Schedule is good beginning Friday. A dot (•) indicates a movie new to the area.

• "A MAN CALLED OTTO," PG-13

A grumpy man who has given up on life following the loss of his wife meets his match in a quick-witted neighbor leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Tom Hanks, John Higgins, Mariana Trevino, 126 minutes.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 12:10, 3:15, 6:20 p.m. daily, through Wednesday, with Friday and Saturday late shows at 9:25 p.m.

"AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER," PG-13

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora, but when a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their planet. Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Kate WInslet. 192 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: in 2-D at 4:20, 6:50, 8:20 p.m. daily, with matinees at 12:20 p.m. Friday through Sunday; in 3-D at 3:30, 5:10, 6, 7:30 p.m. daily, with matinees at 11:30 a.m., 1:10, 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: in 2-D at 2:15, 3:55, 6:30, 8:10 p.m. daily, through Wednesday, with a Saturday matinee at 11:40 a.m.; in 3-D at 12:30, 1:25, 3:05, 4:45, 5:40, 7:20 p.m. daily through Wednesday, with matinees at 10:50 a.m. Saturday and 10:55 a.m. Sunday, and Friday and Saturday late shows at 9 and 9:55 p.m.

In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: in 2-D at 4:50, 6:10 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 12:50 p.m.; in 3-D at 3:30, 7:30 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11:30 a.m.

In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: in 2-D at 3:30, 7:30 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.

"BABYLON," R

Decadence, depravity and outrageous excess lead to the rise and fall of several ambitious dreamers in 1920s Hollywood. Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, Olivia Wilde. 189 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: at 6:30 p.m. daily.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 12:20, 4:25, 8:30 p.m. daily, through Wednesday.

In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: 6:30 p.m. daily.

"BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER," PG-13

The nation of Wakanda is pitted against intervening world powers as they mourn the loss of their king T 'Challa. Tenoch Huerta, Angela Bassett. 105 minutes.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: in 2-D at 2:30, 6;10, 9:50 p.m. Friday, Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 10:40 a.m.; 10:50 a.m., 2:30, 6:10 p.m. Sunday; 2:30, 6:10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

• "THE DEVIL CONSPIRACY," R

A cult steals the Shroud of Turin for wicked purposes. Alice Orr-Ewing, Joe Doyle. 111 minutes.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: advance showings at 3:20, 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12.

"THE FABELMANS,"" PG-13

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano. 150 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: at 3:10 p.m. daily, with matinees at 11:50 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: 3:45, 7 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 12:15 p.m.

• "M3GAN," PG-13

A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own. Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis. 102 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: 4, 5:20, 7, 8 p.m,. daily, with matinees at noon, 1:20, 2:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: noon, 12:25, 1:40, 2:40, 4:20, 5:20, 7, 8, 9:40, 10:30, 10:40 p.m. Friday; 10:55 a.m., noon, 1:40, 2:40, 4:20, 5:20, 7, 8, 9:40, 10:30, 10:40 p.m Saturday; 11 a.m., noon, 1:40, 2:40, 4:20, 5:20, 7, 7:50, 8 p.m. Sunday; noon, 12:25, 1:40, 2:40, 4:20, 5:20, 7, 7:50, 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: 3:50, 5, 6:30, 7:40 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11:50 a.m., 1:10, 2:20 p.m.

In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: 5:15, 7:45 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at noon, 2:30 p.m.

• "THE OLD WAY," R

An old gunslinger and his daughter must face the consequences of his past, when the son of a man he murdered years ago arrives to take his revenge. Nicolas Cage, Clint Howard. 95 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: 4:10 p.m,. daily, with matinees at 11:35 a.m., 1:50 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: 3:40 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 12:30 p.m.

"PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH," PG

Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Animated, voices by Antonia Banderas, Salma Hayek. 102 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: in 2-D at 3:20, 4:40, 7:10 p.m. daily., with matinees at 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:10 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: in 2-D at 12:10, 1:30, 2:25, 4:10, 5:10, 6:50 p.m. Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, with Friday late shows at 7:50, 9:30 p.m.; 10:45, 11:45 a.m., 1:30, 2:25, 4:10, 5:10, 6:50, 7:50, 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 10:50, 11:45 a.m., 1:30, 2:25, 4:10, 5:10, 6:50 p.m. Sunday.

In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: in 2-D at 4:40, 7:10 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11:40 a.m., 2:10 p.m.

In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: in 2-D at 4:45, 7:15 p.m. daily, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 11:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m.

• "SHIN ULTRAMAN," Not rated

As the threat of giant unidentified lifeforms worsens in Japan, a silver giant appears from beyond Earth's atmosphere. 120 minutes.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 7:15 p.m. Wednesday (Japanese with English subtitles); 7:15 p.m. Thursday (English dubbed).

"VIOLENT NIGHT," R

When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas). David Harbour, Beverly D 'Angelo, John Leguizamo. 125 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: at 5:50, 8:30 p.m. daily.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 12:15, 1:05, 3:10, 6 p.m. Friday, Monday, Tuesday, with a Friday late show at 8:50 p.m.; 10:35 a.m., 12:15, 3:10, 6, 8:50 p.m. Saturday; 10:35 a.m., 12:15, 3:10, 6 p.m. Sunday; 12:15, 1:05, 3:10 p.m. Wednesday.

• "THE WHALE," R

A reclusive English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins. 117 minutes.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:35 p.m. Friday; 11:15 a.m., 12:50, 3:45, 6:40, 9:35 p.m Saturday; 11:20 a.m., 12:50, 3:45, 6:40 p.m. Sunday; 12:50, 3:45, 6:40 p.m. Monday, Tuesday; 12:50, 3:45, 6:05 p.m. Wednesday.

"WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY," PG-13

A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom. Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, 144 minutes.

In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: at 3:40, 7:20 p.m. daily, with matinees at 12:10 p.m. Friday through Monday.

In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: 2:50, 6:15, 9:45 p.m. Friday; 11:25 a.m., 2:50, 6:15, 9:45 p.m. Saturday; 2:50, 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.