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Does "Where the Wild Things Are" live up to the hype and anticipation? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and his producer/sidekick Cory Olsen address the issue in this week's New Movies Podcast. They also discuss "Paranormal Activities," "Law Abiding Citizen" and new DVDs "Drag Me to Hell," "The Proposal" and "Land of the Lost."

Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba offers a twist for this week's New Movies Podcast: He and producer Cory Olsen discuss some of the worst movies ever made, including Tommy Wiseau's "The Room." They also touch on "Couples Retreat," "My One and Only" and "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell."

It’s a big week for movies with Michigan ties. “Whip It” — which director Drew Barrymore shot in Detroit last year — and “Capitalism: A Love Story” — the latest from Flint-born filmmaker Michael Moore — are both new in theaters.

Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba has good things to say about both of them in this week’s New Movies Podcast, with sidekick/producer Cory Olsen kicking in some commentary as well. They also discuss the 3-D re-release of “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” “Zombieland,” “The Invention of Lying,” “Cold Souls,” new DVD releases and more. Give ’em a listen:

Will the new remake of "Fame" live forever? Probably not, according to Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba, in this week's New Movies Podcast. He discusses the musical, as well as Bruce Willis sci-fi flick "Surrogates" and hysterically funny satire "In the Loop" -- and, with sidekick-producer Cory Olsen gone on vacation, Serba might attempt to have a conversation with himself.

Edible precipitation is the subject of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," the animated feature opening in theaters this week. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba weighs in on it for this week's New Movies Podcast, with sidekick Cory Olsen calling in his commentary from Las Vegas, where he's covering Saturday's Floyd Mayweather fight. Also discussed: Megan Fox in "Jennifer's Body," Matt Damon in "The Informant!", documentary "Afghan Star," new DVD releases, and more.

Stunning visual are the star of "9" -- so says Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba, who talks about the dark, creepy animated film in this week's New Movies Podcast. Along with producer-sidekick Cory Olsen, Serba also preaches the virtues of talky indie comedy "Humpday," and touches on "Whiteout," "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself," "Sorority Row" and new DVD releases.

"Office Space" is undeniably a cult classic -- but will writer/director Mike Judge's "Extract" have a similar fate? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba, along with sidekick/producer Cory Olsen, gives his commentary on the new comedy starring Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig and Mila Kunis in this week's New Movies Podcast.

Also discussed: Indie comedy "Weather Girl," Sandra Bullock/Bradley Cooper comedy "All About Steve," Gerard Butler thriller "Gamer" and new DVDs "State of Play," "Earth" and "Sugar."

Although horror sequels "The Final Destination" and "Halloween II" will likely sell the most tickets this weekend, they weren't screened in advance for critics. So Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba -- joined this week by Press entertainment reporter Rachael Recker -- focuses his commentary on "Taking Woodstock" and "The Answer Man," as well as some excellent DVD releases, in this week's New Movies Podcast.

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