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Unlike the MPAA we do not assign one inscrutable rating based on age, but 3 objective ratings for SEX/NUDITY, VIOLENCE/GORE and PROFANITY on a scale of 0 to 10, from lowest to highest, depending on quantity and context.

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September 2

Married Life [2008] [PG-13] - 3.3.1
A successful, seemingly happily married man (Chris Cooper) announces to his best friend (Pierce Brosnan) that he is leaving his wife (Patricia Clarkson) for a younger woman (Rachel McAdams). However, he can't bare to see her getting hurt in the process, and he determines that he must murder her, as painlessly as possible. Also with David Richmond-Peck, David Wenham and Annabel Kershaw. Directed by Ira Sachs. [1:30]

September 9

Baby Mama [2008] [PG-13] - 5.3.5
A 37-year-old, very successful businesswoman (Tina Fey) feels that the time has come for her to have a child. She has no significant other in her life and determines that she will try to do it on her own. After unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization and adoption, she reluctantly hires a surrogate (Amy Poehler). Also with Sigourney Weaver, Dax Shepard, Greg Kinnear, Romany Malco, Maura Tierney and Steve Martin. Directed by Michael McCullers II. [1:36]

September 16

Speed Racer [2008] [PG] - 2.5.3
The Racer family (John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Emile Hirsch and Paulie Litt) has built racecars for many years and has always been successful. After the eldest son (Scott Porter) is killed in a fiery crash, the family struggles to regain the love they had for racing. When they are approached to have another Racer son drive and be sponsored by a large corporation it becomes clear how much influence the sponsors actually have over the outcomes of races. Also with Christina Ricci, Matthew Fox, Kick Gurry, Benno Furmann, Ji Hoon Jung, Richard Roundtree, Christian Oliver, Nayo K. Wallace, Hiroyuki Sanada and Roger Allam. Directed by Larry & Andy Wachowski. [2:15]

Made of Honor [2008] [PG-13] - 6.4.5
A woman (Michelle Monaghan) about to get married and move to Scotland, asks her best friend, who happens to be a man (Patrick Dempsey), to be her "maid of honor." However, he soon realizes that he is in love with her, so with the help of his friends (Kadeem Hardison, Chris Messina and Richmond Arquette), he accepts the assignment in an effort to win her before the wedding takes place. Also with Beau Garrett, Sydney Pollack and Whitney Cummings. Directed by Paul Weiland. [1:41]

Young @ Heart [2007] [PG] - 3.3.3
Documentary on the Young at Heart Chorus, a senior choir in Northampton, Maine. With an average age of 81, the choir is best known for their unexpected performances of songs by such artists as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, and Sonic Youth. Despite their age and various health issues, the choir members show no signs of slowing down. With Jim Armenti, William E. Arnold Jr., Joe Benoit, Helen Boston, Louise Canady, Bob Cilman, Elaine Fligman, Jean Florio, Len Fontaine, Stan Goldman, Eileen Hall, Jeanne Hatch, Christopher Haynes, Frederick Alexander Johnson, Donald Jones, Fred Knittle, Norma Landry, John Larareo, Patricia Larese, Miriam Leader, Patricia Linderme, Brock Lynch, Steve Martin, Joseph Mitchell, Dora B. Morrow, Gloria Parker, Liria Petrides, Ed Rehor, Bob Salvini, Steven M. Sanderson, Jack Schnepp, Janice St. Laurence and Ed Wise. Directed by Stephen Walker. [1:50]

88 Minutes [2008] [R] - 6.8.5
A successful forensic psychiatrist (Al Pacino) who is responsible for providing the evidence that convicts a man accused of serial rape and murder, begins to receive threatening phone calls warning him that he has 88 minutes to live. He becomes suspicious of everyone as he races to save his own life. Also with Alicia Witt, Leelee Sobieski, Neal McDonough, Benjamin McKenzie and Amy Brenneman. Directed by Jon Avnet. [1:48]

The Love Guru [2008] [PG-13] - 7.4.5
Mike Myers stars as Pitka, an American raised by Indian Gurus. He returns to the United States, planning to make a fortune in a self-help practice, and the first assignment he undertakes is a bereft low-talent hockey player (Romany Malco) that is upset because his wife (Meagan Good) left him for a rival player. Also with Justin Timberlake, Jessica Alba, Ben Kingsley, Omid Djalili and Stephen Colbert. Directed by Marc Schnabel. [1:24]

September 23

Sex and the City [2008] [R] - 9.1.5
This film version of HBO's popular adult TV series about New York City women and their sexual encounters, picks up three years after the series has ended. High drama and high fashion take center-stage, along with New York City and sex. With Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, Jennifer Hudson and Candice Bergen. Directed by Michael Patrick King. [2:28]

Deception [2008] [R] - 8.7.6
An audit manager (Ewan McGregor) working late hours in a law firm is befriended by a man (Hugh Jackman), who presents himself as a successful attorney, and introduces him to anonymous sex clubs for wealthy and busy professionals. Not everything is what it seems though, and during one liaison, the woman disappears. Also with Natasha Henstridge, Maggie Q and Javier Godino. Directed by Marcel Langenegger. [1:48]

Leatherheads [2008] [PG-13] - 3.4.4
An enterprising professional football player (George Clooney) hires a college football star (John Krasinski) to give a much needed boost to his failing team and the failing business of professional football. At the same time, a journalist (Renée Zellweger), whose mission is to expose the truth behind the college player's war hero status, becomes romantically involved with both men. Also with Wayne Duvall, Jonathan Pryce, Stephen Root and Tim Griffin. Directed by George Clooney. [1:54]

Run Fatboy Run [2007] [PG-13] - 4.4.5
An average man (Simon Pegg) attempts to prove his worth and win back the heart of the woman he loves (Thandie Newton) by training to run a marathon. Also with Hank Azaria, Ameet Chana and Dylan Moran. Directed by David Schwimmer. [1:40]

September 30

Iron Man [2008] [PG-13] - 4.7.4
Based on the Marvel comic series: A man (Robert Downey Jr.) who has been at the helm of a weapons manufacturing company for years is taken hostage in the Middle East while demonstrating his latest weapon. While in captivity he has a change of heart that leads him to develop a state-of-the art metal suit that transforms him into Iron Man. Also with Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb and Allison McAtee. Directed by Jon Favreau. [2:06]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall [2008] [R] - 10.4.8
After being dumped by his TV star girlfriend (Kristen Bell), a man (Jason Segel) decides to take a trip to Hawaii to cheer himself up. But upon arrival to the island he learns that his former girlfriend is also in Hawaii and staying at the same hotel with her new rock star boyfriend (Russell Brand). Also with Mila Kunis and Bill Hader. Directed by Nicholas Stoller. [1:52]