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THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD—Comedy-drama starring John Malkovich as a stage mentalist (inspired by the Amazing Kreskin) still looking to get back on top decades after his burst of fame. With Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Adam Scott, Griffin Dunne, Ricky Jay, and Tom Hanks. Directed by Sean McGinly. Reviewed this issue. Eastern Hills

DRAGONBALL: EVOLUTION—Manga adaptation. Directed by James Wong (Final Destination) Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, McKinley, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit

HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE—Whatever. The director is Peter Chelsom (Serendipity, Funny Bones, Hear My Song), who really deserves better than this. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria

OBSERVE AND REPORT—Seth Rogan as a bipolar mall security guard who gets into a turf war with real cop Ray Liotta. Co-starring Michael Peña, Anna Faris, Dan Bakkedahl, and Patton Oswalt. Directed by Jody Hill, whose little seen The Foot Fist Way attracted a lot of attention from the Hollywood comedy factory. Flix, Maple Ridge, Market Arcade, McKinley, Regal Elmwood, Regal Hollywood, Regal Transit, Regal Walden Galleria, Transit Drive-In

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CECIL TAYLOR: ALL THE NOTES (2004)—Documentary about the free jazz pianist who will be performing in Buffalo next weekend. Fri 8pm. Hallwalls, 341 Delaware Ave. (854-1694) www.hallwalls.org

LATE SPRING (Japan, 1949)—The Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu considered this one of his own favorites of his films, a story about an aging man and his adult daughter who tear apart their life of contentment trying to do what they think is best for each other. Introduced by Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian. Thurs Apr. 9, 7:30 pm. Albright Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave. (882-8700)

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE—Oscar-winning fantasy drama about the adventures of an impoverished teenager in Mumbai, recalled as he becomes a contestant on the Indian version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” Starring Dev Patel, Anil Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla. Directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting). Sat 7:30pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in the Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst 837-0376

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)—Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. It beat out Darling, Doctor Zhivago, Ship of Fools and A Thousand Clowns. Go figure. Fri, Tues 7pm. The Screening Room, Northtown Plaza in Century Mall, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst (837-0376)

STOOGEFEST—Two hours of classic shorts starring Curly, Larry and Moe. Sat 8pm. Palace Theater, 31 Buffalo St, Hamburg (649-2295) www.hamburgpalace.com

32 SHORT FILMS ABOUT GLENN GOULD (Canada, 1993)—Unusually structured film biography about the brilliant but eccentric Canadian pianist (played by Colm Feore) who abandoned public performances at a young age in order to concentrate on studio recordings. Directed by François Girard (The Red Violin). Presented as part of the Buffalo Film Seminar. Tues 7 pm, Market Arcade Film and Arts Center, 639 Main St. (855-3022).

TOKYO STORY (Japan, 1953)—An aging Japanese couple leave their rural home to visit their children in the city, a trip that brings painful revelations as well as a measure of peace. Yasujiro Ozu’s deceptively simple drama is one of the most quietly beautiful films ever made: if you’ve never seen a movie by this Japanese master, by no means should you miss this. Introduced by Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian. Thurs Apr. 9, 7:30 pm. Albright Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Ave. (882.8700)