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HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY—If you’re not tired of comic book heroes yet, you’re probably eager to see this sequel with stars Ron Perlman and Doug Jones and director Guillermo del Toro back on board. Jeffrey Tambor, Selma Blair and John Hurt co-star. Reviewed this issue. Flix, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive In

JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH—Brendan Fraser stars in this modernized adaptation of the Jules Verne classic as a college professor looking for his missing brother when he, his nephew and their guide become trapped in a prehistoric land thousands of miles beneath the surface of the earth. Directed by Eric Brevig. Reviewed this issue. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, McKinley, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive In

MEET DAVE—Science fiction comedy starring Eddie Murphy as a spaceship. No, that’s not a typo, not even the part about combining sci-fi with Eddie Murphy, despite the monumental stinkbomb that was Pluto Nash. Elizabeth Banks co-stars. Directed by Brian Robbins. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

SAVAGE GRACE—Tom Kalin (Swoon) directed this film based on the true story of socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland, who was murdered by her son in their London flat in 1972. Starring Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane, and Eddie Redmayne. Reviewed this issue. Amherst

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THE GITS MOVIE—Documentary about the Seattle band that was on the verge of national stardom in 1993 when their singer Mia Zapata was raped and murdered. Directed by Kerri O’Kane. The program includes performances by local bands Prescription Happiness and The Apologies. Weds July 16, 7 pm. Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413)

THE MAN THEY COULD NOT HANG (1939)—Boris Karloff as a scientist unjustly accused of murder who vows to survive his own execution in order to seek revenge. Co-starring Lorna Gray, Robert Wilcox, and Roger Pryor. Directed by Nick Grinde. Thurs July 17, 7 pm. Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413)

THEN SHE FOUND ME—Helen Hunt makes her directorial debut and stars in this bittersweet comedy about a nearing-40 woman facing an uncomfortable mixture of motherhood and marriage issues. With Colin Firth, Bette Midler, and Matthew Broderick. Sat 8pm; Tue 7:30pm. Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. Fredonia (716-679-0891) www.fredopera.org