Now Playing in Theaters: July 23-29

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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS: The Marvel superhero quartet gets a second reboot set on an alternate Earth with a retro vibe, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Matt Shakman directed. (115 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Playhouse, Star, Sunset, Welden)

SORRY, BABY: This Sundance and Cannes Film Festival hit, written and directed by and starring Eva Victor, follows a young college professor in the aftermath of a sexual assault. With Naomi Ackie. (103 min, R. Savoy)

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EDDINGTON ★★★★ This drama from Ari Aster (Midsommar) follows the rivalry between a small-town sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and mayor (Pedro Pascal) in May 2020. (148 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Savoy; reviewed 7/23)

ELIO ★★★1/2 An 11-year-old boy (voice of Yonas Kibreab) finds himself serving as Earth’s ambassador to aliens in this Pixar family animation. (99 min, PG. Majestic)

F1: THE MOVIE ★★★1/2 A retired Formula One racer (Brad Pitt) returns to the track and mentors a rookie in this sports drama, also starring Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) directed. (155 min, PG-13. Bethel, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ★★★ DreamWorks Animation gets into the live-action-remake business with this new take on its 2010 hit about a Viking lad (Mason Thames) who makes an unexpected friend. (125 min, PG. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER ★★ Lois Duncan’s 1973 thriller about teens facing the consequences of a big mistake gets an update for Gen Z horror fans. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson directed. (111 min, R. Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Sunset)

JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH ★★1/2 In the seventh installment, a pharmaceutical research team seeks out the surviving dinosaurs on a remote island. Gareth Edwards directed; Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Rupert Friend star. (134 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 7/9)

M3GAN 2.0 ★★1/2 An all-too-protective robot is resurrected to fight her pirated counterpart in this sequel to the horror comedy hit. (119 min, PG-13. Sunset)

THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME ★★★ Wes Anderson turns his pastiching energies on midcentury capers in this comedy about a tycoon (Benicio Del Toro) who wills his estate to his devout daughter (Mia Threapleton). (101 min, PG-13. Catamount; reviewed 6/11)

SMURFS ★1/2 Is Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) a girl boss? In this musical reboot of the animated family series, she leads a mission to rescue Papa Smurf. Chris Miller directed. (92 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

SUPERMAN ★★★★ The DC Comics superhero gets another reboot, this time directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) and starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. (129 min, PG-13. Bethel, Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 7/16)

older films and special screenings

THE EMPEROR’S NEW GROOVE (Catamount, Tue only)

ERA OCULTA (VTIFF, Sat only)

EVERYBODY LOVES TOUDA (VTIFF, Fri only)

A FACE IN THE CROWD (Welden, Tue only)

FAMILIAR TOUCH (VTIFF, Thu only)

THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (Catamount, Wed 23 only)

MONSTERS INC. (Catamount, Thu only)

MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (Essex, Wed 23 only)

PETE SEEGER: THE POWER OF SONG (Catamount, Wed 30 only)

SUNDAY SINGALONG: PITCH PERFECT (Welden, Sun only)

THUNDERBOLTS* (Sunset)

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT (Savoy, Wed 23 only)

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

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