THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD
Opens September 21.

82%
Because it’s the visual pleasure of Brad Pitt in a duster coat...

15%
...versus the underrated Casey Affleck...

3%
...and did we mention the duster?

Best case: A River Runs Through Deadwood.
Worst case: Knock, knock, knockin’ on Heaven’s Gate.

AMERICAN GANGSTER
Opens November 2.

67%
A dose of pre-gentrification nostalgia...

26%
...positioned as the black Godfather...

7%
...that might help Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe atone for Virtuosity.

Best case: Superfly Scarface.
Worst case: Hoffa comes to Harlem.

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