8 MM
Who's in it? : Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Stormare, James Gandolfini and Catherine Keener
What's it about? : Nicholas Cage is a private detective hired by a widow who has discovered an eight millimeter snuff film in her husband's vault. Aided by Joaquin Phoenix, Cage searches to discover the truth.
Rating : R, for strong perverse sexuality and violence, and for strong language
Is it worth it? : Weak screenplay may throw off some, but hey, you looked forward to Godzilla, didn't you?
200 Cigarettes
Who's in it? : Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, David Chapelle, Guillermo Diaz, Angela Featherstone, Janeane Garofalo, Gabby Hoffman, Kate Hudson, Courtney Love, Jay Mohr, Martha Plimpton, Christina Ricci and Paul Rudd
What's it about? : A 1981 New Year's Eve party in the East Village is the setting for the varied romantic adventures of a guest list that includes Ben Affleck, Courtney Love, Christina Ricci and David Chappelle. (Los Angeles Times synopsis by Richard Cromelin)
Rating : R, for strong language and sexual content
Is it worth it? : Not classy at all, doesn't live up to its potential. The amazing cast couldn't even save this one.