Kam’s Kapsules by Kam Williams

9 (PG-13 for violence and scary images). Post-apocalyptic animated adventure about the tiny, man-made creatures who rise to defend the planet from the fearsome machines which have already decimated humanity and now threaten to wipe out all living things. Voice cast includes Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer, Crispin Glover and Elijah Wood.

Adam (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality, and mature themes). Bittersweet romantic comedy, set in New York City, about an unemployed electrical engineer (Hugh Dancy) with Asperger’s syndrome who finds the girl of his dreams in his patient next-door neighbor (Rose Byrne) who is willing to put up with his eccentricities.

All about Steve (PG-13 for sexuality). Bradley Cooper stars in the title role of this road comedy as a CNN cameraman who thinks he’s being stalked across the country by a crossword puzzle designer (Sandra Bullock) convinced that they’re soulmates. Supporting cast includes Thomas Haden Church, Keith David, Dr. Ken Jeong, DJ. Qualls, Kerri Kenney, and Howard Hesseman.

Cold Souls (PG-13 for nudity and brief profanity). Paul Giamatti plays himself in this droll science-fiction comedy about an off-Broadway actor with performance anxiety who travels from New York to Russia to retrieve his medically extracted soul from the ambitious soap opera actress (Dina Korzun) who borrowed it. Cast includes David Strathairn, Emily Watson, and Katheryn Winnick.

District 9 (R for graphic violence and pervasive profanity). Science fiction adventure about a race of extraterrestrial refugees from a dead planet caged in a South African slum whose fortunes change after one of their prison guards (Sharlito Copley) contracts a DNA-changing virus which holds the key to understanding the mysterious aliens. In English and Nyanja with subtitles.

Extract (R for profanity, drug use, and sexual references). Jason Bateman stars in this ensemble comedy about a sexually frustrated, flavoring factory owner trying to handle a host of personal and workplace woes ranging from incompetent employees to a frigid wife (Kristen Wiig). With Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Mila Kunis, David Koechner, and Gene Simmons.

Final Destination: Death Trip 3D (R for sexuality, profanity, and violence). Horror film about a teenager (Bobby Campo) whose premonition saves his friends from certain death in the collapse of the stands at an auto racetrack only to have them start dying anyway in a series of freak accidents. Cast includes Mikelti Williamson, Krista Allen, Haley Webb, and Nick Zano.

Gamer (R for nudity, sexuality, profanity, and pervasive graphic violence). Science fiction thriller, set in the near future, revolving around the attempt of a human gladiator (Gerard Butler) to free himself from the clutches of a deadly mind-control game invented by a voyeuristic reclusive billionaire (Michael C. Hall) that pits people against each other. With Amber Valetta, Kyra Sedgwick, Terry Crews, Keith David, Ludacris, and John Leguizamo.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13 for mayhem and graphic violence). Action thriller about an elite team of gadget equipped military spies who venture to the ends of the earth in search of the international arms dealer (Christopher Eccleston) who is masterminding a diabolical plot to plunge the planet into complete chaos. Supporting cast includes Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Vosloo, and Sienna Miller.

Halloween II (Unrated). Tyler Mane returns as slasher Michael Myers for a sequel which has the depraved serial killer returning home to Haddonfield, Illinois where a visit to his recuperating sister (Laurie Scout-Compton) leads to a bloody rampage. Supporting cast includes Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Margot Kidder, Howard Hesseman, and Weird Al Yankovic.

I Can Do Bad All by Myself (PG-13 for violence, drug use, smoking, and the sexual assault of a minor). Tyler Perry’s back in drag as Madea for this modern morality play which has the gun-toting granny delivering the trio of orphaned juvenile delinquents she catches burglarizing her home to their only living relative (Taraji P. Henson). With Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, Marvin Winans, Brian J. White, and Hope Olaide Wilson.

Inglourious Basterds (R for profanity, violence, and brief sexuality). Brad Pitt stars in Quentin Tarantino’s World War II saga about a U.S. Army lieutenant from the south who recruits a squad of Jewish GIs for a bloody mission to hunt down Nazis behind enemy lines. Ensemble includes Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent, and Jacky Ido.

It Might Get Loud (PG for smoking, brief profanity, and mature themes). Musical documentary explores the history of the electric guitar from the perspective of three rock icons: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.

Julie & Julia (PG-13 for sensuality and brief profanity). Nora Ephron directs this lighthearted biopic merging the memoir of celebrated chef Julia Child (Meryl Streep) with that of her biggest fan, a housewife (Amy Adams) who tried to cook 524 of her idol’s famous recipes over the course of a single year. With Jane Lynch, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina.

My One and Only (PG-13 for profanity and sexuality). Road comedy, set in the fifties based on actor George Hamilton’s (Logan Lerman) teenage remembrance of his and his brother’s (Mark Rendall) accompanying their narcissistic mother (Renée Zellweger) on a cross-country trip in search of a wealthy suitor to replace her philandering husband (Kevin Bacon).

Ponyo (G) Disney animated adventure about a young mermaid (Noah Lindsey Cyrus) who runs away from home and washes up on shore where she is befriended by a 5-year-old boy (Frankie Jonas) who promises to protect her forever. Voice cast includes Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Tina Fey, Lily Tomlin, Betty White, and Cloris Leachman.

Shorts (PG for mild action and crude humor). Modern fairytale about the ruckus raised in a suburban Texas town when a rainbow colored rock found by an 11-year-old (Jimmy Bennett) suddenly starts granting the wishes of anybody holding it. With William H. Macy, James Spader, and Kat Dennings.

Sorority Row (R for nudity, sexuality, profanity, partying, and graphic, bloody violence). Remake of the gruesome 1983 film about five college juniors (Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Jamie Chung, Rumer Willis, and Audrina Patridge) who agree to cover up the accidental death of a sorority housemate by secretly burying her body only to find themselves stalked by a serial killer a year later during their big graduation party. With Robert Belushi (son of Jim).

Taking Woodstock (R for profanity, sexuality, drug use, and nudity). Oscar-winner Ang Lee directs this lighthearted look at the 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair based on Elliot Tiber’s whimsical memoir recounting his pivotal role in mounting the historic three day rock festival. Cast includes Demetri Martin, Emile Hirsch, Henry Goodman, Paul Dano, and Imelda Staunton.

The Time Traveler’s Wife (PG-13 for mature themes, nudity, sexuality, and brief disturbing images). Science fiction fairytale about the frustrations experienced by a woman (Rachel McAdams) in love with a librarian (Eric Bana) born with a genetic disorder which causes him to involuntarily travel in time.

Whiteout (R for nudity, profanity, violence, and grisly images). Kate Beckinsale stars in this frosty crime caper about a U.S. Marshal assigned to investigate the first murder in Antarctica three days before winter sets in. With Gabriel Macht, Columbus Short, and Tom Skerritt.

World’s Greatest Dad (R for profanity, sexuality, drug use, disturbing images, and crude humor). Dark comedy starring Robin Williams as a struggling writer who finally finds a measure of success when he decides to cover-up his teenage son’s (Daryl Sabara) death from auto-erotic asphyxiation by posthumously ghostwriting and then publishing a sentimental journal in the late lad’s name.

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