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Man of Steel - 3.6.3

According to this version based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 Superman (Henry Cavill) wanders the country, working odd jobs and occasionally saving people. Journalist Lois Lane (Amy Adams) is trying to track him down and eventually another Kryptonian, General Zod (Michael Shannon) and Superman fight each other using superpowers for extended periods of time. Also with Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Harry Lennix, Richard Schiff, Christopher Meloni, Kevin Costner, Ayelet Zurer and Laurence Fishburne. Directed by Zack Snyder. [2:23 - PG-13]

This Is the End - 8.7.10

Celebrity James Franco throws a big party at his new LA house and during the festivities the world begins to end in explosions and earthquakes. Franco and other celebrity friends (Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson) survive and attempt to deal with the aftermath. Also with Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd, Mindy Kaling and Rihanna. Directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. [1:46 - R]

The Kings of Summer - 4.4.6

Three teenage boys run away from home and spend their summer living in the woods and learn to fend for themselves. With Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. [1:33 - R]

Before Midnight - 7.2.8

Set almost two decades after the first meeting in "Before Sunrise" and nine years after their relationship blossomed in "Before Sunset," a man (Ethan Hawke) and a woman (Julie Delpy) are seen on a vacation in Greece while working through their relationship. Also with Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick and Ariane Labed. Directed by Richard Linklater. [1:43 - R]

The English Teacher - 6.4.6

When a high school English teacher (Julianne Moore) becomes involved with a former student, her world quickly spirals out of control. Also with Michael Angarano, Greg Kinnear, Jessica Hecht, Lily Collins and Nathan Lane. Directed by Craig Zisk. [1:33 - R]

Disconnect - 7.5.10

Based on the lives of three different sets of people and how their lives intertwine due to their online presence. With Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, Alexander Skarsgård, Frank Grillo, Michael Nyqvist, Paula Patton, Andrea Riseborough and Max Theiroit. Directed by Henry Alex Rubin. [1:55 - R]

Black Rock - 5.7.10

Three women who were childhood friends return to their childhood playground, a deserted island. When they encounter three men hunting deer, the three women soon become the hunted. With Katie Aselton, Lake Bell, Kate Bosworth and Will Bouvier. Directed by Katie Aselton. [1:23 - R]

The Purge - 4.7.5

In the near future the U.S. has instituted one night a year when any violent act will go unpunished. When one family's reinforced home is breached, they must decide what they are willing to do to protect themselves. With Ethan Hawke, Lean Headey, Max Burkholder and Adelaide Kane. Directed by James DeMonaco. [1:25 - R]

The East - 6.6.4

When a young woman (Brit Marling) goes undercover for an elite private intelligence firm, she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group that attacks major corporations for environmental violations. With Alexander Skarsgård, Ellen Page, Toby Kebbell and Aldis Hodge. Directed by Zal Batmanglij. [1:56 - PG-13]

The Internship - 5.4.5

Two salesmen (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson) are digitally illiterate in 2005 when the company they work for closes down. While they can't keep up with technology, they talk a Google representative into taking them on for summer internships. Also with Rose Byrne, Max Minghella, Joanna Garcia, John Goodman and Aasif Mandvi. Directed by Shawn Levy. [1:59 - PG-13]

Now You See Me - 4.5.5

The FBI and Interpol chase a notorious group called "The Four Horsemen," a team of renowned illusionists (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher) who succeed in a series of heists against corrupt businessmen and then shower the stolen money on their audiences. Also with Melanie Laurent, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Louis Leterrier. [1:55 - PG-13]

After Earth - 1.6.1

In the future, after the exodus from Earth (humans have rendered it inhabitable) survivors relocate to a planet that's occupied by aliens. In a struggle to survive one man (Will Smith) develops a technique that allows him to pass among the aliens undetected and he hopes to teach his young son (Jaden Smith) the same skill. When the ship they are traveling on crash lands back on Earth, they must survive on a planet that has now evolved to destroy humans. Also with Sophie Okonedo and Zoë Kravitz. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. [1:40 - PG-13]

Epic - 1.4.1

When a teenager (voiced by Amanda Seyfried) comes to live with her oddball father after the death of her mother, she finds herself trapped in a different world, one of miniature creatures of the forest. After the forest is threatened by evil, she, her father and her new band of rag-tag friends work together to save their world. Also with voices of Blake Anderson, Aziz Ansari, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Jason Sudeikis, Steven Tyler, Christoph Waltz and Beyonce Knowles. Directed by Chris Wedge. [1:42 - PG]

The Hangover Part III - 7.7.10

After two years the two friends from the previous "Hangover" movies (Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) are recovering until their other friend (Zach Galifianakis) goes off his medications and needs a psychiatric hospitalization. His friends accompany him, but they all end up once again in Las Vegas with more things to go wrong. Also with Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Melissa McCarthy and John Goodman. Directed by Todd Phillips. [1:40 - R]

Fast & Furious 6 - 4.6.5

A government agent (Dwayne Johnson) persuades a criminal (Vin Diesel) and a team of auto specialists to bring in a former Special Ops agent (Luke Evans), who leads a cadre of advanced war-vehicle jockeys in crime. In a bid to escape the new team, his group causes chaos and a big surprise is uncovered. Also with Paul Walker, Gina Carano, Ludacris and Michelle Rodriguez. Directed by Justin Lin. [2:10 - PG-13]

Star Trek Into Darkness - 3.5.4

The crew of the Starship Enterprise is faced with the task of taking out a criminal (Benedict Cumberbatch) responsible for the murder of several Starfleet commanders. With Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Bruce Greenwood, Peter Weller and Alice Eve. Directed by J.J. Abrams. [2:12 - PG-13]