Now Playing in Theaters, September 2-9

*By Any Means* Credit: Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

new in theaters

BUDDY: Kids must escape a deadly children’s TV show in this slasher from Casper Kelly, starring Cristin Milioti. (95 min, R. Majestic, Paramount)

BY ANY MEANS: In Elegance Bratton’s crime thriller, set in 1966 Mississippi, a mafia hit man (Mark Wahlberg) and an FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) join forces. (107 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic)

FALL 2: DEADPOINT: Two mountaineers cling to a plank 4,000 feet up in this survival thriller. (97 min, PG-13. Majestic, Star)

HANGING BY A WIRE: Six students are trapped in a malfunctioning cable car in the Himalayan foothills in this documentary from Mohammed Ali Naqvi. (98 min, NR. Savoy)

LATE FAME: An obscure, working-class poet (Willem Dafoe) finds himself unexpectedly celebrated by a group of hipsters in Kent Jones’ comedy-drama, with Greta Lee. (96 min, NR. Partizanfilm)

ONSLAUGHT: A sniper fights genetically engineered soldiers in the desert in this sci-fi action thriller from Adam Wingard (You’re Next). Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens star. (92 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

currently playing

COYOTE VS. ACME★★★★ Looney Tunes’ Wile E. Coyote sues the Acme corporation for its faulty products in this live action/animated comedy. (101 min, PG. Bijou, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Savoy, Star, Stowe, Sunset)

THE DOG STARS★★★ In Ridley Scott’s drama, an isolated pilot (Jacob Elordi) must fend off other survivors of a global pandemic. (118 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Playhouse, Sunset, Welden; reviewed 9/2)

THE END OF OAK STREET★★★1/2 A family must cope when their suburban home lands in a monster-filled dimension in this survival thriller. (99 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star; reviewed 8/19)

FINDING EMILY★★★ A young man enlists the help of a psychology student to help him locate the dream girl he just missed in this rom-com. (111 min, PG-13. Majestic)

INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER★★1/2 A young mom (Amelia Eve) discovers she has a disturbing connection to the spirit world in this horror sequel. (106 min, PG-13. City Cinema, Majestic, Sunset)

THE ODYSSEY★★★★ Christopher Nolan takes on the Homeric epic of a weary warrior (Matt Damon) trying to return home. (180 min, R. Capitol, Essex, Majestic; reviewed 7/22)

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE★★1/2 The team must save a dinosaur island in this animated family adventure. (88 min, PG. Bethel, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Welden)

PETER ASHER: EVERYWHERE MAN: This documentary traces the career of the manager and producer who helped shape the careers of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. (117 min, NR. Catamount)

SPA WEEKEND★1/2 In this comedy, three friends’ getaway goes awry when their chaotic pal joins them. 97 min, R. Welden)

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY★★★1/2 The world has forgotten that Peter Parker (Tom Holland) exists, but can he stay under the radar? (145 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA★★★★★A filmmaker (Hannah Einbinder) becomes obsessed with a final girl (Gillian Anderson) in this horror comedy from Jane Schoenbrun. (112 min, R. Partizanfilm, Savoy; reviewed 8/26)

TONY★★★★ Dominic Sessa plays the young Anthony Bourdain in this dark comedy inspired by his memoir. Matt Johnson directed. (106 min, R. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Partizanfilm)

TOY STORY 5★★★1/2 Electronics are the threat in the latest installment of Pixar’s animated series. (102 min, PG. Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

older films and special screenings

BLUE COLLAR (Partizanfilm, Mon only)

CARS 20TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

HOW TO DIVORCE DURING THE WAR (VTIFF, Thu only)

THE HUNGER GAMES (Essex, Thu only)

THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES (Essex, Mon only)

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (Essex, Fri only)

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY: PART 1 (Essex, Sat only)

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY: PART 2 (Essex, Sun only)

SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (Partizanfilm, Wed 2 only)

WILD INSIDE (VTIFF, Sat only)

open theaters

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

BETHEL DRIVE-IN: 36 Bethel Dr., Bethel, 728-3740, betheldrivein.com
*BIG PICTURE THEATER: 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994, bigpicturetheater.info. Closed through April 29.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 4: 107 Portland St., Morrisville, 888-3293, bijou4.com
CAPITOL THEATER: 93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, fgbtheaters.com
CATAMOUNT ARTS: 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-2600, catamountarts.org
CITY CINEMA: 137 Waterfront Plaza, Newport, 334-2610, citycinemanewport.com
ESSEX CINEMAS & T-REX THEATER:
21 Essex Way, Suite 300, Essex, 879-6543, essexcinemas.com
MAJESTIC 10: 190 Boxwood St., Williston, 878-2010, majestic10.com
MARQUIS THEATER: 65 Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841, middleburymarquis.com. Closed through September 9.
PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA: 241 N. Main St., Barre, 479-9621, fgbtheaters.com
PARTIZANFILM: 230 College St., Unit 13, Burlington, 276-4588, partizanfilm.org
PLAYHOUSE MOVIE THEATRE: 11 S. Main St., Randolph, 728-4012, playhouseflicks.com
SAVOY THEATER: 26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0598, savoytheater.com
THE SCREENING ROOM @ VTIFF: 60 Lake St., Ste. 1C, Burlington, 660-2600, vtiff.org
STAR THEATRE: 17 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, 748-9511, stjaytheatre.com
*STOWE CINEMA 3PLEX: 454 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678, stowecinema.com
SUNSET DRIVE-IN: 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, 862-1800, sunsetdrivein.com
*WELDEN THEATRE: 104 N. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, weldentheatre.com