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The Tampa Tribune

Published: July 25, 2008

21 **

This surprise hit was based on the true story of six students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who found a way to beat the house at blackjack, taking several Vegas casinos for millions before their system was discovered. Jim Sturgess is the squeaky clean hero who gets roped in by a professor (Kevin Spacey).

PG-13, 122 minutes

LAS VEGAS: SEASON 5 (not reviewed)

If you felt bad for the poor old casinos getting scammed by those math brats in "21," you may enjoy the latest installment of this TV series, which focuses on the unsung heroes of the gambling industry, who help legions of fools part with their money. In the fifth season, Tom Selleck joins the cast as the new owner of the Montecito Casino.

Not rated

L.A. INK (not reviewed)

"Miami Ink" exile Kat heads west to open her own tattoo shop - and TV series - in the first season of this spin-off, which introduces a whole new cast of colorful characters (Corey, Hannah, Kim and Pixie) with varying specialties and promises an insider's look at Los Angeles culture, or at least the non-needle-phobic segment of the population.

Not rated, 544 minutes

LONG WAY ROUND

Actor Ewan McGregor ("Trainspotting," the "Star Wars" prequels) and his best mate, Charley Boorman, set out on a 20,000-mile motorcycle trip around the world for this documentary series. The journey from London to New York includes injuries, dodgy meals, criminal encounters, border troubles, homesickness and plenty of wit.

Not rated, 600 minutes

COMEDY CENTRAL'S TV FUNHOUSE

(not reviewed) Even in the crowded market of cartoons for grown-ups, this parody of a children's TV show was a standout. From the twisted mind of creator Robert Smigel come such infamous characters as Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, perhaps the least kid-friendly hand puppet ever to turn the airwaves blue - with profanity and cigar smoke.

Not rated, 176 minutes

TURN THE RIVER (not reviewed)

Famke Janssen is a pool hustler trying to score enough cash to flee with the son she was forced to abandon. Actor Chris Eigeman, best known for playing smug yuppies in Whit Stillman movies, earned kudos for his writing and directing debut, as did Janssen in the lead role. Also on hand is Rip Torn as a pool hall owner.

R, 92 minutes

Synopses by Amanda Henry; ratings from The Associated Press

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