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RACE—Sports Biopic about Track-and-field superstar Jesse Owens (Stephan James) as he prepares to compete in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Directed by Stephen Hopkins. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

RISEN—Biblical epic retelling the story of the Christian resurrection from the perspective of a non-believing Roman (Joseph Fiennes). Directed by Kevin Reynolds. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

THE WITCH—Period horror film about a Puritan family in 1630s New England seemingly beset by unknown forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession. Directed by Robert Eggers. Flix, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

ETC.

AIDA—Live broadcast of Verdi’s famous opera in four acts. Dipson Amherst Sun. 11a

ALMOST HOLY (2015)—Documentary about a Ukrainian vigilante who abducts drug addicted kids from the ghetto and forces them into his rehabilitation clinic. Directed by Steve Hoover. Reviewed online. Presented free by the Cultivate Cinema Circle and Squeaky Wheel at Burning Books Wed 7:30

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961)—Blake Edward’s romantic comedy based on Truman Capote’s novel about a young socialite (Audrey Hepburn) in 1950s Manhattan. Riviera Theater Thu 7:30

CASABLANCA (1942)—Michael Curtiz’s beloved romantic drama concerning the doomed love affair between cynical American expatriate Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) in the Moroccan city during the early days of WWII. The Screening Room. Fri and Sat 7:30

E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL (1982)—Steven Spielberg’s classic children’s fantasy about a troubled boy (Elliot Thomas) who befriends a peaceful space alien in the wake of his parents divorce. Eastern Hills Sat 10am

THE GOONIES (1985)—Richard Donner’s family adventure about a group of young suburban misfits who set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure. Riviera Theater Sun 2

HOTEL FOR DOGS (2009)—Family comedy about two kids who secretly take in stray dogs at a vacant hotel. North Park. Sat and Sun 11:30am

THE PRODUCERS (1968)—Mel Brook’s classical musical comedy about two washed-up producers (Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder) who scheme to profit by making the sure-fire flop “Springtime for Hitler.” Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminars. Dipson Amherst Tue 7

THE REBUILT ENVIRONMENT: JASON LIVINGSTON IN PERSON—Multi-Media presentation and discussion featuring the Iowa-based filmmakers experimental documentaries. Squeaky Wheel Sat 7

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