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He's Just Not That Into You:

A mystery as old as mankind is explored with men trying to understand women and women trying to understand men. Nine people in their 20s and 30s pursue relationships in Baltimore. PG-13; 129 minutes; Directed by Ken Kwapis

Milk:

This film on the life and death of Harvey Milk earned a Best Picture nomination and a Best Actor Award for star Sean Penn. Milk proclaimed he was the first openly gay person elected to a major office in the world and fought for civil justice before he was gunned down by a fellow San Francisco Board of Supervisors member. The film earned six Academy Award nominations, winning two. R; 128 minutes; Directed by Gus Van

Sant Wendy:

Michelle Williams plays a drifter traveling to Alaska in the hopes of finding a high-paying job at a cannery. But her car breaks down in Oregon on the way, and her best friend, her dog Lucy, goes missing. The film looks at a life on the edge, always moments away from financial ruin. R; 80 minutes; Directed by Kelly Reichardt

The Lost Samaritan:

Ian Somerhalder (TV's Lost) plays William, an accountant who stops to help an injured man who appears to have been in a car accident. Unfortunately, the good deed will be punished. NR; 95 minutes; Directed by Thomas Jahn

Defiance:

Based on a true story, three brothers escape being murdered by the Nazis during World War II and begin a campaign to save other Jews while avoiding the Germans. As word of their deeds spread, it causes friction between the brothers. R; 137 minutes; Directed by Edward Zwick Revolutionary Road: Leo and Kate (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet of "Titanic" fame) are reunited in this suburban drama. A middle-aged couple yearns to escape the boredom of their average life and a relationship suffering from malaise. The movie is based on a critically-acclaimed book by Richard Yates. R; 119 minutes; Directed by Sam Mendes Spring Breakdown: Stars from Saturday Night Live keep churning out comedies. This one stars SNL stars Amy Poehler, Will Arnett and Rachel Dratch with Parker Posey. The women play three best friends who have always been geeks but dreamed of the day they would be more. R; 84 minutes; Directed by Ryan Shiraki