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Movie showtimes and reviews Nov. 15-21
by Bill White
Nov 15, 2007
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Barlow, Alaska, said to be the northernmost town in America, undergoes 30 days without sun every winter, which makes it an ideal holiday haven for vampires. The townsfolk, led by Josh Hartnett and Melissa George, do battle against ravenous vampire hordes led by Danny Huston, in a film that is well-directed and -acted, but raises the question, is there a shortage of vampire films? (R) HH1/2 – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30. Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:55, 4:30, 7:40, 10:15. Fri-Tues 12:25, 4:05, 7:15, 9:55.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10. Fri 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25. Sat-Sun 10:10 a.m. 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40. Mon-Tues 2:40, 5:10, 7:50, 10:15.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:30, 3:10, 7:10, 9:50. Fri-Tues 12:20, 3, 7:20, 10.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 6:50, 9:45. Fri-Tues 11:25 a.m., 10:25.
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE: Here is a bold, beautiful, visually enchanting musical where we walk INTO the theater humming the songs. Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe" is an audacious marriage of cutting-edge visual techniques, heartwarming performances, 1960s history and the Beatles songbook. With Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs, Martin Luther and T.V. Carpio, who sings "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and I realized how wrong I was to ever think that was a happy song. It's not happy if it's a hand you are never, ever going to hold. Lurking here and there: Bono, Eddie Izzard and Joe Cocker. (PG-13) HHHH – RE
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:10, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25. Fri-Tues noon, 3;30, 6:30, 9:25.
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE: Martin Scorsese’s 1993 tale of uptight society circa 19th Century New York. Daniel Day Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Winona Ryder star. (PG) ¬– BW
The Grand Cinema: Sun 2.
AUGUST RUSH: An orphaned music prodigy searches for his parents in New York. Stars Kerri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams. (PG) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Sat only 7 pm.
AMERICAN GANGSTER: Denzel Washington in a story inspired by the real-life Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas, who flew to Thailand to secure a steady supply, and drove out competition with higher quality and lower prices. Russell Crowe stars as Det. Richie Roberts, who doggedly pursues him for years, despite opposition within his own department. Director Ridley Scott moves the story smoothly and relentlessly, as a collaboration between drug addiction and sound business practices. (R) HHHH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2, 5:15, 8:30. Fri and Tues 12:35, 4:05, 7:25, 10:40. Sun-Mon 12:35, 4:05, 7:25.
Century Olympia: Thurs noon, 1:40, 3:25, 5:10, 7, 8:40, 10:25. Fri-Tues noon, 1:40, 3:25, 5:10, 7, 8:40, 10:20.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 12:50, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 6:30, 7:10, 8, 10, 10:30. Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 12:40, 3, 4:20, 6:30, 7:05, 8, 10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:40, 7, 10:15. Fri-Sun 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 11:55 a.m. Sat-Sun no 12:30. Mon-Tues 3:30, 6:45, 10.
Longston Place 14: Thurs noon, 12:15, 12:45, 3:25, 3:40, 4:10, 6:45, 7:15, 8, 10:15, 10:40. Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 12:10, 2:30, 3:15, 3:35, 6:40, 7, 9:25, 10:05, 10:20.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 12:30, 3:50, 7:10. Fri-Tues 3:50, 7:10. Also Fri-Sat 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 12:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:15 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2:45, 3:30, 4:30, 6:25, 7:10, 8:30, 10, 10, 10:40. Fri-Tues 11:10 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 2:45, 3:30, 6:25, 7:10, 9:15, 10, 10:40.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:30, 3:45, 7.
BEE MOVIE: Jerry Seinfeld does the voice for a rebel bee who refuses to settle down to a lifetime of drudgery before he explores outside the hive. That leads to a lawsuit against the human race for exploiting honey. We learn at the outset of the movie that bees theoretically cannot fly. Unfortunately, in the movie, that applies only to the screenplay. It is really, really, really hard to care much about a platonic romantic relationship between Renee Zellweger and a bee. (PG) HH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:15, 3:15, 4:25, 5:25, 7, 8. Fri and Tues 12:30, 1:30, 2:40, 3;40, 4:50, 5:50, 7:05, 8, 9:25, 10:10. Also Sat 10:20 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Sun-Mon 12:30, 1:30, 2:40, 3:40, 4:50, 5:20, 7:05, 8.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 1, 2:05, 3:30, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40. Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 1,2:05, 3:30, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 12:05, 12:45, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4:25, 5, 6:10, 6:50, 7:20, 8:25, 9:20, 9:50, 10:35. Fri-Tues 11:20 a.m., noon, 12:30, 1:50, 2:30, 3:30, 4:10, 5, 6:35, 7:20, 7:45, 9, 9:45, 10:25.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:35, 3:45, 4:45, 6, 7:05, 8:10, 9:10. Fri-Sun 12:15, 12:45, 2:30, 3, 4:50, 5:15, 7:15, 9:35. Also Sat-Sun 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Mon-Tues 2:35, 2:45, 4:40, 4:55, 7, 9:15.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 1:20, 4:20, 7:30. Fri-Tues 4:20, 7:30. Also Fri-Sat 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 1:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11 a.m., 11:35 a.m., 12:15, 1:30, 2:05, 2:45, 4, 4:30, 5:15, 6:30, 7:05, 7:40, 9, 9:30. Fri-Tues 11 a.m., 11:35 a.m., noon, 1:30, 2:05, 4, 4:30, 6:30, 7, 7:35, 9:30, 10.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 4:20, 4:50, 5:20, 6:40, 7:10, 7:40, 9, 9:30, 10. Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 12:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 7:45, 9:15, 10.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35, 8:45. Fri-Tues 12:10, 2:20, 4:35, 6:45, 8:55.
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD: Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke play brothers who conspire on a “victimless crime” with dire consequences, in one of the year’s best thrillers — and films. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, Amy Ryan, Rosemary Harris; one of the best films by the cinematic treasure Sidney Lumet. (R) HHHH ¬– RE
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 3:45, 6:15, 8:45. Fri-Sun 3:50, 6:20, 8:45. Also Sat-Sun 12:10. Mon-Tues 3:50, 6:20, 8:45.
BELLA: See review page 21.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Tues 11:35 a.m., 1:55, 4:15, 6:55, 9:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Tues 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35.
BEOWULF: See review page 23.
Century Olympia: Fri-Tues 11:30 a.m., 12:55, 2:10, 3:40, 5, 6:30, 7:50, 9:20, 10:30.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Tues 12:35, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 9:15, 11:59. Fri-Tues 11:10 a.m., 12:05, 2, 2:45, 4:45, 5:30, 7:30, 8:15, 10:10, 11.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 10. Fri-Sun 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45. Also Sat-Sun 10:50 a.m. Mon-Tues 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:45.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Tues 12:15, 12:45, 2:55, 3:25, 5:30, 7:05, 8:05, 9:45, 10:45. Also 3D showtimes 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 5:05, 7:45, 10:25.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Tues 11:45 a.m., 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:45. Also 3-D showtimes 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Tues noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45.
BORDERLAND: Three Texas college students celebrate graduation in a lonely border town full of blood thirsty cult freaks looking for a human sacrifice. What losers. Why not celebrate in Austin? (NR) – BW
Longston Place 14: Thurs 3:30.
THE BRAVE ONE: Jodie Foster plays a radio talker whose fiancé is murdered by muggers in Central Park. Recovering from her own wounds, she buys a gun for self-protection, which turns into revenge. This superior, perceptive thriller isn’t a “Death Wish” remake, but a psychological study of a subtle understanding that takes shadowy form between Foster and a detective played by Terrence Howard. Directed by Neil Jordan. (R) HHH1/2 – RE
Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.
CAREY THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: The Game Plan (PG-13) Thurs 7. We Own the Night (R) Fri 7. The Heartbreak Kid (R) Fri 9:30. Sun 7. Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG-13) Sun 2. No movie Sat. Theater closed Mon-Tues. Closed Thanksgiving.
THE COMEBACKS: A spoof of inspirational sports movies from the makers of “Wedding Crashers” and starring David Koechner, Champ from “Anchorman.” (PG-13) – BW
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:40, 9:55. Fri-Tues 11:55 a.m., 6:50.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Fri-Tues 7:15, 9:35.
CRAZY EIGHTS: A funeral, a map, a time capsule and six childhood friends reunited at the wish of their dead friend all add up to a terrible secret, a dead girl and a realization of their strange fates. Stars Tracy Lords, Frank Whaley and Gabrielle Anwar. (NR) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 7.
DAN IN REAL LIFE: Steve Carell (“The 40-Year-Old Virgin”) is a widower with three girls who goes home to Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and meets a woman (Juliette Binoche) in a bookstore; they fall into the early stages of love, but it turns out she’s the girlfriend of his brother (Dane Cook). Makes for an awkward weekend. With John Mahoney and Dianne Wiest as the parents. Sweet, low-key, a good time. (PG-13) HHH – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15. Fri-Tues 11:55 a.m., 2:30, 4:55, 7:35, 10.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:25, 9:55.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:20, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10. Fri-Tues 11:35 a.m., 3:55, 6:50, 9:30.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50. Fri-Sun 12:35, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 10:05 a.m. Mon-Tues 2:50, 5, 7:30, 9:50.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05. Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:50. Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:50.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:05, 9:20. Fri-Tues 12:25, 2:40, 5, 7:10, 9:25.
THE DARJEELING LIMITED: Three brothers have a reunion in India and take a strange and eccentric train journey in search of themselves, enlightenment, their mother, and certain obscure over-the-counter remedies guaranteed to cure sobriety. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman star in a laid-back human comedy that meanders so persuasively, it gets us meandering right along. With Amara Karan as a seductive train stewardess and Wally Wolodarsky as Wilson’s employee, who issues laminated daily schedules from his office in the baggage car. Directed by Wes Anderson (“Rushmore,” “The Royal Tenenbaums”). (R) HHH1/2 – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05. Fri-Tues 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:05.
The Grand Cinema: Thurs-Sun 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Also Sat-Sun 11:50 a.m. Mon-Tues 4:50, 7:10, 9:30.
THE DEATHS OF IAN STONE: A man, haunted by an evil presence, is forced to die every day until he can solve the mystery of his own life. (R) – BW
Longston Place 14: Thurs 7.
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE: Weighed down by its splendor. There are scenes where the costumes are so sumptuous, the sets so vast, the music so insistent, that we lose sight of the humans behind the dazzle of the production. But Cate Blanchett is magnificently regal in the title role, and Clive Owen plays a romantic, swashbuckling, if historically inaccurate, Sir Walter Raleigh. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, who also made the much better “Elizabeth” (1998). (PG-13) HH1/2 – RE
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:50, 3:25, 7:10, 9:50.
FRED CLAUS: Vince Vaughn plays Santa’s older brother in a case of sibling rivalry. When he hits up Santa (Paul Giamatti) for a $50,000 loan to finance an off-track betting parlor, he walks into a crisis at the North Pole, and is just in time to save the day. With Rachel Weisz as Fred’s meter-maid girlfriend, Kevin Spacey as a mean accountant, and Ludacris as the elves’ favorite deejay. Oh, and Miranda Richardson as Santa’s wife. (PG) HH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:05, 4:40, 7:15. Fri and Tues 12:25, 1:35, 3, 4:10, 5:35, 7, 8:10, 9:45, 10:45. Also Sat 10:40 a.m. Sun-Mon 12:25, 1:35, 3, 4:10, 5:35, 7, 8:10.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 12:50, 2:15, 3:45, 5:05, 6:50, 8, 9:45. Fri-Tues 11:35 a.m., 12:50, 2:15, 3:45, 5:05, 6:50, 8, 9:45.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:55, 7:30, 9:30, 10:10. Fri-Tues 11:30 a.m., 12:20, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:40, 7:40, 9:40, 10:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:25, 4:25, 6:05, 7:10, 9:40. Fri-Sun 12:10, 1:50, 2:50, 4:25, 5:25, 7:05, 8:05, 9:45, 10:40. Also Sat-Sun 10:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m. Also Sat-Sun no 12:10. Mon-Tues 2, 2:05, 4:25, 4:50, 7:05, 7:20, 9:35, 10:05.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 12:10, 12:40, 2:05, 2:45, 3:15, 5:20, 6:50, 7:20, 7:55, 9:25, 10, 10:30. Fri-Tues 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2:05, 2:35, 4:40, 5:10, 6:45, 7:15, 7:50, 9:50, 10:30.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 1, 4:40, 7:50. Fri-Tues 4:40, 7:50. Also Fri-Sat 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 1.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:05 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45, 2:25, 4:25, 5:05, 7:15, 7:45, 9:55, 10:25. Fri-Tues 11:05 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:45, 2:35, 4:25, 5:10, 7:15, 7:50, 9:55, 10:30.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:35, 3:10, 6:10, 8:50.
THE GAME PLAN: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is NFL star Joe Kingman whose world is turned upside down when a young girl claims to be his daughter. Also stars Kyra Sedgwick. (PG) – BW
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:30, 5:10.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:45, 5:10.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:20, 3:35.
Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 4:10, 7, 9:45.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 2:25, 4:50, 7:20.
GONE BABY GONE: Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan play lovers and business partners who are private investigators specializing in tracking down deadbeats. Approached by clients to help find a missing child, they protest that they’re just garden-variety PIs, don’t carry guns, aren’t looking for heavy lifting. But maybe they’ll see something the cops miss. Impressive directing debut by Ben Affleck, with a top-drawer supporting cast: Morgan Freeman, Amy Madigan, Ed Harris, Amy Ryan. (R) HHH1/2 – RE
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:50, 3:20, 7:10, 9:45.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 9:40.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50. Fri-Tues 12:05, 7:20, 9:50.
INTO THE WILD: Sean Penn directed this much anticipated adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s bestselling book about a college student who drops out of society to hitchhike across America with Alaska being his final destination. Emile Hirsh stars as the adventurous and tragic Chris. Also stars Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Catherine Keener and Vince Vaughn. (R) – BW
The Grand Cinema: Thurs-Sun 3, 6, 8:55. Also Sat-Sun noon. Mon-Tues 6, 8:55.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:10, 3:40, 6:55, 10:20. Fri-Tues 12:10, 3:40, 6:55, 10:20.
THE KINGDOM: “The Kingdom” is one of many movies in the ever growing “boy the Middle East sucks” genre that’s taken over theaters since it became clear to most of the country that the war on terror isn’t going to be easily won. But director Peter Berg’s film is more than just another face in the crowd. It’s by far the best of that depressing, sand-soaked group; mixing action and intentionally obvious political relevance together in a movie that’s part police procedural, part military action, and all smarts. Stars Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner. (R) HHH1/2 – JT
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:40.
LAKE DEAD: Three sisters inherit a lakeside motel they think will change their lives. It does. They now enter the nightmare world of brutal torture, murder and incest. Not quite an upgrade. (NR) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 1, 9:30.
LIONS FOR LAMBS: A talkathon following three storylines, with a flashback linking them. In Washington, a journalist (Meryl Streep) sits down for an exclusive interview with a Republican senator (Tom Cruise) who has presidential ambitions. In Los Angeles, a political science professor (Robert Redford) sits down to discuss the purposes of life with a brilliant but disappointing student (Andrew Garfield). And in Afghanistan, two of the professor’s former pupils (Michael Pena and Derek Luke) are involved in a firefight on a snowy mountain peak. At the beginning, the movie seems to be going somewhere. When we realize it’s going in circles, our interest flags. Directed by Redford. (R) HH1/2 – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:05, 5:20, 7:45. Fri and Tues 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10. Also Sat 10:35 a.m. Sun-Mon 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30.
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35. Fri-Tues 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05. Fri-Tues 11:50 a.m., 3:20, 6:55, 9:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:10, 5:25, 7:45, 10. Fri-Sun 1:20, 3:35, 5:55, 8:10, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 11 a.m. Mon-Tues 3, 5:15, 7:35, 9:40.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45. Fri-Tues 11:40 a.m., 2, 4:20, 7:10, 9:40.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:20, 7, 9:50. Fri-Tues 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 4:20, 6:55, 9:50.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9. Fri-Tues 12:20, 2:35, 4:45, 6:55, 9:05.
MARTIAN CHILD: John Cusack plays a widowed sci-fi writer who adopts a lonely little boy (Bobby Coleman) who thinks he’s from Mars. Sweet, too sweet, until only Joan Cusack’s sass and vinegar lightens the lachrymosity. With Amanda Peet as the best friend, and a role for the usual beloved old dog. (PG) HH – BW
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Fri-Tues 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10. Fri-Tues 12:40, 2:55, 5:15, 7:35, 9:50.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:25, 3:45, 7:05.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:50, 3:35, 6:55, 9:35. Fri-Tues 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:35.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 10:10. Fri-Tues 11:20 a.m., 7:25.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30. Fri-Tues 2:30, 4:55.
MICHAEL CLAYTON: George Clooney plays a slick, efficient but weary fixer for a big law firm, Sydney Pollack is the head of the firm, Tom Wilkinson is the partner who has just stripped naked during a deposition hearing in Milwaukee, and Tilda Swinton represents the corporate client who is horrified to find such a man leading their defense. A near-perfect example of the legal/business thriller, with the usual undercurrents of guilt and shame. Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, who wrote all the “Bourne” pictures, but here he prefers a more classical visual and storytelling style that is relentless. (R) HHHH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 7:50.
Century Olympia: Thurs 7:10, 9:55.
MR. MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM: See review page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri and Tues 12:50, 3:10, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15. Also Sat 10:30 a.m. Sun-Mon 12:50, 3:10, 5:25, 7:50.
Century Olympia: Fri-Tues, 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Tues 11 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:25.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Sun noon, 2:35, 5:05, 7:20, 9:50. Also Sat-Sun 10 a.m. Mon-Tues 2:35, 4:45, 6:55, 9:10.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Tues 11 a.m., 1:30, 4, 7:05, 9:25.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Fri-Tues 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Tues 12:15, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:30.
NIGHTMARE MAN: A woman who believes she is being haunted by a demonic presence seeks refuge in a vacation cabin where two couples must decide if the danger is outside the cabin or inside the woman’s head. (R) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 3:30.
P2: A woman (Rachel Nichols) works late in the office on Christmas Eve, leaves after everyone else, descends to parking level P2 to get her car, finds it won’t start, and then meets the homicidal madman (Wes Bentley) who is the overnight lot attendant. Yes, I know, it sounds like a formula slasher film, but it’s actually done well. (R) HHH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:45, 5:30, 8:05. Fri and Tues 12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45, 10:05. Also Sat 10:25 a.m. Mon-Sun 12:45, 3:05, 5:20, 7:45.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:40, 4:40, 7:25, 10:05. Fri-Tues 3:40, 10:20.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:15, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45. Fri-Sun 7:25, 9:45. Mon-Tues 7:10, 9:30.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20. Fri-Tues 3:05, 9:35.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40, 10:30. Fri-Tues 4:35, 10:10.
RENDITION: Gavin Hood’s terrifying, intelligent thriller tells the story of an Egyptian-born American, who is “disappeared” from a flight by the CIA and held without good cause for torture and interrogation. Reese Witherspoon plays his pregnant wife, who turns to an old boyfriend (Peter Saarsgard) to intervene with his boss, a senator (Alan Arkin). Meryl Streep chillingly plays the U.S. head of intelligence, and Jake Gyllenhaal is the troubled CIA bureau chief in the country that is hired to torture the man. (R) HHHH – RE
Blue Mouse: Fri-Tues 7. Also Sat-Sun 4.
SAW IV: Jigsaw and his apprentice are dead. But that is not the end of the of his grizzly games. (R) – BW
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:20.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:20. Fri-Tues 12:15, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 3:20, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55. Fri-Sun 12:50, 3, 5:20, 7:35, 9:55. Also Sat-Sun 10:20 a.m. Mon-Tues 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:55, 3:20, 5:35, 8:05, 10:35. Fri-Tues 12:25, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:55.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15. Fri-Tues 4:15, 7:35.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:15, 9:45.
THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING: A young boy learns that he is that last of a race of immortal warriors who have defended the world from evil throughout history. One question. If they’re “immortal warriors” why is he the last of them? Now I’m curious. (PG) – BW
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 12:55, 5:15, 10.
STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES: Digitally re-mastered, high-definition presentation of the original series season one episodes “The Menagerie” Part 1 and 2. Includes a greeting from creator Gene Roddenberry’s son. (NR) ¬– BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 7:30, 10:30.
TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D: Tim Burton’s holiday classic is re-released in “Disney Digital 3D.” Normally, I’m pretty cynical about a Hollywood move like this. However, I must admit, even the network news is more exciting since I got my digital cable box. This might be worth a look. (PG) – BW
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:05, 2:10, 4:15, 7:05, 9:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:10 a.m., 1:50, 4:10, 6:45, 9:15.
THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE: A new widow (Halle Berry) is moved to invite her late husband’s best friend (Benicio Del Toro) to live in a room in her family’s garage — an improvement from his life as a recovering heroin addict. No, not a love story, but the portrait of two damaged people who loved the same man more than anyone else did. A perceptive view of how grief affects us, and an accurate look at the best friend’s experiences in a 12-step program. American debut of Danish director Susanne Bier (“Open Hearts,” “Brothers”). (R) HHH – RE
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Thurs 2:50, 7:30.
TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED: Tyler Perry returns with his fourth feature film following the success of “Diary of a Mad Black Woman,” “Madea’s Family Reunion,” and “Daddy’s Little Girls.” Perry steps in front of the camera this time in a story about the difficulty of maintaining a loving relationship in today’s world. (PG-13) – BW
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 1, 3:35, 7:05, 9:40.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 7:35, 10:05. Fri-Sun 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 10. Also Sat-Sun 10:35 a.m. Mon-Tues 2:10, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55.
UNEARTHED: A mysterious creature haunts a small New Mexico town. (R) – BW
Longston Place 14: Thurs 1, 9:30.
YOUTH SHORTS: Part of the Grand Cinema’s Children’s film festival. Eleven film shorts from all around the world. All seven minutes long or shorter. Recommended ages 4 to adult. – BW
The Grand Cinema: Sat-Sun 2:30.
