At the theaters 2/3/06

New at the theaters

'Brokeback Mountain'

Starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Randy Quaid, Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams. In 1963 Wyoming and Texas, a rodeo cowboy named Jack and a ranch hand called Enis take a summer job tending a flock of sheep on forest-service land. The entirely unexpected outcome: a torrid affair between the two men. Later in their lives, they go their separate ways and find wives, but the memory of that summer refuses to fade. Rated R for sexuality, nudity, language and some violence, running time 134 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Capote'

Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Cooper and Bruce Greenwood. Author Truman Capote reads a newspaper story about the true-life murder of a rural Kansas family and decides he wants to write the story of the killings. Heading to the Sunflower State with his childhood friend, Harper Lee, Capote becomes fascinated by the ensuing manhunt and the killers themselves, writing the story of all he sees, which eventually became the fictionalized true-crime story "In Cold Blood." Rated R for some violent images and brief strong language, running time 115 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Eight Below'

Starring Paul Walker, Jason Biggs, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood and Wendy Crewson. A trio of scientist explorers must leave behind their beloved team of sled dogs after a sudden accident that strands them in extreme Antarctic weather. But one man can't let his dog team face certain death, so he turns back to rescue them. The film is inspired by the events of a 1957 Japanese expedition to the Antarctic. Rated PG for some peril and brief mild language, running time 120 minutes. Sneak preview Saturday. (Cape West Cine)

'Good Night Good Luck'

Starring David Strathairn, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr., Patricia Clarkson and Ray Wise. In the early days of broadcast journalism, TV newsman Edward R. Murrow takes on Sen. Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. Murrow and his staff, including producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba, defy corporate pressure and bring to light the shady tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his search for communists. What results is a public feud and a backlash against McCarthy that cements Murrow's place in journalism history. Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language, running time 90 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Something New'

Starring Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Mike Epps, Donald Faison and Blair Underwood. Kenya is a woman totally dedicated to her career as a Los Angeles accountant, and she's on the verge of making partner. But this has left her love life lacking, despite the creation of a checklist she's made for idea traits in a man. After spending Valentine's Day alone, Kenya goes on a blind date with Brian, a man who's not exactly ideal. After all, he's a gardener. Surprisingly, they get along, but Kenya becomes a gardener. Surprisingly, they get along, but Kenya becomes enters the picture, too. Rated PG-13 for sexual references, running time 100 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'When a Stranger Calls'

Starring Camilla Belle, Brian Geraghty, Tommy Flanagan, Tessa Thompson, and Clark Gregg. A teenage baby sitter (Bell) gets a phone call from a mysterious stranger, asking, "Have you checked the children lately?" Eventually the police realize the call is coming from inside the house! Rated PG-13 for intense terror, violence and some language, running time 87 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

Still in theaters

'Annapolis'

Starring James Franco, Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Donnie Wahlberg, Vicellous and Reon Shannon. When Jake, a blue-collar kid, gets accepted into the prestigious Naval Academy at Annapolis, he finds that there are still plenty of battles ahead. Barely making it as a plebe, Jake decides to prove his mettle by entering the Navy boxing competition known as the Brigade Championships. Rated PG-13 for some violence, sexual content and language, running time 108 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Big Momma's House 2'

Starring Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Emily Procter, Zachary Levi and Mark Moses. FBI agent Malcolm Turner goes undercover as the rather enormous old lady known as Big Momma. To avert a national security disaster, he takes a job as a nanny/ housekeeper in a suspected baddie's house, only to be trapped with three annoying children. Rated PG-13 for some sexual humor and a humorous drug reference, running time 99 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'The Chronicles of Narnia'

Starring Tilda Swinton, Rupert Everett and Dawn French. Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are separated from their parents in London during the German air raids of World War II. They are sent to the country for safety and find a magic wardrobe that transports them to the mystical world of Narnia. Rated PG for battle sequences and frightening, running time 132 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'End of the Spear'

Starring Chad Allen, Louie Leonardo, Chad Allen, Jack Guzman, and Christina Souza. A savage killer from a remote Amazon tribe becomes grandfather to the grandchildren of the North American man he killed. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, running time 111 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Fun with Dick and Jane'

Starring Jim Carrey, TŽa Leoni and Angie Harmon. After losing their high-paying jobs, Jane and Dick Harper turn to crime to keep up their standard of living. Rated PG-13 for brief language, some sexual humor and occasional humorous drug references, running time 90 minutes. Starts Wednesday. (Cape West Cine)

'Glory Road'

Starring Josh Lucas, Derek Luke and Austin Nichols. This basketball drama is based on the true story of college coach Don Haskins (Lucas), who led his Texas Western team, which featured five African-American starters, to victory over an all-white Kentucky squad in the 1966 NCAA championship, making them the first such team to clinch the title. Rated MPAA Rating PG for racial issues including violence and epithets, and mild language, running time 109 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Hoodwinked'

Starring the voices of Anne Hathaway, Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Patrick Warburton and Anthony Anderson. This animated movie is "Little Red Riding Hood" in reverse: Chief Grizzly and Detective Bill Stork investigate a break-in at Granny's house. The prime suspect: Red herself! Rated PG for some mild action and thematic elements, running time 95 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'King Kong'

Starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody. A gigantic ape is discovered on an isolated piece of land called Skull Island by a documentary filmmaker. The director manages to capture the creature, known as King Kong, and bring him back to New York City, where Kong escapes and runs amok, finally climbing the Empire State Building. Rated PG-13 for frightening adventure violence and some disturbing images, running time 187 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Last Holiday'

Starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Gerard Depardieu, and Alicia Witt. A shy cookware sales clerk thinks that she's dying of terminal cancer and decides to take one last dream vacation to Europe. While staying at a posh hotel, she becomes friends with the guests and staff. Rated PG-13 for some sexual references, running time 112 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Munich'

Starring Eric Bana, Daniel Craig and Ciaran Hinds. In the aftermath of the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a secret squad is assembled to assassinate 11 Palestinians believed to be responsible for planning the killings. Avner (Bana) is charged with leading the specialists brought together to execute the operation. MPAA rating R for strong graphic violence, some sexual content, nudity and language, running time 164 minutes. (Town Plaza Cinema)

'Nanny McPhee'

Starring Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury, Kelly Macdonald and Thomas Sangster. The widowed Mr. Brown and his seven misbehaving children, led by eldest Simon, have scared away 17 previous nannies. Brown fears that the latest, Nanny McPhee, is going to be another name on that unfortunate list. But soon the kids notice that their usual shenanigans don't work on the new nanny. In fact, they lead to serious consequences. Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some rude humor and brief language, running time 99 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'The Ringer'

Starring Johnny Knoxville, Brian Cox and Katherine Heigl. With a dead-end job and a pile of debt, Steve Barker decides that the best way to get ahead is to pretend to be mentally disabled so he can fix the Special Olympics. When his fellow Olympians realize he's a fake, they recruit Steve to help them take down the reigning champion. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, language and some drug references, running time 94 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Underworld: Evolution'

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Bill Nighy, Shane Brolly and Michael Sheen. Vampire Selene and hybrid Lycan Michael must find the oldest immortal member of the vampire clan to explain the death of Viktor before the vampires and Lycans clash with each other. Rated R for pervasive strong violence and gore, some sexuality/nudity and language, running time 105 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

'Walk the Line'

Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon and Robert Patrick. This biopic about Johnny Cash, the legendary country icon, focuses on the singer's early career in Memphis, including his struggles with drug addiction. Rated PG-13 for some language, thematic material and depiction of drug dependency, running time 135 minutes. (Cape West Cine)

-- From staff reports