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Friday’s openings: Back to the future

Dan Webster

And, yes, it seems the Force is still with us. At least, J.J. Abrams style. The new "Star Wars" is just one of three movies opening at the mainstream theaters this week. The openings are as follows:

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens": The story that George Lucas first imagined, and then nearly ruined, continues. Screenings on Monday night were, according to Variety, "overwhelmingly positive." Somewhere, the Force is smiling.

"Sisters": Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take their comedy act to the big screen (again), playing sisters who decide to throw a party before their parents sell the family abode. Question: How many Bill Cosby jokes will they make?

"Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip": The three lovable chipmunks return to thrill the very, very youngest among us. Alvin!!!!

That's it. Watch out for guys dressed in shiny black armor. But go. See a movie. And enjoy.