
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.