Drama or Things To Watch Movies

Inglourious Basterds -

Starring: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth
It is the first year of Germany's occupation of France. Allied officer Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) assembles a team of Jewish-American soldiers to commit violent acts of retribution against Nazi soldiers, including the taking of their scalps. He and his men join forces with Bridget von Hammersmark, a German actress and undercover agent, to bring down the leaders of the Third Reich. Their fates converge with theater owner Shosanna Dreyfus, who seeks to avenge Nazi execution of her family.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC Loews Pipers Alley 4

1608 N. Wells - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Brew & View

3145 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

An Education -

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Dominic Cooper
Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David (Peter Sarsgaard), a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

Today's Showtimes:

Landmark Century Centre Cinema

2828 N. Clark St. - Chicago

Evanston Century 12/CineArts 6

1715 Maple Ave. - Evanston

Fame -

Starring: Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono, Paul McGill
At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students (Asher Book, Kristy Flores, Paul Iacono) from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt and budding romances.

The Time Traveler's Wife -

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Arliss Howard, Ron Livingston
Chicago librarian Henry De Tamble (Eric Bana) suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to drift uncontrollably back and forth through time. On one of his sojourns, he meets the love of his life, Claire (Rachel McAdams), and they marry. But the problems and complexities of any relationship are multiplied by Henry's inability to remain in one time and place, so that he and his beloved are continually out of sync.

Today's Showtimes:

Bensenville 2 Theater

9 S. Center St. - Bensenville

Picture Show @ Bloomingdale

324 West Army Trail Road - Bloomingdale

Love Happens -

Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Judy Greer
Dr. Burke Ryan (Aaron Eckhart) is a self-help guru who is on the verge of a lucrative multimedia deal. But there's a problem: though he advises his patients to confront their pain, Burke has never come to terms with his wife's death. Eloise Chandler (Jennifer Aniston) has had enough of men and dating, and is busy concentrating on her floral business. When they meet, Burke and Eloise feel an instant attraction, but wonder if they'll be able to let go of their painful pasts and embrace the future.

Today's Showtimes:

Buffalo Grove Theater

120 Old Mc Henry Road - Buffalo Grove

CC Ogden 6 Theatre

1227 E. Ogden Ave. - Naperville

Lorna's Silence -

Starring: Arta Dobroshi, Jérémie Renier, Fabrizio Rongione, Alban Ukaj

2012 -

Starring: John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Oliver Platt

Today's Showtimes:

Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 20 & IMAX

300 Parkway Drive - Lincolnshire

Regal Lake Zurich 12

755 S. Rand Road - Lake Zurich

The Damned United -

Starring: Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Graham

Amelia -

Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston
From the time she first sits in the pilot's seat, aviatrix Amelia Earhart (Hilary Swank) feels destined to achieve great things. Beginning in 1928, she sets a number of aviation milestones, including numerous speed and altitude records, and was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. In 1937, Amelia undertakes her greatest challenge of all: to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe by airplane.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC River East 21

322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)

Kerasotes Skokie Village Crossing 18

7000 Carpenter Road - Skokie