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AMY—Music documentary exploring the life and career of acclaimed singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse. Directed by Asif Kapadia. Dipson Amherst

GALLOWS—Horror thriller about a group of students in a small town who attempt to resurrect a school play which caused the accidental death of a student 20 years earlier, only to discover some things were better left alone. Directed by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Transit Drive-In

MINIONS—Animated adventure-comedy starring the iconic Minions from the Despicable Me films as they are recruited by a super-villian (Sandra Bullock), who, alongside her inventor husband (Jon Hamm), hatches a plan to take over the world. Directed by Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin. Aurora Theater, Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

THE OVERNIGHT— Independent comedy following two couples over the course of an evening whose seemingly innocent dinner date turns into a night of seduction and temptation. Starring Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman, and Adam Scott. Directed by Patrick Kack-Brice. Eastern Hills

SELF/LESS—Sci-fi/thriller about a wealthy dying man (Ben Kingsley) who transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy younger man (Ryan Reynolds) only to find himself hunted by those who know his true identity. Directed by Tarsem Singh. Flix, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagra, Tegal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden

TESTAMENT OF YOUTH—Biographical drama focusing on Vera Brittain (Alicia Vikander), a young Oxford student who postpones her studies to serve a a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse in London and abroad during World War I, then later becomes a writer, feminist, and pacifist. Directed by James Kent. Dipson Amherst

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ANCHORMAN (2004)—Comedy starring hotshot TV News Anchor Rob Burgundy (Will Ferrell) who finds his male dominated world of broadcast news threatened by the arrival of a female co-anchor (Christina Applegate) in 1970s San Diego. Directed by Adam McKay. The Screening Room Fri & Sat 9:30 Sun & Tue 7:30

GIMME SHELTER (1970)— Landmark music documentary detailing the lead-up to and the aftermath of the Rolling Stones tragically ill-fated free concert at Altamont Speedway on December 6, 1969. Directed by Charlotte Zwerin and the Maysles brothers. The Screening Room Thu, Fri, and Sat 7:30

IDA (2014)— Oscar-winning Polish drama about a young woman (Agata Kulezsa) who learns from her only living relative she is of Jewish ethnicity just before taking her vows as a catholic nun, setting her off on a journey to discover her family identity. Directed by Pawil Pawelkowski. Roycroft Film Society, Parkdale School Auditorium, 141 Girard Ave., East Aurora. Sun. 4.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992)—Sports comedy about two sisters (Madonna, Geena Davis) who join the first female professional baseball league and, along with the help of a washed-up former star (Tom Hanks), struggle to help it succeed. Directed by Penny Marshall. Riviera Theater Thu (7/16) 7:30

MRS. DOUBTFIRE (1993)—Comedy about a divorced, struggling actor (Robin Williams) who disguises himself as a female nanny in order to spend time with his estranged children. Directed by Christoper Columbus. Aurora Theater Sat 11am

SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER (1977)—Fantasy adventure starring the legendary sailor as he sails to deliver a cursed prince to a dangerous island in the face of deadly opposition from a powerful witch. Directed by Sam Wanamaker. North Park Sat and Sun 11:30am

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