Things To Watch Listings

Michael Jackson's This Is It -

Today's Showtimes:

AMC Loews Village 7

66 3rd Ave. - New York (East Village)

AMC Loews 19th Street East 6

890 Broadway - New York (Flatiron)

Precious: Based on the Novel ``Push'' by Sapphire -

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique , Paula Patton, Lenny Kravitz
Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece ``Precious'' Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her vicious mother (Mo'Nique ) . Precious instinctively sees a chance to turn her life around when she is offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative school. Under the patient, firm guidance of her new teacher, Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins the journey from oppression to self-determination.

Today's Showtimes:

AMC Empire 25

234 W. 42nd St. - New York (Midtown West)

AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13

1998 Broadway - New York (Lincoln Square)

Michael Jackson's This Is It: The IMAX Experience -

The Fourth Kind -

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Will Patton, Elias Koteas, Corey Johnson
Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler (Milla Jovovich), a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.

Today's Showtimes:

Regal Union Square Stadium 14

850 Broadway - New York (Greenwich Village)

Regal Battery Park Stadium 16

102 North End Ave. - New York (Battery Park)

Where the Wild Things Are -

Starring: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, James Gandolfini

Feeling misunderstood at home and at school, mischievous Max (Max Records) escapes to the land of the Wild Things, majestic -- and sometimes fierce -- creatures. They allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy. However, Max soon finds that being king is not easy and that, even being with the Wild Things, there is something missing.

Today's Showtimes:

Regal Union Square Stadium 14

850 Broadway - New York (Greenwich Village)

Clearview Chelsea

260 W. 23rd St. - New York (Chelsea)

Moviehouse at 3rd Ward

3rd Ward - 195 Morgan Ave - Brooklyn (East Williamsburg)

Snacks, drinks and new movies from the cutting edge every second Sunday of the month

Every 2nd Sunday of the month 7 p.m. (ends October 12)

Reel Pieces

92nd Street Y - 1395 Lexington Ave. - New York (Upper East Side)

Screenings of upcoming films and interviews with A-level actors and directors (Tom Cruise, Bryan Singer, Daniel Day-Lewis, etc.).

November 17 : 7:15 p.m.
November 24 : 7:15 p.m.

Disney's A Christmas Carol 3D -

Starring: Jim Carrey, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth
Though London awaits the joyful arrival of Christmas, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) thinks it's all humbug, berating his faithful clerk and cheerful nephew for their view. Later, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his late business partner, who warns that three spirits will visit him this night. The ghosts take Scrooge on a journey through his past, present and future in the hope of transforming his bitterness.

Today's Showtimes:

City Cinemas Village East

181-189 Second Ave. - New York (East Village)

AMC Loews 19th Street East 6

890 Broadway - New York (Flatiron)

Couples Retreat -

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love

Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.

Today's Showtimes:

Regal Union Square Stadium 14

850 Broadway - New York (Greenwich Village)

Regal Battery Park Stadium 16

102 North End Ave. - New York (Battery Park)