Hitting the theaters
Playing May 30
– June 5
Baby Mama – When a successful single woman (Tina Fey) discovers
she is infertile, she hires a single woman to be her surrogate (Amy
Koehler.) Comedy, PG-13.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – The sequel to
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe.
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Though the Pevensie siblings have only left Narnia, many years
have passed when they once again travel to the magical land of
Narnia through the wardrobe. An evil king rules and they are asked
to return the heir, Prince Caspian, to the throne. In theaters May
16.Fantasy, PG.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – Harrison
Ford is taking on his role as Indiana Jones once again. This new
movie skips ahead to the cold war, and for anyone who thinks the
65-year-old Ford is going to take it easy, he’s said to see as much
action as his young sidekick Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf). Action,
PG-13.
Hitting the theaters
Playing May 30 – June 5
Baby Mama – When a successful single woman (Tina Fey) discovers she is infertile, she hires a single woman to be her surrogate (Amy Koehler.) Comedy, PG-13.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian – The sequel to “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Though the Pevensie siblings have only left Narnia, many years have passed when they once again travel to the magical land of Narnia through the wardrobe. An evil king rules and they are asked to return the heir, Prince Caspian, to the throne. In theaters May 16.Fantasy, PG.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – Harrison Ford is taking on his role as Indiana Jones once again. This new movie skips ahead to the cold war, and for anyone who thinks the 65-year-old Ford is going to take it easy, he’s said to see as much action as his young sidekick Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf). Action, PG-13.
Iron Man – A wealthy industrialist (Robert Downey, Jr.) is forced to build an armored suite after a life-threatening happening, so he decides to use it to fight against evil. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges. Action, PG-13.
Made of Honor – After years of playing the field Tom (Patrick Dempsey) has finally realized he is in love with his best girlfriend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan). When he finally gets ready to reveal the truth to her, she announces she is engaged to another man and wants him to be her maid of honor. Romantic comedy, PG-13.
Sex and the city – The long-awaited “Sex and the City” movie will be released May 30, offering a movie option for those more interested in romance than action. The stars of the HBO hit series all reprise their roles as the sexy independent New Yorkers. Sarah Jessica Parker is back as Carrie Bradshaw. Soon we will know if things finally work out between Carrie and her elusive lover Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Romantic comedy, R.
Speed Racer – For those who remember the cartoon, Speed Racer comes to life in the new film by Andy and Larry Wachowski. Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) wants to win the cross-country car race that took his older brother’s life. Also starring Christina Ricci and Susan Sarandon. Action, PG.
The Strangers – A couple staying at an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three strangers. Starring Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler. Horror, R.
What Happens in Vegas – The story revolves around two people who realize they got married after a night of debauchery when one of them won a huge jackpot by playing the other’s quarter. Now they want a divorce without losing the money. Starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. Comedy, PG-13
Hitting the couch
Movies out on DVD and Blu-Ray June 3
Cloverfield – In this monster movie, viewers get a close-up of the action as the film looks very much like it was shot on a hand-held camcorder. When Rob (Michael Stahl-David) is leaving New York for a job in Japan, his friends throw him a going away party that is interrupted by a monster attack. Also starring T. J. Miller and Odette Yustman. On Blu-ray and DVD.
There Will Be Blood – Daniel Day Lewis stars as a miner who suddenly strikes oil in this epic drama. In it, . On Blu-ray and DVD. Daniel Plainview (Lewis) struggles with religion and his relationship to his adopted son despite his riches. On. Blu-Ray and DVD.
Andromeda Strain, the mini-series – For those who missed the A&E mini-series, its now on DVD. Based on the novel by Michael Crichton, the story follows a team of elite scientist after a satellite crash leads to the death of all the residents in a nearby town. As they learn more about the dreaded disease, they begin to suspect government agents know more than they are letting on. Starring Benjamin Bratt, Christa Miller, Eric McCormack and Ricky Schroder. On DVD.
Dirty Harry ultimate collector’s edition – Fans of Dirty Harry can view all the movies starring Clint Eastwood in Blu-Ray. The collection includes all five movies, plus a feature-length documentary, a hardcover bnook, a wallet with a metal badge and a laminated ID card.
Television series released June 3
Weeds season three – Not everything is what it seems in this take on the dark side of the suburbs. Mary-Louise Parker stars as a pot-dealing soccer mom who takes up selling drugs after he husband dies suddenly. On Blu-Ray and DVD.
Dead Zone the final season – Based on a Steven King story, Johnny Smith (Anthony Michael Hall) wakes up from a coma with the ability to see images from the past and the future, just by touching people or objects. Through the series, he has struggled to maintain a relationship with his former fiancee, who married while he was in a coma, and a son who doesn’t know Smith is his father. All the while, he tries to use his abilities for good. On DVD.
Get Smart, the complete series – Just in time for the movie remake, fans of the television series Get Smart can own it. But don’t mistake this 1995 Fox show for the original ’60s show. This remake follows Agents 86 and 99 years after the original show when they work with their son Zack against KAOS. On DVD.
