[Reel Pizza] update June 11 - 17

hey everyone

Here is the list of films coming June 11 - 17 at Reel Pizza.   I will have a new schedule (that runs through July 4th!) for you in a day or so.
Hope to see you soon.
-Lisa

Fri 6/11 - Thur 6/17    PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME  (PG-13)  116min    5:30 and 8:00
Fri 6/11 - Thur 6/14    GREENBERG  (R)  107min    6:00 and 8:15
Tues 6/15 - Thur 6/17   EVERYONE ELSE  (NR)  119min  [in GERMAN with subtitles]       6:00 and 8:30

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Fri 6/11 - Thur 6/17
PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME  (PG-13)  116min    5:30 and 8:00
This new family-friendly epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia, based on the video game, is from the producers of Pirates of the Caribbean (based on a theme park ride).  A rogue prince named Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal) was once a street kid but long ago was adopted by the king and raised alongside the blood princes.   Ben Kingsley plays his uncle who trains him in his sword skills.  Wrongly accused in the death of the king, Dastan reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time­a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.   Mike Newell (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) directs.
 
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Fri 6/11 - Thur 6/14    
GREENBERG  (R)  107min    6:00 and 8:15
Filmmaker Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale) directs Ben Stiller (Tropic Thunder) in his latest intelligent, incisively observed character examination/ romantic comedy.   Perpetually dissatisfied, Roger Greenberg fled LA years ago to NYC and became a carpenter.  After a recent breakdown, he is back on the west coast to recover, staying at his affluent brother's home while they are on vacation.  He's not doing much, although he promised to build a doghouse, and he does try to make a connection with an old friend and bandmate (Rhys Ifans), as well as his old girlfriend (Jennifer Jason Leigh).  But most of his time is spent with his brother's aimlessyoung house assistant (Greta Gerwig) who he alternately is attracted to and repelled by.  As they get to know each other, they find they know themselves a little better too.
 
Tues 6/15 - Thur 6/17
EVERYONE ELSE  (NR)  119min  [in GERMAN with subtitles]       6:00 and 8:30
This true-to-life, as opposed to generic Hollywood, romantic drama features a relationship that is not always perfect or happily ever after.  Chris, a quiet architect, and Gitti, an out-spoken publicist, are taking a romantic vacation to Sardinia, staying at his parent's villa.  They seem to be much in love, but little things trigger uncomfortable reactions.  Meeting an older, established couple for dinner, (he works with Chris) the differences in the strength of the relationships are apparent to all, as the more successful couple unintentionally destabilizes the younger's relationship.   But as their fears and insecurities are exposed, Chris and Gitti find a second chance to discover themselves and each other.  This second film from German director Maren Ade is authentic, intimate and sweet, yet also fearless, and all-together fascinating.

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