Movies: Richard Gere in 'Arbitrage' + Diverting Fable 'Chicken With Plums'

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 14, 2012 Gere breaks the bank genre Ann Hornaday Nicholas Jarecki makes an impressive feature debut with "Arbitrage," a tightly-coiled Wall Street thriller featuring Richard Gere in a role that fits him like a Savile Row suit. [Read more] A feast for the senses "Chicken With Plums" is a diverting, elegantly staged fable. [Read more] Also Opening 'Detropia' Ann Hornaday Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing bring their sensitivity and skill as visual storytellers to their haunting portrait of Detroit and what it portends for a vulnerable American middle class. [Read more] 'Switch' Michael O'Sullivan The documentary takes us on a thoughtful and balanced world tour of energy while delivering a unique message. [Read more] 'Finding Nemo 3D' Jen Chaney The Pixar film is an underwater dazzler, but is it worth spending $10 (or more) for kids to see it in a theater? 'They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain' Michael O'Sullivan Documentarian Robert H. Lieberman sheds light on the secret suffering of the Burmese people. [Read more] 'Samsara' Mark Jenkins The film visits 25 countries around the globe, putting a spotlight on many religious structures and rituals. [Read more] 'Last Ounce of Courage' Michael O'Sullivan The story of a small-town mayor's fight to save Christmas from Big Government is workmanlike, if unvarnished, propaganda Box Office 'The Possession' wins lowest box office of the year Jess Righthand "The Possession" remains at the top of the box office for the lowest-grossing weekend for movies in nearly a decade. Celebritology The 'Lincoln' trailer Jen Chaney Four score and seven years ago, people were already super-excited to see this potential Oscar contender. Testing the Google Bacon Number Jen Chaney Can it tell us how many degrees each of us is from Kevin Bacon? Well ... Joaquin Phoenix on how his hoax helped his acting Jen Chaney "Once I became a total buffoon, it was so liberating," he tells Time magazine. Jane Fonda and Alan Rickman as the Reagans Jen Chaney The resemblance is pretty spot-on. 'Snow White and the Huntsman' and other new 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 "Finding Nemo," "The Words" and more. Reader Reviews You review 'Bachelorette' "It's not Bridesmaids, but nothing is." 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 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy