Playing at local movie theaters

IN BRUGES — *** — Those who can withstand this darkly comic thriller's verbal assault on their sensibilities will be rewarded. Colin Farrell stars. Complete review on Page W3, running time: 101 minutes, R (profanity, violence, gore, drugs, vulgarity, slurs, brief sex, nude art)

ME & YOU, US, FOREVER — Independently produced and released drama about a soon-to-be-divorced man recalling the romances of his youth. Running time: 104 minutes, PG (adult themes)

MIDNIGHT MOVIE

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT — **** — Director Richard Lester's frenetic but hilarious 1964 "day-in-the-life" musical comedy stars the Beatles. The remastered soundtrack features several of their biggest hits (including the title track). Black and white, running time: 87 minutes, G (slapstick violence) (Tonight and Saturday: Tower)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL — Short films on rock climbing, base jumping, kayaking and white water rafting as well as skiing and snowboarding. (Saturday, 7 p.m.: Peerys Egyptian Theater, Ogden)

BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD — *** — Veteran director Sidney Lumet's latest is one of the most gut-wrenching thrillers in recent memory. Philip Seymour Hoffman stars. Running time: 116 minutes, R (profanity, violence, nudity, sex, drugs, vulgarity, brief gore, slurs) (Tonight and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 6 p.m.: Park City Library)

THE MARK OF ZORRO — Douglas Fairbanks plays the legendary swashbuckler in this exciting 1920 adventure. Live musical accompaniment, black and white, running time: 107 minutes, made before ratings, probable PG (violence) (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Organ Loft)

OPEN MIC NIGHT — Short works by local filmmakers. This program is not rated. (Wednesday, 9 p.m.: Tower)

PRAY FOR ME: JASON JESSEE — The 2008 X-Dance Film Festival hit documentary looks at the life of Jessee, a former professional skateboarder. (Sunday, 9 p.m.: Brewvies, must be 21 or older)

SALT LAKE CITY FILM CENTER SCREENINGS — This week's movies are "A Glory From the God," "James Carroll's Constantine's Sword" and "Not One Less." A schedule is available at www.slcfilmcenter.org. (Saturday, 3 p.m.: Salt Lake City Library; Wednesday, 7 p.m.: Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College; Thursday, 7 p.m.: Utah Museum of Fine Arts, University of Utah)