You asked for it — so here it is. I have received tons of emails from readers pleading for a weekly post about what is going to be hot each weekend at the box office. People want to know where to go, what to see and which movies will wow their friends or entice their significant other. And as much as I cannot guarantee that you will have success with my “date movie” recommendations, I can say that I would happily be your guide each and every weekend, Columbus. We can just say that you owe me one…

Without further ado, here is your rundown for this weekend:

	The Number 23 Running Time: 95 min. Rated R for violence, disturbing images, sexuality and language. This is not one for the kids — but it may do alright for the adults. Director Joel Shumacher has crafted a seriously creepy, unnerving deep dive into the realm of paranoia centered around the number 23. Jim Carrey puts on his dramatic hat once again, but unlike with Eternal Sunshine, he comes in a bit over the top. The film is great for the first 80 minutes, but then it takes a turn for the worse. All that suspense and edge builds up to one of the most lackluster endings I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you Joel Shumacher for reminding us that you were the guy behind Batman Forever. Grade: | Trailer
	Reno 911!: Miami Running Time: 84 min. Rated R for sexual content, nudity, crude humor, language and drug use. For fans of the show upon which this film is based, the above explanation of the film’s rating will be a welcomed sign of good things. With plenty of sexual content, crude humor, gratuitous nudity (which includes lewd masturbation references and plenty of Niecy Nash’s rotund rear) and language, this film is the Lexus to the television show’s Toyota. This band of misguided cops has never been funnier in a film that got me laughing in a way that I have not experienced since, well — Borat. If you are a fan of the show, this is not to be missed. If not, then it may be worth a shot in the foot just this once. Grade: | Trailer
	The Astronaut Farmer Running Time: 104 min. Rated PG for thematic material, peril and language. Let me get this straight — Billy Bob Thornton plays lead in a PG rated, inspirational and family friendly tale about a farmer who builds his own rocket ship because NASA wouldn’t let him go up in one of theirs. Yeah, and Britney Spears shaved her head and finally checked into rehab! Oh wait… Alright, so this movie is real no matter how unbelievably precarious it may sound. I did not catch it as of yet, but early reviews have been positive. Even Tara Settembre from Film School Rejects gave it a B+. I don’t know what to make of it, but I would recommend passing. Trailer
	The Abandoned Running Time: 94 min. Rated R for violence/gore, some disturbing images, nudity and language. This one apparently got everyone in an uproar at Horrorfest, so it may sneak in as a good under-the-radar fright flick. As one who despises the entire genre of horror, I am at a loss. Directed by acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Nacho Cerdà, this one seems to show potential, and I’m told it is scary as all hell. My recommendation: if you dig horror, you may want to check this one out before Lions Gate remakes it. Trailer
	Amazing Grace Running Time: 111 min. Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language. Sweet, here is a limited release that is actually going to be playing in our fair city. This one has been making rounds in the festival circuit and is finally ready for Joe Public. The question though, is whether Joe Public can handle a story about a man maneuvering his way through British Parliament in the 18th Century with aspirations of abolishing slavery. Yawn… Wake me up when the trailer for 300 comes on. Once I see this one I will have a better point-of-view, but for now I would recommend a pass. Trailer

There you have it friends, this week’s list of releases. There are a few to go see and some to avoid. Which ones you see is up to you, but don’t say that I didn’t warn you…