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GEMMA BOVERY—Romantic drama about a British beauty (Gemma Arterton) who moves to the English countryside with her husband (Jason Flemyng) where she draws the attention of her ex-lover and local playboy (Fabrice Luchini). Directed by Anne Fontaine. Reviewed in this issue. North Park

MAGIC MIKE XXL— Comedy sequel starring the titular male stripper Mike (Channing Tatum) as him and his Tampa-based dance crew reunite for one last blow-out performance. Directed by Gregory Jacobs. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL—Coming of age comedy-drama detailing the unlikely bonds of friendship between an immature teenage loner (Thomas Mann), his best friend and filmmaking partner(RJ Clyer), and their terminally-ill classmate (Olivia Cooke). Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Reviewed in this issue. Dipson Amherst, Eastern Hills

TERMINATOR GENISYS—Sci-fi action blockbuster starring Arnold Schwarzeneggar, reprising his iconic role in this reboot of the popular series which finds resistance leader of the future John Connor (Jason Clarke) sending soldier Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back in time to protect his mother Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), though the events of 1984 prove very different than expected. Directed by Alan Taylor. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

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BOULEVARD (2014) - Drama starring Robin Williams in his final film role as married man whose long suppressed sexual identity slowly emerges when he picks up a male streetwalker (Roberto Aguire) seeking companionship rather than sex. Directed by Dito Montiel. North Park Tues 7:30

GIMME SHELTER- GIMME SHELTER (1970)- Landmark music documentary detailing the lead-up to and the aftermath of the Rolling Stones tragically ill-fated free concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6, 1969. Directed by Charlotte Zwerin and the Maysles brothers. The Screening Room Fri, Tue, Thu 7:30

MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993)- Comedy about a divorced, struggling actor (Robin Williams) who disguises himself as a female nanny in order to spend time with his estranged children. Directed by Christoper Columbus. Aurora Theater Wed 11am

THE NATURAL (1984)- Sports drama about an aging baseball rookie (Robert Redford) who is recruited to play for a struggling team and unexpectedly emerges as the league’s breakout phenom. Directed by Barry Levinson. North Park Sat, Sun 11:30am

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN (1998)- World War II drama about a decent U.S. Army Captain (Tom Hanks) who leads a group of soldiers behind enemy lines in the wake of the Normandy invasion to retrieve a paratrooper whose other brothers have all been killed in action. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Riviera Thu 7:30

SOAKED IN BLEACH (2015)- Crime documentary focusing on private investigator Tom Grant, once hired by Courtney Love to investigate the suicide of husband Kurt Cobain, as he reveals his take on the death of Nirvana’s front man. Directed by Benjamin Statler. The Screening Room Mon 7:30