3:10 TO YUMA: Christian Bale plays an Easterner who lost a leg in the Civil War and has now come to the Arizona territory to try ranching.  Russell Crowe plays the vicious leader of a gang feared in the territory.  Almost by unlucky fate, the rancher joins a posse to bring the killer to a nearby town where he will be taken by train to prison.  Splendid dialogue and acting, also by Peter Fonda, Ben Foster and Gretchen Mol, restore the wounded heart of the Western and return it to its glory days.  Directed by James Mangold (“Walk the Line”). (R) HHHH – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:35, 5:10, 7:50. Fri-Sun 1:40, 4:20, 7:05. Also Fri-Sat 9:50. Also Sat morning 11:05 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:40, 5:20, 8.

Century Olympia: Thurs 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1, 4:10, 6:55, 9:55.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 3:20, 6:20, 9:10.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30.

Regal Gig Harbor 3: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 7, 9:50.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:30, 3:20, 6:45, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 3:25, 6:45, 9:45.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:25, 7:05.

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE: Here is a bold, beautiful, visually enchanting musical where we walk INTO  the theater humming the songs. Julie Taymor\'s  "Across the Universe" is an audacious marriage of cutting-edge visual techniques, heartwarming performances, 1960s history and the Beatles songbook. With Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther and T.V. Carpio, who sings "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and I realized how wrong I was to ever think that was a happy song. It\'s not happy if it\'s a hand you are never, ever going to hold. Lurking here and there: Bono, Eddie Izzard and Joe Cocker. HHHH — RE

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:10, 3:35, 6:35, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:15, 3:35, 6:55, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:15, 3:20, 6:50, 10:25.

Regal South Hill 6: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:10, 3:40, 6:40, 9:45.

BALLS OF FURY: Former child pingpong phenom Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler), now in his 20s and grown pudgy, is discovered in Vegas by Rodriguez (George Lopez), an FBI agent who wants him to get back into training so he can compete undercover in an illegal global pingpong and martial arts tournament run by the evil criminal weapons dealer Mr. Feng (Christopher Walken). Co-starring James Hong as blind Master Wong and Maggie Q as his niece, who act as Daytona’s coaches. Not all that bad. (PG-13) HH1/2 – RE

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:20, 7:15.

THE BRAVE ONE: Jodie Foster plays a radio talker whose fiance is murdered by muggers in Central Park.  Recovering from her own wounds, she buys a gun for self-protection, which turns into revenge.  This superior, perceptive thriller isn’t a “Death Wish” remake, but a psychological study of a subtle understanding that takes shadowy form between Foster and a detective played by Terrence Howard. Directed by Neil Jordan. (R) HHH1/2 – RE

Century Olympia: Thurs 7:10, 10:05.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:50, 3:30, 7, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:50, 7.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:15, 3:10, 6:45, 9:40.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:35, 3:25, 6:45, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 3:25, 6:45, 9:35.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 2:30, 10:35.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 8:50.

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM: Run, Jason, Run.  The Bourne films have taken chases beyond a storytelling technique and made them into the story.  This time Jason hurtles through London, Madrid, Moscow, New York, Paris, Tangier and Turin in search of the identity the CIA took from him. Matt Damon plays a man who survives one impossible situation after another, in a superior action thriller that doesn’t much care who his enemies are, as long as he’s in a big hurry to find them or escape them.  With Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, Albert Finney. (PG-13) HHH1/2 – RE

Century Olympia: Thurs 1:55, 4:35, 7:30, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:55, 4:35, 7:30, 10:15.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 2:50, 7:35. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 3:20, 9:40.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:35, 10:10.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:55, 3:35, 6:55, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:55, 3:35, 6:55, 9:40.

CAREY THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: Superbad (R) Thurs 7. Balls of Fury (PG-13) Fri-Sat 7. Thurs, Oct. 18 7. The Brothers Solomon (R) Fri 9:30. Sun 7. Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G) Sat-Sun 2.  Theater closed Mon-Wed.

DRAGON WARS: Dragon armies battle on the streets of Los Angeles with a beautiful young woman holding the key in this battle of good vs. evil. (PG-13) – BW

Lakewood Towne Center 12: 1:25, 3:30, 5:40, 7:45, 10:05. Also Sat-Sun 11:10 a.m.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12;50, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:25.

EASTERN PROMISES: One of David Cronenberg’s finest films with Viggo Mortensen as a driver for the Russian Mafia in London, and Naomi Watts as a midwife determined to protect the life of a newborn infant.  A diary leads her to the sealed world of the Russians, led by Armin Mueller-Stahl as the patriarch and Vincent Cassel as his son; the result isn’t exactly a crime story, but a thriller about human nature.  Scenes of startling violence. (R) HHHH ¬– RE

Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:15, 9:25.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1:05, 4:05, 7:15, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:25, 9:25.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:10, 2:30, 5, 7:25, 9:55.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 4:30, 9:50.

Regal South Hill 6: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 7, 9:30.

ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE: See review page 21.

Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:55.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05, 10:30.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:10, 4:20, 7, 9:50.

Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:30, 3:30, 7:30, 10:25.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1, 4:10, 7:15, 10:20.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:30, 9:55.

FEAST OF LOVE: Morgan Freeman plays the wise and benevolent counselor who looks on as a variety of couples join, split up and make a mess of love.  All centers on a Portland coffee chop owned by Greg Kinnear, who is the unluckiest in love of all.  Also starring Jane Alexander, Selma Blair, Toby Hemingway, Radha Mitchell, Stana Katic and Fred Ward.  Directed by Robert Benton, who has made better films. (R) HH – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3, 5:40, 7:55.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 2:55, 10:10.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:10, , 6:20.

FEEL THE NOISE: Jennifer Lopez has her name attached to this story of  a Harlem rapper who flees thugs to Puerto Rico.  There, he is introduced to Reggaeton, a spicy blend of hip hop, reggae and Latin beats.  It will not be the first time that beautiful beaches, woman and music inspire a young man to greatness. (PG-13) – BW 

Century Olympia: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:25, 4:50, 7:35, 9:55.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1, 4:30, 7:25, 10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1, 3:25, 6:25, 9:10.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs noon, 2:10, 4:25, 7, 9:15. Fri-Sun 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:15. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:15, 4:20, 6:30, 8:35.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:40 a.m., 2:25, 4:50, 7:35, 9:55.

THE FINAL SEASON: Based on a true story, a small town powerhouse baseball team faces uncomfortable changes when politics get in the way.  Powers Boothe is the longtime coach who loses his job to a former assistant (Sean Astin). (PG) – BW

Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 10.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:55 a.m., 2:45, 7:05, 10:25.

Regal South Hill 6: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:20, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40.

THE GAME PLAN: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is NFL star Joe Kingman whose world is turned upside down when a young girl claims to be his daughter. Also stars Kyra Sedgwick. (PG) – BW

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:40, 5:05, 7:35. Fri-Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:10. Also Fri-Sat 9:45. Also Sat morning 11:05 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:50, 5:30, 7:35.

Century Olympia: Thurs 1:50, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:50, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:20, 1:25, 3:25, 4:25, 6:40, 7:20, 9:20, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:25, 1:25, 3:20, 4:25, 6:20, 7:10, 9:20.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:50, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40. Fri-Sun 11:55 a.m., 2:25, 5, 7:30, 10. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:50.

Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:20, 7:20, 10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 4:20, 7:20. Also Fri-Sun 1:20, 10.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 12:10, 2:10, 3:10, 4:45, 7, 7:25, 9:40, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:35 a.m., 12:05, 2:10, 2:40, 4:45,  6:55, 7:25, 10:40.

Regal South Hill 6: Thurs noon, 12:30, 3:30, 4:10, 6:30, 7, 9:15, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 noon, 12:30, 3:30, 4:10, 6:30, 7:10, 9:25.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40.

GOOD LUCK CHUCK: The dirty movie of the year, with Dane Cook starring as a dentist with a curse: Every woman he sleeps with immediately leaves him for the husband of her dreams.  Jessica Alba plays the woman of his dreams, but he’s afraid to sleep with her because, obviously, etc.  With Dan Fogler as the best friend and breast fetishist.  Potty-mouthed and icky. (R) H – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:05, 5:20, 7:30.

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 7:50, 10:10.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:50, 4:10, 6:50, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:50, 7:05.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30. Fri-Sun 1:25, 3:40, 5:55, 8:10, 10:25. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:40, 3:10, 5:35, 7:55, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:40, 3:20, 7:25, 9:50.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 7:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:25, 7:20.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40.

HAIRSPRAY: Pure fun, from the moment a roly-poly teenager named Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) bounces out of bed and serenades the neighborhood with “Good Morning, Baltimore!”  Circa 1962, she dreams of getting on the local TV teen dance show, but on her way there she gets indignant about how the show is all-white except for one day a month.  Based on the 1988 movie and the 2002 Broadway musical; still fresh.  With John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Christopher Walken. (PG) HHH1/2 – RE

Blue Mouse: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 7. Also Sat-Sun 4.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:35, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.

THE HEARTBREAK KID: Farrelly brothers remake of Elaine May’s splendid 1972 comedy is sunk by vulgarity that breaks the fabric of the characters.  Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman play newlyweds who turn out to be spectacularly incompatible, while he falls in love with a babe (Michelle Monaghan) he meets on the beach.  The transgressive material is badly judged, and the characters become unpleasant not only to each other, but to us. (R) HH – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:45, 5:15, 7:45. Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:25, 7:20. Also Fri-Sat 9:55. Also Sat morning 11:15 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:35, 5:05, 7:45

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:35, 2, 3:20, 4:50, 6:10, 7:45, 8:55, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 2, 3:20, 4:55, 6:10, 7:45, 8:55, 10:30.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:30, 1:20, 3:30, 4:20, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 1:15, 3:35, 4:15, 6:35, 7:25, 9:35, 10:15.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:55, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45. Fri-Sun 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:35. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:15, 12:45, 3, 7, 7:30, 9:45, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:20, 12:50, 3:05, 3:40, 6:50, 7:20, 9:45, 10:20.

Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4, 7, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 4:40, 7:40. Also Fri-Sun 1:40, 10:20.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 12:20, 2:15, 3:45, 5:05, 6:50, 7:55, 9:40, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:50 a.m., 12:20, 3:50, 4:15, 6:50, 7:50, 9:40, 10:35.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:20, 2:50, 6:15, 9:05.

INTO THE WILD: Sean Penn directed this much anticipated adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s bestselling book about a college student who drops out of society to hitchhike across America with Alaska being his final destination.  Emile Hirsh stars as the adventurous and tragic Chris.  Also stars Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Catherine Keener and Vince Vaughn. (R) – BW 

The Grand Cinema: Fri-Sun 2:50, 5:45, 8:30. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon-Wed 5:45, 8:30. Thurs, Oct. 18 2:50, 5:45, 8:30. 

IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON: I never use the words “must-see,” which have been cheapened by association with so many films you need not see.  But this extraordinary documentary, interviewing many of the surviving Apollo astronauts about their voyages to the moon, combines restored and in many cases never-before-seen moon footage into a spellbinding experience.  Especially recommended for those to whom Apollo is only a word in a history book. (PG) HHHH – RE

The Grand Cinema: Thurs 4:45, 7, 9. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 4:45, 7. Also Sat-Sun noon.

IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH: Tommy Lee Jones plays a Vietnam veteran who learns his son, just returned home from Iraq, has gone AWOL from Fort Rudd.  Doesn’t sound right to him, and he drives down to investigate, crossing paths with a local detective (Charlize Theron) and a military policeman (Jason Patric).  Not pumped up with action, not a “thriller,” but a portrait of a man in pain, who stubbornly just keeps on digging.  Another masterful film from Paul Haggis (“Crash”). (R) HHHH – RE

The Grand Cinema: Thurs 3, 5:30, 8. Fri-Sun 3, 5:35, 8:15. Also Sat-Sun 12:20. Mon-Wed 5:35, 8:15. Thurs, Oct. 18 3, 5:35, 8:15.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:25, 3:40, 7:05, 10:20.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:35, 3:10, 6:10, 9. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 6:10.

THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB: Six members of a book club read Jane Austen’s six novels over six months of their lives, in a wise and witty romantic comedy where Austen sometimes seems to be advising them.  You don’t need to have read the books to enjoy the movie (but you may want to afterward).  With Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Amy Brenneman, Hugh Dancy, Maggie Grace, Lynn Redgrave and Jimmy Smits. (PG-13) HHH1/2 – RE

Century Olympia: Thurs 1:15, 4, 6:55, 9:35.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 12:05, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 10. Fri-Sun 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:05, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 10:30.

Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 9:55.

THE JOY LUCK CLUB: This week’s Cans Film Festival feature:

The "Joy Luck Club" of the title is a group of four older Chinese ladies who meet once a week to play mah jong, and compare stories of their families and grandchildren.  All have made harrowing journeys from pre-revolutionary China to the comfortable homes in San Francisco where they meet.  But those old days are not often spoken about, and sometimes the whole truth of them is not known. (R) HHHH – RE

Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.

THE KINGDOM: “The Kingdom” is one of many movies in the ever growing “boy the Middle East sucks” genre that’s taken over theaters since it became clear to most of the country that the war on terror isn’t going to be easily won.  But director Peter Berg’s film is more than just another face in the crowd.  It’s by far the best of that depressing, sand-soaked group; mixing action and intentionally obvious political relevance together in a movie that’s part police procedural, part military action, and all smarts.  Stars Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner. (R) HHHH1/2 – JT 

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:55, 5:30, 8. Fri-Sun 1:25, 4:40, 7:40. Also Fri-Sat 10:15. Also Sat morning 11 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:45, 5:25, 8:05.

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:55, 2:10, 3:30, 4:45, 6:05, 7:20, 8:40, 10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:55, 2:10, 4:45, 6:05, 7:25, 10:05.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:40, 1:30, 3:50, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40, 10:05, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 9:55, 10:25.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:50, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55. Fri-Sun 11:55 a.m., 2:25, 5, 7:40, 10:15. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45.

Longston Place 14: Thurs noon, 12:30, 2:35, 3:05, 5:10, 7:10, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:45, 3:55, 6:30, 9:55.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 12:35, 3:30, 4, 7:15, 7:40, 10, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:35, 8:40.

MICHAEL CLAYTON: See review page 21.

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 1:35, 4:15, 7. Also Fri-Sat 9:40. Also Sat morning 10:55 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:30, 5:15, 7:55.

Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10:15.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:50, 4:10, 7:20, 10:10.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 5:05, 7:50, 10:30. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50.

Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:10, 3:10, 7:10, 10:10.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:35, 4:05, 7:05, 10:10.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:25, 3, 6:35, 9:10.

MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY: As always, Rowan Atkinson’s gift for physical comedy and his rubbery facial expressions give life to his iconic Mr. Bean character.  In this unusual “road” comedy, we follow the bumbling Bean from one mishap and misadventure to another in a comedy of errors that would have been better if the predictable “Bean” bits had not slowed down the pace between the more original and funny scenes in the film. (PG) HH1/2 – BZ

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:45, 3, 5:15.

MR. WOODCOCK: Billy Bob Thornton in full “Bad Santa” mode in an uneasy comedy about an adult (Seann William Scott) who returns home to discover his mother (Susan Sarandon) is planning to marry the gym teacher (Thornton) who made his high school days a living hell.  Thornton makes no compromises and takes no prisoners when he plays Woodcock.  He’s a hateful jerk, and he means it.  That makes the movie better, actually, than if we sensed a heart of gold. (PG-13) HHH – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:15, 5:35, 7:40. Fri-Sun 1:20, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50. Also Fri-Sat 10. Also Sat morning 11:10 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 3:15, 5:35, 7:40.

Century Olympia: Thurs 7:35, 9:55.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:05, 3:05, 6:25, 9.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:15, 3:25, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50. Fri-Sun 12:40, 2:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:20. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:50, 4:50, 6:55, 8:55.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:20, 4:40, 7:20, 10:10.

Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 7:20, 9:50.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 3, 5:05, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 3:10, 8:50.

NO END IN SIGHT: See review page 21.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:35, 9:50.

OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY: All films at Capital Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, downtown Olympia. Blood Car (NR) Thurs 6:30. Hairspray (PG) Thurs 9. The 11th Hour (PG) Sun 5, 7:30. Mon & Wed 6:30. Tues & Thurs, Oct. 18 9. 2 Day in Paris (R) sun 5. Mon & Wed 9. Tues & Thurs, Oct. 18 6:30.

OUTSOURCED: A film bursting with affection for its characters and for India.  Josh Hamilton plays an American exec sent to India to train a telephone order-fulfillment center for his tacky novelty company (Wisconsin cheesehead hats a specialty).  The beautiful Ayesha Dharker plays an employee who is ahead of the learning curve; they generate amazing chemistry.  Not a great movie, but maybe couldn’t be this charming if it was.  There is a fundamental sweetness and innocence to it; leaves you feeling good. (PG-13) HHH – RE

The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:30, 6:45, 9:10. Fri-Sun 2:30, 9:10. Mon-Wed 9:10. Thurs, Oct. 18 2:30, 9:10.

RATATOUILLE: Disney and Pixar deliver a marvelous animated tale of friendship, following one’s dreams and the art of French haute cuisine.  The hero of the story is a tiny Parisian rat named Remy (voice by Patton Oswalt), who one day finds himself in the kitchen of one of the world’s greatest chefs, where he soon befriends the kitchen’s busboy Linguini (voice by Lou Romano).  The two form a unique bond that affords Remy the chance to indulge in his culinary artistry and Linguini the chance to make something of himself. (G) HHH1/2 – MD

Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:20, 3:40, 6:40, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:40, 4:30.

RESIDENT EVIL: EXTINCTION: Alice (Milla Jovovich) keeps up the good fight against the deadly virus that creates undead humans.  Now in hiding in the Nevada desert, Alice joins forces with new survivors including “Heroes” star Ali Larter. (R) – BW

Century Olympia 16: Thurs 12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 8, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 3:30, 8:40.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1:10, 4:35, 7:35, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:55, 4:45, 7:45, 10:05.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:20, 3:35, 5:45, 8, 10:15. Fri-Sun 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:45, 5, 7:05, 9:15.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:35. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 11:45 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:35.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:15, 2:35, 4:40, 6:45, 8:55.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Brad and Janet are dancing the “Time Warp” at the Proctor District’s cozy Blue Mouse which features a stage for the movie’s loyal following to perform.  Not for the kiddies. – BW

Blue Mouse: Sat night 11:30.

THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING: A young boy learns that he is that last of a race of immortal warriors who have defended the world from evil throughout history.  One question.  If they’re “immortal warriors” why is he the last of them?  Now I’m curious. (PG) – BW  

Century Olympia: Thurs 2:05, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 121:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:40, 2:45, 5, 7:10, 9:20.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs noon, 2:30, 5, 7:45, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:45, 4:10, 6:45, 9:10. Fri-Sun 11:40 a.m., 2, 4:25, 6:45, 9:10. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:40, 4:55, 7:05, 9:20.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05.

Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:40, 7:40, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1, 4.

Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs noon, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 noon, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 10:05.

Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:35.

STARDUST: A shooting star (Claire Danes) falls into a forbidden kingdom, and Charlie Cox enters the kingdom to get it for his love (Sienna Miller).  Also fighting for the star/woman: a wicked witch (Michelle Pfeiffer) and a dying king (Peter O’Toole).  Robert De Niro turns up as a cross-dressing pirate in an airship.  Cluttered and too busy; funny, not boring, but “The Princess Bride” it’s not. (PG-13) HH1/2 – RE

Century Olympia: Thurs 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:50, 3:45.

SUPERBAD: Four-letter raunch-a-rama with a heart, and a fascination for other key organs.  Best friends Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) have been inseparable in high school, mainly because they were equally unpopular.  Now it is the last night of the high school year, bringing to mind the ancient truism that if you haven’t had sex yet and you don’t have it tonight, you will never have had sex in high school. (R) HHH1/2 – RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:50, 5:25, 8:05. Fri-Sun 1:55, 4:35, 7:15. Also Fri-Sat 10:05. Also Sat morning 11:20 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:55, 5:40, 8:10.

Longston Place 14: Thurs 1:05, 3:50, 6;35, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:05, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20.

SYDNEY WHITE: When her conniving sorority sisters throw her out on the street during pledge week, freshman Sydney White (Amanda Bynes) joins other unfairly treated students (nerds) in a war against campus royalty. (PG-13) – BW

Century Olympia 16: Thurs 1:05, 3:55.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:30, 5:15, 9:55.

South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:50, 4:20.

WE OWN THE NIGHT: Joaquin Phoenix plays a Brooklyn nightclub manager who has changed his name to conceal his relationship with his father, the district police chief (Robert Duvall), and his brother, a top cop (Mark Wahlberg).  But now a war is starting between the cops and the Russian gangsters who own the club and control the drug trade.  Which side is Phoenix on?  Eva Mendes supplies an interesting dimension as a girlfriend who really loves and cares for him, and isn’t just another bimbo turncoat.  The material isn’t original, and the plot has some holes in it, but it’s atmospheric and well-acted.  Written and directed by James Gray (“Little Odessa,” “The Yards”). (R) HHH ¬– RE

AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 1:30, 4:45, 7:30. Also Fri-Sat 10:10. Also Sat morning 10:50 a.m. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:25, 5:10, 7:50.

Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:15, 4:15, 7:35, 10:25.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:20, 4:40, 7:40, 10:20.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30.

Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 noon, 3, 7, 10.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:30, 4:40, 7:45, 10:45.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED?: Tyler Perry returns with his fourth feature film following the success of “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” “Madea’s Family Reunion,” and “Daddy’s Little Girls.”  Perry steps in front of the camera this time in a story about the difficulty of maintaining a loving relationship in today’s world. (PG-13) – BW

Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 1:45, 4:50, 7:40, 10:30.

Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:25.

Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:40, 1:30, 3:40, 4:30, 6:40, 7:30, 9:40, 10:30.

Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun 11:35 a.m., 2:15, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25. Mon-Thurs, Oct. 18 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45.

Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:15, 3:15, 7:15, 10:15.

Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Oct. 18 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10.