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4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS—The top prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival went to this Romanian drama about a woman trying to arrange an illegal abortion for her friend. Starring Anamaria Marinca, Laura Vasiliu and Vlad Ivanov. Directed by Cristian Mungiu. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills

LEATHERHEADS—George Clooney directed and stars in this nostalgic comedy about the early days of pro football, before protective equipment and rules. Co-starring Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce and Stephen Root. Reviewed this issue. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, McKinley, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit

THE RUINS—Horror film about American tourists facing a mysterious nasty in the jungles of Mexico. Starring Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone and Shawn Ashmore. Directed by Carter Smith. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

SHINE A LIGHT—Martin Scorsese’s IMAX documentary about the Rolling Stones, featuring concert footage from their 2006 tour. Reviewed this issue. Regal Transit

SLEEPWALKING—Indie drama about a laborer (Nick Stahl) who confronts his tortured past when he is left in charge of his 12-year-old niece (AnnaSophia Robb). With Charlize Theron, Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson and Deborra-Lee Furness. Directed by Bill Maher. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills, McKinley

WAR/DANCE—Oscar nominated documentary set in a displacement camp in northern Uganda, where children prepare for a musical competition. Directed by Sean Fine and Andrea Nix. Reviewed this issue. North Park

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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. Sat 8pm. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 East Third Street, Jamestown (484-7070)

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955)—One of Frank Sinatra’s best performances as an actor was here in Otto Preminger’s adaptation of Nelson Algren’s novel about a man’s slide into heroin addiction. Preminger removed Algren’s social conscience and leftist politics, retaining only the sensationalism. Still worth seeing for the performances by Sinatra, Eleanor Parker and Kim Novak. Fri 9:15pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza Business Center, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst (837-0376)

NIGHT AND THE CITY (1950)—Masterpiece of film noir starring Richard Widmark as a promoter who thinks he’s finally found the key to success with a Greek wrestler. Co-starring Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, Hugh Marlowe and Herbert Lom. Directed by Jules Dassin (Never on Sunday). Fri 7:15pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza Business Center, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst (837-0376)

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN—Adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel about a Texas hunter who finds $2 million from a drug deal gone bad, only to be stalked by a relentless killer who wants it back. Oscar winner for Best Picture, Directors (Joel and Ethan Coen) and Supporting Actor (Javier Bardem). Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald, Tess Harper, Barry Corbin and Stephen Root. Tues 7:30, Sat April 11 8pm. Reg Lenna Civic Center, 116 East Third Street, Jamestown (484-7070)

THE PIANO (1993)—Holly Hunter in her Oscar-winning performance as a mute (by choice) woman given to a New Zealand farmer (Sam O’Neill) in an arranged marriage during the 1800s. Anna Paquin also won an Oscar for her performance as Hunter’s young daughter. Directed by Jane Campion. Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tue 7pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).

RELEASE THE FUNNY—Encore screenings of the locally-made anthology of short comedy films, following its official premiere at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival. Fri 7:30pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022); Sat 7:30, Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413)

THERE WILL BE BLOOD—Daniel Day-Lewis’s Oscar-winning performance as an obsessed oil baron looking to exploit a new strike during the California oil boom of the early 20th century. With Paul Dano, Kevin J. O’Connor and Dillon Freasier. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (Magnolia). Sat 8pm, Tue 7:30pm. Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. Fredonia (716-679-0891) www.fredopera.org