Best movie picks in Atlanta weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2008

October 31, 2:09 PMAtlanta Movies ExaminerRyan McNally

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Five films in the Atlanta area you won’t want to miss this weekend (plus a bonus Halloween selection), with preference given to newer releases and one-time screenings

1) Rachel Getting Married—When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. Directed by Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs), reviews have been excellent, and Hathaway is considered a near-lock for a Best Actress nomination.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, AMC Phipps Plaza, and others

2) Changeling—The prayers of Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes the child is not hers. Directed by Clint Eastwood and co-starring John Malkovich, the film—based on a true story from 1928 Los Angeles—has received mixed reviews, but some critics have hailed it one of Eastwood’s best.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, Regal Atlantic Station and others

3) Happy Go Lucky—In this new comedy from Oscar-nominated director Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies), Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Buzz has been great for this official selection of the Toronto and New York Film Festivals.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: Landmark Midtown Art Cinema

4) Zack And Miri Make A Porno—Lifelong friends and roommates Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are facing hard times and a mountain of debt. When the electricity and plumbing get cut off, they seize upon the idea of making a homegrown porno movie for some quick cash, Director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Chasing Amy) looks to be back in prime form.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: Plaza Theatre, United Artists Tara and others

5) Young Blood—Playing as part of the High Museum’s Latin American Film Festival, Leo Ricciardi's feature debut is a poignant drama about a young boy who must bond with his elderly grandfather after a family tragedy. Director Leo Ricciardi will be in attendance to introduce the film.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: The High Museum’s Rich Theatre (Nov. 1 only)

Bonus Halloween Pick

1) The Exorcist—Linda Blair plays Regan, a 12-year-old girl possessed by the devil. After exhausting all the options of science, psychology, and medicine, Regan's mother (Ellen Burstyn) realizes the supernatural nature of her daughter's condition and resorts to a religious solution, turning to Father Karras (Jason Miller) for an exorcism. The 1972 Best Pic winner is one of the most frightening and disturbing films ever.

Where you can see it in Atlanta: GSU’s Cinefest Theatre (Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 only)