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News Quirks 1.18.06
Curses, Foiled Again Nebraska state police reported that Arlie Bichlmeier, 58, tried to rob a bank in Norfolk but fled before getting any money. Witnesses said that the suspect escaped in a black GMC pickup with the personalized license plate “FINDME.” Within 90 minutes, Norfolk police observed a vehicle with those distinctive license plates in…
Astrology 01.18.06
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In my book Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia, there’s a 1500-word piece extolling a few of the many ways in which I feel that living on this planet is a glorious privilege. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when it makes perfect sense for you to write something…
MILLION DOLLAR BABY*****
Clint Eastwood follows the highly acclaimed Mystic River with this highly acclaimed character study in which a down-on-his-luck trainer takes on a spunky young fighter and helps her rise through the ranks of women’s boxing. Starring Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. (137 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/
THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN***1/2
Writer Judd (Anchorman) Apatow makes his directorial debut with this comedy about a middle-aged nerd whose friends conspire to end a life-long stint of chastity. Starring Steve Carell, Catherine Keener and Paul Rudd. (116 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/the40yearoldvirgin/
THE TRANSPORTER 2***
Jason Statham returns for this sequel to the 2002 hit about a former Special Forces operative. This time around, he’s retired to Miami until a kidnapping lures him back into action. With Amber Valletta and Keith David. Directed by Louis Leterrier. (88 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/transporter_2
THE CONSTANT GARDENER***1/2
Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz are paired in Fernando (City of God) Meirelles’ adaptation of the John Le Carre thriller about a British diplomat investigating the mysterious death of his wife. With Danny Huston. (129 min, R)
SARABAND****
In Ingmar Bergman’s follow up to Scenes from a Marriage (1973), Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson reunite as ex-spouses who interact after a separation of three decades. (107 min, R) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony/saraband/
RED EYE***1/2
From Wes Craven comes this highflying horrorfest, in which a young woman on a night flight to Miami becomes a pawn in a shocking murder plot. With Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy. (85 min, PG-13) Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/dreamworks/red_eye/
HUSTLE & FLOW***1/2
Craig Brewer directs the saga of a streetwise Memphis hustler with dreams of rap-star glory. Featuring Terrence Howard, DJ Qualls and Ludacris. (114 min, R)
