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Show times are for Wed/22-Tues/28 except where otherwise noted. Double features are noted with a . Wheelchair accessible. Listening device. P Free, reduced rate, or validated parking. See Rep Clock for information on rep houses and special film programs.

San Francisco

ALEXANDRIA P Geary/18th Ave. 752-5100. Catch Me If You Can, Darkness Falls (starts Fri), Just Married (Wed-Thurs), Kangaroo Jack.

BALBOA 38th Ave/Balboa. 221-8184, www.balboamovies.com. My Big Fat Greek Wedding Wed-Thurs, 12:10, 3:40, 7:10; Fri-Tues, 1:50, 5:20, 8:50 and Real Women Have Curves Wed-Thurs, 2, 5:30, 9; Fri-Tues, 3:40, 7:10. Personal Velocity Wed-Thurs, 1:05, 4:20, 7:35 and Comedian Wed-Thurs, 2:45, 6, 9:15. El crimen del Padre Amaro Fri-Tues, 12:40, 4:50, 9 and Bloody Sunday Fri-Tues, 2:50, 7. Sordid Lives Sat, 11:30; Sun, 11a.

BRIDGE Geary/Blake. 352-0810. Nicholas Nickleby Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 8; Fri-Tues, 2, 5, 8.

CENTURY PLAZA P South San Francisco, Noor off El Camino. (650) 742-9200. Catch Me If You Can 12:50, 4, 7:10, 10:15 (also Wed-Thurs, 5:35, 8:45). Chicago Fri-Tues, call for times. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (starts Fri) call for times. Darkness Falls (starts Fri) call for times. Gangs of New York 11:40a, 3:25, 7, 10:25. A Guy Thing 12:15, 2:45, 5:10 (Fri-Tues, 5:05), 7:35 (Fri-Tues, 7:30), 9:55. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Fri-Tues, call for times. Just Married Wed-Thurs, 12:55, 3:10, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05; Fri-Tues, call for times. Kangaroo Jack 11:30a, 1:40, 3:50, 6, 8:05, 10:10 (Fri-Tues, 10:15). The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 1, 4:45, 8:30. Maid in Manhattan Wed-Thurs, 11:45a, 2:15, 4:40, 7:15, 9:45; Fri-Tues, call for times. Narc Wed-Thurs, 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20. Two Weeks Notice Wed-Thurs, 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 10. The Wild Thornberrys Movie Wed-Thurs, 12:30, 2:55.

CENTURY 20 Junipero Serra at John Daly Blvd, Daly City. (650) 994-7469. About Schmidt, Adaptation, Antwone Fisher, Catch Me If You Can, Chicago, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (starts Fri), Darkness Falls (starts Fri), Die Another Day (Wed-Thurs), Gangs of New York, A Guy Thing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Wed-Thurs), The Hot Chick, The Hours, Just Married, Kangaroo Jack, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Maid in Manhattan, Narc, Shanghai Knights (sneak preview, Sat), Star Trek: Nemesis (Wed-Thurs), 25th Hour, Two Weeks Notice, The Wild Thornberrys Movie (Wed-Thurs).

CLAY Fillmore/Clay. 352-0810. The Pianist Wed-Thurs, 1, 4:30, 8; Fri-Sat, 11:30a, 3, 6:30, 10; Sun-Tues, 1, 4:30, 8.

COLMA (METRO CENTER) P 280 Metro Center, Colma. (650) 994-2503. Bowling for Columbine, El crimen del Padre Amaro (Wed-Thurs), Drumline, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, National Security, Nicholas Nickleby (Fri-Tues).

CORONET P Geary/Arguello. 752-4400. Call for times. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

EMBARCADERO CENTER CINEMA P 1 Embarcadero Center, Promenade level. 352-0810. Bowling for Columbine noon, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15. City of God (starts Fri) 1, 4, 7, 9:45. Far from Heaven 1:30, 4:10, 7:20 (no show Tues), 9:50. Rabbit-Proof Fence 12:30, 2:40, 5, 7:10, 9:20. Talk to Her 12:10, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:10 (also Wed-Thurs, 1, 4, 7, 9:40)

EMPIRE P West Portal/Vicente. 661-2539. Catch Me If You Can 11:45a, 3:30, 7, 10. Chicago Fri-Tues, 11:30a, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15. The Hours Fri-Tues, 11:40a, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:25. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Wed-Thurs, 12:20, 4:10, 8. Two Weeks Notice Wed-Thurs, 11:30a, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15.

FOUR STAR Clement/23rd Ave. 666-3488. 8 Mile Wed-Thurs, 9:15. Dum Fri-Tues, 6, 9 (also Sat-Sun, noon, 3). Evelyn Wed-Thurs, 12:30, 4:50; Fri, Mon-Tues, noon, 4. Gangs of New York Wed-Thurs, 1, 4:30, 8; Fri-Tues, 1, 5:15, 8:15. Standing in the Shadows of Motown Wed-Thurs, 2:40, 7; Fri-Tues, call for times.

GALAXY Sutter/Van Ness. 474-8700. Call for times. Big Shot's Funeral (Wed-Thurs), Chicago, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Patlabor (starts Fri).

KABUKI 8 P Post/Fillmore. 931-9800. Antwone Fisher, Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, A Guy Thing, Just Married, Kangaroo Jack, National Security, Two Weeks Notice.

LUMIERE P California/Polk. 352-0810. El crimen del Padre Amaro Wed-Thurs, 4, 6:45, 9:15. Frida 4:15, 7, 9:45 (Fri-Tues, 9:30; also Fri-Sun, 1:15). Max (starts Fri) 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 (also Fri-Sun, 1). Morvern Callar Wed-Thurs, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30; Fri-Tues, 5:15, 7:30, 10 (also Fri-Sun, 12:45, 3).

METREON Fourth St/Mission. 369-6200. Adaptation, Catch Me If You Can, Chicago, Gangs of New York, A Guy Thing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Hours, Just Married, Kangaroo Jack, The Lion King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Maid in Manhattan, Narc, National Security, 25th Hour, Two Weeks Notice.

METRO Union/Webster. 931-1685. Call for times. The Hours.

1000 VAN NESS P 1000 Van Ness. 931-9800. About Schmidt, Adaptation, Antwone Fisher, Catch Me If You Can, Gangs of New York, A Guy Thing, The Hours, Just Married, Kangaroo Jack, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Narc, National Security, 25th Hour, Two Weeks Notice.

OPERA PLAZA Van Ness/Golden Gate. 352-0810. Blackboards (starts Fri) Fri-Sun, noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Mon-Tues, 2:20, 4:40, 7. Derrida 2:50, 5:15, 7:30; (also Fri-Sun, 12:30, 9:40). Personal Velocity 2:35, 5 (no show Fri-Tues), 7:15. P.S. Your Cat Is Dead Wed-Thurs, 2:20, 4:40, 7; Fri-Tues, 5 (also Fri-Sun, 12:15, 9:30). Real Women Have Curves 3:05, 5:30, 7:45 (also Fri-Sun, 12:45, 9:50).

PRESIDIO Chestnut/Scott. 922-1318. About Schmidt 11:10a, 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55.

STONESTOWN P 19th Ave/Winston. 221-8182. Big Shot's Funeral (Wed-Thurs), Far from Heaven, Talk to Her (Fri-Tues).

VOGUE Sacramento/Presidio. 221-8183. Call for hours. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (starts Fri), Gangs of New York (Wed-Thurs).

Oakland

GRAND LAKE P 3200 Grand, Oakl. 452-3556. About Schmidt 1, 4:15, 7, 9:45 (Fri-Tues, 9:35). Catch Me If You Can 12:15, 3:15, 6:30, 9:30. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (starts Fri) 11:45a, 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers noon, 4, 7:45. Two Weeks Notice Wed-Thurs, 11:45a, 2:15, 4:35, 7:15 (no show Thurs), 9:15.

JACK LONDON CINEMA 100 Washington, Jack London Square, Oakl. 433-1320. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. Antwone Fisher Wed-Thurs, 11:15a, 2, 4:40, 7:25, 10:15. Catch Me If You Can Wed-Thurs, noon, 3:15, 6:30, 9:40. Chicago Wed-Thurs, 10:50a, 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:35. A Guy Thing Wed-Thurs, 11:30a, 1:55, 4:20, 7, 9:30. The Hours Wed-Thurs, 11:05a, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55. Just Married Wed-Thurs, 11:30a, 1:50, 4:15, 7:30, 9:50. Kangaroo Jack Wed-Thurs, 11a, 1:10, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55, 10:10. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Wed-Thurs, 10:55a, 2:40, 6:25, 10:20. National Security Wed-Thurs, 11:10a, 1:25, 3:40, 5:55, 8:10, 10:25.

PARKWAY 1834 Park, Oakl. 814-2400. Die Another Day Wed-Thurs, 9:45. Frida Wed, 6:30, 9:15; Fri-Sat, Mon-Tues, 7, 9:45 (also Sat, 3:30). Gangs of New York Fri, Mon-Tues, 9:15; Sat, 9. My Big Fat Greek Wedding Wed-Thurs, 7; Fri, Mon-Tues, 6:30; Sat, 6. Mysterious Island Thurs, 9:15. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sat, midnight.

PIEDMONT Piedmont/41st St, Oakl. 843-3456. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. Adaptation Wed-Thurs, 4:50, 7:30, 10. Bowling for Columbine Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40. Talk to Her Wed-Thurs, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50.

Berkeley area

ACT I AND II P Center/Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. Bowling for Columbine Wed-Thurs, 7, 9:45. Talk to Her Wed-Thurs, 7:15, 10.

ALBANY 1115 Solano, Albany. 843-3456. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. The Pianist Wed-Thurs, 5, 8:15. Rabbit-Proof Fence Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 7, 9:15.

AMC BAY STREET 16 5614 Shellmound, Emeryville. 457-4262. Call for shows and times.

CALIFORNIA P Kittredge/Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. About Schmidt Wed-Thurs, 1:15, 4:10, 7:15, 9:55. Spirited Away Wed-Thurs, 2. 25th Hour Wed-Thurs, 1, 3:55, 5, 7, 8, 9:45.

ELMWOOD 2966 College, Berk. 649-0530. Mostly Martha Wed-Thurs, 5, 9. Punch-Drunk Love Wed-Thurs, 4:55, 9:15; Fri-Tues, 9:15 (also Sat-Sun, 2:50). Real Women Have Curves Fri-Tues, 7 (also Sat-Sun, 3:05). Rivers and Tides 5:10, 7:15, 9:15 (also Sat-Sun, 1, 3). Standing in the Shadows of Motown Wed-Thurs, 7; Fri-Tues, 4:50, 8:45 (also Sat-Sun, 12:50). Tully Wed-Thurs, 7:05 (also Fri-Tues, 4:55; Sat-Sun, 12:40).

EMERY BAY P 6330 Christie, Emeryville. 420-0107. About Schmidt, Drumline, A Guy Thing, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Just Married, Kangaroo Jack, Maid in Manhattan, Narc, National Security.

OAKS 1875 Solano, Berk. 526-1836. Gangs of New York 7:15 (also Sat-Sun, noon, 3:45). Kangaroo Jack 7, 9 (also Sat-Sun, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45).

ORINDA 4 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda. 254-9060. Catch Me If You Can Wed-Thurs, 7; Fri-Tues, 7:30 (also Sat-Sun, 12:15, 3:30). Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (starts Fri) 7, 9:30 (also Sat-Sun, 1, 3:45). Gangs of New York Wed-Thurs, 7:30. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 7:45 (also Sat-Sun, noon, 4).

SHATTUCK CINEMAS 2230 Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. Call for Fri-Tues shows and times. Adaptation Wed-Thurs, 1:15, 4, 7:10, 9:50. Catch Me If You Can Wed-Thurs, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35. El crimen del Padre Amaro Wed-Thurs, 12:05, 5:05, 10. Derrida Wed-Thurs, 12:10, 4:40, 9:15. Far from Heaven Wed-Thurs, 2:15, 6:50. Frida Wed-Thurs, 1, 3:40, 6:45, 9:20. The Hours Wed-Thurs, noon, 1:40, 2:40, 4:15, 5:15, 7, 8:15, 9:40. Morvern Callar Wed-Thurs, 12:25, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:55. My Big Fat Greek Wedding Wed-Thurs, 2:50, 7:45. Nicholas Nickleby Wed-Thurs, 12:45, 3:45, 6:40, 9:30. P.S. Your Cat Is Dead Wed-Thurs, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25.

UA BERKELEY 2274 Shattuck, Berk. 843-1487. Antwone Fisher, Chicago, A Guy Thing, Just Married, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Narc, National Security.