Movies This Week: Leaves of Lebanon and a Noodle Guardian Again

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Surprise! While most of the filmblogosphere is in town for Fantastic Fest, and a lot of celebs as well, ther are Other Films in town.  Which ones you ask? Let me tell you...

Leaves of Grass -- How spiffy is this? Edward Norton is in town for Fantastic Fest's Gala screening of Stone, so he's going to introduce one screening of Tim Blake Nelson's SXSW hit Leaves of Grass while he's here.  Look for Debbie's review this weekend.  (Lamar)

Lebanon -- Writer/director Samuel Moaz explores The First Lebanon War (in 1982) through paratroopers and a tank crew.  See Don's review for more.  (Arbor)

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole -- Owl armies and rebels in animated glory bring a book series to life.  Directed by Zach Snyder, you know, the guy who directed 300 and Watchmen?  So this isn't your average animated tale. (wide)

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps -- Gordon Gecko is back, with a brand new protege. Before you start cringing at the thought of another sequel being dredged up, especially with the oversaturation of marketing on this one, I've heard good things about it. (wide)

A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop -- An Asian twist on a Texan story, and we'd love to tell you more, but we missed it.  (Arbor)

You Again -- Judging by the ads, it's bullies, fiances and three generations of frenemies with some of the best female comedic talent to hit the screens big and small.  Can't tell you what it's like though, but I suspect you already know if you want to watch it.  (wide)