Syriana

Syriana is a new movie written and directed by Stephen Gaghan and featuring George Clooney and Matt Damon. Syriana starts showing next month nationwide.

Syriana is a political thriller that unfolds against the intrigue of the global oil industry. From the players brokering back-room deals in Washington to the men toiling in the oil fields of the Persian Gulf, the film's multiple storylines weave together to illuminate the human consequences of the fierce pursuit of wealth and power.

Watch the movie trailer here.

Side note: Today's New York Times has a movie review section on Syriana.