Life as We Know It Katherine Heigl returns
again to the romantic comedy genre, after partaking in previous projects, which have included 27 Dresses, Knocked Up, The Ugly Truth and Killers. But then again, you prob- ably already knew that. Anyhoo, for her latest romcom ven-
ture, the former Grey’s Anatomy doctor finds herself in a bit of a pickle as Holly Berenson.
The up-and-coming caterer
goes on a date with network sports director Eric Messer (played by Josh Duhamel), which turns out to be a not-so-close-encounter of the disastrous kind. Despite their mutual dislike, the pair is bound to each other by a shared love of their goddaughter, Sophie. Unfortunately, the child is orphaned after her parents are killed in a car accident, leaving the young girl in the care of... surprise!...her godparents, who attempt to make nice for the sake of their young ward. Available February 8.
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The Romantics The Romantics is a comedy/dra-
ma/romance, which tells the story of seven close friends who reunite
for the wedding of two members of their college clique. True Blood actress (and Oscar winner) Anna Paquin stars as Lila, the bride-to-be betrothed to Josh Duhamel’s Tom during a seaside
wedding ceremony. Their long-awaited big day could go off without a hitch (yes, that pun was intended), if only Lila hadn’t asked her best friend, and Tom’s ex, Laura (Katie Holmes)
to be her maid of honor. The ladies have a long-standing rivalry regarding the potential
groom, so naturally their friendship (and that of their group) is put to the test, as both remain unsure of the feelings that Laura has toward Tom. The Romantics co-stars Elijah Wood, Adam
Brody and Candice Bergen. Available February 8.
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Woody Allen’s latest cinematic offering features sex,
The Intimates: A Novel
Ralph Sassone Author Ralph Sassone has crafted “A meticulous, devastating chiaroscuro portrait of stifled longing,”
according to Don’t Cry author Mary Gaitskill. For his debut novel, Sassone explores the nature of
friendship, love and sexuality in one fell swoop by intro- ducing readers to the characters of Robbie and Maize. The
two, who dated briefly during high school when Robbie was suppressing his crushes on boys, see their bond expand (even
after Robbie firmly declares his sexual proclivities) and then subside as the years pass. The Intimates also focuses on the harsh realities of becoming an adult and the struggles to remain real
to ourselves, rather than hide our true nature—whether it is from others in our lives or merely from ourselves. Available February 1.
romance and treachery – oh my! However, there’s prob- ably a good reason that the famed director included “Dark” in the title of this all-star production, as it delves into subject matter that isn’t along the lines of his past comedic endeavors, such as 1977’s Annie Hall. For starters, Alfie (Anthony Hopkins) leaves his wife Helena (Gemma Jones) in a suicidal state and seeking out the services of a fortune teller, when he sets out to recapture his glory days. Then there’s the couple’s daughter Sally (Naomi
Watts), who is growing disillusioned with her own marital state of affairs with novelist husband Roy (Josh Brolin), who becomes obsessed with a woman named Dia (Freida Pinto). While not exactly a Hallmark Valentine Day’s card for viewers, Allen does manage to highlight the very real human necessity to harbor illusions as a way of sometimes coping with life’s adversities. Available February 15.
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