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November 1

Cars 2 [2011] [G] - 2.4.1
In this animated sequel, Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mader (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) are reunited, and this time they travel the world as McQueen competes in the World Grand Prix race against international superstar Francesco Bernoulli (voiced by John Turturro). While McQueen races, Mader is accidentally caught up in international espionage. Also with the voices of Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Eddie Izzard and Bonnie Hunt. Directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis. [1:53]

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind [2002] [R] - 7.5.10
A presumably fictitious account of the "secret" life of TV game show producer and host Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), based on his book "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind: An Unauthorized Autobiography." Supposedly, while developing game shows like "Gong Show," "The Newlywed Game" and "The Dating Game," Barris was also operating as a CIA assassin. This is the directorial debut of George Clooney. Also with Clooney, Drew Barrymore, Julia Roberts and Fred Savage. [1:53]

Crazy, Stupid, Love [2011] [PG-13] - 6.2.5
A forty-something man (Steve Carell) learns that his perfect wife (Julianne Moore) cheated on him and he wants a divorce. On his own, he is inept and awkward, so he spends his nights alone in a bar, watching other people and sulking until a more romantically experienced man (Ryan Gosling) takes him under his wing in the dating game. Also with Jonah Bobo, Analeigh Tipton, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Tomei and Josh Groban. Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. [1:58]

Water for Elephants [2011] [PG-13] - 6.6.4
Based on the best-selling novel by Sara Gruen: After a veterinary student's (Robert Pattinson) parents are killed, he leaves school and joins a traveling circus. As feelings between him and the star attraction (Reese Witherspoon) rise, so does tension between him and the circus owner (Christoph Waltz), who's her husband. Also with Paul Schneider, Hal Holbrook and Mark Povinelli. Directed by Francis Lawrence. [2:02]

November 8

Atlas Shrugged Part One [2011] [PG-13] - 7.2.4
The first part of a planned three part treatment of the eponymous 1957 novel by Ayn Rand: A powerful railroad executive (Taylor Schilling) struggles to keep her family business afloat as the worldwide economy sinks and society is in peril. Also with Nick Cassavetes, Grant Bowler, Paul Johansson, and Matthew Marsden. Directed by Paul Johansson. [1:42]

The Change-Up [2011] [R] - 9.5.10
When a successful career man, father and husband (Jason Bateman) switches bodies with his slacker lady's man friend (Ryan Reynolds), the two of them explore lives they never had, and they gradually learn to appreciate their own. Also with Olivia Wilde, Leslie Mann and Alan Arkin. Directed by David Dobkin. [1:41]

November 11

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 [2011] [PG-13] - 3.7.3
The final installment of the Harry Potter series has Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) continue to search for the remaining Horcruxes, created by Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). They are in a race before Voldemort destroys Hogwarts and all of the wizards that stand against him. Also with Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter and Michael Gambon. Directed by David Yates. [2:10]

November 15

Beginners [2011] [R] - 7.3.6
The story of a man (Ewan McGregor) who has to come to grips with his father's (Christopher Plummer) terminal illness while still dealing with his feelings about his father's recent revelation that he is gay and has a younger lover. Also with Melanie Laurent and Goran Visnjic. Directed by Mike Mills. [1:44]

Griff the Invisible [2011] [PG-13] - 4.5.5
When an office worker by day and a self-made superhero by night (Ryan Kwanten) meets the girl of his dreams (Maeve Dermody), they soon realize that his make-believe story of superheroes and her passion for imagination are more important than reality. Also with Marshall Napier. Directed by Leon Ford. [1:30]

Larry Crowne [2011] [PG-13] - 5.2.5
When a middle-aged salesman (Tom Hanks) is laid off because he does not have a college degree, he restarts his life by enrolling in college, making new friends, and finding a teacher (Julia Roberts) that will change his life forever. Also with Sarah Mahoney, Rita Wilson, Cedric the Entertainer, Wilmer Valderrama and George Takei. Directed by Tom Hanks. [1:39]

November 22

Conan the Barbarian [2011] [R] - 8.9.2
Inspired by the eponymous comic book, the story follows a barbarian (Jason Momoa), who was born on a battlefield as his mother died and watched his father's (Ron Perlman) torture and murder. After years of searching, he finally has the opportunity to avenge himself against those who had murdered his family and destroyed his village, especially one man (Stephen Lang) and his daughter (Rose McGowan). Also with Rachel Nichols and Bob Sapp. Directed by Marcus Nispel. [1:52]

Sarah's Key [2011] [PG-13] - 4.5.2
Based on the eponymous novel, and taking place in modern-day Paris: the life of a journalist (Kristin Scott Thomas) becomes inexplicably entwined with the story of a young Jewish girl (Melusine Mayance), whose family was taken during the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup of 1942. Also with Neils Arestrup, Frederic Pierrot, Aidan Quinn and Michael Duchaussoy. Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. In French, German and Italian with English subtitles. [1:51]

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World [2011] [PG] - 1.3.1
A woman is a working spy (Jessica Alba) unbeknownst to her husband, until she gives it all up for her family. But when an evil mastermind appears to be plunging the world toward imminent destruction, she is called out of retirement to track him down. She is accompanied by her niece and nephew (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) from the previous "Spy Kids" adventures and her two stepchildren. Also with Jeremy Piven, Ricky Gervais, Danny Trejo, Joel McHale, Mason Cook and Rowan Blanchard. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. [1:40]

Super 8 [2011] [PG-13] - 2.6.5
Several middle-school friends (Joel Courtney, Ryan Lee, Zach Mills, Riley Griffiths and Elle Fanning) witness a mysterious train crash while trying to make a student film. The kids then begin noticing strange things happening in their small town. As they investigate the unusual activity, they uncover a military cover-up and possibly aliens. Also with Kyle Chandler, Ron Eldard and Amanda Michalka. Directed by J.J. Abrams. [1:52]

November 29

Another Earth [2011] [PG-13] - 5.6.1
The night that humans realize that there is a duplicate Earth in the solar system, an ambitious MIT student (Brit Marling) is driving while drunk, strikes a minivan and kills the pregnant wife and son of a successful composer. After going to prison for four years, she tries to visit the duplicate Earth to see if her mirror self has led a different life. Also with William Mapother and Jordan Baker. Directed by Mike Cahill. [1:32]

The Art of Getting By [2011] [PG-13] - 4.3.5
An artistic but fatalistic teen (Freddie Highmore) enters his senior year of high school without completing any actual work. That's when he meets a popular girl (Emma Roberts) and his life becomes even more complicated. Also with Michael Angarano, Sash Spielberg, Blair Underwood, Rita Wilson and Alicia Silverstone, Directed by Gavin Wiesen. [1:24]

Cave of Forgotten Dreams [2011] [NR] - 2.2.1
Director Werner Herzog gained access and permission to film inside the Chauvet caves in Southern France. He proceeded to capture the imagery of the oldest cave paintings ever discovered, and the natural setting of the cave is juxtaposed with interviews of archeologists and historians. Narrated by Herzog. [1:30]

The Future [2011] [R] - 6.1.5
After a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their lives become radically different, and their relationship is tested while time and reality do not seem fixed any longer. With Miranda July, Hamish Linklater and David Warshofsky. Directed by Miranda July. [1:31]

One Day [2011] [PG-13] - 7.4.5
Based on the novel by David Nicholls: Two university graduates (Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess) meet on their graduation day and almost have sex, but when circumstances complicate their plans, they agree to just be friends. They remain very close friends for years and help each other through moments of doubt, disappointment and broken relationships, while obviously still attracted to each other. Also with Patricia Clarkson, Romola Garai, Jodie Whittaker, Jamie Sives, Georgia King and Rafe Spall. Directed by Lone Scherfig. [1:47]

Our Idiot Brother [2011] [R] - 7.3.9
When a clueless idealist (Paul Rudd) is dumped by his girlfriend (Kathryn Hahn), he takes the opportunity to barge into the lives of his three sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer), bringing his unwanted, unrestrained honesty and boundless optimism into their lives. Also with Shirley Knight, Adam Scott and Rashida Jones. Directed by Jesse Peretz. [1:30]

Seven Days in Utopia [2011] [G] - 1.2.1
A young golfer (Lucas Black) having been pushed by his father to compete professionally before he was ready, has a meltdown on the green and swears he'll never play again. While driving through a small town hoping to escape his humiliation, he crashes his car and meets a man (Robert Duvall) that just might be able to put him back on the right track. Also with Deborah Ann Woll, Brian Geraghty and Melissa Leo. Directed by Matthew Dean Russell. [1:40]

30 Minutes or Less [2011] [R] - 7.7.10
Two incompetent criminals (Danny McBride and Nick Swardson) kidnap a pizza delivery guy (Jesse Eisenberg), strap a bomb to his chest, and threaten that if he doesn't rob a bank they will detonate the bomb. Their criminal hijinks eventually get out of control. Also with Aziz Ansari, Dilshad Vadsaria, Michael Pena and Fred Ward. Directed by Ruben Fleischer. [1:23]