INDEPENDENT FILM

“Amour” : An older couple cope with aging in this Academy Award best picture contender from France. Starring best actress nominee Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant. Director Michale Haneke (“Funny Games”) also is nominated. French with English subtitles. Rated PG-13 | 2:07. Grade: B+

PLAYING EVERYWHERE

“Identity Thief”: A man searches for the woman who has stolen his identity and wrecked his life. Starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, with KCK’s Eric Stonestreet. Directed by Seth Gordon (“Horrible Bosses”). Rated R | 1:51. (Grade not available)

“Side Effects” : A playful thriller about a woman who falls into a depression after her husband gets out of prison. Starring Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (“Magic Mike”). Rated R | 1:46. Grade: B

RE-RELEASES

“Top Gun 3D” : Anyone excited about this 3D re-release of the 1986 Tom Cruise blockbuster? Anyone? (Crickets chirping …) PG-13 | 1:50