Standing on Deck

 Matt Damon returns as Jason Bourne this Friday in The Bourne Supremacy.  The Bourne Identitiy (Bull Durham's Take: MATINEE) was a highly successful effort for Damon and he will be joined once again by Franka Potente, Brian Cox, and Julia Stiles.  Joan Allen will be Bourne's nemesis this go around.  Anticipation is high for Bull Durham on this one!  Directed by Paul Greengrass, this sequel promises to fair just as well with solid early reviews and an intriguing trailer.   Even with Catwoman waiting in the wings, Damon and crew should fair well.

Catwoman claws her way to title billing July 23rd as well thanks to Oscar winner Halle Berry.    Benjamin Bratt and Sharon Stone round out the cast for Pitof's directorial debut.  Again, Bull Durham's anticipation level is HIGH! 
 
Bringing us to the ultimate question--which flick is going to take box office gold this weekend.  The novelty of Catwoman presents a formidable challenge to Bourne's sequel clout.  Sufficient to say this weekend will be a split decision across America and hanging Chad's aside, it will be a close one.  I'll go with my sentimental favorite--Bourne will take Catwoman down but it will be ugly.  Have you ever survived an attack by a cat?  I have.  It's not a pretty picture.