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San Francisco

ALEXANDRIA P Geary/18th Ave. 752-5100. Call for times. Cradle 2 the Grave, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Tears of the Sun (starts Fri).

BALBOA 38th Ave/Balboa. 221-8184, www.balboamovies.com. Catch Me If You Can 12:10, 4:30, 8:50 and Lost in La Mancha 2:45, 7:05. The Hours noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35. Don and Bill Show – Slightly Bent Fri, midnight. Mutant Aliens Sat, midnight.

BRIDGE Geary/Blake. 352-0810. The Quiet American 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:45 (also Wed-Thurs, noon).

CENTURY PLAZA P South San Francisco, Noor off El Camino. (650) 742-9200. Call for times. Catch Me If You Can (Tues), Cradle 2 the Grave, Daredevil, Dark Blue (Wed-Thurs), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Wed), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Jungle Book 2, Kangaroo Jack (Fri-Tues), The Life of David Gale, Old School, Shanghai Knights, Tears of the Sun (starts Fri).

CENTURY 20 Junipero Serra at John Daly Blvd, Daly City. (650) 994-7469. Call for times. Bringing down the House (starts Fri), Chicago, Cradle 2 the Grave, Dark Blue, Daredevil, Deliver Us from Eva (Wed-Thurs), Final Destination 2, Gods and Generals, The Hours, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Jungle Book 2, Kangaroo Jack (Wed-Thurs), The Life of David Gale, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Old School, Shanghai Knights, Tears of the Sun (starts Fri).

CLAY Fillmore/Clay. 352-0810. The Pianist 1, 4:30, 8.

COLMA (METRO CENTER) P 280 Metro Center, Colma. (650) 994-2503. Bowling for Columbine, Frida, Gangs of New York, Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Recruit, 25th Hour.

CORONET P Geary/Arguello. 752-4400. Daredevil 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45.

EMBARCADERO CENTER CINEMA P 1 Embarcadero Center, Promenade level. 352-0810. Bowling for Columbine Wed-Thurs, 1:15, 4:30, 7:20, 10:15; Fri-Tues, 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 10. City of God Wed-Thurs, 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Fri-Tues, 1, 4, 7, 9:45. Far from Heaven Wed-Thurs, 1:40, 4, 7, 9:20; Fri-Tues, 1:30, 4:10, 7:20 (no show Tues), 9:50. Gerry Wed-Thurs, noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:45. Safety of Objects (starts Fri) noon, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15. Talk to Her Wed-Thurs, 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05; Fri-Tues, 12:10, 2:50, 5:15, 7:50, 10:10.

EMPIRE P West Portal/Vicente. 661-2539. About Schmidt Wed-Thurs, 11:30a, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:20; Fri-Tues, 11:40a, 2:20, 5:10, 8, 10:25. Chicago 11:35a, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10. City of God Fri-Tues, 11:30a, 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30. The Hours Wed-Thurs, 11:40a, 2:30, 5:15, 7:50, 10:15.

FOUR STAR Clement/23rd Ave. 666-3488. About Schmidt noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35. Adaptation noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:15.

GALAXY Sutter/Van Ness. 474-8700. Call for times. Amen (starts Fri), Chicago, A Family Affair (Wed-Thurs), Gangs of New York, The Guru (Fri-Tues), Lost in La Mancha (Wed-Thurs).

KABUKI 8 P Post/Fillmore. 931-9800. Call for times. Cradle 2 the Grave, Dark Blue, Gangs of New York, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Life of David Gale, Old School, The Recruit, Shanghai Knights.

LUMIERE P California/Polk. 352-0810. All the Real Girls Wed-Thurs, 5, 7:30, 10; Fri-Tues, 4:30, 9:30. Frida Wed-Thurs, 4, 6:45, 9:30; Fri-Tues, 7 (also Fri-Sun, 2). He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 (also Fri-Sun, noon, 2:15). Spider Fri-Tues, 5, 7:30, 10 (also Fri-Sun, 12:15, 2:30).

METREON Fourth St/Mission. 369-6200. Call for times. Chicago, Cradle 2 the Grave, Dark Blue, Daredevil, Final Destination 2, Gangs of New York, Gods and Generals, The Guru, The Hours, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Jungle Book 2, The Life of David Gale, The Lion King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Old School, The Recruit, Shanghai Knights, 25th Hour.

METRO Union/Webster. 931-1685. Bringing down the House (starts Fri) 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45. The Hours Wed-Thurs, 1:15, 4, 7, 9:30.

1000 VAN NESS P 1000 Van Ness. 931-9800. Call for times. About Schmidt, Adaptation, Cradle 2 the Grave, Daredevil, Dark Blue, Gods and Generals, The Hours, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Jungle Book 2, The Life of David Gale, Old School, The Recruit, Shanghai Knights, 25th Hour.

OPERA PLAZA Van Ness/Golden Gate. 352-0810. Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary Wed-Thurs, Mon-Tues, 3, 5:30, 8; Fri-Sun, 12:45, 3:05, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55. Gerry Fri-Sun, 12:30, 5:15, 9:45; Mon-Tues, 5:20. Rabbit-Proof Fence Wed-Thurs, 2:50, 5:10, 7:50; Fri-Sun, 2:50, 7:30; Mon-Tues, 2:50, 7:50. Russian Ark Wed-Thurs, 2:40, 5, 7:30; Fri-Sun, 12:15, 2:15, 5, 7:15, 9:35; Mon-Tues, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40. The Son Fri-Sun, noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Mon-Tues, 2:30, 5, 7:30. Till Human Voices Wake Us Wed-Thurs, 2:30, 4:50, 7:20.

PRESIDIO Chestnut/Scott. 922-1318. Chicago 11:15a, 1:50, 4:25, 7, 9:35.

STONESTOWN P 19th Ave/Winston. 221-8182. Call for times. The Pianist, The Quiet American.

VOGUE Sacramento/Presidio. 221-8183. About Schmidt Fri-Tues, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45. The Life of David Gale Wed-Thurs, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45.

Oakland

GRAND LAKE P 3200 Grand, Oakl. 452-3556. Bringing down the House (starts Fri) 11:40a, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45. Chicago 11:35a (Fri-Tues, 11:30a), 2, 4:30, 7, 9:20. Daredevil Wed-Thurs, 11:45a, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40; Fri-Tues, noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:35. Gods and Generals Wed-Thurs, 2:30, 7:30. Kangaroo Jack Wed-Thurs, 12:15. Old School Wed-Thurs, 12:30, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:35; Fri-Tues, 11:45a, 1:45, 4, 6, 8, 10.

JACK LONDON CINEMA 100 Washington, Jack London Square, Oakl. 433-1320. Bringing down the House (starts Fri) 11:30a, 12:15, 2, 2:45, 4:30, 5:15, 7, 7:45, 9:35, 10:20. Chicago 10:55a, 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35. Cradle 2 the Grave Wed-Thurs, 11:30a, 2, 4:30, 7, 7:45, 9:30, 10:15; Fri-Tues, noon, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9, 10. Daredevil Wed-Thurs, 11:45a, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50; Fri-Tues, 11:40a, 2:10, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50. Dark Blue Wed-Thurs, 11a, 1:45, 4:35, 7:30, 10:20. Deliver Us from Eva Wed-Thurs, 11:50a, 2:20, 5. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 11:15a, 2:05, 4:50, 7:35, 10:25. Jungle Book 2 Wed-Thurs, 12:50, 2:50, 4:55, 6:50; Fri-Tues, 1, 3:10, 5:10, 7:05. The Life of David Gale Wed-Thurs, 1, 4, 7:05, 10. Old School 11:05a, 1:20, 3:35, 5:50, 8:05, 10:25. Shanghai Knights Wed-Thurs, 9. Tears of the Sun (starts Fri) 11a, 1:45, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15.

PARKWAY 1834 Park, Oakl. 814-2400. About Schmidt Wed-Thurs, 7, 9:45; Fri, Mon-Tues, 6:30, 9:15; Sat-Sun, 6, 9 (also Sat, 3). Catch Me If You Can Wed-Thurs, 9:15; Fri-Tues, 7. Rabbit-Proof Fence Wed-Thurs, 6:30; Fri-Tues, 9:45 (also Sat, 3:30). The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sat, midnight.

PIEDMONT Piedmont/41st St, Oakl. 843-3456. Adaptation Wed-Thurs, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45; Fri-Tues, 6:45 (also Fri-Sun, 1:30). Bowling for Columbine 4, 9:15. The Quiet American Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 7, 9:30; Fri-Tues, 4:40, 7:15, 9:50 (also Fri-Sun, 1:50). Safety of Objects (starts Fri) 4:20, 7, 9:40 (also Fri-Sun, 1:40). Talk to Her Wed-Thurs, 6:45.

Berkeley area

ACT I AND II P Center/Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. City of God Fri-Tues, 6:45, 9:45 (also Sat-Sun, 12:45, 3:45; Fri, 3:45). The Quiet American Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45; Fri-Tues, 7, 10 (also Sat-Sun, 1, 4; Fri, 4). Talk to Her Wed-Thurs, 4:15, 7, 10. UHF Sat, midnight.

ALBANY 1115 Solano, Albany. 843-3456. The Pianist Wed-Thurs, 5, 8:15; Fri-Tues, 8:15 (also Sat-Sun, 1:45, 5; Fri, 5). Rabbit-Proof Fence Wed-Thurs, 4:30, 7, 9:15; Fri-Tues, 7, 9:15 (also Sat-Sun, 2, 4:30; Fri, 4:30).

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

CALIFORNIA P Kittredge/Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. About Schmidt Wed-Thurs, 7:15, 9:55; Fri-Tues, 4, 6:45, 9:20 (also Fri-Sun, 1:15). Bringing down the House (starts Fri) 5, 7:20, 9:40 (also Fri-Sun, 12:30, 2:45). Gods and Generals Wed-Thurs, 6:45. The Guru Fri-Tues, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 (also Fri-Sun, 12:45, 3). 25th Hour Wed-Thurs, 7, 9:45.

ELMWOOD 2966 College, Berk. 649-0530. Frida Fri-Tues, 4:30, 6:50 (also Sat-Sun, noon). My Big Fat Greek Wedding Wed-Thurs, 7:30. Nicholas Nickelby 6:40 (also Sat-Sun, 2:05). Real Women Have Curves Wed-Thurs, 5:35, 9:20; Fri-Tues, 5:20, 9:20 (also Sat-Sun, 12:15). The Recruit Wed-Thurs, 5, 7:15, 9:15; Fri-Tues, 9:15 (also Sat-Sun, 2:20). Rivers and Tides 4:40, 9:10 (also Sat-Sun, 12:05).

EMERY BAY P 6330 Christie, Emeryville. 420-0107. About Schmidt, Biker Boyz, Daredevil, Final Destination 2, Gangs of New York (Fri-Tues), Gods and Generals (Wed-Thurs), The Jungle Book 2, The Pianist (Wed-Thurs), The Quiet American (Fri-Tues), The Recruit.

OAKS 1875 Solano, Berk. 526-1836. A Family Affair Wed-Thurs, 7, 9. Amen (starts Fri) 7, 9:30 (also Sat-Sun, 1, 4). Gangs of New York 7:15 (also Sat-Sun, 12:30, 3:45).

ORINDA 4 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda. 254-9060. Bringing down the House (starts Fri) 7, 9:20 (also Fri-Sun, 1, 4). Gods and Generals Wed-Thurs, 7:30. Kangaroo Jack Wed-Thurs, 5:45. The Life of David Gale Wed-Thurs, 7, 9:30. The Pianist Wed-Thurs, 7:15; Fri-Tues, 6, 9 (also Sat-Sun, noon, 3). The Quiet American Fri-Tues, 7:15 (also Fri-Sun, 12:30, 3:30).

SHATTUCK CINEMAS 2230 Shattuck, Berk. 843-3456. Adaptation 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45. All the Real Girls Wed-Thurs, 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35; Fri-Tues, call for times. Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary Fri-Tues, 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30. Bowling for Columbine 4 (Fri-Tues, 4:10), 9:15. Catch Me If You Can Wed-Thurs, 12:40, 6:15. Far from Heaven 1:30, 6:50. Frida Wed-Thurs, 3:40, 9:20. Gerry Wed-Thurs, 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. The Guru Wed-Thurs, 12:15, 2:40, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40. He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not Wed-Thurs, 12:25, 2:55, 5:10, 7:35, 10; Fri-Tues, 12:10, 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 9:55. The Hours 1:40, 4:15, 7 (Fri-Tues, 6:45), 9:30 (Fri-Tues, 9:20). Russian Ark 12:15, 2:30 (Fri-Tues, 2:25), 4:45, 7:10 (Fri-Tues, 7:05), 9:25. Safety of Objects (starts Fri) call for times. The Son Fri-Tues, call for times. Spider (starts Fri) 12:25, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40. Talk to Her Fri-Tues, 2:15, 4:50, 7:30, 10. Till Human Voices Wake Us Wed-Thurs, 12:25, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10.

UA BERKELEY 2274 Shattuck, Berk. 843-1487. Call for times. Chicago, Cradle 2 the Grave, Daredevil, Dark Blue, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Life of David Gale, Old School, Tears of the Sun (starts Fri).