Movies: Matt Damon in 'Contagion' + A Way to Commemorate September 11

Friday, September 9, 2011

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Injecting some life in a viral disaster

In Steven Soderbergh's new medical drama "Contagion," the thrills are more cerebral than visceral. [Read more]

A look back

Jim Whitaker's "Rebirth" documents the recovery since September 11. [Read more]

Also Opening

'Warrior'

'Warrior'

Sure, it may seem like the kind of movie Ultimate Fighting fans would go see. But to one critic, it's a challenger to last year's "The Fighter." [Read more]

'Circumstance'

'Circumstance'

First-time filmmaker Maryam Keshavarz makes an impressive debut with this sexual coming-of-age tale. [Read more]

'Bellflower'

'Bellflower'

Like the souped up muscle car at the center of this buzzed-about indie flick, the visually striking but insincere love story is all style and no mileage. [Read more]

'Mr. Nice'

'Mr. Nice'

The screen adaptation of Howard Marks's autobiography about being a drug smuggler could use more of the laughs found in his book. [Read more]

'Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football'

'Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football'

The documentary looks at the Arab-American population living in Dearborn, Mich. [Read more]

'My Kingdom' and 'Love in Space'

'My Kingdom' and 'Love in Space'

Two Chinese movies open this week. One more traditional and one more modern. ['My Kingdom'] ['Love in Space']

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More Movie Info

DC Shorts Film Festival kicks off

DC Shorts Film Festival kicks off

Through Sept. 18, Washington audiences can catch 145 short films from more than 20 countries. Here are some of the movies to look out for. [Read more]

Celebritology

Photo: 'Contagion' billboard made from bacteria

Now that's what I call viral marketing.

Watch 'The Big Year' trailer

Steve Martin, Owen Wilson and Jack Black team up for what looks like a rather typical comedy.

'J. Edgar' to premiere at AFI

The Clint Eastwood biopic, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, will make its world debut in November.

Eddie Murphy will host the Oscars

The Academy confirms the actor has accepted an offer to host the show.

New and popular DVDs

Check out this week's new releases and see what Washington is watching.

Family Filmgoer

Kid-focused movie reviews

Get the scoop on "Contagion," "Warrior," "Apollo 18" and more.

Box Office

'The Help' wins box office, again

"The Help" once again came in No. 1 at the box office, taking in $19 million over the Labor Day weekend and bringing its total domestic gross to $123.4 million.

Reader Reviews

You review 'Colombiana'

"The movie moved along at a brisk pace. Her story of revenge was told quite well." That's one reader's take. Agree? Write a review and let your voice be heard.

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