Comedy
about two couples heading west from Arkansas to
Nevada for a monster truck competition. Directed
by Jordan Brady (“Dill Scallion”) from
a screenplay by actor Brent Briscoe (“The Majestic,”
“Madison”) and Mark Fauser (TV’s
“Evening Shade”). With Billy Bob Thornton
(“Monster’s Ball”), Charlize Theron
(“The Curse of the Jade Scorpion,” “Trapped”),
Patrick Swayze (“Donnie Darko”), Natasha
Richardson (“Chelsea Walls”), Billy O’Sullivan
(MTV’s “Undressed”) and Jeanne Karsell.
R: Language; some sexual content. Oct. 25. Miramax.
Drama
about a 13-year-old girl trying to break free of
the controlling influence of her beautiful mother
– who is serving a life sentence for poisoning
the boyfriend who tried to leave her. Based on the
1999 debut novel by Janet Fitch. Directed by Peter
Kosminsky (TV’s “Wuthering Heights”)
from a screenplay by Mary Agnes Donoghue (“Deceived”).
With Alison Lohman (“The Thirteenth Floor”),
Michelle Pfeiffer (“I Am Sam”), Renee
Zellweger (“Bridget Jones’s Diary”),
Robin Wright Penn (“How to Kill Your Neighbor’s
Dog”), Noah Wyle (“Enough”), Cole
Hauser (“A Shot at Glory”), Taryn Manning
(“Crossroads”), Leila Kenzle (“Other
People’s Money”) and Patrick Fugit (“Almost
Famous”). PG-13: Mature thematic elements concerning
dysfunctional relationships; drug content; language;
sexuality; violence. Oct. 11 limited. Warner Bros.
Comedy,
set in Cleveland, about weak-minded working-class
misfits who decide to burglarize a pawn shop. Anthony
and Joe Russo make their feature directorial debuts
from their own script. With Sam Rockwell (“Heist”),
William H. Macy (“Focus”), Luis Guzman
(“The Salton Sea”), Jennifer Esposito
(“Don’t Say a Word,” “Master
of Disguise”), George Clooney (“Ocean’s
Eleven”), Patricia Clarkson (“Wendigo”),
Andrew Davoli (“The Yards”), Isaiah Washington
(“Exit Wounds”), Art Oughton (“Jay
and Silent Bob Strike Back”), Gabrielle Union
(“Two Can Play That Game”), Ann Zupa (“Jawbreaker”),
Angela Russo and Blaine Pate (“Pearl Harbor”).
86 min. R: Language. Sept. 13. Warner
Bros.
Dark
comedy, set in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills,
about four self-destructive showbiz neophytes –
including a model and an aspiring film director
– whose day of relaxation takes a disastrous
turn. Based on the play “Magic Afternoon”
by Wolfgang Bauer. Catherine Jelski makes her feature
directoial debut from her own screenplay. With Devon
Gummersall (“Dick”), Eion Bailey (“Almost
Famous”), Arly Jover (“Impostor”)
and Leslie Bibb (“See Spot Run”). 87 min.
October limited. Indican.
Comedy
about a famous American film director who dies while
making an epic in Beijing – and the production
assistant who must grant the filmmaker’s last
wish: a grandiose funeral in the forbidden city.
Directed by Feng Xiaogang (“A Sigh”) from
a screenplay by Xiaogang, Li Xiaoming and Shi Kang.
With Donald Sutherland (“The Art of War”),
Paul Mazursky (“Crazy in Alabama”), Ge
You, Rosamund Kwan and Ying Da. Also known as “Da
Wan.” Sept. 13 in New York and Los Angeles.
Sony.
Thriller
about a mental patient who, while claiming to be
Satan, threatens the mental health of his new psychiatrist.
Based on the novel “Satan” by Jeremy Leven.
Actor Eriq La Salle (“One Hour Photo”)
makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay
by Erik Jendresen (TV’s “Band of Brothers”.
With La Salle, Ronny Cox (“American Outlaws”),
Michael Beach (“Soul Food”), John C. McGinley
(“The Animal,” “Stealing Harvard”)
and Tia Texada (“Thriteen Conversations Anout
One Thing”). Sept. 27 in New York and Los Angeles.
Artistic License.
Documentary
about diplomat and presidential consultant Henry
Kissinger, and his alleged involvement in: the overthrow
of leftist Chilean leader Allende; the lengthening
of the Vitenam War; and the massacres by Indonesian
President Suharto in East Timor. Based on the book
by Christopher Hitchens. Directed by Eugene Jarecki.
Written by Alex Gibney (TV’s “The Fifties”).
Featuring interviews with Kissinger supporters Alexander
Haig, Brent Scowcroft and William Safire, as well
as Kissinger detractors Seymour Hersh, William Shawcross
and Hitchens. 80 min. Sept. 25 in New York. First
Run.
Drama,
set in 1832 Paris and based on a true story, about
a love affair that blossomed between literary giant
George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. Directed
by Diane Kurys (“Life After Love”) from
a screenplay by Kurys, Murray Head (“Beaumarchais
the Scoundrel”) and Francois-Olivier Rousseau.
With Juliette Binoche (“The Widow of St. Pierre”),
Benoît Magimel (“The Piano Teacher”),
Stefano Dionisi, Robin Renucci, Karin Viard (“Time
Out”) and Isabelle Carre (“Season’s
Beatings”). Also known as “Les Enfants
du Siecle.” Sept. 13. Empire.
Romantic
comedy about a boy who falls in love after running
away to live with his godfather in New York. Written
and directed by actor Burr Steers (“Last Days
of Disco”). With Susan Sarandon (“Joe
Gould’s Secret,” “The Banger Sisters,”
“Moonlight Mile”), Claire Danes (“Brokedown
Palace”), Ryan Phillippe (“Gosford Park”),
Amanda Peet (“Changing Lanes”), Jeff Goldblum
(“Cats and Dogs”), Bill Pullman (“Lucky
Break”), Jared Harris (“Mr. Deeds”)
and Kieran Culkin (“The Dangerous Lives of
Altar Boys”). 104 min. R: Language; sexuality;
drug content. Sept. 13 limited. MGM.
Comic
actioner about a cab driver who turns spy after
he inherits the covert mission – and the computerized,
superpowered formal wear – of a hospitalized
U.S. operative. TV commercial director Kevin Donovan
makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay
by Michael Wilson (“Ice Age”) and Michael
Leeson (“What Planet Are You From?”).
With Jackie Chan (“Rush Hour 2”), Jennifer
Love Hewitt (“Heartbreakers”), Rithcie
Coster (“15 Minutes”), Jason Isaacs (“Windtalkers”),
Debi Mazar (“The Insider”), Romany Malco
(“The Chateau”), Peter Stormare (“Minority
Report,”) and Mia Cottet (“Romy and Michelle’s
High School Reunion”). Also known as “The
Tux.” Flat. PG-13: Action violence; sexual
content; language. Sept. 27. DreamWorks.
Comedy
about two couples heading west from Arkansas to
Nevada for a monster truck competition. Directed
by Jordan Brady (“Dill Scallion”) from
a screenplay by actor Brent Briscoe (“The Majestic,”
“Madison”) and Mark Fauser (TV’s
“Evening Shade”). With Billy Bob Thornton
(“Monster’s Ball”), Charlize Theron
(“The Curse of the Jade Scorpion,” “Trapped”),
Patrick Swayze (“Donnie Darko”), Natasha
Richardson (“Chelsea Walls”), Billy O’Sullivan
(MTV’s “Undressed”) and Jeanne Karsell.
R: Language; some sexual content. Oct. 25. Miramax.
Drama
about a 13-year-old girl trying to break free of
the controlling influence of her beautiful mother
– who is serving a life sentence for poisoning
the boyfriend who tried to leave her. Based on the
1999 debut novel by Janet Fitch. Directed by Peter
Kosminsky (TV’s “Wuthering Heights”)
from a screenplay by Mary Agnes Donoghue (“Deceived”).
With Alison Lohman (“The Thirteenth Floor”),
Michelle Pfeiffer (“I Am Sam”), Renee
Zellweger (“Bridget Jones’s Diary”),
Robin Wright Penn (“How to Kill Your Neighbor’s
Dog”), Noah Wyle (“Enough”), Cole
Hauser (“A Shot at Glory”), Taryn Manning
(“Crossroads”), Leila Kenzle (“Other
People’s Money”) and Patrick Fugit (“Almost
Famous”). PG-13: Mature thematic elements concerning
dysfunctional relationships; drug content; language;
sexuality; violence. Oct. 11 limited. Warner Bros.
Comedy,
set in Cleveland, about weak-minded working-class
misfits who decide to burglarize a pawn shop. Anthony
and Joe Russo make their feature directorial debuts
from their own script. With Sam Rockwell (“Heist”),
William H. Macy (“Focus”), Luis Guzman
(“The Salton Sea”), Jennifer Esposito
(“Don’t Say a Word,” “Master
of Disguise”), George Clooney (“Ocean’s
Eleven”), Patricia Clarkson (“Wendigo”),
Andrew Davoli (“The Yards”), Isaiah Washington
(“Exit Wounds”), Art Oughton (“Jay
and Silent Bob Strike Back”), Gabrielle Union
(“Two Can Play That Game”), Ann Zupa (“Jawbreaker”),
Angela Russo and Blaine Pate (“Pearl Harbor”).
86 min. R: Language. Sept. 13. Warner
Bros.
Dark
comedy, set in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills,
about four self-destructive showbiz neophytes –
including a model and an aspiring film director
– whose day of relaxation takes a disastrous
turn. Based on the play “Magic Afternoon”
by Wolfgang Bauer. Catherine Jelski makes her feature
directoial debut from her own screenplay. With Devon
Gummersall (“Dick”), Eion Bailey (“Almost
Famous”), Arly Jover (“Impostor”)
and Leslie Bibb (“See Spot Run”). 87 min.
October limited. Indican. 
Comedy
about a famous American film director who dies while
making an epic in Beijing – and the production
assistant who must grant the filmmaker’s last
wish: a grandiose funeral in the forbidden city.
Directed by Feng Xiaogang (“A Sigh”) from
a screenplay by Xiaogang, Li Xiaoming and Shi Kang.
With Donald Sutherland (“The Art of War”),
Paul Mazursky (“Crazy in Alabama”), Ge
You, Rosamund Kwan and Ying Da. Also known as “Da
Wan.” Sept. 13 in New York and Los Angeles.
Sony.
Thriller
about a mental patient who, while claiming to be
Satan, threatens the mental health of his new psychiatrist.
Based on the novel “Satan” by Jeremy Leven.
Actor Eriq La Salle (“One Hour Photo”)
makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay
by Erik Jendresen (TV’s “Band of Brothers”.
With La Salle, Ronny Cox (“American Outlaws”),
Michael Beach (“Soul Food”), John C. McGinley
(“The Animal,” “Stealing Harvard”)
and Tia Texada (“Thriteen Conversations Anout
One Thing”). Sept. 27 in New York and Los Angeles.
Artistic License.
Documentary
about diplomat and presidential consultant Henry
Kissinger, and his alleged involvement in: the overthrow
of leftist Chilean leader Allende; the lengthening
of the Vitenam War; and the massacres by Indonesian
President Suharto in East Timor. Based on the book
by Christopher Hitchens. Directed by Eugene Jarecki.
Written by Alex Gibney (TV’s “The Fifties”).
Featuring interviews with Kissinger supporters Alexander
Haig, Brent Scowcroft and William Safire, as well
as Kissinger detractors Seymour Hersh, William Shawcross
and Hitchens. 80 min. Sept. 25 in New York. First
Run. 
Drama,
set in 1832 Paris and based on a true story, about
a love affair that blossomed between literary giant
George Sand and poet Alfred de Musset. Directed
by Diane Kurys (“Life After Love”) from
a screenplay by Kurys, Murray Head (“Beaumarchais
the Scoundrel”) and Francois-Olivier Rousseau.
With Juliette Binoche (“The Widow of St. Pierre”),
Benoît Magimel (“The Piano Teacher”),
Stefano Dionisi, Robin Renucci, Karin Viard (“Time
Out”) and Isabelle Carre (“Season’s
Beatings”). Also known as “Les Enfants
du Siecle.” Sept. 13. Empire.
Romantic
comedy about a boy who falls in love after running
away to live with his godfather in New York. Written
and directed by actor Burr Steers (“Last Days
of Disco”). With Susan Sarandon (“Joe
Gould’s Secret,” “The Banger Sisters,”
“Moonlight Mile”), Claire Danes (“Brokedown
Palace”), Ryan Phillippe (“Gosford Park”),
Amanda Peet (“Changing Lanes”), Jeff Goldblum
(“Cats and Dogs”), Bill Pullman (“Lucky
Break”), Jared Harris (“Mr. Deeds”)
and Kieran Culkin (“The Dangerous Lives of
Altar Boys”). 104 min. R: Language; sexuality;
drug content. Sept. 13 limited. MGM.
Comic
actioner about a cab driver who turns spy after
he inherits the covert mission – and the computerized,
superpowered formal wear – of a hospitalized
U.S. operative. TV commercial director Kevin Donovan
makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay
by Michael Wilson (“Ice Age”) and Michael
Leeson (“What Planet Are You From?”).
With Jackie Chan (“Rush Hour 2”), Jennifer
Love Hewitt (“Heartbreakers”), Rithcie
Coster (“15 Minutes”), Jason Isaacs (“Windtalkers”),
Debi Mazar (“The Insider”), Romany Malco
(“The Chateau”), Peter Stormare (“Minority
Report,”) and Mia Cottet (“Romy and Michelle’s
High School Reunion”). Also known as “The
Tux.” Flat. PG-13: Action violence; sexual
content; language. Sept. 27. DreamWorks.