It’s shaping up to be a good movie year. If not in quality, then at least in titles.

Three Oscar contenders feature the word "good" in the title. "A Good Year" (Nov. 10) features Russell Crowe in a love story set in the British wine industry. "The Good German" (Dec. 25), with George Clooney, is a drama set just after World War II, and "The Good Shepherd" (Dec. 22) stars Matt Damon as a conflicted CIA operative.

The fall and holiday seasons offer up the usual mix of awards contenders, counter-programming family entertainment and, for the third straight year, an entry in the upstart "Saw" franchise.

Peek into our preview to get a read on what’s in store. A Tony-winning play is coming to the big screen ("The History Boys," Nov. 24), Kirsten Dunst dons the crown of "Marie Antoinette" (Oct. 20), and Sylvester Stallone goes one more round in "Rocky Balboa" (Dec. 22).

The sixth "Rocky" flick and "Saw III" are far from the only sequels. James Bond, "Jackass," "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "The Grudge," "The Santa Clause" and "Van Wilder" also get updates.

Despite all the retreads, there’s still innovative thought on the horizon. Acclaimed directors Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, Darren Arnofsky, Bill Condon and Alejandro González Iñárritu all have new projects coming our way.

That’s a good thing.

Here’s a look at what’s coming our way in theaters the rest of the year. Release dates are subject to change.

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The Grudge 2 - Amber Tamblyn steps in to battle demons spawned from a Tokyo curse. Fans will hold it against her if she can’t live up to Sarah Michelle Gellar standards.

Marie Antoinette - Kirsten Dunst plays the ill-fated and decadent Queen of France. Cake not included.

Rocky Balboa - Sylvester Stallone writes, directs and stars in the sixth entry of his "Rocky" series. The boxer, now well into middle age, attempts one last comeback. Maybe in "Rocky 7" Rocky will finally do the inevitable and fight a robot.

Black Christmas - A killer rampages through a sorority house during holiday break. (with Michelle Trachtenberg)

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