ok, let's all close our eyes and imagine being beside a warm ocean on a sandy beach with a gentle breeze while we're holding a pink drink with a paper umbrella......
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Mmmmm, that was nice! :) Ok, now back to business...
The matinee this Thursday is THE IMITATION GAME at 1pm. Hope the weather cooperates for all of us, although I don't know what makes me think it's going to start now....
Next Thursday's will be UNBROKEN. Please notice it's PG-13, not R...
Oscah'Night Tickets will go on sale this evening. They are $15 for everyone and it will be on Sunday 2/22. Get'em while they're HOT!
Here's the upcoming week's films (Oscar-nominees all!!) and times; Stay safe and warm! -L
Fri - Thurs UNBROKEN (PG-13) 137min 5:30 and 8:15
Fri - Mon WHIPLASH (R) 106min 6:00 and 8:30
Tues - Thurs TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (PG-13) 95min [in French with subtitles] 6:00 and 8:00
Fri Feb 6 - Thurs Feb 12
UNBROKEN (PG-13) 137min 5:30 and 8:15
Director Angelina Jolie's old-fashioned epic drama about the trials of one man (Jack O'Connell) over the years, from the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, thru surviving 47 days in a liferaft with two buddies after his B-24 bomber crashed into the Pacific during WWII, only to be rescued by the Japanese and put into a POW camp with a notorious, sadistic commander, is poignant, beautiful and exhilarating. Based on Laura Hillenbrand's novel (Seabiscuit) it tells Louis Zamperini's unbelievable and inspiring true story about resiliency powered by the human spirit. Oscar-nominated for Cinematography, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing. trailer
Fri Feb 6 - Mon Feb 9
WHIPLASH (R) 106min 6:00 and 8:30
Both Miles Teller (The Spectacular Now) and JK Simmons (Juno) have received critical acclaim for their intense performances in this riveting film, both Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize winner at last year's Sundance Film Festival, and the second feature from young director Damien Chazelle. Teller plays a young jazz drummer at an elite conservatory who becomes obsessed by perfection, both inspired by and terrorized by his unorthodox teacher (Simmons) who is equally demanding and abusive. Oscar-nominated for Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing and Sound Editing. trailer
Tues Feb 10 - Thurs Feb 12
TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (PG-13) 95min [in French with subtitles] 6:00 and 8:00
Actress Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) headlines this taut, suspenseful thriller about a woman who is forced to argue with her community for her dignity. Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's latest film, which won them another Cannes Palme d'Or, follows Sandra, just released from the hospital after a nervous breakdown, who discovers her boss gave her co-workers a choice. Either give Sandra back her factory job, or get a substantial bonus; when she discovers they chose the bonus, a friend convinces management to hold a second vote, giving Sandra a weekend to try to convince her co-workers to let her keep her job. Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language film. trailer
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