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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN—Sequel. Starring, in contradiction of the Harry Potter principal of casting every British actor with even a mild degree of name value, no one I’ve ever heard up. Whoops, there’s Peter Dinklage in the cast list—how did I overlook him? Directed by Andrew Adamson (Shrek). Flix, Maple Ridge , Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Transit Drive In

MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS—Norah Jones travels across America trying to forget her ex lover in this stylish movie co-scripted by mystery novelist and Buffalo native Lawrence Block. Co-starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, and David Strathairn. Directed by Wong Kar Wai (In the Mood For Love). Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills

MY BROTHER IS AN ONLY CHILD—Coming of age story about two brothers growing up in a small Italian town in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Starring Elio Germano, Riccardo Scamarcio and Angela Finocchiaro. Directed by Daniele Luchetti. North Park

YOUNG AT HEART—Documentary about a Northampton, MA chorus that tours the world singing songs by U2, Talking Heads, James Brown, The Clash, Sonic Youth, Coldplay and other contemporary bands. Did I mention that their average age is 81? Directed by Stephen Walker. Reviewed this issue. Amherst

ETC:

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


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