debate coach. You don’t want to miss this one! Very highest recommendations. R. Bijou. Online archives. Transporter 2, The: Former Special Forces operative (Jason Statham) must find the kidnapper who took a boy from the wealthy family he works for. Written and produced by Lu Besson, directed by Louis Leterrier, film also stars Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valetta, Mathew Modine and Kate Nauta. PG-13. Movies 12. Two for the Money: Naïve former col- lege football star (Matthew McConaughey) sells his soul to work for a powerful bookie (Al Pacino). When trou- ble comes, push becomes shove. Rene Russo co-stars, and D. J. Caruso directs. R. Cinemark. Cinema World. Waiting: Comedy about “frustrated wait- ers, stingy tippers and dicey food” wants to take away your appetite. Stars Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris and Justin Long. Duh! R. Cinemark. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit: Nick Park’s and Steve Box’s outstanding creations, an eccentric inventor named Wallace and his long-suf- fering, silent but faithful dog, Gromit, finally reach the big screen in their first feature-length film. The mystery of a vegetable-ravaging “beast” must be solved to save the village’s Giant Vegetable Competition, and our intrepid hero Wallace (voice by Peter Sallis) is just the man for the job. Lady Tottington (Helena Bonham Careter) and Victor Quartermaine (Ralph Fiennes) co-star. Most excellent, divine comedy. G. Cinema World. Cinemark. See review this issue. War of the Worlds: Directed by Steven Spielberg, this retelling of H.G. Well’s seminal sci-fi adventure thriller about an invasion of Earth by Martians, as seen through the eyes of ordinary people played by Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, and Tim Robbins. Riveting, challenging and mov- ing; very highest recommendations. PG- 13. Movies 12. Online archives. Wedding Crashers: Hyper pranksters Owen Wilson and Vince Vaghn star in this throwback to a rowdier time in movies. Things go well for the boys until they meet up with Rachel McAdams and Isla Fisher and their parents, Christopher Walken and Jane Seymour. R. Movies 12. 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