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In Theaters:

• Angels & Demons – Tom Hanks in the sequel to The DaVinci Code, which is based on the book that came out before The DaVinci Code. Confused? Better call Tom Hanks. At least he cut his hair this time. I’m skipping it, but if you liked the first one, you probably already have tickets to this one.
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• The Brothers Bloom (Limited) – Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel Weisz in a con movie directed by the guy that did Brick. If this movie is even half as good as Brick, I’m getting in line now.
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On Video:

• Taken – Qui Gon’s daughter is taken. He doesn’t “take” kindly to that.
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• Underworld: Rise of the Lycans – Luke’s World: Surprised it wasn’t straight to video.
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In Theaters:

• Star Trek – Origin story directed by J.J. Abrams (Lost, Alias, MI:3). Sylar is Spock, Shaun of the Dead is Scotty, Harold is Sulu, and some pretty boy is Captain Kirk. Even if you don’t like Star Trek, J.J. knows how to make an entertaining movie.
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• Next Day Air –  I have never heard of this movie, but after watching the trailer, it may be worth a rent at the very least. Turk and Mos Def are delivery guys. Turk delivers a package of cocaine mistakenly to Mike Epps and Avon Barksdale. Here come the shenanigans.
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On Video:

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – You may have heard of this movie. Brad Pitt lives his life on rewind.
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• Last Chance Harvey – Dustin Hoffman meets Emma Thompson by chance. Romance ensues. You know, for the ladies.
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Video of Note that Came Out Since the Last Time I did One of These:

• The Wrestler – Mickey Rourke is a washed up wrestler risking everything on a comeback. Marisa Tomei is his stripper love interest. Supposed to be good. Nominated for Oscars and all that.
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• Frost/Nixon – Another Oscar contender. This one about the reporter who interviewed Nixon post impeachment.
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• Yes Man – Jim Carrey can’t say no. They say he’s back to Liar Liar form in this one.
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• The Day the Earth Stood Still – Keanu Reeves is an emotionless alien. He also plays one in this movie . . . I’m here all night folks! Seriously though, I thought this one was worth a rent at least.
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• Doubt – Lots of Oscar attention for the actors in this one. Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are nuns and a priest respectively. Scandal ensues.
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• Slumdog Millionaire – I don’t know if it deserved the Oscar or all the hype and fanfare from Hollywood, but it’s definitely worth a watch.
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• Seven Pounds – Will Smith is on a personal mission. Any more will spoil it for you. I liked it, but a lot of people didn’t. Some say it was too manipulative and sappy. I disagree, but it did have its faults.
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In Theaters:

• Monsters vs. Aliens – Despite not being Pixar, this one looks decent. I suggest watching it in 3D.
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• The Haunting in Connecticut – Why did Connecticut get haunted? Cause there’s too many damn uppity white people, that’s why. My sister used to live in Connecticut, so that should tell you something. Maybe this movie is about her time there. I don’t know. All I know is if you watch this movie, then Connecticut wins.
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• 12 Rounds – If you’ve got money to waste, I say why not go watch some wrestler try to act. Personally, I’d rather roll my money up into little balls and bounce it off the wall for 2 hours. It’s Suze Orman approved.
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On Video:

• Quantum of Solace – The latest in the shaky-cam era of Bond movies. In this one, Bond puts on eyeliner and whines about his parents for 2 hours. I still need to see it.
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• Bolt – A superstar cartoon dog doesn’t know he’s a regular dog … or is he? Will he find his super powers hidden deep within himself? Will this movie follow every feel good misguided hero cliche in the book? Will kids care? I don’t know. I haven’t seen it. It’s probably worth a watch.
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