OPENING THIS WEEK:

FRED CLAUS—Joel Silver produced this big-budget holiday fantasy starring Vince Vaughn as the other Claus boy, who stirs up trouble when he’s recruited to help his brother (Paul Giamatti) at the North Pole. Co-starring Kevin Spacey, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Elizabeth Banks. See the feature this issue. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Transit Drive-In

I’LL BELIEVE YOU—Family-orientated sci-fi comedy about a late night talk show host (David Alan Basche) who specializes in crackpot calls until he gets a call from a real alien. An indie movie with Buffalo connections: both co-star Patrick Gallo and casting director Laura Corrin are natives. With Patrick Warburton, Siobhan Fallon, Cece Pleasants, Fred Willard, Thomas Gibson, Chris Elliott, Ed Helms and Mo Rocca. Directed by Paul Francis Sullivan. Regal Quaker, Flix

LIONS FOR LAMBS—Robert Redford directed this drama about American reaction to the “war on terror” as seen through the eyes of two idealistic soldiers in Afghanistan, a college professor (Redford), a liberal reporter (Meryl Streep) and a Republican legislator (Tom Cruise). Reviewed this issue. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

P2—A woman fights for her life in a parking garage against the attendant who has been stalking her. Starring Rachel Nichols, Simon Reynolds and Wes Bentley. Directed by Franck Khalfoun. Flix, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Transit Drive-In

ETC:

BECOMING JANE—Anne Hathaway as a young Jane Austen. With James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith. Directed by Julian Jarrold (Kinky Boots). Tues., 11/13, 7:30 pm , Fri., 11/16, 8 pm. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 E. Third St. Jamestown (484-7070) www.reglenna.com

EARLY HITCHCOCK—A double feature of Alfred Hitchcock’s pre-Hollywood films.

RICH AND STRANGE (1931), showing at 7:15, is a comedy about a couple who find their relationship getting worse instead of better after an inheritance. At 9 pm, MURDER! (1930) is one of the first examples of his classic preoccupation with miscarried justice, as a juror looks for new information in a crime for which a man is scheduled to be executed. Separate admissions. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in the Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 837-0376

FULL METAL JACKET (1987)—Adapted by Michael Herr from his book Dispatches, Stanley Kubrick’s take on Viet Nam war was the last of his classic examinations of the absurdity of war. Starring Matthew Modine, Vincent D’Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Adam Baldwin, Arliss Howard, and Dorian Harewood. Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tues. 7 pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).

POLISH FILM SHOWCASE 2008—Four nights of contemporary Polish cinema, including Bezmiar Sprawiedliwosci (The Immensity of (In)justice), presented by director Wieslaw Saniewski; Plac Zbawiciela (Saviour Square), Dworzec Gdanski (Gdansk Railway Station); Persona non grata, Wojownik (The Warrior) and Swiadek Koronny (Crown Witness). For times and information visit http://www.canisius.edu/polish/events.asp. Nov. 8-11. Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).