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INTO THE WILD (OPENING DAY, Friday 10/19/07) Rated R 140 min Freshly graduated from college with a promising future, 22 year-old Christopher McCandless walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. McCandless' quest took him from the wheat fields of South Dakota to a renegade trip down the Colorado River and to the non-conformists' refuge of Slab City, California. Along the way, he encountered a series of colorful characters at the very edges of American society who shaped his understanding of life. In the end, he tested himself by heading alone into the wilds of the great North, where everything he had seen and learned came to a head in ways he never could have expected. Starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Hal Holbrook and Catherine Keener. Directed by Sean Penn.
THE HEARTBREAK KID (FINAL DAY, Thursday 10/18/07) Rated R
116 min
After years of bachelorhood and ample pressure from his father, Doc, and best friend Mac, Eddie Cantrow starts to wonder if he is being too picky about the women he meets. So when a chance encounter with an alluring blonde named Lila leads to a sweet romance, Eddie impulsively proposes. But right after the wedding, as the newlyweds get to know each other on the drive down the California coast, Eddie begins to realize he's made a terrible mistake. Soon after reaching their exotic Mexican hideaway, he falls for the down-to-earth Miranda, who has no clue he's on his honeymoon. Now Eddie has to find a way to extricate himself from his days-old marriage without losing the girl of his dreams. Starring Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman, Carlos Mencia and Robert Corddry. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly.
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Rated PG-13
133 min.
NO PASSES, COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS
A romantic musical told mainly through numerous Beatles songs performed by the characters. A young man from Liverpool comes to America during the Vietnam War to find his father. He winds up in Greenwich Village, where he falls in love with an American girl who has grown up sheltered in the suburbs. Together they experience the sweeping changes of America in the late 60's. Starring Evan Rachel Wood, T.V. Carpio, Martin Luther, Dana Fuchs, and Jim Sturgess. Directed by Julie Taymor
MICHEAL CLAYTON
Rated R
120 min
NO PASSES, COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS
Michael Clayton is an in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. A former criminal prosecutor, Clayton takes care of Kenner, Bach & Ledeen's dirtiest work at the behest of the firm's co-founder Marty Bach. At U/North, meanwhile, the career of litigator Karen Crowder rests on the multi-million dollar settlement of a class action suit that Clayton's firm is leading to a seemingly successful conclusion. But when Kenner Bach's brilliant and guilt-ridden attorney Arthur Edens sabotages the U/North case, Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career and his life. Starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack and Pamela Gray. Directed by Tony Gilroy.
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE
Rated PG-13
116 min
Growing keenly aware of the changing religious and political tides of late 16th century Europe, Queen Elizabeth finds her rule openly challenged by the Spanish King, Philip II. Preparing to go to war to defend her empire, Elizabeth struggles to balance ancient royal duties with an unexpected vulnerability in her love for Sir Walter Raleigh. As she charts her course abroad, her trusted advisor, Sir Francis Walsingham, continues his masterful puppetry of Elizabeth's court at home and her campaign to solidify absolute power. Through an intricate spy network, Walsingham uncovers an assassination plot that could topple the throne, but as he unmasks traitors, he unknowingly sets England up for destruction. Starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen and Abbie Cornish. Directed by Shekhar Kapur.
FEAST OF LOVE
Rated R
102 min
In a coffee shop in a tight-knit Oregon community, local professor Harry Stevenson witnesses love and attraction whipping up mischief among the town's residents. From the unlucky in love, die-hard romantic coffee shop owner, Bradley, who has a serial habit of looking for love in all the wrong places. To the edgy real estate agent, Diana, who is caught up in an affair with a married man. To the beautiful young newcomer, Chloe, who defies fate in romancing the troubled Oscar. To Harry himself, whose adoring wife is looking to break through his wall of grief after the wrenching loss of a beloved. They all intertwine into one remarkable story in which no one can escape being bent, broken, befuddled, delighted and ultimately redeemed by love's inescapable spell. Starring Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear, Radha Mitchell, Jane Alexander and Alexa Davalos. Directed by Robert Benton.
ONCE
Rated R
86 min.
A tale that follows 'the Guy', who works part-time helping his father run a small, vacuum cleaner repair business, but dreams of one day having his songs recorded and landing a record deal. Emotionally vulnerable, he is still coming to terms with the recent departure of his girlfriend and lacks the conviction and passion to move on in his pedestrian life. One day, he meets 'the Girl', an Eastern European immigrant who has moved to Dublin to start a new life for herself. Currently working as a house cleaner in an upper-class residence, she is struggling financially. She yearns for what she cannot afford--a piano to help her escape from the daily grind of finding her way through this strange new land. A relationship blossoms between 'the Guy' and 'the Girl', as they're both struggling. Their shared love of music causes them to flourish and grow with a new found confidence as they take a chance on each other and a new beginning on life. Starring Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova, H!
ugh Walsh, Gerry Hendrick, and Alas
tair Foley. Directed by John Carney
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THURSDAY
10/18/07
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (PG-13)NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS
2:25 / 5:00 / 7:35 / 10:05
MICHAEL CLAYTON (R) NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS 2:10 / 4:40 / 7:10 / 9:40
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE (PG-13)
2:00 / 4:30 / 7:00 / 9:30
THE HEARTBREAK KID (R) FINAL DAY
2:15 / 4:45 / 7:30 / 10:00
FEAST OF LOVE (R)
1:15 / 3:25 / 5:35 / 7:45 / 9:55
ONCE (R)
1:20 / 3:20 / 5:20 / 7:20 / 9:20
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FRIDAY - WEDNESDAY (EXCLUDING SATURDAY)
10/19/07 - 10/24/07
INTO THE WILD (R)
12:50 / 3:50 / 6:50 / 9:50
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (PG-13)NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS
2:25 / 5:00 / 7:35 / 10:05
MICHAEL CLAYTON (R) NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS 2:10 / 4:40 / 7:10 / 9:40
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE (PG-13)
2:00 / 4:30 / 7:00 / 9:30
FEAST OF LOVE (R)
1:15 / 3:25 / 5:35 / 7:45 / 9:55
ONCE (R)
1:20 / 3:20 / 5:20 / 9:20
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SATURDAY
10/20/07
INTO THE WILD (R)
12:50 / 3:50 / 6:50 / 9:50
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (PG-13)NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS
2:25 / 5:00 / 7:35 / 10:05
MICHAEL CLAYTON (R) NO PASSES COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS 2:10 / 4:40 / 7:10 / 9:40
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE (PG-13)
2:00 / 4:30 / 7:00 / 9:30
FEAST OF LOVE (R)
1:15 / 3:25 / 5:35 / 7:45 / 9:55
ONCE (R)
1:20 / 3:20 / 5:20 / 9:20
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (R)
12:00 MIDNIGHT
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