New this week for May 24th, 2012

MEN IN BLACK 3 (PG-13): In his first film since 2008’s “Seven Pounds,” Will Smith opts for familiar turf with another installment in the adventures of the UFO-fighting secret agents. After his partner (Tommy Lee Jones) is assassinated by a mean alien, Smith travels back in time to attempt to prevent the murder. Josh Brolin co-stars as Jones’ younger self — and, by the looks of the trailer, steals the movie outright.

New this week for May 17th, 2012

“THE DICTATOR” (R): Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat,” “Bruno”)

“BATTLESHIP” (PG-13): Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch and Rihanna

“WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING” (PG-13): Jennifer Lopez

New this week for 05/12/2012

“DARK SHADOWS” (PG-13): Tim Burton brings his unique sensibilities to bear on this revival of the cult TV soap opera about a centuries-old vampire named Barnabas (Johnny Depp), who experiences culture clash when he awakes in 1970s America. Think “Beetlejuice” with fangs.