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Movie Capsules

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: In director Tim Burton's reimagining of the Lewis Carroll classic, 19-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world of her childhood adventure, where she reunites with some old friends.

Movie Times

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

Contact theaters to verify titles and times, which are subject to change without notice.

AMHERST CINEMA 28 Amity St., Amherst 253-2547 http://amherstcinema.org

Crazy Heart (R) Daily 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45; Sat.-Sun. also 11:45 a.m.

New on DVD

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?: Paul and Meryl Morgan (Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker), a New York City couple whose marriage is in danger, witness a murder and are relocated to small-town Wyoming as part of a witness-protection program. While hiding from the killers, their marriage shows signs of recovery. Also stars Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen and Elisabeth Moss. Rated PG-13.

'Repo Men': A slasher movie maquerading as social satire

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

In a future where a bankrupt government has at long last ceded all power to corporations, none is more powerful than "The Union."

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid': From stick figures to sweek flick

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

Jeff Kinney had a clear template when it came time to adapt his wildly successful "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" children's books to the big screen.

"I went right to #A Christmas Story,' says the author, citing the 1983 film based on the stories of radio humorist Jean Shepherd.

Weekend Planner -- Movies

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

Opening this week in area theaters: Cinemark in Hadley opens "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "The Ghost Writer," "The Bounty Hunter" and "Repo Men." The Amherst Cinema continues showing "Crazy Heart," "The Last Station" and "The White Ribbon." South Hadley's Tower Theaters features "Alice in Wonderland" and "Green Zone

Movie Times

Daily Hampshire Gazette — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0400

Contact theaters to verify titles and times, which are subject to change without notice. Listings are for today March 18.

AMHERST CINEMA 28 Amity St.

Amherst, 253-2547 http://amherstcinema.org

Crazy Heart (R) 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45

The Last Station (R) 1:45, 4:15, 10

The White Ribbon (R) 2:30, 6:45, 9:30

CINEMARK AT THE HAMPSHIRE MALL 367 Russell St.