Dollar Movie

Beverly Hills Cop 8 10 12

Before Eddie Murphy soiled his reputation with rubbish like The Haunted Mansion, he was among America’s comedy elite, especially with this smash hit. Murphy portrays Axel Foley, a Detroit cop in Los Angeles on your average business trip for revenge. The plot doesn’t really matter. The real show is Murphy’s breathless verbal tics and physical humor. A true classic — every modern action comedy has tried to replicate its success and most have failed. Go: Mega-hit soundtrack (go “Axel F!”) will bring back fond memories from the year you were born. No go: Did this really come out 23 years ago? Someone get me a drink.

The Virgin Spring 10 12

Ingmar Bergman’s 1960 masterpiece of pacing and suspense is a movie that will haunt your dreams. After two thugs brutally rape and kill a young a girl, they seek shelter for the night, unwittingly ending up under the same roof as the girl’s parents. At this point, the parents and the murderers start a whimsical band — with oboes and bongo drums — and live happily ever after on their tour bus. OK, that’s not true at all. You should see this to find out what really happens. Go: Seeing an Ingmar Bergman classic is an activity of suitable pedigree to go with your Carnegie Mellon degree. No go: There’s no happy sunshine band. Bummer.

NO MOVIE

There’s no movie tonight, but check out the Winter Gala event — 9 p.m. in the UC.

The Prestige 7:45 10 12:15

Batman (Christian Bale) vs. Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) in a magician battle royale! Nerdgasm! Christopher Nolan (Memento, Batman Begins) has crafted a twist-filled tale of two competing magicians in early 20th-century London. The opening words are “watch closely,” which is good advice because the events of the story are shown out of order, bouncing between points of view; also, you won’t be able to turn away. One of 2006’s best. Go: Lots of magicians, but no David Blaine. This is a good thing. No go: Has Scarlett Johansson for no discernible reason. She must be contractually required to be in every movie ever made.

Bottle Rocket 8 10 12

Wes Anderson’s first major film is a glimpse of what is to come from the genius behind Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums. The unassuming, harmless dudes (Robert Musgrave, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson) who have seen too many crime caper flicks plot to begin a life of crime. The movie is enchantingly absurd from the opening breakout from a mental institution to the inept, disastrous final robbery. Go: What all shoestring-budget movies with no star power should be. No go: Owen Wilson is on the Eddie Murphy career path if he keeps appearing in tripe like Night At The Museum.