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DIOR AND I—Documentary looking behind the scenes at the privileged world of the Christian Dior fashion house and the designers and artisans who assist Raf Simmons as he pulls together his new collection. Directed by Frederic Tcheng. Eastern Hills

LIKE SUNDAY, LIKE RAIN—Indie drama about a struggling musician (Leighton Meester)living in New York City who becomes a 12 year old musical prodigy’s guardian for the summer. Co-starring Debra Messing and Billie Joe Armstrong. Directed by Frank Whaley. The Screening Room

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD—Post-apocalyptic action sequel detailing the adventures of Mad Max (Tom Hardy) as he joins a fugitive imperator (Charlize Theron) and her ragtag band who are trying to escape a savage warlord in the deserted wasteland of Earth’s future. Co-starring Nicholas Hoult and Zoe Kravitz. Directed by George Miller. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Sunset Drive-In, Transit Drive-In

PITCH PERFECT 2—Musical comedy sequel focusing on the Barden Bellas acapella singing group’s efforts to save their team’s legacy by winning an international singing competition that no American team has ever won. Starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Brittany Snow. Directed by Elizabeth Banks. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Transit Drive-In

WELCOME TO ME—Comedy/drama about a mentally unbalanced lottery winner (Kritsen Wiig) who goes off her medication, buys a talk show and uses it as a platform to broadcast her unusual opinions on a wide variety of subjects. Co-starring James Marsden and Linda Cardellini. Directed by Shira Piven. North Park

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CLUE: THE MOVIE (1985)—Comedy based on the popular board game about the misadventures of various guests attending a party at a Gothic Revival Mansion that turns into a real life murder mystery. Starring Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, and Madeline Kahn. Directed by Jonathan Lynn. The Screening Room

THE FOREIGNER (1978)—Indie thriller set in New York City’s 70’s club scene about a group of lowlifes who pursue a French agent (Eric Mitchell) as he tries to complete an important mission. Co-starring Debbie Harry and Patti Astor. Directed by Amos Poe. Squeaky Wheel Wed 7

QUEST FOR CAMELOT (1998)-Animated fantasy adventure about a courageous girl, a young blind hermit, and a goofy two-headed dragon’s quest to find the lost sword of Excalibur and save King Arthur and Camelot from disaster. Directed by Frederik Du Chau. North Park Sun 11:30am

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