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The Hills Have Eyes II
Cinema Review: The sequel to the remake of Wes Craven’s horror classic, co-scripted by Craven himself, pits a family of inbred mutant cannibals against a platoon of US National Guardsmen. Review by Kevin O’Reilly.

46% The Wendell Baker Story
The Wendell Baker Story is a lackadaisical comedy of quirky characters and situations, but ultimately the lazy narrative bores instead of charms.

Reports: Italian designer hospitalized (AP)

AP - Fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre has been hospitalized in Milan, Italian news reports said Saturday. He was in serious condition.

Advance Word from the Alamo: "Ratatouille" Rocks
A recent AICN-sponsored “Ratatouille” screening at Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse sent one happy viewer directly to the internet… You know how I feel about reading “advance word,” but there is one spoiler-free passage that made me feel pretty good about Pixar’s newest flick: [QUOTE] Ratatouille comes out in two weeks,…

Group seeks to restore 1916 Wright home (AP)

AP - Pieces of architectural history sit on Milwaukee’s south side — a row of four duplexes and two cottages designed by Frank Lloyd Wright more than 90 years ago for low-to-moderate-income families.

Another Superhero Movie! "Thor" is Coming!
He’s a Norse god with a giant hammer. Bring on the bad guys! According to the L.A. Times, the script for “Thor” has been written by Mark Protosevich, the writer of “The Cell,” “Poseidon,” and this winter’s “I Am Legend.” Early word indicates that Matthew Vaughn is being courted…

Daily Box Office: Friday, June 15, 2007
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer tops Friday’s box office with an estimated $22.8 million

Review: Waitress
When we last saw Keri Russell, a bomb had exploded in her brain, causing her eyes to go all loco, as she died in Tom Cruise’s arms in Mission: Impossible III.