What to see? Weekend of July 1st.

The only challenger to Twilight is M. Night. Sadly, early reviews make it clear this is no contest, not that there was ever a chance it would be. Is it really possible M. Night will score lower with The Last AirbenderThe Happening on the Tomatometer? While I'd be glad to see another "franchise" put to pasture, I really hope M. Night can come back with a strong original concept that puts him back on top. then he did with

Go see:

Hollywood Studios:

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - Summit - Rated PG-13 

This isn't as painful as it's predecessors, but that doesn't mean that there's finally an entry point for the uninitiated into the series. "Eclipse" still features dialogue that will make non-fans wonder at the saga's popularity...read more.

Independent: 

The Killer Inside Me - IFC - Rated R

Darkness comes in many flavors. If you've heard anything about Michael Winterbottom's "The Killer Inside Me," it's inevitable that you've read at least something about its supposed darkness and brutal violence...read more.

Foreign:

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Music Box - Rated R

Though Stieg Larsson's novels are rife with sexual violence and considerable gore, they're also mystery thrillers in the Agatha Christie sense — in this case, the specific genre homages include an isolated estate and skulking suspects with loads of motives and alibis...read more.

Documentary:

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - IFC - Rated R

With the media in full reality overdrive, it’s refreshing to see an unflinching documentary that delves into what it’s really like to be famous...read more.

Enjoy the movies.