Burn After Reading

The private memoirs of disgraced CIA agent Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) fall into the hands of a pair of dim-witted gym workers (Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt) who mistake them for super-secret documents. Now, the stage is set for an ill-conceived blackmail plot that causes hilarious trouble for everyone involved, including Osborne’s wife (Tilda Swinton) and her lover (George Clooney). Richard Jenkins, J.K. Simmons, David Rasche co-star in the Coen Brothers’ comedic thriller. 96 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish; featurettes.