OUTSIDE THE MEGAPLEX
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON
1001 Bissonnet; mfah.org
“Sita Sings the Blues”
An animated version of the epic Indian tale of Ramayana set to the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw. 2 p.m. Thursday
“The Green Fog”
An interpretation of an Alfred Hitchcock film using footage from old film and television shows. 4 p.m. Thursday, 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Sunday
“The Great Buddha+”
A night watchman and his buddy uncover some unsavory video of his politically well-connected but overly amorous boss. 7 p.m. Saturday
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA
531 Mason, Katy; drafthouse.com/ houston
“Fantastic Mr. Fox”
A fox cannot resist returning to his farm-raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers’ retaliation. 12:15 p.m. Thursday
“Spaceballs”
Spaceballs’ president sends Lord Dark Helmet to steal a planet’s abundant supply of air. 7:30 p.m. Thursday
“The Big Lebowski”
Mistaken for a millionaire, Lebowski seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. 7:30 p.m. Friday
“Child’s Play”
A single mother gives her son a doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer. 9:15 p.m. Friday
“November”
In 19th-century Estonia, a woman may be forced to marry a repulsive farmer and give up her true love. Multiple screenings daily.
“Brazil”
A bureaucrat in a retro future world tries to correct an administrative error and becomes an enemy of the state. 7 p.m. Saturday
“The Boondock Saints”
Fraternal twins set out to rid Boston of the evil men operating there. Starring William Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flannery. 10 p.m. Saturday
“Imitation of Life”
An aspiring actress befriends a black widow, but trouble arises when the latter is rejected by her daughter, who tries to pass for white. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday
“Belle”
The mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th-century England. 3 p.m. Sunday
“Say Anything”
A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
“Mohawk”
A young woman and her two lovers battle a squad of American soldiers hell-bent on revenge. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
RIVER OAKS THEATRE
2009 W. Gray; landmarktheatres. com
“Howl’s Moving Castle”
Sophie’s life changes when she befriends a wizard who lives in a magical flying castle. Midnight Friday and Saturday
EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
5601 S. Braeswood; erjcchouston. org
Houston Jewish Film Festival
Screening of Jewish and Israeli films including documentaries, dramas, comedies and musicals. Saturday through March 18.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
5555 Hermann Park Drive; hmns. org
“Incredible Predators 3-D”
Deconstructs the world of major predators and looks at the strategies they use to succeed. Multiple screenings daily.
“Sea Monsters 3-D”
A glimpse back in time when gigantic creatures swam the seas. Multiple screenings daily.
“Giants of Patagonia 3-D”
An in-depth look at the history, evolution and extinction of dinosaurs. Multiple screenings daily.