On the screen
NEW FILMS TODAY THE DUCHESS OF LANGEAIS — **— This adaptation of an Honore de Balzac novel, about an ill-fated romance, is so slow-moving that it's nearly impenetrable. French with subtitles, running time: 137 minutes, not rated, probable PG-13 (violence, vulgarity, mild profanity)
MIDNIGHT MOVIES
CITY OF GOD — ****— This Oscar-nominated look at violence in Brazil is a must-see, if you can stomach the violence. Portuguese with subtitles. Running time: 130 minutes, R (violence, profanity, drug use, vulgarity, gore, rape, brief nudity, brief sex, racial epithets) (tonight and Saturday: Tower)
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE — ** 1/2— Local filmmaker Jared Hess' comedy about Idaho misfits is quirkier than it is funny. Running time: 86 minutes, PG (violence, vulgarity) (tonight and Saturday: Sugarhouse)
KIDS MATINEES
SCERA SUMMER MATINEES — This week's selections are "Daddy Day Care" and "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." A schedule is available at www.scera.org. (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.: SCERA, Orem)
TOWNE CINEMA SUMMER MATINEES — This week's selection is "Lassie" (1994). A schedule is available at www.townecinema.com. (Today, Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.: Towne Cinema, American Fork)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
FILM BUFF LUNCH SERIES — This week's event features movies by Christopher Guest ("Waiting for Guffman"). A schedule is available at www.brewvies.com. (Thursday, noon: Brewvies, must be 21 or older)
HELL ON WHEELS — Bob Ray's 2007 documentary looks at the rebirth of roller derby. This program is not rated. (Sunday, 7 p.m.: Brewvies, must be 21 or older)
KILLER AT LARGE — Local filmmaker Steven Greenstreet ("This Divided State") returns with this documentary feature about America's obesity "epidemic." This program is not rated. (Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.: Tower)
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