A look at what's new in movies, books, music, television, video games and DVDs for the weekend.

MOVIES:

"EVENING"
An impressive array of acting talent - Vanessa Redgrave, Glenn Close, Natasha Richardson, Toni Collette and Meryl Streep - is on display in this adaptation of Susan Minot's novel. A dying woman (Redgrave) remembers the love that got away and a tragedy that permanently changed her life in this drama that alternates between the past and present. With Claire Danes, Mamie Gummer, Hugh Dancy and Patrick Wilson. Directed by Lajos Koltai. Released by Focus Features. Rated PG-13.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"This is one of the rare movies that are too sensitive for their own good."
-David Denby, The New Yorker
"A pretentious, maudlin pile of goo."
-Christy Lemire, The Associated Press

"LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD"
Bruce Willis returns for the fourth film in the "Die Hard" action series that began in 1988. This time Det. John McLane is after a group of tech-savvy terrorists who want to bring down America's security infrastructure on the Fourth of July. With Justin Long, Maggie Q and Timothy Olyphant. Directed by Len Wiseman. Released by 20th Century Fox. This film is not yet rated.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"'Live Free or Die Hard' is indeed a worthy successor to the original - not perhaps quite as good, but close."
-Rob Salem, The Toronto Star
"There’s still some 'Yippe-ki-yay' left in this franchise."
-Robert W. Butler, Kansas City Star

"RATATOUILLE"
Disney and Pixar's new animated comedy is about a rat named Remy who dreams of being a professional chef. After Remy takes up residence beneath a swanky Paris restaurant, he befriends a garbage boy named Linguini, who recognizes the rat's culinary talents and realizes the two could have a future collaborating on cooking - as long as no one finds out. Featuring the voices of Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Janeane Garofalo and Peter O'Toole. Directed by Brad Bird. Released by Disney/Pixar. Rated G.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"The master chefs at Pixar have blended all the right ingredients - abundant verbal and visual wit, genius slapstick timing, a soupcon of Gallic sophistication - to produce a warm and irresistible concoction."
-Justin Chang, Variety
"Unique and unmissable."
-Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

"SICKO"
Filmmaker/provocateur Michael Moore takes on the health care industry in this documentary that compares the U.S. medical system with those in countries that provide their citizens with free medical care. Released by The Weinstein Company. Rated PG-13.
Official movie site
What the critics say:
"Moore's most assured, least antagonistic and potentially most important film."
-Jack Mathews, New York Daily News
"As both harangue and movie tragicomedy, 'Sicko' is socko."
-Richard Corliss, Time Magazine

VIDEO:

"Dora The Explorer - Summer Explorer"
The well-traveled little girl enjoys summer-themed cartoon adventures with her monkey pal Boots. Kids can answer questions and choose what happens next in the story, creating an interactive learning experience. Released by Paramount Home Video/Nickelodeon. Not rated. Available July 3.

"Driving Lessons"
A 17-year-old boy (Rupert Grint of the "Harry Potter" films) forms an unlikely friendship with an eccentric older actress (Julie Walters) in this comedy from Britain. With Laura Linney and Nicholas Farrell. Directed by Jeremy Brock. Released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Rated PG-13. Available July 3.

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