Films opening

Crossroads Britney spears makes her film debut in a remake of Delta Blues feature from a couple years back. Wax on, Britney. At Showcase: 12:50, 2:55, 5:15, 7:20, 9:25, 11:25 (Fri. and Sat.)

Hart"s War A trial in a POW camp yeah, this is about as realistic as the Michigan basketball team winning a easy road game in Colorado. At Showcase: 1:45, 4:30, 7:35, 10:10, 12:30 (Fri. and Sat.)

John Q Denzel celebrates the Oscar nomination by taking a hospital ER hostage, that"s not gonna help him take down Russell. At Showcase: 12:00, 12:30, 2:30, 3:00, 5:00, 5:30, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 10:30, 12:30 (Fri. and Sat.)

Return to Neverland A sequel to "Peter Pan" arrives in theaters this week and is going straight to video next week that"s not a good sign. At Showcase: 1:00, 3:05, 5:05, 7:00, 8:45, 11:00 (Fri. and Sat.).

Films holding

A Beautiful Mind As expected Ron Howard picked up his first Oscar nod for this flick. It still sucks! At Showcase: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:30, 12:05 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

Big Fat Liar That is what you call the guy who says this film is good. At Showcase: 12:10, 12:40, 2:10, 2:40, 4:25, 4:55, 6:10, 7:10, 8:05, 9:05, 11:10 (Fri. and Sat.). H

Black Hawk Down It didn"t get nominated for Best Picture the voters must have remembered "Hannibal." At Showcase: 12:45, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35, 10:05, 12:15 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

Brotherhood of the Wolf It is the anti-"Amelie." "Amelie" is good, and "Wolf" is not. At Showcase: 9:00, 11:50 (Fri. and Sat.). HH

Collateral Damage Arnold capitalizes on all the Sept. 11 hatred of terrorists by killing one on-screen. At Showcase: 12:25, 2:45, 5:10, 7:25, 9:15, 9:45, 11:30 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:00 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

The Count of Monte Cristo Did you know Jim Caviezel was in "Pay it Forward"? Yeah, I just lost all respect for him. At Showcase: 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55, 12:25 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

Gosford Park If you go see this film and fall in love with Altman and want to see all his movies, that"s cool, but stay away from "Secret Honor"! You will thank me later. At Showcase: 9:50, 12:20 (Fri. and Sat.). HHHH

I am Sam Sean Penn surprised us all by getting an Oscar nom because we all know that spot was reserved for Tom Green in "Freddy Got Fingered." At Showcase: 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 9:40, 12:15 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

In the Bedroom The filmmakers say, "Take that Lasse Halstom, we are the best Miramax film this year!" At Showcase: 1:05, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10. HHHH

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring May not have gotten as many nominations as "Gladiator" but Frodo could still kick Maximus" butt. At Showcase: 1:10, 4:45, 8:15, 11:40 (Fri. and Sat.). HHHHH

Monster"s Ball P. Diddy and Mos Def star in a two hour long hip-hop video about redemption. At Showcase: 12:05, 2:25, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20, 11:45 (Fri. and Sat.). HHHH

The Mothman Prophecies Gere guarantees that Costner"s soon to be released "Butterfly" won"t make a dime by releasing his creepy pic first go Gere! At Showcase: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20, 12:35 (Fri. and Sat.). HHH

Ocean"s 11 How in the hell is Steven Soderbergh dating E!"s Jules Asner?!?! At Showcase: 10:25, 12:35 (Fri. and Sat.). 4 stars

Rollerball What"s funny about this action movie? Everything. At Showcase: 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 8:10, 10:15, 11:40 (Fri. and Sat.), 12:10 (Fri. and Sat.). H

The Royal Tenenbaums The Academy shafted Wes Anderson"s classic except for one category I can"t make any jokes now because I"m crying. At Showcase: 12:10, 2:20, 4:35, 6:50. HHHHH

Snow Dogs It was a shock to see that Cuba"s name was not among those nominated for this year"s Oscars. Oh wait, he sucks now. Nevermind. At Showcase: 12:15, 2:15, 4:20, 6:30, 8:30. H

A Walk to Remember Mandy, watch out because Britney is on your stiletto heels. At Showcase: 12:15, 4:50, 7:05

Thursday

CAMPUS CINEMA

Amelie The Academy robbed Audrey Tautou of a nomination in favor of Renee Zellweger we must now boycott the Bridget Jones sequel. State Theater, 6:45 p.m.

Gosford Park Altman"s flair for working with actors is present again as he is the favorite for the Best Director award, rightfully so. State Theater, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Monster"s Ball No matter what this paper advertises, P. Diddy is not the star in this flick, it is actually Mos Def. Michigan Theater, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

Romeo & Juliet Baz Luhrmann"s Shakespeare classic that high school kids everywhere watch so they can avoid the actual play. State Theater, 9:15 p.m.

MUSIC

Ron Brooks Trio Everybody"s favorite jazz trio busts out a special Valentine"s party for all the ladies. 8 p.m., Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., $5 662-8310.