LITTLE ROCK — New this week

Michael Jackson’s This Is It89PG Kenny Ortega’s documentary glimpse intothe final days of Michael Jackson, compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson preparing for his 50 sold-out London shows, plus interviews with collaborators and close friends. Review, 1E. Colonel Glenn 18, Breckenridge Village 12, Chenal 9, Riverdale 10, Lakewood 8, Tinseltown. (112 minutes) Opened WednesdayAmelia78PG Hilary Swank plays aviator Amelia Earhart and Richard Gere plays her partner and eventual husband, publisher George Putnam. With Ewan McGregor, Virginia Madsen; directed by Mira Nair. Review, 1E. Colonel Glenn 18.

(111 minutes)

The Boys Are Back86PG-13 Clive Owen plays a man who must suddenlyraise his two sons alone after the untimely passing of his second wife. With Emma Booth, Laura Fraser, George MacKay; directed by Scott Hicks. Review, 6E. Market Street Cinema. (103 minutes)A Serious Man90R A physics professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) at aquiet Midwestern university in 1967 seeks advice from three different rabbis in his quest to become a mensch (“a serious man”) in the face of a life that encourages him to despair. With Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Jessica McManus; directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. Review, 1E. Colonel Glenn 18. (100 minutes)

MovieStyle, Pages 33 on 10/30/2009

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