The Magdalene Sisters. Peter Mullan. Opens Friday, August 22, at the Plaza Frontenac. Reviewed this issue.
Marci X. Richard Benjamin. Lisa Kudrow's a white Jewish girl put in charge of her father's gangsta-rap record label! Will hanging out with black people teach her how to loosen up? Our money's on "yes." Damon Wayans costars as rapper Dr. Snatchcatcher, and Christine Baranski appears as the token evil Republican. Opens Friday, August 22, at multiple locations. NR
The Medallion. Gordon Chan. Jackie Chan plays a Hong Kong detective with a medallion that gives him superpowers. Julian Sands plays a character called "Snakehead," so what more do you need to know? Opens Friday, August 22, at multiple locations. NR
Mondays in the Sun. Fernando León de Aranda. Opens Friday, August 22, at the Tivoli. Reviewed this issue.
My Boss's Daughter. David Zucker. You know you've been waiting for Ashton Kutcher and Tara Reid to finally do a movie together. She plays the daughter of his unpleasant boss; he winds up house-sitting for said employer and uses the opportunity to hit on the young lady. Meanwhile, Andy Richter, Terence Stamp, Michael Madsen and Carmen Electra show up. Points for creative ensemble casting, anyway. Opens Friday, August 22, at multiple locations. NR