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Poseidon
Wolfgang Petersen directed this flop of a remake of the 1972 sinking-ship disaster flick (which also resurfaced as a lousy remake for NBC last fall), aided (or hindered) by a ginormous budget. Josh Lucas and Kurt Russell head the cast, which is sadly lacking Ernest Borgnine. [Rated PG-13]

84% Akeelah and the Bee
Although predictable in every way, a winning performance from its young star Keke Palmer and the rest of the cast makes it difficult not to cheer for the little heroine.

Harry giggles through LADY IN THE WATER!
Earlier the same night that I saw WORLD TRADE CENTER a film about reality so harsh and cold and real that you’ll fight to catch a breath’ I saw a bedtime story from M Night Shyamalan. I honestly believe that somewhere between 75%-85% of those that go and see this movie that read this site are going to hate it. The others will love it or like it. It isn’t a division of intellect

61% How to Eat Fried Worms
This Fear Factor for kids is good-natured and tasty enough.

‘Idlewild’: Two Guys Walk Into A Bar, By Kurt Loder
You come out of the long-awaited Outkast film “Idlewild” looking forward to whatever its director, Bryan Barber, decides to do next. Plus Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti make magic in 19th century-set ‘The Illusionist.’

Dick Clark in rare appearance at Emmys (AP)

AP - At 76 years old, “America’s oldest teenager” made a jovial yet touching appearance during a special Emmys tribute Sunday.

George Romero’s Ready with Another Zombie Movie
Fresh off the success of his “Land of the Dead,” zombie-master George A. Romero has decided to “go indie” on his next “Dead” sequel, which will be called “Diary of the Dead” and goes into production this October. From The Hollywood Reporter: “George A. Romero has signed on to…

Low necklines, halter tops rule at Emmys (AP)

AP - TV’s top stars showed off their assets in a big, bare way as low-cut V-necks and halter tops dominated the red carpet at Sunday’s 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Weekend Forecast: 8/25/06
We’ve reached the dog days of summer, which means it’s time for the dog movies of summer. Four new releases try to make a last grab for summer box office glory in an uncrowded marketplace.

Little Man estimated venue count added.
Number is approximately 2,300 too many.