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The Band's Visit

10,000 B.C.—A young mammoth hunter fights for this future of his tribe in this prehistoric adventure from the folks who gave you Independence Day and the US remake of Godzilla. Starring Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis and Joel Virgel. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker

THE BAND’S VISIT—Winner of all the top awards at the Israel equivalent of the Oscars this year, this comic drama puts a group of Egyptian policemen and musicians in a dusty Israeli village when they get lost on their way to a competition. Directed by Eran Kolirin. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills

THE BANK JOB—Jason Statham in a relatively sedate role as the mastermind of the 1971 robbery of Lloyd’s Bank in London. Co-starring Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore and David Suchet. Directed by Roger Donaldson (The World’s Fastest Indian). Reviewed this issue. Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker

The Bank Job

BAR STARZ—Do you think there’s any chance in hell that a movie attached to a title like this could be worth seeing? If so, you’re more optimistic than me. Independent comedy about a pair of guys trying to break into an exclusive clique at their local bar. Starring Derek Waters, Charlie Finn, Jana Kramer and Jon Gries. Directed by Michael Pietrzak. Flix, Market Arcade, Regal Quaker

COLLEGE ROAD TRIP—Don’t get your hopes up, boys: the title may promise raunch, but it’s a Disney movie with Martin Lawrence as a fretful father (does Disney know any other kind?) taking high school daughter Raven-Symoné to check out colleges. Directed by Roger Kumble (Cruel Intentions). Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, McKinley, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood

Diary of the Dead

DIARY OF THE DEAD—George Romero tries to launch a new zombie franchise, this time with young filmmakers charting the collapse of civilization on their digital cameras. Starring Michelle Morgan, Joshua Close, and Shawn Roberts. Reviewed this issue. Regal Elmwood

MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY—London of the 1930’s is the setting for this comedy starring Frances McDormand as a mousy governess who takes a position with a flamboyant American singer (Amy Adams). With Shirley Henderson, Ciarán Hinds, and Lee Pace. Directed by Bharat Nalluri (The Crow: Salvation). Reviewed this issue. Amherst, McKinley

Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day

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LES COMPÈRES (France, 1984)—Classic French comedy starring Pierre Richard and Gérard Depardieu as a meek teacher and a loutish journalist. They have nothing in common except that they were once lovers of the same woman, who convinces both that they may be the father of her runaway son. One of the best efforts of Francis Veber, who wrote and/or directed The Closet, The Dinner Game, La Cage aux folles, The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe and many others. Fri, 7 pm. Café Allegro, 1374 Hertel Ave. (874-3321)

MARC RIBOT: DESCENT INTO BALDNESS and MUSICIAN—A pair of films about two musicians who have recently performed at Hallwalls. Descent into Baldness (1993, Cassis Blush) uses experimental techniques to explore the work of the guitarist who stepped into the mainstream recently with his work on Robert Plant and Allison Kraus’ album “Raising Sand.” Musician (Daniel Kraus, 2007) is a portrait of avant-garde jazz reedman Ken Vandermark, recipient of a 1999 MacArthur genius grant who has released more than 100 albums with nearly 40 ensembles. Sat, 8 pm. Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave (854-1694) www. Hallwalls.org