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Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg produce a thrilling, chilling glimpse of the future in Minority Report.
[Photo: Twentieth Century Fox and Dreamworks L.L.C]
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Film
Look ahead in horror
In Minority Report, due process is as comatose as the sentinels who predict and prevent crime. But, wait: Why is law enforcement after a nice guy like Tom Cruise?
Dream team pairing looks like a sure hit
The first union of Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise, for Minority Report, reaps high expectations.
Cuteness with an attitude
In Lilo & Stitch, the dog is ill-tempered and not what he seems, while his playmate-owner is a girl who isn't all sugar and spice, but their edges are part of the fun.
Family movie guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Top 5 movies
1. Minority Report -- Tom Cruise plays a futuristic cop whose department can predict who will commit murder and arrest them before the fact. Director Steven Spielberg once again proves he's the best science fiction filmmaker ever, even better than his pal, George Lucas.
Indix flicks
Escape to the world of spirit
Also opening
Boys will be girls
Rentals
Video: I am still an annoying movie
I Am Sam (PG-13)
Rewind: The many faces of Danny Aiello
The late-starting actor has evolved from mobster to sweeter -- sexier? -- characters.
DVD: No insight into how a 'can't miss' missed
New and noteworthy for digital players
Dine
Skewering bland Chinese food
Satay House may resemble a stock Chinese place, but go inside and experience innovative Asian home cooking.
Food events
Harvest Festival -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, U.S. 27, 3 miles south of Florida Turnpike Exit 285, near Clermont. Wine, food, grape stomping, winery tours and tastings, arts and crafts. $2. (352) 394-8627 or toll-free 1-800-768-9463.
Art
A trove of treasures awaits
Chill out at a gallery. The art's cool and, hey, you might learn something.
Art: hot ticket
300 years of American art
Art: also showing
For Goddess Sake, Wake Up! -- Through Aug. 17, work by Seri Salin, Brandy Stark, Susan Granby, Boo Ehrsam, Kathy Iwanowski, Lydia Ungala, Aurora Heuple and Dawn Columbo at Sheri Salin Gallery, 510 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs.
Stage
Musical smorgasbord
The Tampa Bay Composers' Forum ends its season with a mix of jazz, classical and cutting-edge sounds.
Stage: hot ticket
Youth orchestras swarm Sarasota
Stage: down the road
Youth -- Closing concerts June 29 of the National Youth Orchestra Festival at Van Wezel Hall include Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique and Barber's Adagio for Strings. $11.
Pop
Pop: hot ticket
Music that explores the heart
Pop: ticket window
Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Aug. 31 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. Tickets ($39.75-$65) on sale 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster (813) 287-8844 or (727) 898-2100.
Team pop trivia
THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: Dance club chanteuse Jody Watley brings her barrage of mid-1980s hits to Clearwater this weekend. In 1989, Watley scored a hit with Friends, featuring a cameo by two of her famous hip-hop pals. To enter your name in the random drawing for the Weekend T-shirt, tell us what rap duo -- very hot at the time -- did the guest spot.
Get Away
Celebrating little-known history
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo educates about the role of black cowboys in settling the West.
Getaway: down the road
Events to watch for; details in future editions of Weekend.
Night Life
Night out: hot ticket
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