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Elvis Costello: Detour

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13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI—Michal Bay’s action-thriller inspired by the true events involving six members of the Annex Security team as they defended the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, from an attack by Islamic militants. Starring John Krasinski and James Badge Dale. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

NORM OF THE NORTH—Animated adventure-comedy about a polar bear (Rob Schneider) and his animal sidekicks who travel to New York to stop a greedy developer from building luxury apartments in the Arctic. Featuring the voice talents of Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Bill Nighy, and Loretta Devine. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

RIDE ALONG 2—Action-comedy sequel reuniting Ice Cube’s Miami detective with Kevin Hart’s bumbling soon-to-be-brother-in-law as the duo once again teams up to bring down a notorious criminal. Directed by Tim Story. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

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THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998)—Joel and Ethan Coen’s cult classic stoner comedy concerns The Dude (Jeff Bridges) and his various misadventures as he gets pulled into a quirky, Raymond Chandler-inspired mystery caper while trying to get his rug back in 1990s Los Angeles. Co-starring Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, and Julianne Moore. Presented as part of the 8th annual Big Lebowski party. Riviera Theater. Sat 8

CARMEN—Presentation of the Royal Opera House’s production of the famous opera. Dipson Amherst Sun 11am

ELVIS COSTELLO: DETOUR—Live performance film featuring the celebrated singer-songwriter performing before his hometown crowd at the famous Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The Screening Room Sat 5; Tue 730

HOW TO STEAL A MILLION (1966)—William Wyler’s romantic comedy about a young woman (Audrey Hepburn) who recruits a charming cat burglar (Peter O’Toole) to help her steal a statue from a Paris museum in order to conceal her father’s (Hugh Griffith) forgeries. The Screening Room Fri and Sat 7:30

IMAGES OF THE WORLD AND THE INSCRIPTION OF WAR (1988)—German director Harun Farocki’s war documentary examines the “blind spot” of the evaluator’s of aerial footage of the IG farben industrial plant taken by U.S. forces in 1944. Squeaky Wheel Wed. 7

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984)—The second installment in director Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ adventure series concern’s Harrison Ford’s famous archeologist’s quest to recover a mystical stone from an ancient palace guarded by a dangerous cult. North Park Sat and Sun 11:30am

THE NOTEBOOK (2004)—Romantic drama based on the Nicholas Spark’s novel about a poor and passionate young man (Ryan Gosling) who falls for a rich woman (Rachel McAdams) setting into motion a lifelong romance. Directed by Nick Cassavettes. Riviera Theater Thu 1/21

TITANIC (1997)—James Cameron’s romantic epic about a couple of star-crossed lovers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslett) aboard the doomed ocean liner was at one point the highest grossing movie of all time. Riviera Theater Thu

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