Check out the latest exclusive engagements and premieres, including the best in new indies, foreign films, documentaries and restored classics, by downloading a PDF of Landmark’s Seattle Film Calendar, with all-new programming from April 5 through June 20!

Now Playing at the Harvard Exit Theatre

The stunningly photographed, sweeping adventure film Kon-Tiki portrays the true voyage of Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, who crossed the Pacific ocean in a balsa wood raft in 1947. Together with five men, Heyerdahl (Pål Sverre Hagen) set sail to prove that South Americans already back in pre-Columbian times could have crossed the sea and settled on Polynesian islands. After gathering financing for the trip with loans and donations, he and his crew set off on an epic 101-day long journey across 8,000 kilometers, facing peril at every turn, all while the world watches. Kon-Tiki is directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg (Max Manus: Man of War). In English. Official Web Site Kate Erbland's MSN.com review...

Now Playing at the Varsity Theatre

Inspired by actual events, the suspense thriller The Iceman follows notorious contract killer Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon, Take Shelter) from his early days in the mob until his arrest for the murder of more than 100 men. Appearing to be living the American Dream as a devoted husband and father, in reality Kuklinski is a ruthless killer-for-hire. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession. Also starring James Franco (127 Hours, Oz the Great and Powerful), Winona Ryder (Black Swan), Chris Evans (Captain America), Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), David Schwimmer ("Friends"), Robert Davi ("Profiler"), Danny Abeckaser (Alpha Dog) and Stephen Dorff (Immortals). Directed and co-written by Ariel Vromen (Danika). Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review...

Now Playing at the Seven Gables Theatre

In writer/director François Ozon's (Swimming Pool) dramatic thriller In the House, sixteen-year-old Claude (Ernst Unhauer) insinuates himself into the house of fellow high school student Rapha (Bastien Ughetto), writing about his family in essays that perversely blur the lines between reality and fiction for his jaded literature teacher Germain (Fabrice Luchini). Intrigued by this gifted and unusual student, Germain rediscovers his taste for teaching, but the boy's intrusion sparks a series of uncontrollable events. Germain's wife Jeanne (Kristin Scott-Thomas), a contemporary art gallery director, avidly follows Claude's semi-imaginary escapades, while Rapha's mom (Emmanuelle Seigner) is Claude's object of desire. Winner of the Critics Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival. Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review...

Friday, May 17 - Sunday, June 9 at the
Egyptian Theatre & Harvard Exit Theatre

Now Playing at the Guild 45th Theatre

From director/co-writer Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet) comes his uniquely imaginative big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, The Great Gatsby. The filmmaker's own distinctive visual interpretation of the classic story brings the period to life in a way that has never been seen before, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The Great Gatsby follows would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire, Spider-Man) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan, An Education), and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). As Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles. Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review...

Now Playing at the Varsity Theatre

Midnight's Children is an epic film from Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta (Water), based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Salman Rushdie. At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, as India proclaims independence from Great Britain, two newborn babies are switched by a nurse in a Bombay hospital. Saleem Sinai (Satya Bhabha), the illegitimate son of a poor woman, and Shiva (Siddharth), the offspring of a wealthy couple, are fated to live the destiny meant for each other. Their lives become mysteriously intertwined and are inextricably linked to India's whirlwind journey of triumphs and disasters. From the unlikely romance of Saleem's grandparents to the birth of his own son, Midnight's Children is a journey at once sweeping in scope and yet intimate in tone. Hopeful, comic and magical—the film conjures images and characters as rich and unforgettable as India herself. Official Web Site

Now Playing at the Varsity Theatre

The daring new movie from director Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), The Place Beyond the Pines is a sweeping emotional drama powerfully exploring the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons. Luke (Ryan Gosling), a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer with a carnival passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has given birth to their son in his absence. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family by taking a job as a car mechanic. Noticing Luke's ambition and talents, his employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner with Luke in a string of spectacular bank robberies—which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook). Avery, who has to navigate a local police department ruled by the menacing and corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance his professional life with his family life, which includes his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son. The consequences of Avery's confrontation with Luke will reverberate into the next generation. Official Web Site Moira Macdonald's Seattle Times review...

Now Playing at the Crest Cinema Center

Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) returns to the big screen with the psychological thriller Trance. Simon (James McAvoy, X-Men First Class), a fine art auctioneer, teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars, but after suffering a blow to the head during the heist he awakens to discover he has no memory of where he hid the painting. When physical threats and torture fail to produce answers, the gang's leader Frank (Vincent Cassel, Black Swan) hires hypnotherapist Elizabeth Lamb (Rosario Dawson, Sin City) to delve into the darkest recesses of Simon's psyche. As Elizabeth begins to unravel Simon's broken subconscious, the lines between truth, suggestion and deceit begin to blur, the stakes rise faster and more dangerously than any of the players could have anticipated. Official Web Site Director Danny Boyle on hypnosis and the power of the mind

Now Playing at the Crest Cinema Center

In the gripping thriller The Call, veteran 911 operator Jordan (Halle Berry) takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted. Jordan realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life. If you had a second chance to go beyond the call, what would you do? Also starring Morris Chestnut, Michael Eklund and Michael Imperioli. Directed by Brad Anderson (The Machinist, Transsiberian, Session 9). Official Web Site

Now Playing at the Crest Cinema Center

Jason Bateman (Horrible Bosses) and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) lead the cast of Identity Thief, an all-star comedy in which a regular guy is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he'll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score. Unlimited funds have allowed Diana (McCarthy) to live it up on the outskirts of Miami, where the queen of retail buys whatever strikes her fancy. There's only one glitch: The ID she's using to finance these sprees reads "Sandy Bigelow Patterson"... and it belongs to an accounts rep (Bateman) who lives halfway across the U.S. With only one week to hunt down the con artist before his world implodes, the real Sandy Bigelow Patterson heads south to confront the woman with an all-access pass to his life. And as he attempts to bribe, coax and wrangle her the 2,000 miles to Denver, he will discover just how tough it is to get your name back. Directed by Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses). Official Web Site

Now Playing at the Crest Cinema Center

In the dramatic comedy/love story Silver Linings Playbook, based on the bestselling novel by Matthew Quick, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper, Limitless, The Hangover) has lost everything—his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert De Niro) after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet—and to share their family's obsession with their favorite Philadelphia football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games, Winter's Bone), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. Written and directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter, Flirting with Disaster). Official Web Site

Now Playing at the Crest Cinema Center

In the epic action adventure Jack the Giant Slayer 3D, an ancient war is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack (Nicholas Hoult), into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom and its people, and the love of a brave princess (Eleanor Tomlinson), he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend... and gets the chance to become a legend himself. Also starring Stanley Tucci, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor, Jack the Giant Slayer 3D is directed by Bryan Singer (Valkyrie, X-Men, The Usual Suspects). Official Web Site

Midnight Movies at the Egyptian Theatre!
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No Midnight Shows May 17 through Jun 9 – Seattle International Film Festival Jun 14 & 15: Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Jun 21 & 22: Brazil, directed by Terry Gilliam. Uncut European version! Jun 28 & 29: The Dark Crystal, directed by Jim Henson & Frank Oz.

50th Anniversary Restoration! Two Shows Only!
Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 & 7:00pm
at the Seven Gables Theatre

The epic masterpiece Cleopatra, one of the grandest cinematic spectacles of all time, has never been more glorious. Meticulously restored with a stunningly vivid picture and breathtaking sound, the scope and scale of this legendary cinematic treasure, and Winner of 4 Academy Awards, is brought to life like never before. Elizabeth Taylor stars as Cleopatra, the cunning queen of Egypt who seduces the rulers of Rome, only to meet her match in Mark Antony (Richard Burton). Their passionate romance could decide the fate of the world's greatest empires. Directed by Academy Award winner Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve), the historical epic cost an unprecedented $42 million to make (equivalent to over $300 million today). Twentieth Century Fox has restored the 243-minute original theatrical version of Cleopatra to commemorate its 50th anniversary. This new digitally restored transfer will receive a world premiere as an official selection of Cannes Classics at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Starts Friday, May 24 at the Guild 45th Theatre

In the romantic comedy Love Is All You Need, Philip (Pierce Brosnan), an Englishman living in Denmark, is a lonely, middle-aged widower and estranged single father. Ida (Trine Dyrholm) is a Danish hairdresser, recuperating from a long bout of illness, who's just been left by her husband for a younger woman, Tilde (Christiane Schaumburg-Müller). The fates of these two bruised souls are about to intertwine, as they embark for a trip to Sorrento, Italy to attend the wedding of Patrick and Astrid, Philip's son and Ida's daughter. Love Is All You Need is a film about the simple yet profound pains and joys of moving on—and forward—with your life. Directed and co-written by Susanne Bier (In a Better World, Things We Lost in the Fire). Official Web Site Claudia Puig's USA Today review...

Starts Friday, May 24 at the Varsity Theatre

It's the most mythic of all American emporiums—and the scene of many an ultimate fashion fantasy. Now, with Matthew Miele's new documentary, audiences get a rare chance to peek behind the backroom doors of Bergdorf Goodman and into the reality of the fascinating inner workings and fabulous untold stories from the luxury department store's iconic history. The legend, the parties, the fashion idols, the windows, the women, the buyers and shoppers—and most of all, the quintessentially American dreams of New York's high-fashion hot-spot—all come to life in an ode to a realm where creativity and commerce reign equally supreme. With a light touch, Miele explores not just the glamour but the passion behind the daily creation of this luxury mecca in a film as dynamic, lush and intimate as the store itself. Featuring Giorgio Armani, Candice Bergen, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Lauren Bush Lauren, Susan Lucci, Christian Louboutin, Isaac Mizrahi, Joan Rivers and many more! Official Web Site

Starts Friday, May 24 at the Crest Cinema Center
in 3D & 2D!

Disney's fantastical adventure Oz the Great and Powerful, directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man), imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well. Official Web Site

Starts Friday, June 7
at the Harvard Exit Theatre

Premiering to rave reviews at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, The Kings of Summer is a unique coming-of-age comedy about three teenage friends—Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and the eccentric and unpredictable Biaggio (Moises Arias)—who, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Free from their parents' rules, their idyllic summer quickly becomes a test of friendship as each boy learns to appreciate the fact that family—whether it is the one you're born into or the one you create—is something you can't run away from. The Kings of Summer, director Jordan Vogt-Roberts' feature film debut, also stars Alison Brie (TV's "Mad Men"), Mary Lynn Rajskub ("24"), Nick Offerman ("Parks and Recreation") and Megan Mullally (Smashed, "Will & Grace"). Official Web Site

Starts Friday, June 7
at the Seven Gables Theatre

In the inspired, genre-twisting new film Stories We Tell, Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley (Away From Her) discovers that the truth depends on who's telling it. Polley is both filmmaker and detective as she investigates the secrets kept by a family of storytellers. She playfully interviews and interrogates a cast of characters of varying reliability, eliciting refreshingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers to the same questions. As each relates their version of the family mythology, present-day recollections shift into nostalgia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who departed too soon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Polley unravels the paradoxes to reveal the essence of family: always complicated, warmly messy and fiercely loving. Stories We Tell explores the elusive nature of truth and memory, but at its core is a deeply personal film about how our narratives shape and define us as individuals and families, all interconnecting to paint a profound, funny and poignant picture of the larger human story. Official Web Site

One Show Only! Monday, June 10 at 7:00pm
at the Harvard Exit Theatre

Bill W. tells the story of William G. Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a man included in TIME Magazine's "100 Persons of the 20th Century." Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how Bill Wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. With Bill as its driving force, A.A. grew from a handful of men to a worldwide fellowship of over 2 million men and women—a success that made him an icon within A.A., but also an alcoholic unable to be a member of the very society he had created. A reluctant hero, Bill Wilson lived a life of sacrifice and service, and left a legacy that continues every day, all around the world. Official Web Site

Starts Friday, June 14 at the Egyptian Theatre

Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) first met in their twenties in Before Sunrise, reunited in their thirties in Before Sunset, and now, in director/co-writer Richard Linklater's Before Midnight, they face the past, present and future. Jesse's a successful novelist, and they're in Greece at a writer's retreat, staying in the bucolic country villa of an older expat writer, Patrick (Walter Lassally). As a treat, their Greek friends have gifted Jesse and Celine with a night at a luxurious seaside hotel while they babysit their young twin daughters Ella and Nina (Jennifer and Charlotte Prior). Feeling the undercurrent of friction between them, Celine wants to beg off, but their friends insist. They set off on foot through the spectacular countryside, enjoying each others' company, talking, teasing, debating, flirting. But for Jesse and Celine, realities intrude: the weight of children, work, ambitions, disappointments and the strains of an evolving, deepening relationship. Their idyllic night tests them in unexpected ways, and before the clock strikes midnight, their story again unfolds. Official Web Site

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