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PICK OF THE WEEK
Killshot
dir. John Madden
Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke

Killshot was originally predicted to be a film that was being considered for Oscar season, aided in no small part by Mikey Rourke, who is hot again, and definitely a favorite for Best Actor for his role in The Wrestler. It looks like a taut dramatic thriller, based on the novel by Elmore Leonard and produced by Tarantino. With it getting pushed back over and over again, and their decision to have “test market” screenings instead of press-screenings, it seems that the studio has very little confidence in this movie.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
dir. Patrick Tatopoulos
Starring: Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy

I shouldn’t be excited about this. The second installment of this series was something of a disappointment, even if this is your cup o’ tea. Yet, there is something about this trailer (and it keeps popping up on TV and everywhere else I’m looking) that makes me want to give this a shot. How does it go? Fool me once shame on me. Fool me twice shame on me…you, well you can’t fool me a third time. (Eh, one last Bush joke before the door hits him in the ass…)

Inkheart
dir. Iain Softley
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Andy Serkis, Eliza Bennett

Oh boy, another fantasy kids film with Brendan Fraser…this ought to be quite different from the last one, I’m sure. Even die hard LOTR fans who eat up everything Serkis does can’t make this seem anything less than sub-par. So, it’s sure to do well in the theaters.

Outlander
dir. Howard McCain
Starring: James Caviezel, Sophia Myles, Ron Perlman

Jesus and Hellboy star in this adaptation of Pathfinder. Well, that’s not quite accurate. But it’s not far off. This film is about a war between Vikings and Aliens in the year 709. Based on a true story. Looks so bad I kind of want to see it.

Dealing and Wheeling in Small Arms
dir. Sander Francken

This documentary attempts to trace the impacts of small arms trade around the world. Looks fascinating. This is likely to be a great film that will receive no attention whatsoever. Not surprising, but timely and a film that more people should get out and see.

Donkey Punch
dir. Oliver Blackburn
Stars: Sian Breckin, Nichola Burley, Jaime Winstone

I believe I’ve post on this gem previously. Dear lord what did humanity do to deserve this idea? I’m not going to explain it. I’m sure you see the title and think, ‘there has to be something more to this.’ There isn’t. Trust me.

Of Time and the City
dir. Terence Davies

Honestly, I haven’t seen this film and I don’t know very much about it. But the trailer is very intriguing and looks like a film that will slip under the radar unless you write this one down. Truly looks like it could be one of the more interesting films released this winter/spring (when the cinema goes down the shitter).

Last Week’s Top Ten
1. Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2. Gran Torino
3. My Bloody Valentine 3-D
4. Notorious
5. Hotel for Dogs
6. Bride Wars
7. The Unborn
8. Defiance
9. Marley & Me
10. Slumdog Millionaire

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