September Flicks Feature

The month of September does more than provide one last opportunity in the calendar year to sit by the pool and relax with friends. It also gives film enthusiasts a first glimpse at fall movie magic. Here are seven September flicks that deserve your consideration. –dewayne rogers

	Gamer Release Date: 9/4 Starring: Gerard Butler, John Leguizamo, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges The Lowdown: So this movie is about prisoners who fight in a popular virtual reality game in hopes of one day earning their freedom? But wait, haven't I seen this before? Yes. Gamer has the exact same premise as last summer’s Death Race, with the only difference being … actually, there is no difference.
	Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself Release Date: 9/11 Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige The Lowdown: Tyler Perry brings to the screen another one of his popular stage plays, continuing his bi-annual feeding for his loyal fan base. The film, Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself, stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson with appearances by Mary J. Blige, Gladys Knight, and of course, Madea.
	Whiteout Release Date: 9/11 Starring: Alex O'Loughlin, Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skeritt The Lowdown: Kate Beckinsale gets top billing in this thrilling crime drama. But the real star of this film is Mother Nature, as the frigid Antarctic conditions do little to help a murder investigation before the sun sets for six months.
	The Informant Release Date: 9/18 Starring: Matt Damon, Melanie Lynskey, Scott Bakula The Lowdown: Matt Damon starring with Steve Soderbergh directing — sounds like a winning combination to me. In The Informant, the pair tackles the real life case of Mark Whitacre, the highest ranking executive to ever turn whistle-blower. Once again, Damon is masterful, and Soderbergh’s directorial hand is as steady as ever.
	Burning Plain Release Date: 9/18 Starring: Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, Joaquim de Almeida The Lowdown: You can’t really lose with Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger as a film’s top draws. Burning Plain finds Theron delving into a secret, sexually charged past that will leave women gasping for air, and men begging for more.
	FAME Release Date: 9/25 Starring: Kristy Flores, Asher Book, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill, Naturi Naughton The Lowdown: This latest incarnation of Fame is a successful revival of Alan Parker’s 1980’s big and small screen sensation. With Naturi Naughton leading the way, the Fame brand may actually succeed at “living forever.”
	Surrogates Release Date: 9/25 Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe The Lowdown: Bruce Willis stars in a high-tech thriller that will leave you questioning the moral good of technological advances. Keep an eye out for Boris Kodjoe, who makes a welcomed return to the big budget film circuit.