Philomena

The title character  is an elderly Irish woman who, as a teenager, gave birth while she was working at a convent.

The Catholic Church had the child adopted, and now, decades later, Philomena is introduced to Martin Sixsmith, onetime government spokesperson who is now working as a freelance journalist. Martin agrees to help Philomena look for her son, and the trail takes them to the United States, and brings them face-to-face with some long-buried secrets. All the while, the type-A Martin and the ceaselessly charming Philomena learn to trust each other.

Director: Stephen Frears

Cast: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Ruth McCabe, Barbara Jefford, Mare Winningham.

Rated: PG-13.

Time: 1:38.

Lone Survivor

Based on a true story. In the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, the War in Afghanistan is well under way in 2005 when military intelligence learns that a senior Taliban member is hiding out in a village deep in the Hindu Kush. Convinced that his capture or killing could turn the tide of the war in favor of the U.S. the Navy SEALs send a select team of soldiers to stake out the village from the surrounding mountains, and move on their target when the time is right. Shortly after arriving and getting a positive ID on their target, however, the soldiers are caught off guard by three wandering shepherds. The soldiers decide that the best course of action is to abide by the rules of engagement — abort the mission, release the captives, and retreat to their extraction point. After the shepherds are set free, however, the SEALs find themselves surrounded by dozens of Taliban soldiers and engaged in a fierce gunfight.

Rated: R.

Time: 2:01.