Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.
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OPENING IN HOLLYWOOD THIS WEEK
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“Battle of the Year” — A hip-hop mogul enlists a hard-luck ex-basketball coach and an all-star dance crew to win an international dance tournament in which Americans have not triumphed in 15 years. With Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso and Josh Peck. Written by Brin Hill and Chris Parker. Directed by Benson Lee. (1:49) PG-13.
“Blue Caprice” — A disgruntled veteran molds an abandoned teen into his protege for a bloody spree in this drama based on the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. With Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond and Joey Lauren Adams. Written and directed by Alexandre Moors. (1:35) R.
“C.O.G.” — When his best friend bails on him, a grad student spends his summer alone working odd jobs and encountering a series of questionable mentors in this adaptation of a David Sedaris essay. With Jonathan Groff, Denis O’Hare and Casey Wilson. Written and directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez. (1:28) R.