OPENING THIS WEEK:

BEER FOR MY HORSES—Country singer Toby Keith co-wrote, produced, and stars in this action comedy as a sheriff trying to rescue his girlfriend (Claire Forlani) after she is kidnapped by a Mexican drug lord. With Rodney Carrington, Ted Nugent, Tom Skerritt, Willie Nelson, and David Allan Coe. Directed by Michael Salomon. Reviewed this issue. Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood , Regal Quaker, Regal Transit

MY FATHER MY LORD—Poetic look at life in an orthodox family in Jerusalem. Starring Assi Dayan, Sharon Hacohen Bar and Ilan Griff. Directed by David Volach. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills


PINEAPPLE EXPRESS—Seth Rogan and James Franco, who started their careers as co-stars of the Judd Apatow TV series Freaks and Geeks, reunite in an Apatow-scripted comedy as a stoner and his dealer on the run after witnessing a murder. Directed by arthouse darling David Gordon Green (George Washington). Reviewed this issue. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive In

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2—The continuing adventures of the high school best friends on break after their first year of college. Starring Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn, and Blythe Danner. Directed by Sanaa Hamri (Something New). Flix, Maple Ridge, McKinley, Regal Hollywood, Regal Walden Galleria, Regal Elmwood

TELL NO ONE—French thriller starring François Cluzet as a doctor who receives mysterious evidence that his wife, presumed murdered eight years ago, is still alive. Co-starring Marie-Josée Croze, André Dussollier, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jean Rochefort, and Nathalie Baye. Directed by Guillaume Canet. Reviewed this issue. Amherst

BABES IN ARMS (1939)—Busby Berkeley directed and choreographed this adaptation of the Rogers & Hart Broadway hit starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland as two kids who put on their own show in order to break into show business. Co-starring Charles Winninger, Johnny Sheffield, Guy Kibbee, and Margaret Hamilton. Thurs Aug. 7, 7:30 pm. Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413)

DESTRY RIDES AGAIN (1939)—Classic Western comedy starring James Stewart as the gunless sheriff of a Wild West town and Marlene Dietrich as his only ally, saloon singer Frenchy. Co-starring Mischa Auer, Charles Winninger, Brian Donlevy, Una Merkel, and Billy Gilbert. Directed by George Marshall (The Blue Dahlia). Thurs Aug. 14, 7:30 pm. Riviera Theater, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda (692-2413)

THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR (1947)—A widow (Gene Tierney) moves her children in to a house on the coast of England, only to discover that is still occupied by the ghost of its former owner, a sea captain (Rex Harrison). Bernard Herrmann’s lovely score adds to the appeal of this classic romantic fantasy. Co-starring George Sanders, Anna Lee, and Natalie Wood. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve). Fri. 7pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza Business Center, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst (837-0376) www.screeningroom.net

THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS (1947)—Noirish character study starring Barbara Stanwyck as a woman whose failed teenage romance comes back to haunt her as an adult. Co-starring Van Heflin, Judith Anderson, Lizabeth Scott, and Kirk Douglas (his debut); look for future director Blake Edwards in a bit part as a sailor. Fri. 9pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza Business Center, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst (837-0376) www.screeningroom.net

WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER?— Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth star in this British drama as a father and son who examine their relationship when the older man is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Co-starring Juliet Stevenson and Gina McKee. Directed by Anand Tucker (Hilary and Jackie). Sat 8pm; Tue 7:30pm. Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. Fredonia (716-679-0891) www.fredopera.org