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The follow-up to Batman Begins reunites director/co-writer Christopher
Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce
Wayne. In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime.
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney
Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in
Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find
themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath
Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer
to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Official
Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review... |
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Now Playing at the Metro Cinemas
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An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek
island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried),
the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has
invited her two lifelong best friends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie
(Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski). But
Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the
identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men
from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier.
Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will
be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling
magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S."
to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," this
feature-film adaptation of the beloved stage musical is a celebration of mothers
and daughters, old friends and new family found. Co-starring Pierce Brosnan,
Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård and Dominic Cooper. Official
Web Site William Arnold's Seattle Post-Intelligener review... |
Now Playing at the Guild 45th Theatre
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Set in 19th century France, this sumptuous drama chronicles the love affair
between tempestuous Spanish mistress Vellini (Asia Argento at her most seductive)
and distinguished, well-bred Ryno de Marigny (Fu'ad Ait Aattou). Ryno's attempt
to remain faithful to his wife Hermangarde (Roxane Mesquida), a highly regarded
young woman of the French aristocracy, profoundly fails as Vellini reappears
in Ryno's life, offering him the passion and emotional connection he lacks
in his marriage. His reluctant obsession with Vellini eventually overtakes
his conscience, as he succumbs to the deceitful path of infidelity. Written
and directed by Catherine Breillat (Sex is Comedy, Fat Girl, Romance). Official
Web Site John Hartl's Seattle Times review... |
Now Playing at the Varsity Theatre
Must End Thursday, July 24!
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Alexandra, played by opera legend Galina Vishnevskaya, is an elderly woman
who has come to see her beloved grandson Denis (Vasily Shevtsov), a young
officer at a remote military outpost. In oppressive heat, with the enemy just
beyond the compound, she acquaints herself with the routines of military life
and makes a revealing trip into the outlying countryside. An official Selection
at the Cannes, Toronto and New York Film Festivals, Alexandra is a
powerful new film from the great Alexander Sokurov, director of Russian
Ark and Father and Son. Official
Web Site John Hartl's Seattle Times review... |
Now Playing at the Egyptian Theatre
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Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet) still grieves the murder of his beloved wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) eight years earlier. When two bodies are found near the scene of the crime, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail with a link to a video clip that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to "tell no one." Based on Harlan Coben’s international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor. Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review... |
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With a signature blend of action, humor and character-based spectacle, the
saga of the world's toughest, kitten-loving hero from Hell continues to unfold.
Bigger muscle, badder weapons and more ungodly villains arrive in an epic
vision of imagination from Oscar-nominated director Guillermo del Toro (Pans
Labyrinth, Hellboy). After an ancient truce existing between humankind
and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready
to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies
his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it's up to
the planets toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator
and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood.
But when you need the job done right, its time to call in Hellboy (Ron Perlman).
Along with his expanding team in the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense—pyrokinetic
girlfriend Liz (Selma Blair), aquatic empath Abe (Doug Jones) and protoplasmic
mystic Johann (James Dodd)—the BPRD will travel between the surface strata
and the unseen magical one, where creatures of fantasy become corporeal. And
Hellboy, a creature of two worlds who's accepted by neither, must choose between
the life he knows and an unknown destiny that beckons him. Official
Web Site Mark Rahner's Seattle Times review... |
Now Playing at the Varsity Theatre
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Writer/director/narrator Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man, Rescue Dawn) confirms his standing as poet laureate of men in extreme situations. With this visually stunning exploration, Herzog travels to the Antarctic community of McMurdo Station, headquarters of the National Science Foundation and home to eleven hundred people during the austral summer (October-February). Over the course of his journey, Herzog examines human nature and Mother Nature, juxtaposing breathtaking locations with the profound, surreal, and sometimes absurd experiences of the marine biologists, physicists, plumbers and truck drivers who choose to form a society as far away from the rest of society as one can get. Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review... |
Now Playing at the Metro Cinemas
Must End Thursday, July 24!
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| It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana—but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Jonathan Levine. Official Web Site |
Now Playing at the Harvard Exit Theatre
Must End Thursday, July 24!
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From Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron:
The Smartest Guys in the Room) and producer Graydon Carter (Surfwise,
The Kid Stays in the Picture) comes a probing look into the uncanny life
of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.
A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack,
the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life—his intense
and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid
for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the
landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator
George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny
Depp. Official
Web Site John Hartl's Seattle Times review... |
Starts Friday, July 25
at the Harvard Exit Theatre
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Evelyn Waugh’s heartbreaking romantic epic tells an evocative story
of forbidden love and the loss of innocence in the pre-WWII era. Charles Ryder
(Matthew Goode) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through
the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), and then his sophisticated
sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell). The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations
reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Co-starring
Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain. Directed
by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane). Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Guild 45th Theatre
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| Since their debut in the late 1960s, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young have functioned as the "town criers" of their generation. CSNY: Déjà Vu finds the band heading out on their "Freedom of Speech 2006" tour of North America, featuring music from Neil Young's controversial "Living With War" CD. With "Embedded" reporter Mike Cerre aboard, the film documents audience reactions to the music and the band's ongoing connection with its fans, all against the backdrop of the Iraq/Afghanistan War. Songs from the tour are woven together with archival material, news footage, and audience reaction and observations, as the film examines the issues surrounding the integration of politics and art. Directed by Neil Young. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Metro Cinemas
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| In grand "X-Files" manner, this science fiction thriller's storyline is being kept under wraps. But this much can be revealed: It is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits. Directed and co-written by series creator Chris Carter. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Seven Gables Theatre
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| Feisty firecracker Hagar Shipley (Ellen Burstyn) has lived an unconventional life. Her passionate heart has always ruled her head and her choices have put her at odds with family and friends. With her life nearly behind her, she sets out in search of a way to reconcile herself to her turbulent past. Through her reflections we come to know a passionate and rebellious young bride, her love for her two sons, the freedoms she claimed, and the joys she denied herself. Co-starring Ellen Page (Juno), Dylan Baker, Christine Horne, Cole Hauser and Kevin Zegers. Written and directed by Kari Skogland, based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence. Official Web Site |
One Week Only!
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Varsity Theatre
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| Teenaged angst is beautifully explored and revealed in this remarkable debut by director Céline Sciamma. Friendship, rivalry, and crushes—both heterosexual and same-sex—abound among the members of a synchronized swim team. Floriane (Adele Haenel), a shapely blonde, is cool and brazen. She makes the introverted and boyish Marie (Pauline Acquart) her confidante, at the expense of Marie's best friend Anne (Louise Blachère). Anne is self-conscious and overweight, but also outspoken and extrovert. She has a crush on a handsome boy, but of course he only has eyes for Floriane. The young cast give outstanding performances in this tender and intense film. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, July 25 at the Metro Cinemas
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| Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, who last teamed in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, return in Step Brothers. Ferrell plays Brennan Huff, a sporadically employed 39-year-old who lives with his mother, Nancy (Mary Steenburgen). Reilly plays Dale Doback, a terminally unemployed 40-year-old who lives with his father, Robert (Richard Jenkins). When Robert and Nancy marry and move in together, Brennan and Dale are forced to live with each other as step brothers. As their narcissism and downright aggressive laziness threaten to tear the family apart, these two middle-aged, immature, overgrown boys will orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their parents back together. To pull it off, they must form an unlikely bond that maybe, just maybe, will finally get them out of the house. Co-written by Ferrell and director Adam McKay (Talladega Nights). Official Web Site |
Fri & Sat Midnight Movies at the Egyptian!
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Johnny Depp in John Waters's Cry-Baby • Aug 1 & 2 Teens track treasure in The Goonies • Aug 8 & 9 |
Wednesday Night Classics Return to the
Metro Cinemas Starting July 30!
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German Expressionism X 2: The Last Laugh (1924) • Jul 30 at 8:00pm with co-feature: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) at 6:30 & 9:40pm La Strada (Italy, 1954) • Aug 6 at 7:00 & 9:15pm Ikiru (Japan, 1952) • Aug 13 at 6:30 & 9:150pm Allies: Black Narcissus (Great Britain, 1947) • Aug 20 at 7:00 & 9:00pm Pickpocket (France, 1959) • Aug 27 at 7:00 & 9:00pm I Am Cuba (USSR/Cuba, 1964) • Sep 3 at 6:30 & 9:15pm Lee Marvin: The Dirty Dozen (USA/Great Britain, 1967) • Sep 10 at 6:30 & 9:20pm Hell in the Pacific (USA, 1968) • Sep 17 at 7:00 & 9:00pm The Big Red One: The Reconstruction (USA, 1980) • Sep 24 at 6:30 & 9:30pm |
One Night Only!
Thursday, July 31 at the Metro Cinemas
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| Dean Karnazes is the extreme marathon runner (and bestselling author) that Wired Magazine called "The Perfect Human." Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. His many accomplishments include winning the world's toughest footrace: the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile run across Death Valley in 130 degree temperatures. He's also run a marathon to the South Pole in negative 40 degrees, a 200-mile relay solo racing alongside teams of twelve and has completed a non-stop 350-mile run. In JB Benna's new docuemtnary, Karnazes fulfills a longtime commitment to run 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days. The film follows him as he defies the limits of human endurance, inspiring thousands across the country to join him along the path, and unites people of all ages and abilities in achieving their own dreams. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, August 1 at the Guild 45th Theatre
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| This heartbreaking and hilarious Sundance Film Festival hit follows the lives of four teenagers—a jock, the popular girl, the artsy girl and the geek—in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future. With extraordinary intimacy and a great deal of humor, the film captures the pressures of growing up—pressures that come from one's peers, one's parents, and not least, oneself. Filming daily for ten months, filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture) developed a deep understanding of her subjects. The result is a film that goes beyond the enduring stereotypes of high school to render complex young people trying to find their way into adulthood. Official Web Site |
One Week Only!
Starts Friday, August 1 at the Varsity Theatre
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| The true-life story of the passionate, three-decade relationship between British writer Christopher Isherwood (whose Berlin Stories was the basis for all incarnations of Cabaret) and American portrait painter Don Bachardy, thirty years his junior. From Isherwood's Kit-Kat-Club years in Weimar-era Germany to the couple's first meeting on the sun-kissed beaches of 1950s Malibu, their against-all-odds saga is brought to dazzling life by a treasure trove of archival footage, Bachardy's contemporary reminiscences, rare home movies (with glimpses of glitterati pals W.H. Auden, Igor Stravinsky and Tennessee Williams), reenactments, and, most sweetly, whimsical animations based on the cat-and-horse cartoons the pair used in their personal correspondence. A joyful celebration of a most extraordinary couple, directed by Guido Santi and Tina Mascara. Official Web Site |
Starts Friday, August 1 at the Seven Gables Theatre
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| Two people at the end of the road discover that it's never too late to love or to dream. Elsa (China Zorrilla) is 82-years-old and for the past 60 years she's dreamt of a moment that Fellini had already envisaged: the scene from La Dolce Vita at the Fontana di Trevi. Only she would be Anita Ekberg and she'd share the scene with the love of her life. Disturbed and confused after losing his wife, the slightly younger Alfredo (Manuel Alexandre) moves into a smaller apartment where he meets Elsa. From that moment on, everything changes. Elsa bursts into his life like a whirlwind, determined to teach him that the time he has left to live—be it more or less—is precious that he should enjoy it as he pleases. Fred surrenders to Elsa's frenzy, to her youth, to her boldness, to her beautiful madness. And this is how he learns how to live. Directed and co-written by Marcos Carnevale. Official Web Site |
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