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THE AGE OF ADALINE-Romantic drama about a young woman (Blake Lively), born at the turn of the 20th century, who is rendered ageless after an accident and spends years in solitude until falling in love with a man (Michiel Huisman) who may be worth losing her immortality for. Co-starring Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger. Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

EX MACHINA—Sci-fi drama about a young programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) who is selected by a reclusive genius CEO (Oscar Isaac) to participate in a groundbreaking experiment evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I. (Alicia Vikander). Co-starring Sonoya Mizuno. Directed by Alex Garland. Reviewed in this issue. Dipson Amherst, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

LITTLE BOY—Family drama about a child (Jakob Salvatti) who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his beloved father home from the war during the 1940s. Co-starring David Henrie, Kevin James, and Emily Watson. Directed by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde. Regal Elmwood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

THE WATER DIVINER—Drama about an Australian farmer (Russell Crowe) who travels to Turkey after the Battle of Gallipoli to trace his three missing sons. Co-starring Olga Kurylenko and Jai Courtney. Directed by Russell Crowe. Regal Quaker, Regal Transit. Regal IMAX

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BLADE RUNNER (1982)—The original theatrical cut of the sci-fi masterpiece set in a futuristic cyberpunk Los Angeles and detailing the journey of a detective (Harrison Ford) who must pursue and retire four dangerous replicants hoping to find their creator and be granted longer lifespans. Co-starring Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. Directed by Ridley Scott. The Screening Room Fri, Sat & Sun 7:30

KASUMI: SHOCKWAVES—Experimental film that depicts a dying man’s subconscious mind in the moments before his death through perpetually looping media. Directed by Kasumi. Squeaky Wheel Wed 7

THE LAND BEFORE TIME (1988)—Animated family adventure about an orphaned brontasaurus who teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their lost families. Directed by Don Bluth. North Park Sat & Sun 11:30am

POINT AND SHOOT (2014)— Political documentary about a young American (Matthew Vandyke) who travels from Baltimore to Libya to take part in the revolution against dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Directed by Marshall Curry. Squeaky Wheel Sat 1

SALAD DAYS: A DECADE OF PUNK IN WASHINGTON, DC- Music documentary examining the early DIY punk scene in the Nation’s Capital. Directed by Scott Crawford. Hallwalls Thu (4/30) 7

THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE (2003)—French animated comedy detailing the adventures of Madame Souza, who teams with the Belleville Sisters—an aging song and dance trio—to rescue her grandson after he is kidnapped during the Tour de France. Directed by Sylvain Chomet. Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminars. Dipson Amherst Tue 7