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CASSANDRA’S DREAM—After the success of Match Point, Woody Allen returns to London with murder on his mind in this drama about two brothers who consider a drastic answer to their financial problems. Starring Ewan McGregor, Colin Farrell, Hayley Atwell, Tom Wilkinson, and Phil Davis. Reveiwed this issue. McKinley

THE EYE—Remake of a Hong Kong horror movie about a blind woman who gets to see more than just the real world after a transplant restores her sight. Starring Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Rade Serbedzija, Rachel Ticotin, Parker Posey and Obba Babatundé. Directed by David Moreau and Xavier Palud. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker

OVER HER DEAD BODY—A ghost tries to sabotage her former boyfriend’s current relationship with a psychic. With Eva Longoria Parker, Paul Rudd, Lake Bell and Stephen Root. Directed by Jeff Lowell. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker

STRANGE WILDERNESS—The crew of a cable TV nature show heads off in search of Bigfoot. Starring Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Jonah Hill, Kevin Heffernan, Harry Hamlin, Robert Patrick, Joe Don Baker, Jeff Garlin and Ernest Borgnine. Directed by former Saturday Night Live writer Fred Wolf. Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker

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ACE IN THE HOLE (1951)—Billy Wilder followed the success of Sunset Boulevard with his bleakest film, this cynical drama (also known as The Big Carnival) about a jobless reporter (Kirk Douglas) who manipulates a mining tragedy to make a better story. With the immortal line, “I’ve met a lot of hard boiled eggs in my time, but you, you’re twenty minutes!” Co-starring Jan Sterling, Robert Arthur, Porter Hall and Frank Cady. Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tue 7pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022). Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tue 7pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).

THE CLAIRE CYCLE—Local filmmaker Brian Milbrand presents the world premiere of his four-part film about a woman and four repressive male characters. The cast includes Milbrand, John Carocci, Anna Chiaretta, Ron Ehmke, Taunee Grant, Holly Johnson, Liz Knipe, Eamonn O’Connor, Sarah Paul and Jen Roth. Sat 8pm. Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave. (854-1694) www.hallwalls.org

THE DARJEELING LIMITED—Three brothers (Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman) try to bond during a railway journey across India in this new film by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums). Sat 8pm; Tue 7:30pm. Fredonia Opera House, 9 Church St. Fredonia (716-679-0891) www.fredopera.org

THE LODGER (1944)—This atmospheric speculation about the killer known as “Jack the Ripper” is a fine film all around, but especially for the performance of Laird Cregar, the talented young actor who died at the age of 28. (Why does that sound familiar?) With Merle Oberon, George Sanders and Cedric Hardwicke. Directed by John Brahm. Fri 7:15pm . The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in the Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 837-0376

OUT OF STATUS: A FILM ON IMMIGRATION AFTER 9/11—Documentary examining the lives of four families (including a Pakistani family from Buffalo) affected by draconian post-9/11 immigration policies. The film was nominated for an Amnesty International DOEN Award for its focus on human rights. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with speakers from the local law and activist communities. Thu Feb 7, 7pm. Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave. (854-1694) www.hallwalls.org

THE STRANGER (1946)—Orson Welles directed and co-stars in this suspenseful thriller about a government agent (Edward G. Robinson) tracking down an escaped Nazi living under an assumed name in suburban Connecticut. Welles and John Huston both worked on the script, though they’re not credited. Co-starring Loretta Young and Richard Long; look closely for “Brother” Theodore Gottlieb. Fri 9pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in the Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 837-0376