Fall movies: From Bond to
‘Jackass’ Kate Ferris
/ Columnist
Summer is the time of big blockbusters– movies made to
bring in the cash. This summer, we saw “Superman
Returns,” “X-Men III,” the sequel to
“Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Miami
Vice” and “Talladega Nights.” Some of the
best movies usually open while school’s out.
Well, school may be back in session, but the good movies are
still rolling.
Here are some movies to look out for in the coming months
that can give you some relief from studying.
In September, be on the lookout for “Gridiron
Gang” and “Haven,” both opening this
Friday.
“Gridiron Gang” is a movie based on the true
story of a probation officer who turns youth inmates into
football players starring Dwayne “The Rock”
Johnson.
Orlando Bloom and Bill Paxton star in “Haven,” a
story based around the corruption of the Cayman Islands,
where the rich stash their cash.
Also coming out in September are “Jackass: Number
Two” and “School for Scoundrels.”
“Jackass” needs no explanation. If you are into
that kind of humor, the boys are back.
From the Weinstein brothers’ comes “School for
Scoundrels,” featuring Jon Heder from “Napoleon
Dynamite” and Billy Bob Thornton. Thornton plays a
teacher in confidence-building, something Heder lacks as a
New York City meter man.
Robin Williams stars in the highlight of October: “Man
of the Year,” in which he portrays a political comedian
who jokingly says he will run for president and does.
What happens when he wins?
Also coming in October is “Employee of the
Month.” While the movie does have Jessica Simpson in
it, my hopes lie on comedian Dane Cook to make this movie one
to watch.
November brings a blonde-haired, blue-eyed James Bond. The
new Bond film, “Casino Royale,” will open on
November 17. The question on everyone’s mind is: will
the new Bond be accepted or rejected?
Another movie to look out for in November is
“Bobby.” Anthony Hopkins, William H. Macy, Elijah
Wood and Demi Moore star in this chronicle of the night
Robert Kennedy was assassinated.
If these movies do not strike your fancy, there are several
Oscar-worthy films such as “Hollywoodland” with
Adrien Brody and Diane Lane, “All the King’s
Men” with Sean Penn and Jude Law, and Martin
Scorsese’s “The Departed” with Matt Damon,
Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jack Nicholson.
All these movies and more are coming to a theatre near you
in the coming months. Watch movie trailers at
www.apple.com/trailers and find something that sparks your
interest. Then, take a break from the stress and work of
college and check one out.
Contact Kate Ferris at pendulum@elon.edu or
278-7247. | 
