October 24, 2005
News Register


Four flicks for fall

By Casey Cavalier & William Gray

At last! Here comes a change of scenery for film fans. It seems as if somebody picked up 2005 by the legs and shook all the good movies out into the holiday season. What follows is a short list of mainstream releases with wide variety. If you can’t see them all, we’ll give you a few tips to choose wisely.

Oct. 21
Pix from SHOPGIRL - courtesy Touchstone Pictures
SHOPGIRL stars Steve Martin, Claire Danes and Jason Shwartzman in a story about life, love — and how to make the two work together. Adapted from Martin ‘s novel of the same name, it ‘s a poignant and bittersweet portrayal of love and emotional desire.
Oct. 28
Pix from the motion picture THE WEATHERMAN - courtesy of Paramount Pictures
THE WEATHERMAN proves that Chicago weather is never boring. Nicholas Cage plays David Spritz, a weatherman who is loved and hated by viewers. Spritz gets a shot at big league TV, and must learn to balance his thriving professional life and a dismal personal life.
Nov. 9
Pix from GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ - courtesy of Paramount Pictures
GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN’ brings us Curtis “50-Cent” Jackson who portrays a young man attempting to transcend a life of crime and make it in the music business. This is a part “Fiddy” is well prepared to play. Catch his debut in Paramount‘s Get Rich or Die Tryin’.
Nov. 23
Pix from the motion pictures JUST FRIENDS - courtesy of New Line Cinema
JUST FRIENDS provides what every holiday needs — a good comedy. Ryan Reynolds plays Chris Brander, a big-time music executive who returns home with a crazy, blonde pop star. Once an overweight high school geek, Chris is determined to rekindle his one-sided teenage crush, played by Amy Smart in the New Line film.
Nov. 18
Pix from HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE - courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE will be greeted with enthusiasm when it arrives in theaters on Nov. 18. Writer/Producer J.K. Rowling has built an empire that offers Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe (pictured) job security.

 


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