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THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.— British director Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch) brings his over-the-top visual style and dark sense of humor to this update of the 1960s action/espionage TV series, detailing the adventures of a CIA agent (Henry Cavill) and a KGB Operative (Arnie Hammer) on a joint mission to stop a mysterious criminal organization attempting to proliferate nuclear weapons at the height of the Cold War. Co-starring Alicia Vikander and Hugh Grant. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Transit Drive-In

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON—Music video director F. Gary Gray’s (Friday, The Italian Job) music biopic documents the rise and fall of pioneering L.A. hip hop group N.W.A., whose explicit gangster rap proved extremely controversial throughout the late 80s and early 90s. Produced in part and approved by surviving N.W.A. members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. Starring O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Corey Hawkins. Flix, Maple Ridge, Regal Elmwood, Regal Niagara, Regal Quaker, Regal Transit, Regal Walden, Transit Drive-In

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APOLLO 13 (1995)—Historical drama about NASA and the three astronauts on board efforts to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after it sustains massive damage in orbit. Starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon. Directed by Ron Howard. Riviera Theater Thu 7:30

COBAIN: MONTAGE OF HECK (2015)—Music documentary detailing the life of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain, incorporating interviews from those close to him and materials from his personal archives. Directed by Brett Morgen. North Park Thu 8/20 9:30

THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981)—Family comedy starring the Muppets in their second feature as they travel to Britain and work to catch the jewel thieves who framed Ms. Piggy. Directed by Jim Henson. Lockport Theater Thu 1 and 7

MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE—Low budget horror film about a family who encounters a desert cult who offer sacrificial human hands to their gods. Made infamous by Mystery Science Theater 3000. Shown as part of a double feature with Master of the Flying Guillotine. Directed by Harold P. Warren. The Screening Room Fri 7:30

RUN-OFF (2014)—Independent drama about a young woman (Joanne Kelly) who struggles to save her family when they are threatened with being forced off their farm. Directed by Kimberly Levyn. The Screening Room Sat 7 Tue 7:30

SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993)— Romantic drama about a recently widowed father (Tom Hanks) who an engaged reporter (Meg Ryan) falls for after his son calls a radio station seeking a partner for him. Directed by Nora Ephron. Riviera Theater Thu 8/20 7:30


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