Wedded miss in new Kutcher, Diaz comedy
Bill Zwecker: There's kind of an unwritten rule about romantic comedies. No matter how formulaic the script or how pedestrian the direction or even how silly the basic premise, if the audience falls in love with the stars as much as their characters are supposed to fall for each other, the film works. They might not reach the level of "When Harry Met Sally..." or "Sleepless in Seattle" or "Pretty Woman," but films like "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill" have fallen into that category over the years, entirely due to their stars' appeal.

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When death becomes a job

Killings in the workplace take a toll on witnesses. Shootings in offices, factories, malls and schools have necessitated a new work force: counselors to handle the shock, grief and guilt felt by survivors.

Hillary and Bill: The movie

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1 MATTHEW FOX: The star of "Speed Racer" is not lost on a racetrack. Fox, who plays the mysterious Racer X, says, "I always thought driving was fun, but the suit was incredibly uncomfortable for this movie. It was so hot and there was all this sweat. But once I dropped into the helmet and started pouring out sweat, the character really fell into place." Fox muses that although his son thinks the whole film "is just about the coolest thing," there is one bit of being in a Speed Racer film that has caused him to pause. "My son says, "I know Racer X is great, Dad, but I'm going to be Speed Racer for Halloween and not you.' I'm like, 'Hey, wait just a minute.' "

'Cloverfield' wonderfully monstrous on DVD

Director Matt Reeves delivered one heck of a terror-inducing thriller in January with "Cloverfield," his unique handheld video-camera account (think "Blair Witch Project") of a monster's invasion of New York City.

Here he comes: Speed racing to store shelves

The big-screen version of "Speed Racer" zooms into theaters today with a fully loaded Mach 6 and special effects that are as much the stars of the fast-paced movie vehicle as Emile Hirsch as Speed, Christina Ricci as Trixie and Matthew Fox as Racer X. Off the screen, the movie is on the fast track to marketing success in the toy industry.

Drama looks at violence, media in 1930s Chicago

The scandals, killings and betrayals surrounding the death of a Chicago reporter in the 1930s are examined in the drama Hurrah for the Next Who Dies, opening today at the Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three.

Family fare

Assessments from a parent's perspective of films opening today:

Arthouse films

Opening this weekend on the local art-house circuit: