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August 3

Diary of a Wimpy Kid [2010] [PG] - 3.4.3
Based on the popular book series by Jeff Kinney: The first days of middle school are making a boy (Zachary Gordon) a nervous wreck. What is he supposed to do? Listen to his older bother, his mother, or his best friend? He thinks he knows better and winds up being the most unpopular kid in school. Also with Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick and Chloe Grace Moretz. Directed by Thor Freudenthal. [1:33]

The Ghost Writer [2010] [PG-13] - 5.4.5
After a ghost writer (Ewan McGregor) is hired to write the autobiography of a former British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan), he uncovers a secret that puts him, and the recent history and reputation of the country, at risk. Also with Kim Cattrall, Jim Belushi and Olivia Williams. Directed by Roman Polanski. [2:08]

Kick-Ass [2010] [R] - 7.9.10
A high school student and comic book fan (Aaron Johnson) is tired of his unremarkable life and decides to become a real-life superhero, despite the fact that he possesses no extraordinary powers, abilities or training. Inadvertently, he ends up as the target of a crime boss (Mark Strong), but to his assistance come a middle-aged man (Nicolas Cage) and 11-year-old daughter (Chloë Grace Moretz), a duo of costumed vigilantes who actually know how to shoot guns, wield knives and throw punches. Also with Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Garrett M. Brown. Directed by Matthew Vaughn. [1:47]

A Prophet [2010] [R] - 8.7.7
French film about a young Arab sent to prison, where he quickly advances through the underground prison criminal system and becomes a mafia kingpin. With Tahar Rahim and Niels Arestrup. Directed by Jacques Audiard. In French with English subtitles. [2:29]

To Save a Life [2010] [PG-13] - 6.5.4
After his childhood friend dies tragically, a high school senior (Randy Wayne) finds his once all-star life going in a different direction, and he turns to Christianity for guidance. Also with Deja Kreutzberg, Joshua Weigel and Steven Crowder. Directed by Brian Baugh. [2:00]

August 10

Date Night [2010] [PG-13] - 5.4.5
When bored suburban parents (Steve Carell and Tina Fey) head to New York City for a romantic evening to kick-start their marriage, a case of mistaken identity leads to a night that is anything but ordinary as they try to evade mobsters, as well as corrupt cops. Also with James Franco and Mark Wahlberg. Directed by Shawn Levy. [1:28]

Death at a Funeral [2010] [R] - 5.5.9
Remake of the eponymous 2007 British film: A family gathers for the funeral of their patriarch, and the deceased's sons (Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence) are already bickering incessantly, when a man (Peter Dinklage) shows up claiming to be their father's secret lover, and drug-induced hallucinations, blackmail threats, and general chaos ensues. Also with Keith David, Loretta Devine, Danny Glover, Regina Hall, Ron Glass, James Marsden, Tracy Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Columbus Short, Luke Wilson and Kevin Hart. Directed by Neil LaBute. [1:30]

The Joneses [2009] [R] - 7.4.5
When a picture perfect family (David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard and Ben Hollingsworth) moves into a new suburban neighborhood, they quickly become the envy of everyone. That is, until it is revealed that they are not a real family, just four unrelated people commissioned by a marketing company to pitch luxury products to neighborhoods around the world. Also with Gary Cole, Glenne Headly and Lauren Hutton. Directed by Derrick Borte. [1:36]

August 17

Furry Vengeance [2010] [PG] - 2.4.1
A real estate developer (Brendan Fraser) moves his family to the Oregon wilderness and is given the task to develop the woodlands into a new suburb. However, the forest animals have other plans. Also with Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong, Angela Kinsey, Dick Van Dyke, Samantha Bee and Matt Prokop. Directed by Roger Kumble. [1:32]

The Last Song [2010] [PG] - 3.3.3
Based on the eponymous novel by Nicholas Sparks: a rebellious teen (Miley Cyrus) from a broken home is sent to a small, Georgia beach town to spend the summer with her father (Greg Kinnear), who struggles to reconnect with her and share their mutual love of music. Also with Kelly Preston and Liam Hemsworth. Directed by Julie Anne Robinson. [1:47]

Me and Orson Welles [2009] [PG-13] - 3.3.4
When a teenager (Zac Efron) happens upon a role in Orson Welles' (Christian McKay) Mercury Theatre opening of "Julius Caesar" during a whirlwind week in 1937, he learns that not all is fair in love and theater. Also with Claire Danes, Zoe Kazan and Ben Chaplin. Directed by Richard Linklater. [1:54]

August 24

The Back-up Plan [2010] [PG-13] - 6.4.5
When a single woman in her late 30s (Jennifer Lopez) goes through artificial insemination to become pregnant, her husband-less world actually seems complete. That is, until she meets the man of her dreams (Alex O'Loughlin) on that very same day. Also with Michaela Watkins, Eric Christian Olsen and Anthony Anderson. Directed by Alan Poul. [1:48]

City Island [2009] [PG-13] - 6.4.5
A corrections officer (Andy Garcia), and secretly an aspiring actor, is the head of his family in City Island, a small fishing community in the Bronx. During an eventful week, when he brings home a young ex-con, the entire family is turned upside down, when they finally have to share their secrets with each other. Also with Julianna Margulies and Steven Strait. Directed by Raymond De Felitta. [1:40]

August 31

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? [2010] [PG-13] - 5.4.4
Four couples prepare to gather for their annual "Why Did I Get Married" retreat, where secrets and surprises are unveiled. With Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Richard T. Jones, Lamman Rucker, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Louis Gossett Jr. and Cicely Tyson. Directed by Perry. [2:01]