DUE OUT TUESDAYTHE REVENANT (Fox) An explorer and hunter in the American wilderness of the 19th century, left for dead by his companions after being attacked by a bear, sets out for revenge. Atmosphere-rich historical drama by Oscar-winning director Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu, with Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy. (R; violence, some gore, a sexual assault, language, brief nudity)
THE LADY IN THE VAN (Sony) An elderly woman talks playwright Alan Bennett into letting her park her van in his driveway and winds up living in it, there, for the next 15 years. Based on a true story, with Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings. (PG-13; a brief unsettling image)
NORM OF THE NORTH (Lionsgate) Worried that tourists, hotels and condos will destroy his world, an affable but clumsy polar bear goes to New York City to talk the developer out of his scheme. Animated family comedy with voices by Rob Schneider, Ken Jeong. (PG; mild rude humor)
FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK (Universal) The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' phenomenon gets the spoof treatment by Marlon Wayans, with Wayans playing Christian Black, a businessman with particular tastes who takes a seemingly mousy girl on a journey of, um, discovery. With Kali Hawk, Mike Epps. (R; strong crude sexual content, some nudity, pervasive language)
IP MAN 3 (Well Go USA) The martial arts master who trained Bruce Lee returns to do battle with, among others, an American developer with quick fists played by Mike Tyson. Action sequel with Donnie Yen as the title character, Danny Chan as Lee. In Cantonese and English, with English subtitles. (PG-13; martial arts violence, brief language)
LAMB (Sony) A 47-year-old man, mourning the death of his father and, soon, of his marriage, forms a bond with a drifting 11-year-old girl on a road trip that takes their relationship to some unexpected and uncomfortable places. Written and directed by Ross Partridge, who also plays the older man. With Oona Laurence as the 11-year-old. Produced by Menomonee Falls native Mel Eslyn. (Not rated; some sex, mature themes)
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: THE STORY OF THE NATIONAL LAMPOON (Magnolia) Documentary on the rise and fall of National Lampoon magazine, which launched the careers of performers such as Chevy Chase and John Belushi and laid the foundation for much of American humor over the past 40 years. (Not rated; language, mature content, some nudity and sex)
WHAT LOLA WANTS (Anchor Bay) A teenager stages her own kidnapping to flee her famous Hollywood parents, and ends up on the run with a boy with a troubled past. Road-trip crime movie with Sophie Lowe, Beau Knapp, Charles S. Dutton. (R; violence, sexual content, language)
LONG SHOT: THE KEVIN LAUE STORY (Virgil) Inspirational movie follows Kevin Laue, who sets out to be the first player with only one arm to receive a basketball scholarship at a Division I college. (PG-13; brief language, teen drinking)
MAGICAL GIRL (First Run) A father whose young daughter is diagnosed with terminal leukemia sets out to get her a dress she wants, even if it means dabbling in blackmail. Thriller in Spanish with English subtitles. (Not rated)
A DOG NAMED GUCCI (MVD) Documentary about a college professor who rescued a 10-week-old puppy that had been set on fire, and the change in Alabama law that resulted. (Not rated; some disturbing content)
THE FOOL (Olive) A plumber's assistant discovers an apartment building is on the verge of collapse, and tries to awaken the tenants and local government to the reality. Political drama directed by Yury Bykov. In Russian with English subtitles. (Not rated)
FLIGHT 7500 On a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, a passenger's death releases a supernatural force that threatens everyone else on board. Thriller with Leslie Bibb, Jamie Chung, Ryan Kwanten, Johnathon Schaech, Amy Smart. (PG-13; thematic material, brief language)
THE LADY IN THE CAR WITH GLASSES AND A GUN A woman takes her boss' sports car for a trip to a seaside town where, even though she's never been there before, everyone knows her name. Oh, and about the body in the trunk of the car.... Psychological thriller, remake of a 1970 thriller, in French with English subtitles. (Not rated; violence, nudity, sex)
THE BANDIT HOUND A dog trained to rob banks and steal jewelry is adopted by a single mom and her son. When the dog tries to help out by stealing cash for them, the cops and the dog's ex-partners go in pursuit. Family drama with Lou Ferrigno, Catherine Bell, Judd Nelson, Paul Sorvino, Verne Troyer. (Not rated)
TUMBLEDOWN A pop culture scholar, determined to write the biography of a music legend, tracks down his widow in a small town in Maine and makes an unexpected connection. Indie comedy with Jason Sudeikis, Rebecca Hall. (R; brief sex)
NATURAL BORN PRANKSTERS YouTube pranksters Roman Atwood, Dennis Roady and Vitaly Zdorovetskiy up the ante taking the act to the big screen. (R; crude and dangerous pranks, pervasive language, sexual content)
STEALING CARS A teenage car thief and drug dealer is thrown into a harsh juvenile 'camp,' where he takes on dangerous inmates and brutal staff to become a leader. Award-winning drama with Emory Cohen, William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman, John Leguizamo, Mike Epps. (R; language, brief drug use)
DIXIELAND A guy newly released from prison and trying to stay out of trouble connects with an exotic dancer trying to support her ailing mother. Drama with Chris Zylka, Riley Keough, Steve Earle, Faith Hill. (Not rated; violence, drug use, sexual situations)
THE VON TRAPP FAMILY: A LIFE OF MUSIC Dramatization of the story of the musical von Trapp family, from the perspective of eldest daughter Agathe (portrayed as Liesl in 'The Sound of Music'). With Matthew Macfadyen, Eliza Bennett, Rosemary Harris. (Not rated)
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