Film Clips: We need to talk about the billion dollar Lorax

• Universal Pictures
• The Lorax stars Danny DeVito as the tree loving fur ball.

OPENING TODAY

’’DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX (PG) In this adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved picture book, a young boy tries to woo a girl by bringing a tree to their treeless home, leading to a flashback of how the
’’PROJECT X ( R) In this found-footage-style teen comedy, three high schoolers throw an epic birthday party to become the cool kids of their school, only to see the festivities spin out of control. High-jinks and debauchery create comedy, but this begs the question, who cleans up when the party is over?
’’TIM AND ERIC’S BILLION DOLLAR MOVIE 2 stars ( R) After blowing a billion dollars on an unreleasable film, Adult Swim’s Tim Heidecker and Eric Warenheim (playing deranged versions of themselves) attempt to revitalize a crappy shopping mall to pay back the nefarious Schlaaang Corporation. The fake commercials, endless company credits and ghastly make-up provide an entertaining first half-hour, but Tim and Eric’s mix of gross-outs and corporate kitsch proves no substitute for a satisfying plot, and the film turns into kind of a slog. Featuring John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis. — Holman
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN ( R) Tilda Swinton gives a powerful performance as the anguished mother of a teen (Ezra Miller) who does something very, very bad in this grim, abrasive portrayal of guilt and parenting. Director Lynne Ramsey intercuts between Swinton’s hellish present and Kevin’s childhood as a budding sociopath. Throughout the film, Kevin comes across as almost cartoonishly evil, like a kid from an Omen’’ movie, badly diminishing the film’s naturalism, although it effectively captures life as a waking nightmare. — Holman
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BABY DOLL (1956) Tennessee Williams fans should be sure to check out this comedy-drama, scripted by the legendary playwright, about a romantic triangle between a 19 year-old virgin (Carroll Baker), her bigoted husband (Karl Malden) and his younger business rival (Eli Wallach). From Elia Kazan, director of A Streetcar Named Desire. Painting With Light. Wed., March 7. 7:30 p.m. Emory Cinematheque. 208 White Hall, 301 Dowman Drive, Emory University. Free. filmstudies.emory.edu/home/events/film-series/emory-cinematheque.html’’
IT SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU (1954) Classic comedy director George Cukor helms this tale that stars Judy Holliday as a fame-hungry young woman. The screen debut of Jack Lemmon. Sat., March 3. 8 p.m. High Museum, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. $5-$7. 404-733-4200. www.high.org’’
VITO (NR) This documentary profiles Vito Russo, the late LGBT activist and film historian best known for the book The Celluloid Closet, which inspired the film of the same name. A fundraiser for Out on Film. Wed., March 7, 7:30 p.m. Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, 930 Monroe Drive. outonfilm.org

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