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?Goya?s Ghosts,? the new feature from the director Milos Forman, is an unwieldy mix of political satire and lavish period soap opera.Movie Review | ‘Goya’s Ghosts’: The Inquisition in Spain: Expected and Even Hailed

Geoffrey Wright?s brutal and thrilling new version of ?Macbeth? envisions the thane of Cawdor as a longhaired, drug-addled gangster.Movie Review | ‘Macbeth’: The Weird Sisters Prophesy Blood From a Dance Floor

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE AT TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL 2007<br>IN THEATRES AUGUST 10, 2007 (Limited) <br><br>Julie Delpy’s breezily hilarious feature follows French-born Marion (Delpy) and Jack (Adam Goldberg), her American boyfriend (of two years), on a two-day stop through Paris, where Marion has purchased a tiny apartment one floor up from her rowdy, eccentric parents (played with great ability by Delpy’s actual parents). Just passing through after an Italian getaway, the lovebirds are unprepared for the many relationship tests soon thrown their way in the notoriously romantic city. Avoiding the metro on account of Jack’s terrorism fears, the couple treks about the city by foot and cabs, getting into several vicious brawls with French cabbies, waiters, and a string of men from Marions past. When Jack discovers how many of Marion’s so called “friends” she used to be intimate with, the trip becomes overshadowed by paranoia. This suspicion would be easy to brush off if only Jack spoke the language, or if all of Marion’s exes didnt insist on multiplying. <br><br>Delpy, who penned, directed, and stars in the feature, has created a truly charming film. Thanks to clever writing and great chemistry, Delpy and Goldberg’s onscreen relationship feels completely natural and genuine. Delpy saves her characters from being too precious by balancing their entertaining dialogue with human flaws. Though a story with this premise could easily veer off into a typical culture clash comedy, 2 DAYS IN PARIS moves past that to explore the problems of relationships at large in a lyrical way. While in the same general vein of the classic talk-heavy Richard Linklater film BEFORE SUNRISE, 2 DAYS IN PARIS has more in common with the film’s somber 2004 sequel, BEFORE SUNSET (which Delpy co-wrote). That said, the film counters its thoughtful scenes with lighthearted ones, so it never becomes contrived or bogged down. Like BEFORE SUNSET, 2 DAYS BEFORE PARIS leads up to a whimsical conclusion which is beautiful in its simplicity. The film pulls off what Marion, a photographer, struggles with throughout, torn between the compulsion to capture a moment on film while desiring to be really in the moment itself.2 Days in Paris opens August 10th, 2007 (limited)

Chris Pine, Rachael Taylor, Eliza Dushku, Bill Pullman and Alan Rickman are toasting "Bottle Shock," a drama about the birth of the Napa Valley wine industry from filmmaker Randall M. Miller.Five raise a glass to Napa-set “Bottle” pic - Reuters

Larry David’s wife has filed for divorce after 14 years of marriage.Larry David’s Wife Files for Divorce - AP

It’s not your typical night at the movies: Fred and Ginger dance in the aisle, King Kong hangs out with Frankenstein, Liz and Dick are together, again, surrounded by dozens of other old-time movie idols. And all are fading into history on a drab corner of Hollywood.H’wood Mural Gets Ready for Its Close-Up - AP

For the third in its "Treasures" series of DVD box sets, the National Film Preservation Foundation is focusing on films that cast a light on contentious social issues during the first decades of the 20th century.Preservation group selects 48 social issue films - Reuters

IN THEATRES AUGUST 10, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>Shahruhk Khan (DEVDAS) stars in this Indian sports film about a coach who comes back to his beloved game of field hockey to teach a team of 16 women.Chak De India opens August 10th, 2007 (limited)

ted home-video releases:New DVD Releases Include `Zodiac’ - AP

As this summer’s slate of sequels marches on, Hollywood is planning even more installments of their biggest franchises.How Many Sequels Are Too Many? - AP

As you’ve probably guessed from the TV commercials, or even just the billboards, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry” is a one-joke movie and that joke might have seemed edgy back in 1977, when Billy Crystal was playing a gay man on “Soap.”Review: `Chuck & Larry’ Is Unfabulous - AP

Harry Potter remains a box-office charmer.`Potter’ Works Magic With $77.4 Million - AP

Not quite fully satisfying as either cinematic ethnography or as a concert film, "Gypsy Caravan" nonetheless sheds much-needed light on the Roma people and their varieties of infectious music.Colorful “Caravan” loses its way - Reuters

After 18 years on the air, Springfield’s favorite family finally makes it to the big screen. Homer (Dan Castellaneta), Marge (Julie Kavner), Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Lisa (Yeardley Smith) and Maggie Simpson will be there, along with regulars like Moe the bartender (Hank Azaria) and Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer).The Simpsons Movie opens July 27th, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATRES JULY 27, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>In his directorial debut, Charles Ferguson explores the reasons behind the chaos of the war in Iraq. NO END IN SIGHT features interviews with U.S. soldiers, Iraqis, and experts on the issue, including former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage.No End in Sight opens July 27th, 2007 (limited)

The end may be nigh in ?Sunshine? ? the Sun is dying, as is, alas, poor Earth ? but director Danny Boyle is having a grand old time.Movie Review | ‘Sunshine’: On a Mission to Replace the Sun, Fighting Demons From Inner Space

EATRES JULY 25, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>Queen Latifah narrates this tale about two animals in the arctic: Nanu the Polar Bear and Seela the Walrus.Arctic Tale opens July 25th, 2007 (limited)

IN THEATRES AUGUST 8, 2007<br><br>Cuba Gooding Jr. steps in for Eddie Murphy in this sequel to DADDY DAY CARE. This time, the dads and a host of kids are headed into the woods for summer adventure and comedy.Daddy Day Camp opens August 8th, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATRES AUGUST 10, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>Shahruhk Khan (DEVDAS) stars in this Indian sports film about a coach who comes back to his beloved game of field hockey to teach a team of 16 women.Chak De India opens August 10th, 2007 (limited)

Seth Green has joined the cast of the John Travolta/Robin Williams buddy comedy "Old Dogs."Seth Green going to the “Dogs” - Reuters

An $18 million New Zealand film project loses yet another one of its prospective principal players.Crowe Bails on Biopic - FilmStew.com

Some actors might balk at being cast as an evil witch. Not Helena Bonham Carter.Carter Plays Sorceress in `Potter’ Film - AP

"Transformers," the big-budget movie about alien robots battling on Earth, crushed the competition in theaters over the weekend, racking up $67.6 million in three days to land at No. 1 on box office charts, according to studio estimates on Sunday.“Transformers” crushes competitors at box office - Reuters

EATRES AUGUST 10, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>CHAPPELLE’S SHOW favorite Maurice Jamal directs and stars in this comedy about a man (Rockmond Dunbar, PRISON BREAK) who returns home to his southern family after a long absence. Loretta Devine and Jenifer Lewis costar.Dirty Laundry opens August 10th, 2007 (limited)

IN THEATRES AUGUST 3, 2007<br><br>SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE star Andy Samberg is a stuntman with a mission in this comedy from producer Lorne Michaels. Rod Kimble must jump over 15 buses on his bike to raise money for an operation for his less-than-lovable stepdad (DEADWOOD’s Ian McShane).Hot Rod opens August 3rd, 2007 (wide)

Throughout ?Time,? Kim Ki-duk flips between soapy melodrama and dry, self-aware comedy. The effect is thrilling and disorienting, like walking on a trampoline.Movie Review | ‘Time’: They?re All Through With Love, Yet Searching for More

Setting the record straight literally and figuratively, ?In Search of Mozart? is an adamantly linear, myth-busting stride through a prodigiously talented life.Movie Review | ‘In Search of Mozart’: A Tribute to a Master Composer

EATRES JULY 25, 2007<br><br>This documentary dives into the Darfur, Sudan genocide from the perspective of an unarmed military observer with the African Union.Devil Came on Horseback opens July 25th, 2007 (limited)

IN THEATRES JULY 27, 2007 <br><br>A young boy is startled to find himself being stalked by one group of werewolves and protected by another in this action-packed horror flick.Skinwalkers opens July 27th, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATRES JULY 27, 2007<br><br>When a top chef (Catherine Zeta-Jones) gains unexpected custody of a little girl (Abigail Breslin), her life gets thrown off course. Things get even more complicated when some sexy chef competition (Aaron Eckhart) enters her kitchen and her heart.No Reservations opens July 27th, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATRES JULY 27, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>In his directorial debut, Charles Ferguson explores the reasons behind the chaos of the war in Iraq. NO END IN SIGHT features interviews with U.S. soldiers, Iraqis, and experts on the issue, including former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage.No End in Sight opens July 27th, 2007 (limited)

IN THEATRES AUGUST 3, 2007<br><br>MY NAME IS EARL’s Jason Lee voices the hound dog hero in this live-action adaptation of the cartoon.Underdog opens August 3rd, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATRES AUGUST 8, 2007 (Limited)<br><br>French actor Romain Duris (L’AUBERGE ESPAGNOLE) stars in this drama about a pair of brothers who both deal with life through their relationships with women.Dans Paris opens August 8th, 2007 (limited)

A young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of Victoria (Sienna Miller), the beautiful but cold object of his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen star. His journey takes him to a mysterious and forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. On his odyssey, Tristan finds the star, which has transformed into a striking girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes). However, Tristan is not the only one seeking the star. A king’s (Peter O’Toole) four living sons - not to mention the ghosts of their three dead brothers - all need the star as they vie for the throne. Tristan must also overcome the evil witch, Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer), who needs the star to make her young again. As Tristan battles to survive these threats, encountering a pirate named Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) and a shady trader named Ferdy the Fence (Ricky Gervais) along the way, his quest changes. He must now win the heart of the star for himself as he discovers the meaning of true love.Stardust opens August 10th, 2007 (wide)

IN THEATERS AUGUST 3, 2007<br><br>Starring Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, this biopic about salsa singer Hector Lavoe traces the musician’s rise to fame and struggle with drugs.Cantante opens August 3rd, 2007 (wide)

With Hollywood bracing for a season of possible labor strife, screenwriters and studio executives on Monday opened contract talks expected to hinge in part on how the Internet has altered show business.Internet looms in new Hollywood contract talks - Reuters

In the first acquisition from its new sister company Capitol Films, ThinkFilm has picked up all North American rights to Sidney Lumet’s crime thriller "Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead," starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney and Marisa Tomei.Lumet’s “Devil” has its day at ThinkFilm - Reuters

Academy Award winner Anthony Minghella will write the libretto and direct a new work by composer Osvaldo Golijov that has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera.Minghella to Write Met Opera Libretto - AP