Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

At the height of the Cold-War years of the mid-20th century, George Smiley, a disgraced British spy, is rehired in secret by his government -- which fears that the British Secret Intelligence Service, aka MI-6, has been compromised by a double agent working for the Soviets.

Director: Tomas Alfredson. Stars: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ciar√°n Hinds, David Dencik, Kathy Burke, Laura Carmichael. 2011, 127 mins,. drama.

The Muppets

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover a nefarious plan. Oilman Tex Richman schemes to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways.

Director: James Bobin. Stars: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Zach Galifianakis, Rashida Jones, Mila Kunis, Neil Patrick Harris, Emily Blunt, Jack Black, John Krasinski, Billy Crystal, Danny Trejo, Katy Perry. 2011, 103 mins., family.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Reporter Mikael Blomkvist's credibility is shredded by a libel suit, forcing him to drop out of sight for a while. But an unexpected invitation to meet with an elderly gentleman who once led one of Sweden's most powerful corporations alters his plans. Hiding on the industrialist's estate, Blomkvist becomes involved in a decades-old mystery. Meanwhile, an enigmatic young woman, hired to investigate Blomkvist becomes his unlikely ally.

Director: David Fincher. Stars: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Stellan Skarsgard, Robin Wright, Joely Richardson, Christopher Plummer, Goran Visnjic, Embeth Davidtz, Joel Kinnaman, Geraldine James, Yorick van Wageningen. 2011, 158 mins., mystery.

The Sitter

When the world's most irresponsible babysitter takes three of the world's worst kids on an unforgettable overnight adventure through the streets of New York City, it's anyone's guess who's going to make it home in one piece.

Director: David Gordon Green. Stars: Jonah Hill, Sam Rockwell, Ari Graynor, Erin Daniels, Jessica Hecht, Method Man, Dreama Walker, D.W. Moffett, Max Records, Alex Wolff. 2010, 81 mins., comedy.

Carnage

Set in contemporary Brooklyn, "Carnage" centres on two pairs of parents -- one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos.

Director: Roman Polanksi. Stars: Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz, Eliot Berger, Elvis Polanski. 2011, 79 mins., drama.