The Breakfast Club

Opening:

CHINESE PUZZLE—In this sequel to L’Auberge Espagnole and Russian Dolls, writer Xavier (Romain Duris), now approaching 40, relocates from Paris to New York City to be near his children. With Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France and Kelly Reilly. Directed by Cédric Klapisch (When the Cat’s Away). Reviewed this issue. Amherst

IDA—Winner of numerous film festival awards, this Polish drama follows a young novitiate and her only relative as they investigate their family history. Starring Agata Kulesza and Agata Trzebuchowska. Directed by Pawel Pawlikowski (My Summer of Love). Reviewed this issue. Amherst

MALEFICENT—Disney spent a rumored $200 million on this fantasy re-imagining Sleeping Beauty from the point of view of the witch. Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley and Lesley Manville. The directorial debut of visual effects designer Robert Stromberg. Aurora, Delevan Drive-In, Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, New Angola, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In, Transit Drive-In

A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST—Seth MacFarlane directed and stars in this Western parody as a sheep farmer who hopes to regain his girlfriend by going up against an evil gunman. With Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson and Giovanni Ribisi. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

ETC:

THE BREAKFAST CLUB (1985) and FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982)—The return of the Transit Drive-In’s popular Tuesday night retro 80s series. Transit Drive-In

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)—Life and the universe according to Stanley Kubrick. The apes, the monolith, HAL the singing computer, and a light show better than anything Pink Floyd ever produced. Screening Room