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James’ Journey To Jerusalem Hebrew-, Zulu- and English-language drama about the adventures of a young Christian who makes a pilgrimage from his African village to the Holy Land. Directed by Ra’nan Alexandrowicz from a screenplay by Alexandrowicz and Sami Duenias. With Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, Arieh Elias (“The Body”), Salim Daw (“The Milky Way”), Sandra Schonwald and Hugh Masebenza. Also known as “Massa’ot James Be’Eretz Hakodesh.” Flat. 87 min. March 5 in New York. Zeitgeist. .     The Ladykillers Black comedy about a group of robbers who plot to kill their surprisingly sturdy landlady after she learns about their impending heist. A remake of the 1955 British feature. The “Man Who Wasn’t There”-”Intolerable Cruelty” team of writer-director Joel Coen and writer-producer Ethan Coen reunite. With Tom Hanks (“Catch Me if You Can”), J.K. Simmons (“Spider-Man,” “Hidalgo”), Greg Grunberg (“Malibu’s Most Wanted”), Marlon Wayans (“Scary Movie 2”), Irma P. Hall (“Bad Company”), Tzi Ma (“The Quiet American”) and Freda Foh Shen (“A Mighty Wind”). Scope. March 26. Buena Vista.     Mayor of the Sunset Strip Documentary about fan-turned-clubowner-turned-DJ Rodney Bingenheimer, who has befriended hundreds of famous musicians since the 1960s. Written and directed by George Hickenlooper (“Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse,” “The Man From Elysian Fields”). Featuring appearances by Tori Amos, Billie Joe Armstrong, Beck, Sonny Bono, David Bowie, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney. Flat. 94 min. R: Sexual content/nudity; language; some drug references. March 26. IDP.     Ned Kelly Historical drama, set in Australia, detailing the life of the popular and notorious outlaw who eluded authorities until his capture and execution by hanging in 1880. Based on the novel “The Kelly Gang” by Robert Drewe. Directed by Gregor Jordan (“Buffalo Soldiers”) from a screenplay by John McDonagh. With Heath Ledger (“The Order”), Naomi Watts (“21 Grams”), Geoffrey Rush (“Intolerable Cruelty”), Rachel Griffiths (“The Hard Word”), Orlando Bloom (the “Lord of the Rings” series), Joel Edgerton (“The Hard Word”) and Laurence Kinlan (“Veronica Guerin,” “Intermission”). Scope. 110 min. March 26 limited. Focus.     Noi Albinoi Drama, set in a remote Icelandic fjord community, about a 17-year-old struggling to survive the monotony of his rural hometown. Written and directed by Dagur Kári. With Tómas Lemarquis, Throstur Leo Gunnarsson (“No Such Thing”), Elin Hansdóttir, Anna Fridriksdóttir and Pétur Einarsson (“101 Reykjavik”). 89 min. March 5 in New York and Los Angeles. Palm. Intermission Ensemble comedy, set in contemporary Dublin, examining how the breakup of one relationship affects many others. John Crowley makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Mark O’Rowe. With Colin Farrell (“Veronica Guerin”), Shirley Henderson (“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Once Upon a Time in the Midlands”), Rory Keenan (“Reign of Fire”), Laurence Kinlan (“Veronica Guerin,” “Ned Kelly”), Kelly Macdonald (“Gosford Park”), Michael McElhatton (“Blow Dry”), Colm Meaney (“Mystery, Alaska”) and Cillian Murphy (“Cold Mountain”). 105 min. R: Pervasive language; some sexual content; violence. March 19. IFC.   Jersey Girl Comedy-drama about a hotshot Manhattan publicist who, after his wife dies during childbirth and leaves him a single father, finds himself having to move back to his father’s house in New Jersey. Written and directed by Kevin Smith (“Dogma,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”). With Ben Affleck (“Paycheck”), Liv Tyler (the “Lord of the Rings” series), Jennifer Lopez (“Gigli”), Jason Biggs (“Anything Else”), George Carlin (“Scary Movie 3”), Matt Damon (“Stuck on You”), Jason Lee (“Dreamcatcher”) and Raquel Castro. Scope. PG-13: Language; sexual content including frank dialogue. March 19. Miramax. The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra Science-fiction comedy, set in 1961, about a heroic scientist, a malevolent scientist and a pair of aliens who travel to the site of a Los Angeles meteor shower to investigate and acquire a valuable ore called “atmosphereum.” Larry Blamire makes his feature directorial debut from his own screenplay. With Blamire, Fay Masterson (“Eyes Wide Shut”), Andrew Parks (“Donnie Brasco”), Susan McConnell, Brian Howe (“Catch Me If You Can”), Jennifer Blaire and Dan Conroy. 90 min. PG: Brief mild language. Feb. 6 in New York and Los Angeles; wider Feb. 13; wider Feb. 20; wider March 12. Sony.     Nascar: The Imax Experience 3D documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at America’s fascination with sports car racing. Directed by Simon Wincer (“Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles,” “Young Black Stallion”). 40 min. PG: Some crash scenes. March 12. Warner Bros.     Never Die Alone Crime thriller about a weathered criminal who spends his last moments recounting his life story to an aspiring journalist. Based on the novel by Donald Goines (“Crime Partners”). Directed by Ernest Dickerson (“Bulletproof,” “Bones”) from a screenplay by James Gibson. With David Arquette (“Eight Legged Freaks”), DMX (“Cradle 2 the Grave”), Jennifer Sky (“Shallow Hal”), Michael Ealy (“2 Fast 2 Furious,” “Barbershop 2”) and Reagan Gomez-Preston (“Love Don’t Cost a Thing”). March 26. Fox/Fox Searchlight.     The Prince and Me Romantic comedy about a college freshman who falls for one of her classmates – a disguised British prince who decided to escape his royal obligations for a year by hiding out in America. Directed by Martha Coolidge (“Three Wishes,” “Out to Sea”) from a screenplay by Katherine Fugate, Jack Amiel and Michael Begler. With Julia Stiles (“Mona Lisa Smile,” “Against the Ropes”), Luke Mably (“28 Days Later”), Alberta Watson (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch”), Miranda Richardson (“The Hours,” “Spider”), James Fox (“The Mystic Masseur”) and Ben Miller (“Johnny English”). Also known as “The Prince and the Freshman.” Flat. 152 min. March 12. Paramount.