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Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan reviews what critics are saying about this weekend's movie releases: The Da Vinci Code, Over the Fence and See No Evil.

A new film of Robert Penn Warren's novel All the King's Men stars Sean Penn as political boss Willie Stark, a role that won Broderick Crawford an Oscar in 1949. The remake also features Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, and James Gandolfini. It's directed by Steven Zaillian, who won his own Oscar for the screenplay of Schindler's List.

Day to Day television critic Andrew Wallenstein reviews the new Bravo reality show about flamboyant real estate agents who help their clients buy and sell luxury homes in California.

Actor Mel Gibson has issued an apology for remarks he reportedly made after being arrested for driving under the influence early Friday. The arresting officer reported that Gibson unleashed an anti-Semitic rant and attempted to flee the scene.

Get ready for suspense and weekly cliffhangers -- Andrew Wallenstein of The Hollywood Reporter has a preview of the fall television season, which is full of serial dramas like Lost and 24 that will hopefully compel viewers to come back week after week.

A new crop of 25 recipients of the 2006 MacArthur Fellowships -- the so-called genius grants --has been named. The list includes author and illustrator David Macaulay, oceanographer and biologist Edith Widder and jazz violinist Regina Carter. Robert Siegel talks to three recipients about how they'll use the money in their work.

Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan reviews what critics are saying about this weekend's major new movie releases: All the Kings Men, The Science of Sleep and Flyboys.

Writer Mark Jordan Legan reviews what critics are saying about this weekend's movie releases. He delivers the critical verdicts on Hollywoodland, The Protector and the horror flick The Covenant.

Slate contributor Mark Jordan Legan reviews what critics are saying about this weekend's major movie releases: the "underground" basketball film Crossover, the action flick Crank and a remake of Lassie.

Two new films try something different to find audiences: Idlewild is the musical brainchild of OutKast members Andre 3000 (Andre Benjamin) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton). How to Eat Friend Worms is a family drama based on the popular children's book.