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ALOFT—Drama about a struggling mother (Jennifer Connely) who encounters her son (Cillian Murphy) whom she abandoned 20 years earlier after a young journalist (Melanie Laurent) brings about an encounter between the two. Directed by Claudia Llosa. Dipson Amherst
DOPE—Comedy-drama about an awkward teen (Shameik Moore) living in a tough neighborhood and his coming-of-age journey after a chance invitation to an underground party leads to various misadventures for him and his friends. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa. Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden
THE CONNECTION—Crime thriller detailing the efforts of a dedicated French cop (Jean Dujardin) as he risks his life to crack a heroin smuggling ring masterminded by a powerful mobster (Gilles Lellouche). Directed by Cedric Jimenez. Eastern Hills, North Park
INSIDE OUT—Animated family comedy from Pixar largely taking place inside the mind of a young girl (Kaitlyn Dias) as she attempts to cope with various personified emotions—Joy (Amy Poeller), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith), while adjusting to her new life. Directed by Pete Doctor and Ronaldo Del Carmen. Hamburg Palace, Maple Ridge, New Angola, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Sunset Drive-In, Transit Drive-In
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THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)—Classic crime-drama which follows New York Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner (Roy Scheider) as they attempt to bring down a French heroin smuggler (Fernando Rey). Directed by William Friedkin. North Park Fri, Sat, and Tue
HOLLIS FRAMPTON: SELECT WORKS—Exhibition featuring the pioneering artists’ avant-garde films (nostalgia) Critical Mass, and Poetic Justice alongside rare photographs from their production. Squeaky Wheel Sat 7
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)—Classic action-adventure film detailing the legendary exploits of iconic archeologists Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he travels the world and contends with Nazi forces in search of the Ark of the Covenant. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Screening Room Fri, Sat, Sun, and Tue 8
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