It's Harry and Johnny up in lights.

Byline: BUZZWORTHY by The Register-Guard

Johnny Cash was an American original. From his first success to his career-redefining work with producer Rick Rubin, Cash created a rich discography that without a doubt will leave a deep impression on music history.

Now, Hollywood is taking a look at the late Man in Black. "Walk the Line," a new biopic starring Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon as the love of his life, June Carter Cash, is garnering mostly positive reviews.

Roger Ebert speaks highly of the star performances (see Page 20), and gives the co-stars kudos for their vocal performances.

Variety's Todd McCarthy writes that ` `Walk the Line' is a strongly acted, musically vibrant, conventionally satisfying biopic.' New York Magazine's Ken Tucker faulted the film's script.

Still, between "Walk the Line" and the new Hogwarts installment "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the pre-Thanksgiving movie scene is shaping up nicely.

Add to this the potential openers on Wednesday - including "Rent," "Pride and Prejudice," "The Ice Harvest," "Yours, Mine and Ours" and "Bee Season" - and the holiday weekend will sport plenty of cinematic options.

We here at Buzzworthy have to admit a certain excitement about "Goblet of Fire." Our offspring are much too young to enjoy the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends. That hasn't stopped us, however, from devouring the books.

And while we don't see nearly as many movies in the theaters as we used to, a viewing of "Goblet of Fire" is in our immediate future. Even though we know what happens, we can't wait to see it on screen.

We're sure we're not alone. This series has done well because the filmmakers know how to be true to the spirit of the story and to the magic of the wizarding world.

We can't wait to dive right in.