OPENING THIS WEEK:

DRILLBIT TAYLOR—What do you get when you combine Owen Wilson with a script that features the input of Judd Apatow and John Hughes? Apparently bad chemistry: the prominent British film magazine Empire gave it 2 stars out of 5, and the studio isn’t previewing it for critics. Directed by Steven Brill (Without a Paddle). Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

MEET THE BROWNS—This season’s Tyler Perry opus, starring, written by, produced and directed by Tyler Perry. Also with David Mann, Angela Bassett, Irma P. Hall, Frankie Faison, and Margaret Avery, Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

SHUTTER—American remake of a Thai horror movie. Starring Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor and Megumi Okina. Directed by Masayuki Ochiai (Parasite Eve). Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE—Oscar-winning documentary on our government’s use of torture in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, focusing on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed in 2002. Directed by Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room). Reviewed this issue. North Park

ETC:

THE FREEDOM LEGACY FILM FESTIVAL—A two-night program regarding issues of interest to the African-American community. Friday features documentary films. Saturday’s program is a talk by Public Enemy’s Professor Griff entitled “Hidden In Plain Sight: Decoding the Hidden Messages in Movies.” Call 605-8681 for advance tickets or information. Fri, Sat 6 pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in the Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 837-0376

TOOTSIE— Dustin Hoffman in drag. Just what is it about men in dresses that makes Americans laugh themselves sick? With Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, George Gaynes, Geena Davis, Ellen Foley. Directed by Sydney Pollack (Out of Africa). Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tues 7 pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).

I’M NOT THERE (2007)—Six different actors play Bob Dylan in this rumination on celebrity and identity by Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven). Starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Ben Whishaw, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bruce Greenwood, David Cross, and Julianne Moore. Sat 8 pm. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 East Third Street, Jamestown (484-7070)

INTO THE WILD—Sean Penn directed this film based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, who gave away his money and belongings to live in the wilds of Alaska. Starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, Kristen Stewart, and Hal Holbrook. Tues 7:30 pm, Sat April 5th 8pm. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 East Third Street, Jamestown (484-7070)