The Augusta Savage Gallery presents an exhibit by Beverly Naidus called "Other: Breaking Out of the Box." The display consists of digital prints that depict life in a diverse U.S. during the '50s and '60s. (Starts Tues. 3/27, 5 to 7 p.m. New Africa House, UMass. Free. Call Amy at 545-5177.)

FLICKS

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A high school guy (Ben Foster) is upset after he loses his girlfriend, but soon begins to notice his best friend's younger sister (Kirsten Dunst) in "Get Over It."

David Arquette plays Gordon, a mailman who has never met a dog he couldn't handle. When he encounters an FBI agent's drug-sniffing dog, the adventure begins in "See Spot Run."

When Jason Biggs ("American Pie") falls prey to psycho girlfriend Amanda Peet ("Whipped"), his loyal pals Jack Black ("High Fidelity") and Steve Zahn ("Happy, Texas") become bent on "Saving Silverman."

Eccentric Charlize Theron treats businessman Keanu Reeves to a "Sweet November." Theron is charming, but the rest of this inspid romantic drama induces nausea.

The remarkable Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo star as sister and brother in Ken Lonergan's funny and wrenching drama "You Can Count On Me."

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Tom Hanks gets down and dirty with a volleyball in "Cast Away."

"Chocolat" is a by-the-numbers feel-good pseudo-art film from Miramax, but what the heck-the chocolates look delicious, as does luminous leading lady Juliette Binoche.

Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-Fat kick major ass as wushu warriors-in-love in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," but the central plot involving spoiled protege Zhang Ziyi lacks urgency. In Chinese with English subtitles.

One night, Lance Barton (Chris Rock) dies. An angel (Eugene Levy) agrees to let Lance go back "Down to Earth," only instead of being a black bike messenger, Lance is now Mr. Wellington, a powerful white businessman.

Anthony Hopkins returns as "Hannibal" in this gory but distressingly unscary sequel to "The Silence of the Lambs." Julianne Moore co-stars.

Petty thief George Clooney flees from the law with two other inmates in the period comedy (and loose Odyssey re-telling) "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"

During summer break, a band of grade-schoolers save the world from their ex-principal, a laser-toting madman, in Disney's animated "Recess: School's Out."

"Snatch," Guy "Mr. Madonna" Ritchie's more-of-the-same follow-up to the guns-and-accents comedy "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," features flashy camera work and a hilarious Brad Pitt as a gypsy.

Elvis impersonators Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner attempt a Vegas casino heist in "3000 Miles to Graceland."

Director Steven Soderbergh masterfully documents the "Traffic" of drugs in America in this powerfully bleak ensemble film starring Michael Douglas and Benicio Del Toro.

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"Before Night Falls" is reviewed in this issue.

TALKS

John Dear, author, Jesuit priest and activist for peace, will give a lecture entitled "The Road to Peace: Walking the Way of Gospel Nonviolence." (Wed., 7 p.m. Johnson Chapel. Call 542-2181 for more info.)

Emily Bernard, an assistant professor of African-American studies at Mount Holyoke College, will host a talk entitled "Remember Me to Harlem: The Letters of Langston Hughes and Carl Van Vechton." (Wed., 7 p.m. The Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St., S. Hadley. Call 534-7307.)

Juliana Okoh, from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Smith College, will talk about "Female Circumcision and Theater Practice in Nigeria." (Wed., 7:30 p.m., Seelye 206, Smith College.)

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. will use stories, meditation and poetry in his talk, "Contemplative Mind and Higher Education-Wherever you Go There You Are: Living Your Life As If It Really Mattered." He will apply his ideas to many settings, including schools, sports teams, businesses and CEOs. (Wed., 8 p.m., Campus Center Auditorium, UMass.)

Prison educator Jean Trounstine will discuss her book, Shakespeare Behind Bars: The Power of Drama in a Women's Prison," an account of her teaching experiences. (Thurs., 7 p.m., Food for Thought Books. Call 253-5432 for more info.)

Gage Averill, an expert on popular music in the Caribbean and North America, will speak about "Global Rara: The Political Geography of Haitian Roots Music." (Mon., 3/26, 7 p.m. Rehearsal Hall, Music Building, Hampshire College.)

Katha Pollitt will discuss her new book "Subject to Debate: Sense and Dissents on Women, Politics, and Culture." Wine and cheese will be served. (Tues., 3/27, 6:30 p.m. Food For Thought Books, 106 N. Pleasant St. Call 253-5432 for more info.)

TUNES

Arthur Doyle, a free-music legend, is renowned for his unique combinations of the saxophone and flute. He has collaborated with Noah Howard, the Blues Humans and Sonny Murray. (Wed., 8 p.m. Hampshire College Tavern, Hampshire. $3.)

Smith College presents "Noon Hour: Muse Jazz Group," a night of original music performed by Daniel Klimoski (reeds), Michele Feldheim (piano), David Elvin (bass) and Jeff Nisenbaum (percussion). (Tues., 3/27, 12:30 p.m. Sweeney Concert Hall, UMass. Free. Call 545-ARTS for info.)

MISCELLANEOUS

The Stonewall Center's monthly Queer Cafe will present Slam Poet Reggie Cabico. (Thurs., 7 to 9 p.m. Graduate Student Lounge at the UMass Campus Center. Free. Call Carrie at 545-4824 for info.)

"Divorcing Jack" is an Irish movie set in a fictional future Belfast right before the country's first election as an independent nation. Part of UMass' eighth annual multicultural film festival, it depicts hypocrisy with witty and dark humor. (Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Herter Auditorium 231, UMass. Free. Call 545-3659 for info.)

Mount Holyoke College's annual flower show, "The Magic of Spring," features hundreds of bulbs and plants. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Runs through March 18. Talcott Greenhouse at Mount Holyoke College. Free.)