NEW IN TOWN The Class French film "Entre Les Murs" centers on a teacher who teaches an ethnically diverse class in a tough Parisian neighborhood. Nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. 128 minutes. (PG; profanity) ...more

March 20, 2009

HANCOCK ** Will Smith plays partially against type in this twist on the superhero movie. As the title character, Smith is as tough as ever but replaces his cocky grin with drinking binges, at least until he meets PR guy Jason Bateman, who promises to give him an image makeover. In keeping with the bipolar hero, the movie mixes action sequences with dollops of tragedy and pathos. ...more

November 27, 2008

Don't want to stay home and watch the winless Detroit Lions play their traditional Thanksgiving Day football game? Perhaps a local theater is the place for your annual post-turkey nap - or a little romance, action or comedy. ...more

November 27, 2008