Movie showtimes and reviews Nov. 8-15
Posted: Nov 08, 2007 by Bill White
2 DAYS IN PARIS: Julie Delpy and Adam Goldberg play a New York couple, she French, who wrap up a miserable European holiday by spending two days in Paris, living above her parents. Not your usual lovers-in-Paris movie, but about two original, quirky characters so obsessed with their differences that Paris is almost a distraction. Written, directed, co-produced, edited and scored by Delpy; when a woman takes that many jobs, we slap her down for vanity. When a man does, we call him the new Orson Welles. (R) HHH – RE
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:45, 5, 7.
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
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:55, 5:40, 8:10.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:55 a.m., 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:45, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:55, 4:30, 7:40, 10:15.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Fri-Mon 12:15, 2:50, 5:35, 8:10, 10:40. Also Sat-Mon 11:55 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10.
Longston Place 14: Thurs noon, 3:30, 6:55, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:30, 3:10, 7:10, 9:50.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:05, 4:15, 7:15, 10:05. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 6:50, 9:45.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:35, 3:25, 9:05.
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
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:05, 7:05.
Regal South Hill Cinema 6: Thurs 12:10, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:10, 3:30, 6:30, 9:25.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:10.
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-Sun 12:35, 4:05, 7:25, 10:40. Mon no 10:40. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2, 5:15, 8:30.
Century Olympia: Thurs noon, 1:40, 3:25, 5:10, 7, 8:40, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 noon, 1:40, 3:25, 5:10, 7, 8:40, 10:25.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 1, 3, 3:40, 4:40, 6:30, 7, 8, 10, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:40 a.m., 12:10, 12:50, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 6:30, 7:10, 8, 10, 10:30.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:25. Fri-Mon 11:55 a.m., 3:30, 7, 10:30. Also Sat-Mon 11:50 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:40, 7, 10:15.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 12:15, 12:45, 3:15, 3:40, 4:10, 6:45, 7:15, 8, 10:15, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 noon, 12:15, 12:45, 3:25, 3:40, 4:10, 6:45, 7:15, 8, 10:15, 10:40.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 3:50, 7:10. Fri-Sun 3:50, 7:10, 10:30. Also Sat-Sun 12:30. Mon-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:30, 3:50, 7:10,
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 12:15, 1, 3:15, 3:45, 4:45, 6:40, 7:10, 8:30, 10:10, 10:40. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:15 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2:45, 3:30, 4:30, 6:25, 7:10, 8:30, 10, 10, 10:40.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:20, 3:35, 6:50. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:30, 3:45, 7.
THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD: One of the founders of the cult of celebrity, the ruthless outlaw Jesse James (Brad Pitt) attracts a young hero-worshipper (Casey Affleck) whose adoration shades into dangerous obsession. A big-canvas Western with an epic scope, sensationally photographed by Roger Deakins in the tradition of “McCabe and Mrs. Miller” and “Days of Heaven.” Directed by Andrew Dominik (“Chopper”), who depicts the criminal and the coward in a dance of death. (R) HHH1/2 – RE
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:30 a.m., 2:55, 6:20, 9:45.
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-Mon 12:30, 1:30, 2:40, 3:40, 4:50, 5:50, 7:05, 8, 9:25, 10:10. Also Sat and Mon 10:20 a.m., 11:15 a.m. Mon no 9:25, 10:10. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:15, 3:15, 4:25, 5:25, 7, 8.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 1, 2:10, 3:30, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:40 a.m., 1, 2:05, 3:30, 4:40, 6, 7:20, 8:30, 9:40.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2, 2:30, 3:10, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 7:10, 7:30, 7:55, 9:30, 9:55, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 12:45, 2:15, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 7:15, 8, 9:45, 10:15. Fri-Mon 1:35, 2:35, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 8:55, 9:55. Also Sat-Mon 11:05 a.m., 12:05. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:35, 3:45, 4:45, 6, 7:05, 8:10, 9:10.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:20, 7:30. Fri-Sun 4:20, 7:30, 10. Also Sat-Sun 1:20. Mon-Thurs, Nov. 15 1:20, 4:20, 7:30.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6:55, 7:30, 8, 9:15, 9:55, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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.
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-Thurs, Nov. 15 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.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:35, 8:45.
BEOWULF: Early opening. See review next week.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs, Nov. 15 9:15, 11:59.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs, Nov. 15 10.
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
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri 3:30. Tues 1, 7.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 7. Also Sat-Sun 4.
BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU’RE DEAD: See review page 21.
The Grand Cinema: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:45, 6:15, 8:45. Also Sat-Sun 1:15. Mon-Tues 3:45, 6:15, 8:45. Wed 3:45. Thurs, Nov. 15 3:45, 6:15, 8:45.
CAREY THEATER: Check out these films on Fort Lewis: The Kingdom (R) Thurs 7. Good Luck Chuck (R) Fri 7. Sun 7. Eastern Promises (R) Fri 9:30. The Game Plan (PG-13) Sat-Sun 2. Thurs, Nov. 15 7. Studio Sponsored Free Pre-view Screening (PG) Sat 7. Theater closed Mon-Wed.
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, 3, 5:15, 7:40, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:40, 9:55.
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: Sun 3:30, 9:30. Thurs, Nov. 15 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-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:35, 3, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:25, 9:55.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 12:20, 3:50, 6:45, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:20, 3:35, 6:40, 9:10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10. Fri-Mon 1, 3:20, 5:40, 8, 10:20. Also Sat-Mon 10:40 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:50.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:05, 9:15. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:05, 9:20.
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-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:45 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05.
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Fri-Sun 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Also Sat-Sun 12:20. Mon-Tues 4:50, 7:10, 9:30. Wed 4:15. Thurs, Nov. 15 2:35, 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
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri 7, 9:30. Mon 1, 7.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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
Century Olympia: Thurs 1:30, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:50, 3:25, 7:10, 9:50.
FRED CLAUSE: See review page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Mon 12:25, 1:35, 3, 4:10, 5:35, 7, 8:10, 9:45, 10:45. Also Sat and Mon 10:40 a.m. Mon no 9:45, 10:45. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:05, 4:40, 7:15.
Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:30 a.m., 12:50, 2:15, 3:45, 5:05, 6:50, 8, 9:45.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:10, 3:50, 4:50, 6:55, 7:30, 9:30, 10:10.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Mon 12:35, 1:45, 3:25, 4:25, 6:15, 7:15, 9:05, 10:05. Also Sat-Mon 10:55 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:25, 4:25, 6:05, 7:10, 9:40.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Fri-Sun 4:40, 7:50, 10:20. Also Sat-Sun 1. Mon-Thurs, Nov. 15 1, 4:40, 7:50.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:05 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45, 2:25, 4:25, 5:05, 7:15, 7:45, 9:55, 10:25.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20. Fri-Mon 1:40, 4:20. Also Sat and Mon 10:45 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:30, 5:10.
Century Olympia: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:25, 5, 7:35, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:25 a.m., 2, 4:35.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:45 a.m., 2:50, 6:25, 9.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35. Fri 12:10, 2:45, 5:15. Sat-Mon 11:55 a.m., 2:40, 5:10. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:45, 5:10.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:35, 4:05, 6:50, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:20, 3:35.
Regal South Hill 6: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 4:10, 7, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:50 a.m., 4:10, 7, 9:45.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 1, 3:45, 6:25, 8:55. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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 12:55, 3:30, 6:20, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 9:40.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:50, 3:45, 6:50, 9:45.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:25, 4:20, 7:35, 10:35.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50.
THE HEARTBREAK KID: Farrelly brothers remake of Elaine May’s splendid 1972 comedy is sunk by vulgarity that breaks the fabric of the characters. Ben Stiller and Malin Akerman play newlyweds who turn out to be spectacularly incompatible, while he falls in love with a babe (Michelle Monaghan) he meets on the beach. The transgressive material is badly judged, and the characters become unpleasant not only to each other, but to us. (R) HH – RE
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:25, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:20, 3:05, 7:20, 10:05.
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. Wed 4. Thurs, Nov. 15 3, 6, 8:55.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:20, 3:40, 7:05, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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: 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:40. Also Sat-Sun 11:30 a.m.
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: Sat 1, 9:30. Tues 3:30, 9:30. Thurs, Nov. 15 1, 9:30.
LIONS FOR LAMBS: See review page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Sun 12:40, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30, 10. Also Sat and Mon 10:30 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:05, 5:20, 7:45.
Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Mon 12:50, 3:10, 5:25, 7:45, 10. Also Sat-Mon 10:40 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:10, 5:25, 7:45, 10.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov.15 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:45.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:20, 7, 9:50.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 6:50, 9.
LUST, CAUTION: Covers the years 1938-1942 in the love affair between a Chinese official (Tony Leung) who is collaborating with his country’s Japanese occupiers and a young woman (Tang Wei) who poses as a rich merchant’s wife but is actually part of a group plotting to assassinate him. As their sexual lives grow more extreme, both are drawn away from their everyday reality and into a private world. Directed by Ang Lee, winner of the Golden Lion at Venice 2007. (NC-17) HHH – RE
The Grand Cinema: Thurs 9.
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., 2:15, 4:50, 7:25, 10. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:35 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:25, 10.
Galaxy Tacoma 6: 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:10. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:25, 3:45, 7:05.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:05. Fri-Mon 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50. Also Sat-Mon 11:45 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:20, 4:40, 7:05, 9:25.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:40, 3:25, 7:45, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:50, 3:35, 6:55, 9:35.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:45, 4, 7, 9:45. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 10:10.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: noon, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30.
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 2:30, 5:10, 7:50. Fri-Sun 7:10, 9:50. Mon 7:10. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 7:50.
Century Olympia: Thurs 1:35, 4:25, 7:10, 9:55. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 7:10, 9:55.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:55, 7:35, 10:10.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 3:50, 9:40.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 12:20, 3:30, 7:20, 10:20.
MULBERRY STREET: New York City is taken over by rats. Big, rat-human hybrids that is. And that is no simple problem for pest control. (NR) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Sat 7. Weds 3:30, 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: Sun 1, 7. Thurs, Nov. 15 3:30.
OLYMPIA FILM FESTIVAL: All films at Capital Theater, 206 5th Ave SE, downtown Olympia. Through Sunday:
Thurs: Free Shorts IV, 4:30. River Ways, Thurs 5:30. The Magician, 8. King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, 10.
Fri: Feminist Video Art of the 70s, 3:30. Beyond Belief, 5:30. Hula Girls, 7:30. Bon Cop Bad Cop, 9:45. End of the Line, 11:59.
Sat: Summercamp! noon. Blatant Localism, Sat 2. Amongst White Clouds, 4:15. Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soapbox, 6:15. Brand Upon the Brain, 8:15.
Late Sat early Sun: The Blob, 12:01 a.m. Werewolf vs. Vampire Woman, 1:45 a.m. The Horrible Dr. Hichcock, 3:45. Fright Night, 5:30 a.m. The School That Couldn’t Scream, 7:30 a.m.
P2: See review page 21.
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Fri-Mon 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05. Also Sat and Mon 10:25 a.m. Mon no 10:05. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 2:45, 5:30, 8:05.
Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:10.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:40, 4:40, 7:25, 10:05.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Fri-Mon 12:55, 3:15, 5:30, 7:50, 10:10. Also Sat-Mon 10:35 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:15, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:50, 10:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:05, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40, 10:30.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Brad and Janet are dancing the “Time Warp” at the Proctor District’s cozy Blue Mouse which features a stage for the movie’s loyal following to perform. Not for the kiddies. – BW
Blue Mouse: Sat night only 11:30.
SAW IV: Jigsaw and his apprentice are dead. But that is not the end of his grizzly games. (R) – BW
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 3:05, 5:35, 8:15.
Century Olympia: Thurs 12:30, 1:45, 3:05, 4:10, 5:35, 7:05, 8, 9:30, 10:25. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:20, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:20.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 3:20, 4:20, 6:50, 7:40, 9:40, 10:20. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:20.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:15, 3:35, 5:55, 8:15, 10:30. Fri-Mon 1:10, 3:25, 5:45, 8:05, 10:20. Also Sat-Mon 10:50 a.m. Tues-Thurs, Nov. 15 3:20, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:25, 12:55, 2:45, 3:20, 5:05, 5:40, 7:25, 7:55, 9:50, 10:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:55, 3:20, 5:35, 8:05, 10:35.
Regal Gig Harbor 3: Thurs 4:40, 7:50.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:35 a.m., 12:10, 2:10, 2:45, 4:35, 5:15, 7:05, 7:45, 9:35, 10:15. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 11:50 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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: 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 and includes a greeting from creator Gene Roddenberry’s son. (NR) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Tues 7:30. Thurs, Nov. 15 7:30, 10:30.
SUPER SIZE ME: Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock’s attempt to eat three meals a day at McDonald’s for one month. Part of the Blue Mouse’s Cans Film Festival. (NR) – BW
Blue Mouse: Thurs 7.
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. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 12:05, 2:10, 4:15, 7:05, 9:20.
Regal Martin Village 16: Thurs 11:40 a.m., 1:55, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20. Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 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: 2:50, 7:30.
TOOTH & NAIL: A post-apocalyptic survival struggle by a group of survivors is tested by the presence cannibalistic humans determined to fight for teeth and nails. (R) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Sat 3:30. Weds 1, 7.
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 Cinema 15: Thurs 12:35, 3:35, 6:35, 9:35.
Lakewood Towne Center 12: Thurs 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50. Fri 7:55, 10:35. Sat-Sun 7:40, 10:25. Mon-Thurs, Nov. 15 7:35, 10:05.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 11:50 a.m., 6:30.
VIVA CUBA!: Part of Grand Cinema’s Children’s Film Festival.
The Grand Cinema: Sat 2:30.
UNEARTHED: A mysterious creature haunts a small New Mexico town. (R) – BW
Lakewood Cinema 15: Fri 1. Mon 3:30, 9:30.
Longston Place 14: Fri-Thurs, Nov. 15 1, 9:30.
WE OWN THE NIGHT: Joaquin Phoenix plays a Brooklyn nightclub manager who has changed his name to conceal his relationship with his father, the district police chief (Robert Duvall), and his brother, a top cop (Mark Wahlberg). But now a war is starting between the cops and the Russian gangsters who own the club and control the drug trade. Which side is Phoenix on? Eva Mendes supplies an interesting dimension as a girlfriend who really loves and cares for him, and isn’t just another bimbo turncoat. The material isn’t original, and the plot has some holes in it, but it’s atmospheric and well-acted. Written and directed by James Gray (“Little Odessa,” “The Yards”). (R) HHH – RE
AMC Narrows Plaza 8: Thurs 2:20, 5, 7:40.
Lakewood Cinema 15: Thurs 4:25, 10:05.
Longston Place 14: Thurs 12:30, 3:35, 6:40, 9:35.
Yelm Cinemas @ Prairie Park: Thurs 6:30.