The ingenious Across the Universe is a musical along the lines of a Moulin Rouge, imaginatively interjecting popular songs--in this case, the Beatles repertoire--into the storyline. It’s a real treat.
As one of the more likable holiday films to come around in a long time, the comedy The Family Stone will also surprise you with its depth and emotional appeal.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards give Chicago big wins including Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The Sopranos Edie Falco and James Gandolfini also win. Daniel Day-Lewis Christopher Walken