Playing at local movie theaters

NEW FILMS TODAY

BANGKOK DANGEROUS — Nicolas Cage stars as an assassin in this remake of the Asian hit thriller. To be reviewed next week, running time: 100 minutes, R (violence, profanity, sex)

EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN — * — A painfully unfunny, alleged romantic comedy filled with big fat stereotypes, as well as a fair amount of sexual material. Complete review in this section, running time: 104 minutes, R (profanity, vulgarity, violence, slurs)

FROZEN RIVER — *** — There's something peculiarly appealing about this "indie" film, which is equal parts thriller and drama. Complete review in this section, running time: 97 minutes, R (violence, profanity, slurs, brief drugs, brief gore, vulgarity, nude art)

KICKING IT — *** — This earnestly watchable soccer documentary has enough drama and enough action for several films. With subtitles, complete review in this section, running time: 99 minutes, not rated, probable R (profanity, drugs, violence, slurs, vulgarity)

SNEAK PREVIEW

THE FLYBOYS — The locally produced adventure film follows two young boys who accidentally stow aboard a mobster's plane. To be reviewed when it opens next week, running time: 123 minutes, PG-13 (violence) (Saturday, 7 p.m.: Carmike 12, Century Sandy, Century South Salt Lake, District, Gateway, Holladay Center, Jordan Commons, Jordan Landing, Ritz)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE CAMERAMAN — Buster Keaton plays the title character in this slapstick comedy. Live musical accompaniment, black and white, running time: 75 minutes, made before ratings (1928), probable G (slapstick violence) (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.: Organ Loft)

FILM BUFFS LUNCH SERIES — This week's event spotlights movies featuring actress Kate Winslet. A schedule is available at www.brewvies.com. (Thursday, noon: Brewvies, must be 21 or older)

THE 2008 GANGRENE FILM FESTIVAL— An event spotlighting locally made, short comedy films and performances. A schedule is available at www.gangreneproductions.com. (Tonight, 8:30 and 11 p.m., Ed Kenley Amphitheater, Layton)

GLOBAL LENS 2008 — A mini-film festival spotlighting features from Third World, Asian and Middle Eastern countries. A schedule is available at www.slcfilmcenter.org and www.globalfilm.org. (Through Thursday: Broadway)