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Playing at local movie theaters

Published: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 1:56 p.m. MDT

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GLOBAL LENS 2006 — A mini-film festival spotlighting features from Third World and Asian countries. A schedule is available at www.slcfilmcenter.org. These films are not rated but may feature R-rated content. (Through Thursday: Broadway; through Sunday: Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah.)

HAROLD LLOYD: THE CLASSIC SHORTS — Compilation of short comedies featuring the silent film star, including "Bumping into Broadway" (1919). Black and white. Live musical accompaniment. Not rated, probable G (slapstick violence). (Tonight, 7:30 p.m.; Organ Loft)

HOLLY HOBBIE & FRIENDS: SECRET PARTY — Direct-to-video cartoon featuring the animated character. Running time: 60 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Saturday and Sunday, 1, 3 and 10 p.m; Carmike 12, Ritz and Wynnsong, Provo)

MONSTER HOUSE 3-D — Select theaters are showing the new film in 3-D. (Jordan Landing, Megaplex 17)

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION — See listing under "Continuing films." (Tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m.; Park City Library)

REEL ROCK — A touring festival featuring the rock climbing documentaries "Dosage IV" and "First Ascent." These films are not rated but may feature PG-13 content. (Thursday, 7 p.m., Tower)

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SAINT OF 9/11 — Ian McKellen narrated this documentary profile of a Franciscan priest believed to be the first fatality of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Running time: 90 minutes. This film is not rated but may feature PG-13 content. (Monday, 3 p.m., Salt Lake City Library; Monday, 7 p.m., Gore Auditorium, Westminster College; free)

WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS — Director Spike Lee's made-for-pay-cable documentary looks at hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, including relief efforts. Running time: 240 minutes. This film is not rated but may feature R-rated content. (Sunday, 1 p.m., Salt Lake City Library, free)

LARGE-FORMAT FILMS

ADRENALINE RUSH: THE SCIENCE OF RISK — ** 1/2 —This adventure can't decide if it's a documentary or an extreme-sports travelog. Running time: 40 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Tonight and Saturday, 10 p.m., Clark Planetarium) —Ivan M. Lincoln

DEEP SEA 3-D — *** — This entertaining documentary minifeature is an up-close look at various forms of aquatic life. Running time: 40 minutes. G (animal violence). (Clark Planetarium; also: Tuesday-Thursday, 1:15 p.m.; Megaplex 17 )