1. Northfork - The dying days of a 1955 Montana town bring all sorts of miracles in a moody fantasy from twin filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish. Nick Nolte and James Woods co-star.
2. Seabiscuit - The first legit Academy Awards contender is a fact-based tale of an unlikely horse-racing champion during the Great Depression. Win, place and what a show.
3. Bugs! - Forget the lousy optical effects of Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. This 3-D documentary about Malaysian rain forest insects is the real deal, and an IMAX-sized presentation to boot.
4. American Wedding - Comedies have been in short supply this summer, so even the further adventures of Porky's nephews looks pretty good right now.
5. Freaky Friday - Disney's remake of a 1976 body-switch comedy is pleasant family entertainment starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.
UPCOMING RELEASES
Aug. 22: Marci X; My Boss' Daughter; The Medallion; Camp; Envy; I Capture the Castle
Aug. 27: Highwaymen
Aug. 29: Le Divorce; Jeepers Creepers II; And Now Ladies and Gentlemen
Sept. 5: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star; The Order
Sept. 12: American Splendor; Matchstick Men; Cabin Fever; Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Sept. 19: Anything Else; Secondhand Lions; The Fighting Temptations; Underworld
