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.
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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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