The Mercury News Weekend

ALSO OPENING IN THEATERS

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“Certain Women” (R):

Writer-director Kelly Reichardt adapted the short stories of Maile Meloy for this film about independen­t women carving out lives for themselves in the Big Sky country of Montana. With Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart and Michelle Williams. (In limited release)

“Christine” (R):

In this fact-based drama, Rebecca Hall plays an anchorwoma­n at a small Florida news station who’s facing serious career and a personal crises. Co-stars Michael C. Hall. (In limited release)

“In a Valley of Violence” (R):

Bloodshed quickly escalates after a drifter arrives in a nearly forgotten mining town. With Ethan Hawke, Taissa Farmiga and John Travolta. Directed by TiWest. (In limited release)

“Miss Hokusai” (PG13):

Animated film set in 19th-century Japan follows the daughter of a famous painter, who is the real talent behind his art. From awardwinni­ng director Keiichi Hara. (In limited release)

“Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween” (PG-13):

The filmmaker wrote, directed and stars in a holiday comedy about Madea confrontin­g ghosts, goblins and, most frightenin­g of all, teenagers.

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