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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Archives Revels Classifieds Real Estate Menu Guide Wedding Weather Subscribe Contact Us June 2, 2005 MOVIES Cinderella Man Biographical boxing drama about the life of Jim Braddock, a broken down ex-boxer who enters the boxing ring again out of desperation to feed his family during the Depression. He became a hero of the common folk as he battled his way up the ranks. Directed by Ron Howard ("Beautiful Mind"); Starring Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti. PG-13 for intense boxing violence and some language/144 min. Crash Diving headlong into the diverse melting pot of post-9/11 LA, this urban drama tracks the volatile intersections of a multi-ethnic cast, examining fear and bigotry from multiple perspectives as characters careen in and out of one another’s lives. No one is immune to the simmering rage that sparks violence - and changes lives. Directed by Paul Haggis; Written by Paul Haggis ("Million Dollar Baby") and Bobby Moresco. Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Thandie Newton, Brendan Fraser, Sandra Bullock, Ludacris, Jennifer Esposito, Ryan Phillippe. R for language, sexual content and some violence/100 min. Kicking and Screaming A father tries to help out his son's soccer team, only to find his competitive nature beginning to get the better of him. Will Farrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka PG for thematic elements, language and some crude humor/95 min. Longest Yard A pro quarterback is sent to prison and is forced by a sadistic warden to lead a team of inmates against a team of guards in a high-stakes game of football. Remake of the 1974 Burt Reynolds film. Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Burt Reynolds, James Cromwell. PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, violence, language and drug references/114 min. Lords of Dogtown A group of California surfers takes their dangerous aerial style of surfing to the streets, combine it with skateboarding, and pave the way for what is now referred to as "extreme sports". Directed by Catherine Hardwicke ("Thirteen", "Suburbia"); Written by Stacy Peralta ("Riding Giants", "Dogtown and Z-Boys") Emile Hirsch, Heath Ledger, John Robinson, Nicki Reed, Victor Rasuk, Rebecca De Normay PG-13 for drug and alcohol content, sexuality, violence, language and reckless behavior — all involving teens/115 min. Madagascar Four zoo animals are shipped back to their homeland by well-meaning humans that believe the wilds will be less stressful for them. But the animals end up on the exotic island of Madagascar. Having been cared for their entire life, they know nothing about survival and must work with the locals to fit in. Voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer. PG for mild language, crude humor and some thematic elements/86 min. Millions A railway heist goes wrong, and an enormous bag of money falls into the hands of two young boys. Directed by Danny Boyle ("Trainspotting", "28 Days Later") Lewis Owen McGibbon, Alexander Nathan Etel. PG for thematic elements, language, some peril and mild sensuality/99 min. Monster-in-Law Unlucky in love, beautiful Charlie has finally met the man of her dreams. There's just one problem - his overbearing and controlling mother who has recently been canned from her job as a star news anchor. Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes. PG-13 for sex references and language/98 min. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Four friends deal with the uncertainties of being apart for the first time the summer they turn 16. Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, Blake Lively, America Ferrara, Bradley Whitford, Nancy Travis, Rachel Ticotin. PG for thematic elements, some sensuality and language/119 min. Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker begins his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force,putting his friendship with Obi-Wan and his marriage to Padme at risk. Written and Directed by George Lucas; Starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew PG-13 for sci-fi violence and some intense images/140 min. Up and Down In Czech with English subtitles. Near the Czech-Slovak border, two smugglers discover their truckload of illegal Indian immigrants have left a baby behind. In a small Prague apartment, Franta and Mila dream of having a child, but he is on probation because of his soccer hooliganism and is not allowed to adopt, while she is unable to conceive. Elsewhere, an unusual family reunion is taking place. Czech Republic's Academy Award entry. Directed by Jan Hrebejk ("Divided We Fall"). Petr Forman, Emilia Vasaryova, Natasa Burger, Jan Triska. R for language, sexual content and brief violence/108 min. Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill A documentary following an unemployed, aging hippie, Mark Bittner, who lives off the kindness of strangers in San Franciso. His life takes on new meaning when he begins feeding a flock of wild Conures. Native to Argentina, the parrots are soon feeling comfortable enough to feed while perched on Mr. Bittner. The film features some incredible close ups, and rare in-depth glimpses into the unique habits and activities of the flock. Winner of the John C. Schweiger Audience Award at the 2004 Ashland Independent Film Festival. Directed by Judy Irving; Starring Mark Bittner, Connor, Mingus, Olive, Pushkin, Picasso, Sophie, Tupelo G/83 min. 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