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- Subscribe - Contact Us - Rate Card - Place an Ad Valley&State Backpage O&E Sports Archives Classifieds Faith&Beliefs Obituaries Revels November 11, 2004 MOVIES Alfie A stylish, updated reinvention of the 1960 Michael Caine character. A humorous, sexy and often touching tale of a philosophical womanizer forced to question his seemingly carefree existence. Jude Law, Nia Long, Sienna Rose Miller, Susan Sarandon, Marisa Tomei, Jane Krakowski, Omar Epps. R for sexual content, some language and drug use, 106 min. After the Sunset An FBI man tracks two master thieves to a tropical paradise, convinced that their "retirement" is a cover for their true intentions of pulling off a heist on a nearby "diamond cruise." Directed by Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour", "Red Dragon"). Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, Don Cheadle, Naomie Harris. PG-13 for sexuality, violence and language/100 min. Control Room A documentary providing a view of Al Jazeera's presentation of the Iraq war to their worldwide Arab audience, calling into question many of the prevailing images and positions offered up by our own U.S. news media and the current administration. Directed by Jehane Noujaim. NR/84 min. I Heart Huckabees Two existential detectives investigate an alarming series of coincidences experienced by the head of the Open Spaces Coalition. Directed by David O. Russell ("Flirting with Disaster") Mark Wahlberg, Jude Law, Dustin Hoffman, Lily Tomlin, Naomi Watts, Jason Schwartzman. R for language and a sex scene, 107 min. Incredibles Bob used to be one of the world's greatest superheroes, but fifteen years later Bob and his wife, another formerly famous superhero, have retreated to the suburbs to live normal lives with their three kids. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island. Voice talents of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, Brad Bird. PG for action violence, 115 min. +5 minute short subject Motorcycle Diaries In Spanish with English subtitles An adaptation of a journal written by Ernesto "Che" Guevara when he was 23 years old. He and his friend, seeking adventure before graduating college, embark on a road trip across Argentina, Chile, Columbia and Venezuela in 1951/52. The two friends' lives run parallel for a while but, by the end of the film, each man's destiny has been decided. Directed by Walter Salles ("Central Station"). Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo De la Serna. R for language, 126 min. Polar Express A boy who still believes in Santa Claus despite the skepticism of his peers, is rewarded for his loyalty when a train pulls up in front of his house on Christmas Eve to take him to the North Pole. Written and directed by Robert Zemickis ("Castaway", "Forrest Gump", "Back to the Future"). Based on the popular children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Tom Hanks (digitized animation). G/100 min. Ray The life story of Ray Charles, born in the segregated South in 1930, he went blind from glaucoma at the age of seven. A pianist, singer, composer, and bandleader, Charles is credited with the early development of soul music. He also fought for civil rights, was a womanizer, battled a heroin addiction and survived numerous professional clashes with record companies. Directed by Taylor Hackford Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Dashon Howard, Richard Schiff, Regina King. PG-13 for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements, 152 min. Saw When Adam is jolted back to consciousness after nearly drowning at the bottom of a decrepit bathtub, he finds himself chained to a rusty pipe inside a dark torture chamber. There is another man, similarly chained to the opposite side of the space. And between them, a man is lying in a pool of blood. Tobin Bell, Ken Leung, Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter. R for some graphic violence and gore, 100 min. Seed of Chucky The orphan doll offspring of the devil-doll Chucky and his equally twisted bride Tiffany heads for Hollywood to revive his parents from the dead. Meanwhile, production has started on a movie detailing the urban legend of Chucky and Tiffany. Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, John Watters, Debbie Lee Carrington. R for strong horror violence/gore, sexual content and language/ 87 min. Shall We Dance A businessman discovers a new passion for dancing, and for a beautiful dance instructor. His passion for dancing revitalizes the young woman, and her instruction leads him to revitalize his marriage. Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez. PG-13 for some sexual references and brief language, 100 min. DailyTidings.com Home Page Valley&State | Backpage | O&E | Sports | Archives | Weather | Classifieds Columnists | Faith&Beliefs | Obituaries | Revels | Subscribe | Contact Us Copyright 2004 Ashland Daily Tidings and Ottaway Newspapers All Rights Reserved Click Here Site Search: .:Advertisements:. RESOURCES - Mail Tribune News - ODOT Road Cams