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new in theaters

FRIENDSHIP: A dad (Tim Robinson) eager to make an adult friend develops a fascination with his new neighbor (Paul Rudd) in this comedy from debut feature director Andrew DeYoung. (100 min, R. Essex, Majestic)

GAZER: A young woman (Ariella Mastroianni) with a disorder that makes it difficult for her to perceive time takes a perilous job in this indie thriller from Ryan J. Sloan that was honored at last year’s Cannes Film Festival. (114 min, R. Savoy)

THE LAST RODEO: A retired rodeo star enters a bull-riding competition to save his grandson in this inspirational drama starring Neal McDonough and directed by Jon Avnet. (118 min, PG. Essex, Majestic)

LILO & STITCH: In Disney’s (partially) live-action remake of its 2002 animation, a lonely girl (Maia Kealoha) makes friends with an alien who’s on the run. Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell With Shoes On) directed. (108 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — THE FINAL RECKONING: Tom Cruise returns in the eighth installment of the action franchise about spies and stunts, again directed by Christopher McQuarrie and costarring Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg. (169 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Playhouse, Star, Sunset, Welden)

currently playing

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 ★★★ If you’ve been waiting for the return of Ben Affleck playing a brilliant number cruncher with autism who’s also an ass-kicking action hero, this one’s for you. (132 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Stowe, Sunset)

BOB TREVINO LIKES IT ★★★1/2 A lonely young woman makes an online friend who shares her dad’s name in this festival favorite comedy-drama, starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. (101 min, PG-13. Savoy)

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD ★★★ In the dark comedy slasher, a symbol of one-time success terrorizes a small town. Katie Douglas and Aaron Abrams star; Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directed. (96 min, R. Ends Thu at Essex, Majestic; reviewed 5/21)

FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES ★★★1/2 A college student (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) learns her family was never supposed to exist in the return of the horror franchise. (110 min, R. Bijou, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 5/21)

HURRY UP TOMORROW ★1/2 In this psychological thriller from Trey Edward Shults (Krisha), an insomniac musician (The Weeknd) makes disturbing discoveries. With Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. (105 min, R. Essex, Majestic)

JULIET & ROMEO ★1/2 This original pop musical, starring Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward, bills itself as based on the story that inspired Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. (121 min, PG-13. Capitol)

LILLY: Patricia Clarkson portrays Lilly Ledbetter, a factory worker who fought a discrimination case with Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 2007. Rachel Feldman directed. (93 min, PG-13. Capitol)

A MINECRAFT MOVIE ★★1/2 Jack Black plays an “expert crafter” who gives his assistance to four oddballs trapped in a cubic wonderland in this video game adaptation. (101 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

NO OTHER LAND ★★★★1/2 The winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature chronicles destruction in the occupied West Bank. (92 min, NR. Catamount)

ONE OF THEM DAYS ★★★1/2 Two roommates race to scare up rent money and avoid eviction in this comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA, directed by Lawrence Lamont. (97 min, R. Sunset)

SINNERS ★★★★1/2 In this supernatural horror film set in 1932, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to find unexpected evil. Ryan Coogler directed. (137 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Savoy, Stowe, Sunset; reviewed 4/23)

THUNDERBOLTS* ★★★1/2 In the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, a team of anti-heroes band together on a perilous mission. (126 min, PG-13. Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Stowe, Sunset)

WARFARE ★★★★ Navy SEALs go on a mission in Iraq in this real-time war film directed by Ray Mendoza (who based it on his own experiences) and Alex Garland. (95 min, R. City Cinema)

THE WAY, MY WAY: Chris Haywood plays writer-director Bill Bennett in this drama based on his memoir about finding his life’s meaning while walking the Camino de Santiago. (98 min, NR. Savoy)

older films and special screenings

EVENT HORIZON (Catamount, Fri only)

JEAN DE FLORETTE (Catamount, Wed 28 only)

RICHARD III (1995) (VTIFF, Sat only)

A ROOM WITH A VIEW (Catamount, Wed 21 only)

TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942) (VTIFF, Fri only)

open theaters

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

This article appears in The Summer Preview 2025.

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Margot Harrison is a consulting editor and film critic at Seven Days. Her film reviews appear every week in the paper and online. In 2024, she won the Jim Ridley Award for arts criticism from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Her book reviews...