Playing at local movie theaters

EDMOND — ** — As terrific as William H. Macy is, this talky think piece is misogynistic, racist and offensive. Running time: 82 minutes, R (profanity, violence, vulgarity, nudity, gore, racial epithets, sex, rape)

THE GUARDIAN — ** — This rescue drama's lengthy running time works against it, but Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher are solid. Running time: 136 minutes, PG-13 (violence, profanity, drugs, vulgarity)

LUNACY — ** — Czech animator Jan Svankmajer's latest is his most successful venture into live-action filmmaking. Czech with subtitles. Running time: 118 minutes, not rated, probable R (violence, sex, nudity, profanity) —Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Daily News

OPEN SEASON — ** 1/2 — It's watchable, but this animated comedy is also a bit crude. Voice stars are led by Martin Lawrence and Ashton Kutcher. Running time: 90 minutes, PG (violence, vulgarity, brief drugs, mild profanity)

SCHOOL FOR SCOUNDRELS — ** —The first half of this dark comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder is surprisingly watchable, but then it falls apart completely. Running time: 100 minutes, PG-13 (violence, profanity, vulgarity, nude artwork, brief drugs)

THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP — *** — Director Michel Gondry's examination of dysfunctional relationships is as entrancing as it is bizarre, absurd and whimsical. French with subtitles, running time: 105 minutes, R (vulgarity, profanity, violence, brief sex, brief nudity, brief drugs)

MIDNIGHT MOVIE

JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO — ** — This 1990 comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan isn't one of their better teamings. Running time: 94 minutes, PG (profanity, violence, vulgarity) (Tonight and Saturday: Tower)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

AMERICAN BLACKOUT — The 2006 Sundance Film Festival hit documentary examines voting practices regarding black voters and candidates. This film is not rated but may feature PG-13 content. (Thursday, 7 p.m.: Park City Library)

DEMOCRACY FILM SERIES — Selections are the documentaries "Street Fight" and "Our Brand is Crisis." These films are not rated but may feature PG-13 content. (Saturday, 1 p.m.: Salt Lake City Library)