New in theaters - May 9, 2008
Speed Racer - After filming darker fare such as The Matrix and V For Vendetta, the Wachowski brothers turn to lighter fare with the family flick Speed Racer. Based on the cartoon series, Emile Hirsch stars as the title character, who decides to compete in the race that claimed his brother's life, The Crucible.
What Happens In Vegas - Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher star as two people who mistakenly get hitched after a drunken, debaucherous night in Las Vegas. When they find out one of them has won a jackpot, they try to trick each other into getting the money - but complications arise when they fall in love.
The Fall - Indian-born director Tarsem Singh's last film was 2000's visually stunning but otherwise empty The Cell, starring Jennifer Lopez. He takes another crack at filmmaking with The Fall, about a girl recovering from a fall in hospital. She meets a bedridden man who captivates her with a fantastical story.
Surfwise - Documentary about successful doctor Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, who leaves his medical practice to lead the nomadic life of a surfer, bringing his wife and kids with him.






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