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Archive for November, 2009

December Movie Schedule

Posted by Helen On November - 29 - 2009

We meet every Friday night at 7:30 in Paresky Theatre.

12/4 – Thumbsucker

Teenager Justin Cobb (Lou Taylor Pucci) has an embarrassing secret: He still sucks his thumb. Berated by his father (Vincent D’Onofrio) for the childish habit and unable to confide in anyone, Justin lets his loopy orthodontist (Keanu Reeves) try hypnosis. Trouble is, it works almost too well, and before long, Justin needs another crutch to keep his angst at bay. Vince Vaughn and Tilda Swinton co-star in director Mike Mills’s 2005 Sundance entry.

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November Screening Schedule

Posted by Helen On November - 6 - 2009

The Brothers Bloom – Friday, 11/06/09 at 7:30 PM

The Brothers Bloom made a name for themselves as the world’s best con men. Now, the younger (Adrien Brody) is ready to retire on the millions the pair has swindled. But when his brother (Mark Ruffalo) lures him into one last job, he reluctantly agrees. What he hasn’t counted on, though, is falling for their mark, an adventure-seeking heiress (Rachel Weisz). Robbie Coltrane and Babel’s Rinko Kikuchi co-star.  Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HPXfmqIy-4

The Sound of Music – Friday, 11/13/09 at 7:30 PM

Assassination of a High School President - Friday, 11/20/09 at 7:30 PM

While investigating the theft of his Catholic high school’s SAT exams, sophomore newspaper reporter Bobby Funke (Reece Thompson) uncovers an even bigger conspiracy. But will anyone believe him when he accuses the class president? Director Brett Simon’s comic noir co-stars Mischa Barton and Bruce Willis as the unbalanced Principal Kirkpatrick, a shell-shocked Desert Storm veteran.  Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NbXVgSpHK4