Cinema Verite

PBS documentary series "An American Family" is said to be the first example of reality television. Without any other series to look at for precedence, the series pretty much had free run of how to run things. "Cinema Verite" is a behind-the-scenes film that explores what happened when the cameras were turned off.

Directors: Shari Springer, Berman Pulcini, Robert Pulcini. Stars: Tim Robbins, Diane Lane, James Gandolfini, Kathleen Quinlan, Thomas Dekker, Patrick Fugit, Shanna Collins, William Belli. 2011, 90 mins., drama.

Contraband

Chris Farraday has tried to get out of the drug-smuggling business and lead a peaceful life with his wife and sons. But when his brother-in-law messes up a huge deal for his boss, it's up to Chris to help him get out of trouble. Now facing ruthless drug lords, merciless cops and vengeful hit men who are out to get the men, Chris has to dust off his skills and get them out alive.

Director: Baltasar Kormakur. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, Ben Foster, Diego Luna, J.K. Simmons, Lukas Haas, William Lucking, Caleb Landry Jones, Jaqueline Fleming, Michael Beasley. 2012, 110 mins., action.

Titanic

Witness the tragic sinking of the Titanic through the eyes of a wealthy family in this new miniseries. The fictional tale uses legendary ship as the setting to tell a story that blends mystery, romance and action. Wealthy first-class passengers Hugh, Earl of Manton, his wife Louisa and daughter Georgiana clash aboard the doomed voyage.

Director: Jon Jones. Stars: Ben Bishop, Glen Blackhall, Ruth Bradley, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Linus Roache, Dragos Bucur, David Calder, Toby Jones, Will Keen, Jenna-Louise Coleman, Diana Kent. 2012, 240 mins., drama.

Dark Tide

Nine years after a shark attack that killed her mentor and almost took her life, professional diver Kate Mathieson has settled for a boring job with a museum. When her old boyfriend re-enters the picture and gives her the motivation she needs, she returns to Shark Alley to face her deepest fears.

Director: John Stockwell. Stars: Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Ralph Brown, Luke Tyler, Thoko Ntshinga, Mark Elderkin, Sizewe Msutu. 2012, 94 mins., adventure.

Night Wolf

Sarah finally visits her estranged family in hopes of reconciling with them, but an ominous creature threatens the reunion. The group finds themselves isolated after a horrible storm, and they quickly realize that no one can help them escape the beast.

Director: Jonathan Glendening. Stars: Gemma Atkinson, Joshua Bowman, Isabella Calthorphe, Cornelius Clarke, Antony De Liseo, Tom Felton, Peter Gadiot, John Lynch, Simon MacCorkindale, Sue Scadding, Gabriel Thomson. 2012, 85 mins., horror.