the buzz log

The culture wars are on in the Buzz Multiplex. Will the box office fall to torturous horror or vampire interns? Or will the fearless flying female uplift ticket sales? Turns out this may be a weekend when each generation gets its own outing. Who doesn't make the top 3: The boy superhero with the cowlick.

Top Three Movies of the Week, as ranked by Yahoo! searches

1.  "Amelia" (PG). Director Mira Nair, known for smaller films, landed the mega-biopic assignment of aviatrix Amelia Earheart...but some critics don't think the story ever quite took off. The allure of Amelia is strong, but mostly among people ages 35 on up, which might not bode well for big box-office receipts. Star Hilary Swank might make the difference.

2. "Saw VI" (R). A sickening indulgence, or a covert way to teach Roman numerals? Unlike "Amelia," the under-30 set is all over inventive ways to off victims in modern-day villainous occupations. Expect a "Saw" DVD marathon weekend, given the online nostalgia. This ranks as the teen-boys-sneaking-in-or-get-cool-older-brother-as-"guardian" movie of the week.

3.  "Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant" (PG-13). Comedy + bloodsuckers + circus freaks = child-friendly, if not teen-frenzy inducing. And we didn't even mention the Salma Hayek as Bearded Lady factor. Adapted from the book series, the tale of a teenager who joins the freakiest circus on earth gets the love from the under-18 crowd.