Nicolas Cage plays the title role, a popular Chicago TV "meteorological expert" whose private life is as stormy as his career prospects are bright. As Cage wrestles with a chance at joining a New York-based network morning show, he attempts to reconcile with his ex-wife (Hope Davis), troubled children (Nicholas Hoult and Gemmenne de la Pena), and ailing author father (Michael Caine). "Pirates of the Caribbean" director Gore Verbinski helms this tempestuous comedy/drama. 101 min.

Denzel Washington stars in Spike Lee's acclaimed drama as Jake, a recently paroled convict who has a week to convince his son, Jesus, who is the most sought-after high school basketball player in the country, to attend the governor's alma mater. The problem is that Jake was convicted of murdering his son's mother and Jesus wants nothing to do with him. With NBA star Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich and Ned Beatty. 137 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; theatrical trailer; scene access.