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AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Action/Adventure sequel detailing the hugely popular Marvel Superheroes and their battle with the villainous Ultron. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and Scarlett Johansson. Directed by Joss Whedon. Reviewed this issue. Aurora Theater, Flix, Hamburg Palace, Lockport Palace, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara Falls, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Sunset Drive-In, Transit Drive-In

THE CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA

Drama about a veteran actress (Juliette Binoche) who comes to face an uncomfortable reflection of herself when she agrees to take part in a revival of the play that launched her career 20 years earlier. Co-starrin Kristen Stewart and Chloe Grace Moretz. Directed by Olivier Assayas. Dipson Amherst

THE SALT OF THE EARTH Documentary film exploring the life and career of photojournalist Sebastiao Salgado as told through his pictures and his own words. Directed by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills

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BORDERLINE (1950)- Crime

drama about a female police agent (Claire Trevor) who travels to Mexico and goes undercover to infiltrate a drug smuggling operation. Co-starring Fred MacMurray and Raymond Burr. Directed by William A. Seiter. The Screening Room Fri 7:30

THE GODFATHER (1972)- Classic crime drama based on Mario Puzo’s novel examining the Corleone family, an organized crime dynasty whose aging patriarch (Marlon Brando) must transfer control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son (Al Pacino). Co-starring James Caan and Robert Duvall. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The Screening Room Sat and Tue 7:30

THE NAKED KISS (1964)- Crime drama about a former prostitute (Constance Towers) who discovers that her philanthropic fiancé (Michael Dante) has a dark secret. Co-starring Anthony Eisley. Directed by Samuel Fuller. The Screening Room Fri 7:30

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)- Crime thriller based upon Cormac McCarthy’s novel detailing the violent aftermath that ensues when a Texas hunter (Josh Brolin) stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad and takes off with more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. Co-starring Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminars. Dipson Amherst Tue 7

PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997)

Japanese animation fantasy about a prince who becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. North Park Sat (w/English subtitles) and Sun (dubbed in English) 11:30am

THE SINKING OF THE LUSITANIA- Docudrama chronicling the fatal voyage 100 years ago this month of the RMS Lusitania, which claimed the lives of Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard and his wife Alice. Roycroft Film Society, Parkdale School Auditorium, 141 Girard Ave. East Aurora, Sun 4. Please stay for post film discussion. www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com