Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Kurt Russell (Miracle, Sky High), Dakota Fanning (War of the Worlds, Man on Fire) and Kris Kristofferson (Lone Star) star in a drama about a father who, for the love of his daughter, sacrifices almost everything to save the life of an injured racehorse and bring the promising filly back to her former glory. Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) was once a great horseman, whose gifts as a trainer were now being wasted on making other men’s fortunes. Soñadorc (called Sonya—was a great horse whose promising future on the racetrack was suddenly cut short by a career ending broken leg. Considered as good as dead to her owner, who also happens to be Ben’s boss, Sonya is given to Ben as severance pay along with his walking papers. Now, it will take the unwavering faith and determination of Ben’s young daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning), to bring these two damaged souls together in a quest for a seemingly impossible goal: to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Kristofferson stars as Ben Crane’s father whose strained relationship with his son is bridged by their mutual hopes for Sonya. The main cast also includes Oscar ® nominee Elisabeth Shue (“Leaving Las Vegas”), David Morse (“The Green Mile”), Freddy Rodriguez (HBO’s “Six Feet Under”), Luis Guzmán (“Traffic”) and Oded Fehr (“The Mummy”). “Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story” was written by John Gatins, who is also making his directorial debut on the movie. (Dreamworks SKG). Rated PG.

Stay: In this psychological thriller, a distraught young man (Ryan Gosling) announces to his psychiatrist (Ewan McGregor) that he plans to commit suicide in three days. The psychiatrist’s desperate attempts to help his new patient, lead him through the city on an incredible, nightmarish trip to the place between life and death. Also starring Naomi Watts, Bob Hoskins and Janeane Garofalo . Directed by Marc Forster and written by David Benioff. (20th Century Fox) This film is rated R.

Separate Lies: Exclusively at the Michigan Theater (ANN ARBOR) A seemingly happy married couple (Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson) has their lives are turned upside-down when a third party arrives (Rupert Everett). Written and directed by Julian Fellowes. (FOX SEARCHLIGHT) This film is rated R.

Good Night, and Good Luck: Opens in Ann Arbor - Exclusively at the Michigan Theater and expands in the Detroit area. “Good Night, and Good Luck”, takes place during the early days of broadcast journalism in 1950's America. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow (David Strathairn) and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the Permanent Sub-committee on Investigations (Government Operations Committee). With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly (George Clooney) and Joe Wershba (Robert Downey Jr.) in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on regardless and their tenacity eventually pays off when McCarthy is brought before the Senate and made powerless as his lies and bulling tactics are finally uncovered. Also starring, Patricia Clarkson, Shirley Wershba, Frank Langella, Bill Paley, Ray Wise, Grant Heslov, and Jeff Daniels. GRAMMY® Award-winner Dianne Reeves appears and performs in the film as well. Written and directed by George Clooney. (Warner Independent Pictures) This film is rated PG. Editor's note: This film is WELL worth seeing. No matter what your politics it is very insightful and interesting. It also reminds us of a time when the Russians were the looming threat that occupied everyone's time. Go see it. It's worth it.