Beat the summer heat by catching one of these cool summer flicks. While it seems to be the summer of sequels, there are plenty of new films that are sure to compete with our old favorites.

"X2: X-Men United"
Rated PG-13
In the Sequel to 2000's, "X-Men", the mutants launch an attack after an unknown enemy.  Wolverine investigates his past.  Starring: Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Ian McKellen.   Currently playing.  View the trailer at www.chasingthefrog.com/trail_X2.htm 


"Matrix: Reloaded"
Rated R
Neo and Morpheus have freed many people from the Matrix and found them again in the Zion.  The last human city is in danger and Neo tries to save Trinity from the horrible fate that he dreams about.  Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss.  Currently playing. View the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/ub/matrix_reloaded.html


"Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle"
Rated PG-13
The Angels investigate unsolved murders with the aid of Bosley's brother (Bernie Mac).  Starring: Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore.  Currently playing.  View the trailer at www.sonypictures.com/movies/charliesanglesfullthrottle/


"Pirates of the Caribbean"
Not Yet Rated
A pirate in the seventeenth century (Johnny Depp), joins forces with the governor's daughter in order to stop a ship filled with dangerous pirates, who are busy trying to reverse an ancient curse that leaves them hanging between life and death.  Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Orlando Bloom.  Opens July 9th.  View the trailer at www.movie-list.com/p/piratesofthecaribbean.shtml


"Legally Blonde II"
Rated PG-13
Elle Woods travels to Washington to protect her pets against animal testing.  She makes sure her hair and makeup look good as she takes the White House by storm.  Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Wilson, Sally Field and Bob Newhart.  Currently playing.  View the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/mgm/legally_blonde_2   


"American Wedding"
Rated R
The third installment of the hit movie, "American Pie" focuses on the wedding of Jim and Michelle.  However, since Jim's grandmother is dying and wants to see him married before she passes on, the wedding needs to hectically and haphazardly planned in two weeks.  Also, during the wedding, Stifler falls for Michelle's cute sister.  Starring: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott and January Jones.  Opens August 1st.  View the trailer at www.comingsoon.net.movies/a/americanwedding/shtml   


"Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines"
Not Yet Rated
John Conner (the youth in "Terminator II") has grown up and is now a computer hacker, obsessed with the idea that machines will soon rule the world.  The machines have a new secret weapon, the Terminatrix, or T-X, which can morph into other humans, as well as other machines.  The humans try to retaliate by building a competitor, but will it be a match for the Terminatrix?  Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl and Claire Danes.  Currently playing.  View the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/wb/t3/


"Seabiscuit"
Not Yet Rated
Set in the Depression, "Seabiscuit" tells the story of one of the most admired horses in the history of horseracing and how he ran straight to the top.  The film is based on the book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Linda Hillenbrand.  Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper.  Opens July 25th.  View the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/universal/seabiscuit/ 


"The Hulk"
Not Yet Rated
Based on the Marvel Comics character, "The Hulk" is the story of how Dr. Bruce Banner was exposed to gamma rays which transformed him into a man of incredible strength.  However, his strength turned ugly when his inner demons are freed in the form of The Hulk.  Starring: Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Nick Nolte and Sam Elliott.  Currently playing.  View the trailer at www.movie-list.com/h/hulk/shtml


"Bad Boys II"
Rated R
The sequel of 1995's, "Bad Boys", is set in London.  Two Miami police detectives are on a case involving an undercover money launderer, who happens to be Burnett's half-sister.  Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Gabrielle Union.  Opens July 18th. View the trailer at www.apple.com/trailers/columbia/badboys/2/small/html