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Steven Schoichet, a socially retarded 30-year-old man who is still living with his parents, quits his job to pursue his lifetime dream of becoming a ventriloquist. He falls for his unemployment counselor Lorena and makes efforts to woo her. They end up dating, however, Lorena finds out it is not easy to date a man with such a squabbling family. 12 and over. 91 minutes.

Coming soon to theaters. Call Coral Pictures at 02-3443-5526.

The Nanny Diaries

Just out of college, Annie goes to work as Grayer X's nanny. Her days are kept busy; dropping by Tiffany & Co. for Mr. X's watch, taking care of Grayer's letter of recommendation for elementary school, helping him with his Latin, French and swimming lessons, and also getting Mrs. X's expensive clothes to the cleaner's. 12 and over. 104 minutes.

Megabox Coex (1544-0600) near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2

CGV Apgujeong (1544-1122) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway lines 2 and 7

Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2

CGV Daehangno (1544-1122) near exit 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4

Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2

Happiness

Yeong-soo, the manager of a club, runs into a string of problems. His business goes bad, his girlfriend dumps him and to top it off he gets sick. He escapes to a sanatorium in the countryside. There, he meets and falls in love with Eun-hui, a tuberculosis patient. After a year, he recovers from his sickness but starts feeling burdened by Eun-hui and their lifestyle. 15 and over. 124 minutes. No English subtitles.

CGV Yongsan (1544-1122) connected to Yongsan Station on subway line 1

Cinus Central (1544-0070) near exits 7 and 8 of Express Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3

Cine Cube Jongno (02-2002-7770) near exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5

Rush Hour 3

After an attempted assassination of Ambassador Han who knows the secret of the Triads, Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter head to Paris. There, they are given the mission to protect a French woman who also knows of the Triads' secret leaders. 15 and over. 90 minutes.

The Page Turner

The daughter of a butcher, ten-year-old Melanie is a gifted piano player. During her Conservatory entrance exam, she is distracted by the arrogant juror Ariane and fails the exam. Disappointed she gives up the piano. After 10 years, Melanie becomes the page-turner for Ariane and waits for her revenge to come. 15 and over. 84 minutes. No English Subtitles.

Myungbo Theater (02-2274-2121) near exit 8 of Euljiro 3-ga Station on subway line 2 and 3.

Crank

Professional assassin Chev Chelios finds out that his rival Verona has injected him with a poison that will kill him if his heart rate drops. He needs adrenaline running through his blood to stay alive, save his girlfriend Eve, and put an end to Verona. 18 and over. 86 minutes.

CGV Guro (1544-1122) connected to Guro Station on subway line 1

Seoul Cinema (02-2277-3014) near exit 14 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3, and 5

Daehan Cinema (02-3393-3500) connected to Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4

Dixie Chicks: Shut Up & Sing

This is a documentary on the female country band Dixie Chicks and how Natalie Maines' anti-George W. Bush statement at their London concert in 2003 stirred up a series of events related to freedom of speech and their own safety. 12 and over. 91 minutes.

Spongehouse Apgujeong (02-3444-6640) near exit 2 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3

Spongehouse Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) connected to Euljiro 3-ga Station on subway lines 2 and 3

Movies on Cable

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

CatchOn Friday 4:40 p.m.

Olive is a plump little girl with a dream: winning the Little Miss Sunshine contest. Her dysfunctional family, the Hoovers, takes a cross-country trip to make that dream come true. Directed by Jonathan Dayton, and Valerie Faris. Starring Abigail Breslin and Alan Arkin.

Vanity Fair (2004)

StoryOn on Saturday 4:30 p.m.

In 19th century England, Becky Sharp, the orphaned daughter of a painter and a singer, leaves home to be a governess with the ambition of social advancement. Her scheme passes through Joseph Sedley, Rawdon Crawley and the Marquess of Steyne. Directed by Mira Nair. Starring Reese Witherspoon, James Purefoy, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Collateral Damage (2002)

Channel CGV on 7:00 p.m.

Firefighter Gordon Brewer's family is killed in an explosion. Brewer decides to payback the terrorists himself and goes to Colombia in search of the terrorist, Wolf. Directed by Andrew Davis. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Francesca Neri