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November 6

Ratatouille [2007] [G] - 2.3.1
In this animated feature, a young rat is dissatisfied with the culinary choices available in the sewers he inhabits with other rats, and starts exploring Parisian restaurant kitchens and reading the cookbook of a master chef. Eventually he befriends a young man who wants to be a chef but doesn't know how and together they are able to create wonderful dishes that take the Paris dining scene by storm. With the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy and Peter Sohn. Directed by Brad Bird & Jan Pinkava. [1:51]

Deck the Halls [2006] [PG] - 4.3.1
Matthew Broderick stars as a suburban man who calls himself the "Christmas Guy," and is extremely proud of his holiday decorations, until a new neighbor (Danny DeVito) moves in across the street and makes it his mission to create the biggest holiday light display in the world -- so bright that it will be visible from outer space. Also with Kristin Chenoweth, Kristin Davis and Alia Shawkat. Directed by John P. Whitesell. [1:35]

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry [2007] [PG-13] - 7.3.4
A widowed NY firefighter (Kevin James) tries to name his two children as his life insurance beneficiaries, but runs into more red tape than he can get around. That's when he concocts a scheme that will guarantee that his children will be taken care of if something should happen to him on the job: He proposes a domestic partnership arrangement to his best friend and firefighter partner, who reluctantly agrees since he owes him a favor. The problems start when they have to convince everyone that they are gay. Also with Jessica Biel, Steve Buscemi and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by Dennis Dugan. [1:50]

Sicko [2007] [PG-13] - 2.4.5
Michael Moore's documentary looks at the state of the insurance-based healthcare system in the United States, and compares it with the universal healthcare systems available in other countries, such as France, Canada, Britain and Cuba. His conclusions are that healthcare is more accessible, more affordable and of a higher quality in other countries. [2:03]

November 13

Shrek the Third [2007] [PG] - 3.4.2
In the third installment Shrek and Fiona are forced to take on royal duties after the Frog King has fallen ill. But they create one mess after another, and they long for their swamp. So, when the King dies Shrek goes off to find another heir to the throne, lest he has to take over the throne. Meanwhile, Charming is preparing to attack the kingdom and crown himself king. With the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Eric Idle, Justin Timberlake and Rupert Everett. Directed by Chris Miller & Raman Hui. [1:33]

Ocean's Thirteen [2007] [PG-13] - 5.5.4
In the third installment of the series George Clooney reprises his role as Danny Ocean, and this time he masterminds an elaborate plan to bring down a hotel-casino run by a heartless mogul (Al Pacino) who double-crossed his mentor (Elliott Gould). Matt Damon and Brad Pitt co-star and fake earthquakes, rigged gambling and fireworks round out the plot. Also with Casey Affleck, Ellen Barkin, Scott Caan, Don Cheadle, Carl Reiner, Andy Garcia, Eddie Jemison, Bernie Mac, and Shaobo Qin. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. [2:02]

Amazing Grace [2006] [PG] - 2.4.2
The story of William Wilberforce, who spearheaded the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in 18th century England. As a Member of Parliament Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) successfully challenged entrenched interests by assembling a diverse coalition of slavery opponents. Also with Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Gambon and Romola Garai. Directed by Michael Apted. [1:51]

November 20

Live Free or Die Hard [2007] [PG-13] - 4.6.5
In the fourth installment of the series, John McClane (Bruce Willis) returns as the hard-nosed NYPD detective. Assigned to transport a computer hacker (Justin Long) from New Jersey to Washington, DC, he has to save the day when during the July 4th holiday a digital attack on the United States infrastructure begins to shut down the entire country. Also with Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q, Cliff Curtis, Jeffrey Wright and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Directed by Len Wiseman. [2:10]

Hairspray [2007] [PG] - 4.3.3
Stage-to-screen musical taking place in 1960s Baltimore, and based on the eponymous 1988 John Waters film: Tracy (Nicole Blonsky) is a teenage girl who dreams of dancing on a local dance show and proving that people who berate her for her weight are wrong. When there is an opening in the show's cast and there are open auditions she sees her chance, but the station manager is prejudiced against both plus-sized people and African-Americans. With the help of her supportive parents Tracy doesn't give up and fights mainstream bigotry. (John Travolta plays Tracy's mother). Also with Christopher Walken, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Amanda Bynes and Zac Efron. Directed by Adam Shankman. [1:55]

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause [2006] [G] - 1.3.1
Tim Allen reprises his role as Santa Claus; in this installment he is expecting a baby Claus, and he also must deal with a jealous and mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short) who comes up with a plan to convince Santa to hand over his holiday. Also with Elizabeth Mitchell, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson and Eric Lloyd. Directed by Michael Lembeck. [1:38]

Rescue Dawn [2006] [PG-13] - 1.6.4
Based on the true events of the life of Dieter Dengler Christian Bale) a German-born U.S. navy pilot who crashed in Laos during a Vietnam war bombing run and was held prisoner by the Vietcong. Unwilling to succumb to the conditions of his captivity, he devised a desperate escape plan for himself and his fellow prisoners. Also with Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Marshall Bell and François Chau. Directed by Werner Herzog. [2:00]

November 27

Waitress [2007] [PG-13] - 6.3.5
A young woman (Keri Russell) desperate to get away from her controlling and abusive husband dreams of entering and winning a $25,000 pie contest and opening her own restaurant. However, when she realizes that she is pregnant, she tries to figure out what to do while pursuing her dreams. Also with Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, Nathan Fillion and Andy Griffith. Directed by Adrienne Shelly. [1:44]

The Namesake [2007] [PG-13] - 5.3.3
Kal Penn stars as a young Indian man living in the United States with his parents and his sister. Although the parents hold onto their culture and heritage, the children rebel against it and begin to date people who are not of Indian descent. Also with Zuleikha Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Jacinda Barrett. Directed by Mira Nair. [2:02]

Mr. Bean's Holiday [2007] [G] - 1.2.1
Rowan Atkinson stars as the affable but hopelessly klutzy Mr. Bean, who wins an all expenses paid trip to the South of France and uses a video camera to document his misadventures. On route to the Riviera he tries to help a young boy (Max Baldry) who was accidentally separated from his father, ruins a movie set and helps launch the career of a young actress (Emma De Caunes). Also with Willem Dafoe, Jean Rochefort and Karel Roden. Directed by Steve Bendelack. [1:28]

I Know Who Killed Me [2007] [R] - 8.8.6
A series of disappearances have a college town on alert for a psychopath, and when another young woman (Lindsay Lohan) disappears but is found alive (albeit missing a few limbs), the police are anxious to uncover what happened to her. However, she insists that she is an entirely different person, and the story she relates is so implausible that she can't convince anyone she's telling the truth. Also with Julia Ormond, Neal McDonough, Brian Geraghty and Garcelle Beauvais. Directed by Chris Sivertson. [1:45]

Bratz: The Movie [2007] [PG] - 3.3.2
Four teenage girls from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds look forward to tackling high school together, but two years later they have split into different cliques. Realizing that they miss each other, they band together and try to de-crown the one girl who runs the school with an iron fist (the principal's daughter). With Logan Browning, Nathalia Ramos, Skyler Shaye, Janel Parrish, Chelsea Staub and Jon Voight. Directed by Sean McNamara. [1:40]