BOWFINGER (Universal, PG-13) In the latest Steve Martin-penned L.A. story, the wit stars as a two-bit director, and Eddie Murphy portrays his unwitting superstar.

AN IDEAL HUSBAND (Miramax, PG-13) Jeremy Northam and Cate Blanchett are Wilde for each other in this screen version of Oscar's dry high-society satire.

RUNAWAY BRIDE (Paramount, PG) Pretty Woman's Julia Roberts and Richard Gere reunite for a romantic comedy about a jilting maid and an eligible journo.

THE 13TH WARRIOR (Touchstone, R) In an adaptation of Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead, Antonio Banderas' Arab swordsman battles Northern frights.

TWIN FALLS IDAHO (Columbia TriStar, R) Rookie auteurs Michael and Mark Polish do double duty playing conjoined twins who fall for the same young hooker.