The Girl on the Train
Andre Techine's new film imagines the circumstances behind a real news event, in which a young French girl accused a group of blacks of attacking her, thinking her Jewish. The accusations set off a furor in France, already suffering from anri-semitic attacks, but were revealed to all be a lie. The film provides no pat answer, but a number of tantalizing suggestions.

The Manitou
Not only does Karen have an unsightly tumor on her back, wouldn't you know, it's a FETUS. And not just any fetus, but the physical embodiment of some badass Indian medicine man who is going to unleash some hardcore discomfort on the people of Earth if his call to Satan is connected. This movie starts weird, gets weirder, and finally leaves this solar system behind.

Best of 2009: Video and Movies
Here we are, the CdM take on the best movie experiences of the year, whether at the theater or on video. As usual, we'll concentrate on whether it's enjoyable, and leave the crucial social analysis and geo-political hoo-ha to those who care.

Color of Night
Bruce Willis is a psychologist dealing with a hot new lady-love, a murdered best friend, a group full o' loonies, and a serial killer in this flagrantly horrid erotic thriller, described by some as "The Mommie Dearest of the 90s."