Movie guide: Capsule listing of current releases

OPENING IN HOLLYWOOD THIS WEEK

"Bad Teacher" - A foul-mouthed teacher ill-suited to her job begins plotting to secure her meal ticket. With Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch and Jason Segel. Written by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. Directed by Jake Kasdan. (1:29) R.

"Beginning of the Great Revival" - A historical epic about 1917 to 1921 in China, from the October Revolution to the founding of the Communist Party. With Andy Lau, Daniel Wu and John Woo. Written by Dong Zhe and Guo Junli. Directed by Huang Jianxin and Han Sanping. In Mandarin with English subtitles. (2:10) NR.

"The Best and the Brightest" - A fresh-faced young couple go to great lengths to get their daughter enrolled in an exclusive kindergarten. With Neil Patrick Harris, Bonnie Somerville, Amy Sedaris and Jenna Stern. Written by Josh Shelov and Michael Jaeger. Directed by Shelov. (1:33) NR.

"A Better Life" - An illegal-immigrant gardener in Los Angeles works hard to provide a better life for his son. With Demian Bichir, Jose Julian and Dolores Heredia. Written by Eric Eason. Directed by Chris Weitz. (1:38) PG-13.

"Cars 2" - Anthropomorphic automobiles head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix in this sequel to the 2006 animated film "Cars." With the voices of Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer. Written by Ben Queen. Directed by John Lasseter. In Imax 3-D. (1:46) G.

"Conan O'Brien Can't Stop" - This documentary follows comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien as he hits the road after being ousted from NBC's "The Tonight Show." Directed by Rodman Flender. (1:28) R.

"Farmageddon" - A documentary exploring the friction among small farms, agribusiness, policymakers and law enforcement. Directed by Kristin Canty. (1:30) NR.

"A Love Affair of Sorts" - Two lonely strangers - a painter and a nanny - meet in Los Angeles and capture their burgeoning relationship on video. With David Guy Levy, Lili Bordan and Ivan Kamaras. Written by Levy and Bordan. Directed by Levy. (1:31) NR.

"The Names of Love" - A free-spirited young woman uses her sex appeal to convert right-wing men to her progressive beliefs, but she encounters a challenge in the form of an uptight scientist. With Jacques Gamblin and Sara Forestier. Written by Michel Leclerc and Baya Kasmi. Directed by Leclerc. In French with English subtitles. (1:42) NR.