[Reel Pizza] update

Good morning everyone!
 
I still haven't come down from all the excitement of yesterday.  We had such an enthusiastic response to our Inaugural Luncheon, with standing room only in both theatres.  It was really wonderful to share this phenomenal, cathartic event with so many of our friends and neighbors.  And to top it all off, together we raised nearly $1300 for the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, plus I took over a load of food that filled the back of my station wagon.  I know I have said it before but allow me to repeat myself: You all are amazing.  Thank you to everyone for your generosity. 

This week at Reel Pizza, our Thursday Senior matinee will be THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON which will start at 1:00pm. 

Also first thing on Thursday morning, the Academy Award nominations will be announced, which means you can start thinking about our annual gala Oscar celebration, now called Academy Night, on Sunday February 22, which this year will benefit both the Beth C. Wright Cancer Center and the Maine Sea Coast Mission.  Tickets are available at our box office.  I'm sure no one will notice if you wear the same gown from the inaugural ball!

And we have films. 
Fri Jan 23 - Thurs Jan 29
MARLEY AND ME (PG)   115min  5:30 and 8:00
Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston make a charming couple in this endearing story about a dog and the effects he has on their marriage.  This is not just any dog, but �the world�s worst dog,� a golden lab with no boundaries who wreaks havoc wherever he goes for a good part of his life.  Nevertheless, he is much loved by the whole family, which eventually includes three kids, and they all recognize that their life wouldn't be the same without him.  Based on journalist John Grogan�s true memoir, directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada) and co-starring Alan Arkin, Kathleen Turner and Eric Dane, this is a delightful, hilarious and fully entertaining film.

Fri Jan 23 - Mon Jan 26
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY  (R)  118min   6:00 and 8:30
Golden Globe nominated actress Sally Hawkins gives a spot-on, infectious performance as always enthusiastic, bordering on manic, school teacher Poppy.  Always optimistic, she takes up driving lessons at age 30 when her bike is stolen.  She maintains her hopefulness even as those around her, like her driving instructor (Eddie Marsan, The Illusionist) are perpetually angry and seem to have no hope or patience with life.  This edgy, slice-of-life drama, a refreshingly upbeat character study from veteran improvisational director Mike Leigh (Vera Drake, Topsy Turvy) was created using his trademark organic method of story-writing.
 
Tues Jan 27 - Thurs Jan 29
ROCKNROLLA (R)  116min      6:00 and 8:30
Director Guy Richie (Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) returns to his roots with this Tarantino-inspired, stylish and outrageous Cockney crime caper, featuring a great ensemble cast.  Tom Wilkinson (Michael Clayton) stars as a London crime boss and self-proclaimed real estate mogul.  Gerard Butler (Phantom of the Opera) is a low level crook who gets in the way of a deal with a Russian mobster (Karel Rodin), tipped off by the Russian�s accountant (Thandie Newton).  A lucky painting, a dead rock musician and his promoters (Jeremy Piven and Ludacris) are part of the mix.  It is fast paced, quite humorous, and entertaining with a twisty ending that brings everything together.

Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.  See you soon
-Lisa