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

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 09, 2011 Injecting some life in a viral disaster Michael O'Sullivan 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' John DeFore 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' Ann Hornaday First-time filmmaker Maryam Keshavarz makes an impressive debut with this sexual coming-of-age tale. [Read more] 'Bellflower' Michael O'Sullivan 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' Mark Jenkins 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' Stephanie Merry The documentary looks at the Arab-American population living in Dearborn, Mich. [Read more] 'My Kingdom' and 'Love in Space' Mark Jenkins Two Chinese movies open this week. One more traditional and one more modern. ['My Kingdom'] ['Love in Space'] More Movie Info 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 Stephanie Merry 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. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy