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August 2

The Music Never Stopped [2011] [PG] - 2.3.4
Inspired by a true story about a father (J.K. Simmons) that had been estranged from his son (Lou Taylor Pucci) for almost 20 years: After the son suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories, he and his father rekindle their relationship with the help of a music therapist (Julia Ormond) and "The Grateful Dead." Also with Mia Maestro, Tammy Blanchard, Scott Adsit and Cara Seymour. Directed by Jim Kohlberg. [1:45]

Rio [2011] [G] - 2.3.1
A rare blue Macaw (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) is discovered in a small town in Minnesota where he has been raised dutifully by a woman (voiced by Leslie Mann) since she found him as a young bird. When they travel back to his home in Rio in order to unite him with the only remaining female blue Macaw (voiced by Anne Hathaway) they are preyed upon by thieves. Also with the voices of George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Jemaine Clement, Rodrigo Santoro and Will.i.am. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. [1:36]

Soul Surfer [2011] [PG] - 3.5.1
The true story of pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton: After the teenager (AnnaSophia Robb) loses her arm in a shark attack, she overcomes her disability and finds the courage to return to competitive surfing. Also with Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood, Ross Thomas and Kevin Sorbo. Directed by Sean McNamara. [1:45]

August 9

Jumping the Broom [2011] [PG-13] - 6.3.4
When an uptown woman (Paula Patton) meets and falls in love with a downtown man (Laz Alonso), their whirlwind romance almost comes to a screeching halt, with their two families clashing at their Martha's Vineyard wedding. Also with Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, DeRay Davis, Valarie Pettiford, Mike Epps and Romeo. Directed by Salim Akil. [1:53]

Mars Needs Moms [2011] [PG] - 1.4.1
After a boy's (voiced by Seth Green) mom (voiced by Joan Cusack) is kidnapped from Earth by Martians in need of mothering skills, he must work with a new friend (voiced by Dan Fogler) to free his mom, while gaining a new appreciation for all the work she does. Also with the voices of Elisabeth Harnois and Mindy Sterling. Directed by Simon Wells. [1:28]

Paul [2011] [R] - 5.5.10
Two English sci-fi fans (Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) make a pilgrimage to Comic Con and Nevada's Area 51, where they unexpectedly meet one of the legendary "grays," a real extraterrestrial (voiced by Seth Rogen). They agree to a road trip to help the alien escape to a desert meeting place, where his people will take him home, while being obstructed by an FBI Agent (Jason Bateman), Christians, the American government, and assorted others. Also with Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, John Lynch, Jane Lynch, Sigourney Weaver and Blythe Danner. Directed by Greg Mottola. [1:44]

Your Highness [2011] [R] - 10.9.9
After a brave and handsome prince's (James Franco) new bride (Zooey Deschanel) is kidnapped by an evil wizard (Justin Theroux), he must go on a quest with his lazy, underachieving brother (Danny McBride) in order to rescue her. Also with Natalie Portman, Toby James and Damian Lewis. Directed by David Gordon Green. [1:42]

August 16

The Grace Card [2011] [PG-13] - 1.5.2
A man (Michael Joiner) has become a police officer after the death of his young son, and after a tragic event involving another son. When his partner (Mike Higgenbottom) reaches out to help comfort him, they both find a new appreciation for their faith. Also with Louis Gossett Jr. and Cindy Hodge. Directed by David G. Evans. [1:41]

Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil [2011] [PG] - 1.4.3
The sequel to "Hoodwinked" has Red Riding Hood (voiced by Hayden Panettiere) training in the group of Sister Hoods when she and the Wolf (voiced by Patrick Warburton) are called away to investigate the disappearance of a brother and sister duo, Hansel (voiced by Bill Hader) and Gretel (voiced by Amy Poehler). Also with the voices of Glenn Close, Cheech Marin, Joan Cusack, Brad Garett, Martin Short, Tommy Chong, Andy Dick and David Ogden Stiers. Directed by Mike Disa. [1:34]

Jane Eyre [2011] [PG-13] - 4.5.1
Based on Charlotte Brontë's classic, about a governess (Mia Wasikowska) that falls in love with her brooding employer (Michael Fassbender) and eventually discovers his dark secret. Also with Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins, Dame Judi Dench, Imogen Poots, Tamzin Merchant and Holliday Grainger. Directed by Cary Fukunaga. [1:55]

Priest [2011] [PG-13] - 2.8.5
Based on the Korean comic of the same name, and set in an alternate world, after humans and vampires have battled for centuries, and humans have won and vampires are contained in reservations. A man (Paul Bettany) is called to serve as a warrior after his niece (Lily Collins) is captured by escaped vampires, which are attempting to take over the world again. Also with Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Christopher Plummer and Karl Urban. Directed by Scott Stewart. [1:27]

Something Borrowed [2011] [PG-13] - 6.3.5
The relationship of two girlfriends (Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes complicated when it turns out that one of them has been in love with the fiancé (Colin Egglesfield) of the other. After a night of drinking, the girlfriend and the fiancé wake up in bed together and must decide what to do next, while a friend (John Krasinski) lends his support, and an entire set of extended relationships goes awry. Also with Steve Howey, Ashley Williams, Geoffrey Pierson, Jonathan Epstein and Jill Eikenberry. Directed by Luke Greenfield. [1:50]

August 23

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold [2011] [PG-13] - 4.1.5
Director Morgan Spurlock turns the camera on himself once again in a documentary about the branding, advertising and product placement that we find in movies and television. Also with interviews with Noam Chomsky, Ralph Nader, Brett Ratner, Antonio Reid and Jimmy Kimmel. [1:30]

Win Win [2011] [R] - 3.3.6
A disillusioned attorney (Paul Giamatti) is moonlighting as a wrestling coach for a New Jersey high school, when he discovers a new star athlete (Alex Shaffer), who's come to live with his sick grandfather. The coach becomes involved in an unethical agreement and nearly loses everything, and the boy's mother (Melanie Lynskey) appears, just out of rehab, and looking for a meal ticket. Also with Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor and Burt Young. Directed by Tom McCarthy. [1:46]

August 30

In a Better World [2011] [R] - 4.8.5
After the death of his mother, Christian (William Jøhnk Nielsen) moves with his father (Ulrich Thomsen) to a new Danish city where he becomes friends with Elias (Markus Rygaard), a boy who is bullied at school. After the two boys gang up on the bully, they set their sights on a violent revenge plan. Also with William Johnk Nielson, Mikawl Persbrandt and Trine Dyrholm. Directed by Susanne Bier. In Danish and Swedish and subtitled in English. [1:53]

Prom [2011] [PG] - 4.2.2
Several intersecting stories come together as the biggest night in high school life approaches: We learn the stories of a girl (Aimee Teegarden) and the school bad boy (Thomas McDonell), a girl (Yin Chang), who has an important decision to make, a boy (DeVaughn Nixon), who has to face the consequences of his actions, and other high schoolers, as everyone comes together to face their insecurities and the anticipation of their final night together. Also with Danielle Campbell, Nolan Sotillo and Jared Kusnitz. Directed by Joe Nussbaum. [1:43]

Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family [2011] [PG-13] - 4.4.4
A woman (Loretta Devine) with a terminal disease is having difficulty getting her grown children and their kids together to tell them that she's running out of time. Family members are fighting and refuse to be in the same room together, so her aunts (Tyler Perry and Cassi Davis) round up the children (Shad Moss, Shannon Kane and Natalie Desselle-Reid) with their families and order them to appear at a family dinner "or else." Also with Teyana Taylor, Lauren London, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Isaiah Mustafa, Rodney Perry, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez and Jill Scott. Directed by Tyler Perry. [1:46]