This weekend begins early, as pretty much everyone is out of class now. If you are looking for some visual pleasure to follow your turkey dinner, there’s a few great films coming out this weekend, some that can be fun for the whole family.*

1. Milk: Gus Van Sant returns from his experimental endeavors like Paranoid Park and Elephant for a film about Harvey Milk, the 1978 San Francisco city supervisor who was the first openly gay official elected to a public office. Having seen the film, I can fairly say that this might be the most important political film released in almost 10 years, and is quite a marvel. (Lincoln Plaza Cinema)

2. Australia: Baz Lurhamn has been working on his latest for almost 7 years since the finish of Moulin Rouge! and it is another feast for the eyes. This one stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman as they battle Japanese and others over the whole continent. Whether the story works is a question, but the visuals sure look amazing. (Lincoln AMC)

3. Transporter 3: If you liked the first two, then you already know you want to see this one. It’s Jason Statham doing his thang… (Harlem AMC)