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June 3

Meet the Spartans [2008] [PG-13] - 7.7.5
A spoof of the hit movie "300," which was about the ancient Battle of Thermopylae, where a small contingent of Greeks fought a much larger Persian army. With Sean Maguire, Diedrich Bader, Kevin Sorbo, Martin Klebba, Jim Piddock, Method Man, Tony Yalda, Carmen Electra and Kenneth Davitian. Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. [1:24]

Semi-Pro [2008] [R] - 6.4.7
Will Ferrell stars as a man who becomes the owner, coach and center forward of a second-rate ABA basketball team, but has dreams of being in the NBA. But then he finds out that while the team is going to be sold to the NBA, it is only to be dissolved unless it can turn the season around and make it to 4th place. Also with Woody Harrelson, Andre 'Andre 3000' Benjamin, Jay Phillips, Will Arnett, Josh Braaten, Rob Corddry, DeRay Davis, Maura Tierney, Collette Wolfe and Andy Richter. Directed by Kent Alterman. [1:30]

The Eye [2008] [PG-13] - 4.7.3
A woman (Jessica Alba), blind since childhood, prepares for a cornea transplant and although delighted with the opportunity to see again is unprepared for the newfound ability to see the spiritual world. Also with Parker Posey, Alessandro Nivola, Rade Serbedzija, Fernanda Romero, Rachel Ticotin, Obba Babatundé and Danny Mora. Directed by David Moreau and Xavier Palud. [1:37]

Control [2007] [R] - 6.4.10
Biopic about the lead singer of the 1970s English rock band Joy Division, Ian Curtis (Sam Riley), who committed suicide at the age of 23 on the eve of what would have been the group's breakthrough tour in the U.S. Also with Samantha Morton, Alexandra Maria Lara, Joe Anderson and Toby Kebbell. Directed by Anton Corbijn. [2:01]

June 10

Jumper [2008] [PG-13] - 4.6.5
A teenager (Max Thieriot) struggling with an oppressive father and school bullies discovers that he has the power to teleport in an instant from one place to any other, regardless of distance. As a young man (Hayden Christensen) he also discovers that there's a secret society that's dedicated to hunting down and killing "jumpers." Also with Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Diane Lane, Rachel Bilson, AnnaSophia Robb, Nathalie Cox, Barbara Garrick, Meredith Henderson, Tom Hulce and Michael Rooker Directed by Doug Liman. [1:28]

The Bucket List [2007] [PG-13] - 3.3.5
Two men (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) dying of cancer go an a journey to do all the things they wish they could do before "kicking the bucket." Along the way, they discover who they are and what is really important to them. Also with Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd and Rob Morrow. Director Rob Reiner. [1:36]

The Other Boleyn Girl [2008] [PG-13] - 7.6.3
The story of the sister of the infamous Anne Boleyn (Natalie Portman), Mary Boleyn (Scarlett Johansson), who captivated King Henry VIII (Eric Bana) and bore him an illegitimate son. The two sisters compete for Henry's affections and a place in the court for their family members, but their ambitions end in disaster. Also with Tiffany Freisberg, Eddie Redmayne, Jim Sturgess, Ana Torrent, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kristin Scott Thomas, Juno Temple, Mark Rylance, David Morrissey and Oliver Coleman. Directed by Justin Chadwick. [1:55]

June 17

Fool's Gold [2008] [PG-13] - 5.4.4
Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson star as a divorced couple, who come together to search for a huge treasure with the help of a wealthy yachtsman (Donald Sutherland) and his daughter (Alexis Dziena). They are chased by other treasure hunters and a gangster rapper and his entourage. Directed by Andy Tennant. [1:48]

Under the Same Moon [2008] [PG-13] - 3.3.4
A 9-year-old Mexican boy (Adrian Alonso) flees his home trying to reach his mother (Kate Del Castillo) who has been working in Los Angeles for 4 years, trying to earn enough money to bring him over the border legally. Also with America Ferrera, Eugenio Derbez, Carmen Salinas, Mario Almada, Angelina Pelaez, Maya Zapata, Gabriel Porras and Maria Rojo. Directed by Patricia Riggen. In Spanish with English subtitles. [1:49]

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins [2008] [PG-13] - 7.4.6
Martin Lawrence stars as a TV show host, who reluctantly decides to go back home for his parents' 50th wedding anniversary. Upon arrival he is quickly reminded why he left and stayed away for many years, and before the visit is over he finds himself having to choose between his family and his newfound high-profile, glamorous life. Also with Louis C.K., Nicole Ari Parker, James Earl Jones, Joy Bryant, Monique Imes, Affion Crockett, Liz Mikel, Damani Roberts, Brooke Lyons, Brandin Jenkins, Angie Fox, Margaret Avery, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Cedric The Entertainer. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. [1:54]

June 24

10,000 B.C. [2008] [PG-13] - 3.7.1
A prehistoric society is suffering when their principal prey does not return to their hunting grounds. Fearing for the survival of the community, the lead hunter sets out to find out why, but while he's gone the community is attacked and almost all of the inhabitants are either killed or taken as slaves. One of the remaining young men (Steven Strait), along with a few companions, follows the attackers in order to save the young woman he loves (Camilla Belle). Also with Marco Khanlian, Cliff Curtis, Nathanael Baring, Timothy Barlow, Mona Hammond, Reece Ritchie, Joel Virgel and Omar Sharif. Directed by Roland Emmerich. [1:49]

The Spiderwick Chronicles [2008] [PG] - 0.5.1
A boy (Freddie Highmore) moves with his family to an elderly aunt's home, where he finds a book containing information about an unseen world that once opened unleashes the desires of a giant ogre to obtain the book at all costs. Also with Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, David Strathairn, Nick Nolte, Martin Short, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy, Izabella Miko and Seth Rogen. Directed by Mark Waters. [1:37]

Definitely, Maybe [2008] [PG-13] - 5.3.4
Ryan Reynolds stars as the separated father of a precocious 10-year-old (Abigail Breslin), who insists on knowing the story of her father's love life and the true identity of her mother. Also with Derek Luke, Isla Fisher, Elizabeth Banks, Rachel Weisz, Liane Balaban, Kevin Kline, Marc Bonan, Adam Ferrara and Alexie Gilmore. Directed by Adam Brooks. [1:51]

In Bruges [2008] [R] - 5.7.10
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star as two British assassins for hire, sent to Bruges, Belgium, to hide until things cool down in London. What they don't realize is that they may be there for another assignment. Also with Ralph Fiennes, Eric Godon, Clemence Poesy, Jeremie Renier, Jordan Prentice, Thekla Reuten and Mark Donovan. Directed by Martin McDonagh. [1:47]

Charlie Bartlett [2008] [R] - 6.4.7
After repeated expulsions from exclusive private schools, a teenage boy (Anton Yelchin) is relegated to a public high school, where it seems that it's impossible to make friends. That is, until he discovers a way to help his classmates by holding regular therapy sessions in the boys' restroom, which includes doling out prescription medications to treat depression and other ailments. Also with Kat Dennings, Tyler Hilton, Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis, Jake Epstein, Jonathan Malen, Derek McGrath, Megan Park. Directed by John Poll. [1:37]