In theatres this week
‘Shaun of the Dead’Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate AshfieldWhy It’s Worthy:This zombie-movie spoof tells the tale of a group of friends who spend the night drinking in a local pub in the midst of a zombie invasion. This flick has been a hit in Great Britain and should be equally successful in the United States.
‘First Daughter’Starring: Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas, Michael KeatonWhy It’s Worthy:Holmes stars as the fresh-faced daughter of the president (Keaton,) who convinces her father to allow her to attend college. But he secretly hires a bodyguard (Blucas) to shadow her, and the two (surprise, surprise) fall in love.
‘A Dirty Shame’Starring: Tracey Ullman, Selma Blair, Johnny Knoxville, Chris IsaakWhy It’s Worthy:The latest film from Director John Waters, which earned an NC-17 rating, has gained plenty of buzz for its outrageous inappropriateness. Convenience store owner Sylvia Stickles (Ullman) transforms into a sex addict after suffering from a concussion. Her husband (Isaak) and daughter (Blair) attempt to keep her in control.
‘The Motorcycle Stories’Starring: Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo de la SernaWhy It’s Worthy: Based on the memoirs of Che Guevera, who led the Cuban Revolution, this movie follows Guevera and his best friend Albert Granado as they cross South America by motorcycle. Some reviewers are touting Bernal as a possible candidate for the Best Actor Academy Award.
Published on September 23, 2004 at 12:00 pm