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| | NEW RELEASES
Dead Funny
!['Shaun of the Dead'/Rogue Pictures]() Style's Ann Hornaday says "Shaun of the Dead" "breathes fresh, diverting life" into the zombie movie genre. Weekend's Desson Thomson calls it "original, fast-moving and funny."
• 'Shaun of the Dead' Details
• Watch the Trailer
• Feature: Zombies on Tap
MORE NEW RELEASES
• 'A Dirty Shame'
• 'First Daughter'
• 'The Forgotten'
• 'The Last Shot'
• 'When Will I Be Loved'
• All New Movies
• Arts & Living: Movies
ON DVD
The Force Is Finally With Us
!['Star Wars'/Lucasfilm Ltd.]() The long-awaited "Star Wars" trilogy is now on DVD. Read the review in this week's "Bonus Points" column.
• Talk DVDs Online With Columnist Jen Chaney, Tuesday, Sept. 28 at Noon ET
• Transcript: Discussion With DVD Producer Van Ling
• Previous DVD Reviews
• List of Recent DVD Releases: 'Mean Girls,' 'Coffee and Cigarettes'
• Coming Soon to DVD: 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Super Size Me."
![]() | ![]() "It's a tricky thing to review 'The Forgotten' without giving too much away. So here goes. It's really weird. Has its share of visceral surprises. Slightly predictable and dumb when all is said and done, but you knew that. And Julianne Moore's in it. Thank you."
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FILM NEWS
Russ Meyer Dies
The cult filmmaker passed away earlier this week at the age of 82.
• Washington's Visions Theater Closes
• Feature: Actors Playing Athletes
• At Toronto Film Festival, Filmmakers Waited for Reel Deals
• Fall Film Guide
RECENT DISCUSSIONS
Alexander Payne
The director of "Election," "About Schmidt" and the upcoming "Sideways" answered your questions online.
• Previous Movie Discussions
FAMILY FILMGOER
'Daughter' Okay for Your Daughters?
Columnist Jane Horwitz says girls between the ages of 10 and 12 may enjoy the new Katie Holmes movie; "The Forgotten" is best remembered by high schoolers; and "Shaun's" zombies are for savvy teens 17 and older.
• Previous 'Family Filmgoer' Columns
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BOX OFFICE
Predict the Moneymakers
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Which movie will top the Sept. 24-26 weekend box office?
A. "The Forgotten"
B. "First Daughter"
C. "Shaun of the Dead"
D. "The Last Shot"
E. "Sky Captain"
View Results
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• Last Weekend's Box Office Rundown
• View Results From Last Week's Poll
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READER REVIEWS
You Review 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'
Does this computer-adventure represent the future of cinema or story-telling without the human touch? Write a review and let the people know.
• Review 'Ghost in the Shell 2'
• Review 'Silver City'
• Review 'Hero'
TRAILER TOWN
'Shark Tale'
Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger and Jack Black provide voices for the fishy mobsters in this animated movie, which arrives in theaters Oct. 1. And sneak a peek at trailers for these upcoming movies:
• 'The Motorcycle Diaries'
• 'Ladder 49'
• 'The Yes Men'
• 'I ♥ Huckabees'
• 'Friday Night Lights'
WASHINGTON FILM EVENTS
Visions Farewell Party
Bid adieu to one of Washington's beloved arthouse theaters at this free fiesta on Sunday night.
• Reel Moms Series
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