Stefan Ruzowitzky, The Counterfeiters

The horror of the Holocaust is territory frequently explored on film, which is why you may wonder what new material writer-director Stefan Ruzowitzky could offer with The Counterfeiters. A true story of a master counterfeiter who, while in a concentration camp, bartered his skills for better living conditions, "The Counterfeiters" is an emotionally and morally challenging film that proves that there are still many stories to be told from this tragic period.

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Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

At first glance, Julian Schnabel's The Diving Bell and the Butterfly seems doomed to be a depressing tale of loss, regret and heartache. The film triumphs in presenting audiences with a respectful and honest portrait, and though sad, succeeds in becoming 2007's most powerful and uplifting work of cinematic art.

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Jon Favreau, Iron Man

Look out, Spider-Man, Superman, and the Fantastic 4. Your sequels have been disappointing audiences for some time now, but director Jon Favreau has rejuvenated the superhero flick with the kickoff of the summer movie season, Iron Man.

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Now On DVD: Todd Haynes, I’m Not There

I’m Not There is an eccentric, innovative take on the way movies do biographies. As a result, it is also a film that is likely to alienate people with its somewhat experimental tendencies. But while the movie itself may not necessarily be everyone’s cup of tea, the 2-Disc Collector’s Edition DVD contains a variety of bonus features that should appeal to all.

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Lady Antebellum, Georgia Theatre, 4/28/07

You can add another name to the long list of big-time bands with ties to Athens.

While Lady Antebellum’s history as a band is remarkably short, two of its members have a long history together, which involves them both graduating from the University of Georgia.
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