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ANT-MAN—Superhero movie based on the Marvel comic of the same name about a con-man (Paul Rudd) who must carry out a heist that will save the world with the help of a suit invented by his brilliant mentor (Michael Douglas) that gives him super strength and the ability to shrink in size. Co-starring Evangeline Lilly and Corey Stoll. Directed by Peyton Reid. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Transit Drive-In, Sunset Drive-In.

MR. HOLMES—Mystery drama focusing on the late Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen), long retired and in old age, as he grapples with memory loss and revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement. Co-starring Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada. Directed by Bill Condon. Dipson Amherst, North Park

TRAINWRECK—Comedy about a commitment-fearing career woman (Amy Schumer) who finds herself considering monogamy for the first time in her life after she starts dating a charming and successful sports doctor (Bill Hader). Co-starring Brie Larson and Lebron James. Directed by Judd Apatow. Dipson Amherst, Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

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THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (2001)—First installment in the popular action series about an undercover cop (Paul Walker) who must decide where his loyalties lie after infiltrating a gang of underground street racers and earning the trust of their charismatic leader (Vin Diesel). Co-starring Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster. Directed by Rob Cohen. North Park Sat & Sun 11:30am

GREASE (1978)—High school musical and kitsch-classic detailing the romance of greaser Danny (John Travolta) and good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) who unexpectedly find themselves attending the same 1950s high school following a summer fling. Directed by Richard Kleiser. Screening Room Fri & Sat 7; Wed 7:30

THE GREEN MILE (1999)—Drama

based on the Stephen King novel about a prison guard (Tom Hanks) and the friendship he forms with a black man on death row (Michael Clarke Duncan) who possesses a mysterious gift. Co-starring David Morse and Bonnie Hunt. Directed by Frank Darabont. Riviera Theater Thu 7:30

ROCK N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL (1979)—Rock comedy starring the Ramones in which they team up with a group of rock-music loving students to rally against their oppressive high school administration. Co-starring P.J. Soles and Vincent Van Patton. Directed by Allan Arkush. The Screening Room Fri & Sat 9:15; Tue 7:30

DE PROFOUNDIS (1997)—Experimental LGBT film made up of 1920s home movies and early erotica examining queerness, masculinity, history, and sexuality. Directed by Lawrence Brose. Squeaky Wheel Wed 9

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