The post-apocalyptic tale in "City of Ember" is functional, not phenomenal. It would have helped if at least one of these elements had more heat to give “Ember” more of a glow. Oct. 9, 2008

Capsule reviews of films in area theaters for the week of Oct. 9-15. For movie times, see the blue 'MovieFinder' feature in the right-hand column on thegazz.com homepage. Oct. 9, 2008

The Marshall Artists Series Fall International Film Festival features six of the most highly praised films of the year from around the world in  a week-long rotating run of showings, Friday through  Oct. 16 at Huntington’s Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Oct. 9, 2008