See review on Page 5. 111 minutes.PG: Some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking.

See review on Page 4. 94 minutes.PG: Some action and peril, and brief mild language.

See review on Page 6. 108 minutes.PG-13: Sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language.

Chris Rock explores the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships and self-esteem of the black community in this documentary. With Rock, Nia Long, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou and Ice-T. Written by Rock, Jeff Stilson, Lance Crouther and Chuck Sklar. Directed by Stilson. 95 minutes.PG-13: Some language including sex and drug references, and brief partial nudity.

The successor to Jigsaw's legacy, Detective Hoffman, sets the game in motion as the FBI gets close. With Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Shawnee Smith, Betsy Russell, Mark Rolston and Peter Outerbridge. Screenplay by Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan. Directed by Kevin Greutert. 90 minutes.R: Sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, and language.

Filmmaker Doug Pray looks at some of the most influential advertising figures of our time – artists and writers who all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work in a business more often associated with mediocrity or manipulation: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others were responsible for “Just Do It,“ “I Love NY,” “Where's the Beef?,” “Got Milk?,” “Think Different” and other campaigns for everything from cars to presidents. Directed by Pray. 90 minutes.Not rated.

A drama focused on the last few years in the life of poet John Keats, as seen through the eyes of his lover, Fanny Brawne. With Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw and Paul Schneider. Directed by Jane Campion. 119 minutes.PG: Thematic elements, some sensuality, brief language and incidental smoking.

A scientist tries to solve world hunger, only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. With the voices of Bill Hader, Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Faris, James Caan and Andy Samberg. Directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord. 90 minutes.PG: Brief mild language.

Michael Moore tackles the impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans in his latest documentary. 120 minutes.R: Some language.

Four couples from the Midwest on a tropical getaway must participate in therapy as part of the vacation package. With Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman, Kristen Davis and Kristen Bell. Written by Favreau, Vaughn and Dana Fox. Directed by Peter Billingsley. 107 minutes.PG-13: Sexual content and language.

Extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa. With Sharlto Copley and David James. Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. Directed by Blomkamp. 112 minutes.R: Bloody violence and pervasive language.

In an alternate world where lying does not exist, a down-on-his luck man suddenly develops the ability to lie, which brings him fame and fortune, but things soon spiral out of control. Starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Rob Lowe and Tina Fey. Written and directed by Gervais and Matthew Robinson. 100 minutes.PG-13: Language including some sexual material and a drug reference.

The personal stories of three generations of electric guitar virtuosos: Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2's The Edge and the White Stripes' Jack White. Directed by Davis Guggenheim. 97 minutes.PG: Mild thematic elements, brief language and smoking.

A man who witnessed the murder of his wife and child orchestrates his revenge in a series of high-profile murders from his jail cell. Starring Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb and Viola Davis. Written by Kurt Wimmer. Directed by F. Gary Gray. 108 minutes.R: Strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive language.

A self-help author on a business trip in Seattle unexpectedly sparks with a woman who attends one of his seminars. With Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Judy Greer and Joe Anderson. Directed by Brandon Camp. 109 minutes.PG-13: Some language including sexual references.

A look at LeBron James' high school basketball team from Akron, Ohio, and its journey from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship. Written by Kristopher Belman and Brad Hogan. Directed by Belman. 105 minutes.PG: Brief mild language and incidental smoking.

After a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban “starter” tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic – but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to. 99 minutes. IMDB.comR: Language.

An intimate, funny, behind-the-scenes look at the secret workings behind Vogue Editor Anna Wintour and her team of editors as they create the must-have Bible of fashion, the September issue of Vogue. Directed by R.J. Cutler. 90 minutes.PG-13: Brief strong lanugage.

A student returns home from military school to find his mother in love with a suspicious man who seems to be hiding a dark side. With Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward and Penn Badgley. Screenplay by J.S. Cardone, based on a screenplay by Donald E. Westlake. Directed by Nelson McCormack. 101 minutes.PG-13: Intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, mature thematic material and brief sensuality.

FBI agents investigate the murder of a college student linked to a man who helped create a high-tech phenomenon that allows people to purchase unflawed robotic versions of themselves. With Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike and Ving Rhames. Screenplay by John Brancato and Michael Ferris. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. 88 minutes.PG-13: Intense sequences of violence, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a drug-related scene.

A Chicago librarian's genetic disposition to involuntarily cross time puts a strain on his relationship with his one true love. With Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana. Screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin. Directed by Robert Schwentke. 107 minutes.PG-13: Thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality.

When Madea catches 16-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she delivers the delinquents to their aunt, a heavy-drinking nightclub singer. With Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian J. White, Hope Olaide Wilson, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige and Tyler Perry. Written and directed by Perry.PG-13: Mature thematic material involving a sexual assault on a minor, violence, drug references and smoking.

Director Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's classic tale of a child's adventure to the big screen. With Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara and Forest Whitaker. Screenplay by Jonze & Dave Eggers. In IMAX DMR. 101 minutes.PG: Mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.

A small-town misfit discovers her talent for roller derby. With Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Alia Shawkat and Jimmy Fallon. Screenplay by Shauna Cross. Directed by Barrymore. 111 minutes.PG-13: Sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug material.

A mismatched pair of survivors finds friendship and redemption in a world overrun by zombies. With Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg. Screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Directed by Ruben Fleischer. 81 minutes.R: Horror violence/gore and language.

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