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Movie guide alt: Independent, limited release and foreign-language films

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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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“A.C.O.D.” — A seemingly well-adjusted “adult child of divorce” is forced to once again confront his chaotic childhood when his younger brother’s impending wedding reunites their bitterly divorced parents. With Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins and Catherine O’Hara. Written by Ben Karlin and Stuart Zicherman. Directed by Zicherman. (1:27) R.

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“After Tiller” — This documentary follows the four remaining doctors in the United States who perform late-term abortions in the wake of the 2009 murder of practitioner Dr. George Tiller. Directed by Martha Shane and Lana Wilson. (1:28) PG-13.

“All Is Bright” — Two French Canadians travel to New York City during the holidays and try to make a quick buck selling Christmas trees. With Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti and Sally Hawkins. Written by Melissa James Gibson. Directed by Phil Morrison. (1:47) R.

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“Argento’s Dracula 3D” — An unsuspecting Englishman is lured to Transylvania by a job working for a local nobleman, but the undead count is actually after the man’s young wife. With Thomas Kretshmann, Marta Gastini, Asia Argento and Rutger Hauer. Written by Dario Argento, Antonio Tentori, Stefano Piani and Enrique Cerezo. Directed by Dario Argento. In 3-D. (1:46) NR.

“Bad Milo” — A stressed-out office drone discovers that he has a tiny demon living in his intestine who has a habit of forcing his way out and slaughtering those who have angered him. With Ken Marino, Patrick Warburton and Mary Kay Place. Written by Benjamin Hayes and Jacob Vaughan. Directed by Vaughan. (1:24) R.

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