Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. (2007, 96 minutes, R, comedy, trailer) Judd Apatow goes for the trifecta with this new film. There are hopes that this will join his two other productions this year, Knocked Up and Superbad, as a comedic hit. Lately it seems he can do no wrong, whether he's directing or producing. He is in the latter mode here, with Jake Kasdan (The TV Set) at the helm. Apatow did co-write the movie with Kasdan. Even before its wide release it is getting some buzz, with John C. Reilly getting a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Cox. It is a comedic parody targeting the music biopic (most obviously Walk the Line). This looks to be a winner.

Juno. (2007, 96 minutes, PG-13, comedy/drama, trailer) Here is another movie I have been looking forward to. Ever since I saw the first trailer, I knew this was going to be a good one. Juno appears to be funny, smart, and engaging, meaning I will probably like it. Anyway, it is the story of Juno (Hard Candy's Ellen Page) and her unplanned pregnancy. This forces her to mature faster than she should, and also finds her deciding to find a couple to adopt the child. Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking) directs, and joining Page are Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Superbad), Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, JK Simmons, and Allison Janney.

Also opening this week, but not near me:

• Flakes
• Steep
• Taare Zameen Par
• Good Bye Bafana
• The Kite Runner
• Nanking
• Youth Without Youth

Box Office Predictions

I Am Legend blew away all of its competition, easily winning last weekend and setting a new December opening mark. Will it continue this weekend? Does it have the legs to take two weekends in a row? I am going to say no. It will likely do well, but I suspect that it will fall to second place in the face of new competition. There are, after all, five new movies opening in wide release this weekend, including one highly anticipated sequel. All of these movies will be looking to segment the market and grab their share. The top film is going to be National Treasure: Book of Secrets. The movie comes with a built-in sense of fun and adventure from the first one, as well as carrying a PG rating, ensuring a wide reach. We shall see.

Here is how I think the top ten field will play out: