ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony RutherfordHuntington News Network Columnist
Huntington, WV (HNN) -- New Mainstreamers…Labor Day weekend officially marks the end of summer and the return to school, but for the flicks, it’s a signal to turn off the action and children’s stuff and attempt to attract decent audiences in one of the roughest months for movie attendance as it competes with football games, school, and other fall activities.
For this week, three flicks rush out of the gate hoping to prevent “Invincible” from scoring a second top of the chart touchdown. For MU fans, you can get another look at the work of Anthony Mackie, as he co-stars in “Crossover.” Mackie, as you know, plays Nate Ruffin in “WAM.”
Wicker Man: Updating a 1973 Christopher Lee film, Anthony (“Frenzy” and
“Sleuth”) Shaffer penned the story and screenplay of the original. Neil
(“Possession,” “Nurse Betty”) has reshaped the screenplay as he directs
Nicholas Cage, as a sheriff investigating a child’s disappearance from an
island. Natch, he discovers a secretive community which has a horrible
secret concerning the occult. At least one viewer has commented that the
re-make stands on its own. Ellen (“The Exorcist”) Burstyn also stars.
Crossover: Hoping to capture some of the sports fans from “Invincible,” “Crossover” focuses on two talent basketball players -- one seeking a UCLA pre-med athletic scholarship and another hoping to just get his GED and prevail in an “underground” ball game. Wesley Jonathan and Anthony (“We Are Marshall” ) Mackie star.
Crank: Billed as a rehash of the 1996 “Rage,” a hit man (Jason Statham) has
poison injected into his body. If his heart pulsates below a certain rate,
the poison will kill him. Now, the hit man must find his own killer before
he succumbs.
New Limited Release /Art House Films
Beautifully shot, this surprise San Francisco Film Fest entry blends romance, suspense, supernatural illusions and star-crossed lovers into early 1900’s Vienna, where a magician falls in love with a lady well above his social standing. “The Illusionist” must use his magic to win her back from a prince. (Opens Friday, Marquee Pullman Square)
Blending a little art house and a whole lot family, “Little Miss Sunshine”
sends a very dysfunctional family in a VW bus to California from New Mexico
in hopes that their young daughter will make the beauty pageant finals. The
characters include a suicidal Steve Carrell, a smack addicted Alan Arkin and
Abigail Breslin stealing Dakota Fanning’s crown. Theatre in Beckley,
Charleston and Huntington have this one!
In case you missed Al Gore’s documentary on global warming, “An Inconvenient Truth” will be playing three shows daily at the Galleria 14 in Beckley.
Continuing Art/Festival/Limited Releases …
The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Although squirt guns, rice, lighters, and other projectiles are forbidden, you can brush up on your Time Warp dance and check out those character costumes. The long running and cult favorite continues a multiple weekend run at the Cinema. Auditions for membership in the ‘shadow cast’ are on going.
You’re welcome to act out the lines and have fun. A ‘shadow cast’ will be coming soon as well as a group of people to welcome first timers to the showing.
(Note: Times and Titles subject to change at discretion of film bookers. Double check websites to verify times or to purchase on line tickets. Some cinemas have changed to school session hours i.e. no matinees on weekdays. Consult individual cinema for schedule.)
HUNTINGTON, WV
Starts Friday
MARQUEE PULLMAN: The Illusionist 12:10-2:35-5:00-7:30-9:55; Wicker Man 12:00-2:20-4:40-7:10-9:50; Crank 12:40-2:40-4:40-7:05-9:35; Crossover 12:55-3:00-5:20-7:40-10:00
Ends Thursday: Pulse, Descent, Night Listener, Monster House, You Me and Dupree
DISCOUNT CINEMA 4: (all shows $3.00; Tuesday $2) Lady in the Water 4:25-7:10-9:25; Sat-Tues. Mat. 1:25, Fri 12 midnight; Zoom 5:15, Sat-Tues. Mat. 1:15-3:15; Cars 4:20-7:05-9:30, Sat-Tues. Mat. 1:20; Superman Returns 4:00-7:00; Time Changes: Click 9:50, Sat-Tues. Mat. 1:30, Fri. 12 midnight; Devil Wears Prada 7:30-9:40, Friday Midnight: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” come dressed in costumes.
ASHLAND, KY
Starts Friday
CINEMARK CINEMA 10: Crank 4:55-7:15-9:30, Fri-Mon Mat. 12:10-2:20; Wicker Man 5:05-7:35-10:05, Fri-Mon. Mat. 12:05-2:35; Time Changes: Beerfest 4:25-9:35 only; Barnyard 4:35 only; Snakes 7:30-10:00 only; Step Up 7:05, Fri-Mon Mat. 12:35; Ends Thursday: Pulse,
MIDTOWN CINEMA 3: ($2.50/$3.50) Ant Bully, Lady in the Water, The Desend, Cars, Lady in The Water; Ends Thursday: Clerks II, You Me and Dupree
BARBOURSVILLE, WV
Starts Friday:
HUNTINGTON MALL CINEMAS: Wicker Man 4:15-7:00-9:30, Fri-Mon Mat. 1:30; Crank: 5:20-7:25-9:35, Fri-Mon Mat. 1:10-3:15; Time Changes: Beerfest :9:40 only; Barnyard 5:20-7:30, Fri-Mon Mat. 1:00-3:10 Ends Thursday: Snakes on a Plane
BECKLEY, WV
Starts Friday:
CROSSROADS CINEMAS: (All Seats $1.00) Lady in the Water 5:00-7:35, Fri-Mon 12:05-2:25-4:55-7:20-9:50; You Me Dupree 5:15-7:40; Fri-Mon. 12:15-2:30-4:45-7:00-9:20; TIME CHANGES: Cars 5:05-7:45, Fri-Mon. 12:20-3:10-6:40-9:25; Click 5:00-7:15, Fri-Mon 12:00-2:35-5:00-7:15-9:45; Lake House 5:00; Fri-Mon. 4:50-9:30; Over the Hedge 5:15, Fri-Mon 12:10-2:20-5:15; Fast Furious 7:30, Fri-Mon. 7:30-9:50; RV 7:25; Fri-Mon. 12:25-2:40-7:10; ENDS THURSDAY: Nacho Libre, My Super Ex, Devil Wears Prada
SHOWPLACE CINEMAS: CLOSED
GALLERIA CINEMAS: Wicker Man 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:25-9:45; Crank 12:15-2:15-4:30-6:45-9:00; An Inconvenient Truth 12:30-2:45-5:00; TIME CHANGES: Snakes on a Plane 7:15-9:45 only; Pulse 9:25 only; ENDS THURSDAY: Material Girls, Monster House
BLUEFIELD, WV
Starts Friday:
MERCER MALL: Wicker Man 4:15-7:00-9:30, Fri-Mon Mat 1:30; Crank 5:20-7:25-9:35, Fri-Mon. Mat. 1:10-3:15; Time Changes: Snakes on a Plane 9:40 only; Step Up 4:15-10:00; World Trade Center 7:00, Fri-Mon. Mat. 1:00; Barnyard: 5:20-7:30, Fri-Mon. Mat. 1:00-3:10; Ends Thursday: Accepted
WYTHEVILLE, VA
COMMONS 8 (Marquee Cinemas, Wytheville, Va.): Wicker Man 5:10-7:30-9:55, Fri-Mon. Mat. 12:10-2:35; Crank 5:05-7:00-9:15, Fri-Mon Mat. 12:15-2:50; TIME CHANGES: Beerfest 9:45; Snakes on a Plane 9:55, Fri-Mon. 12:00-2:25; Barnyard 4:45-7:05, Fri-Mon. 12:20-2:40-4:45-7:05
CHARLESTON, WV
Starts Friday:
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: Wicker Man 10:10 a.m.*-12:20-2:40-5:00-7:20-9:45; Crank 10:50 a.m.-1:00-3:10-5:30-7:40-9:50; Crossover 10:25 a.m.*-12:45-3:05-5:20-7:35-9:50
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: Wicker Man 12:30-2:45-5:00-7:25-9:35; Crossover 12:40-2:55-5:05-7:35-9:45; Crank 12:25-2:20-4:15-7:25-9:20; Bargain Tuesday, All Seats $4.00 limited time Time Changes:
Marquee Southridge: Snakes on a Plane 9:00 only; Barnyard 10:20 a.m.*-12:30-2:40-4:50-7:00; Pirates of the Caribbean 10:05 a.m.*-3:40-9:20; Talladega Nights 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-9:15-10:00;
Park Place Stadium: Beerfest 12:15-2:35-4:55; Accepted 7:05-9:05; Snakes on a Plane 7:15-9:35; Barnyard 12:45-2:50-4:50
ENDS THURSDAY
Marquee Southridge: Material Girls, Zoom, Pulse Park Place Stadium: Descent, Material Girls
HINTON,WV
Ritz Theatre: Monster House, Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 4 and 6 p.m; Snakes on a Plane, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. Free movie: Poseidon, 2 p.m. Sunday.
HURRICANE, WV
Starts Friday
TEAYS VALLEY CINEMA 10: Wicker Man 10:30 a.m. * - 1:30-4:10-7:15-9:50; Crank 10:50 a.m.*- 1:20-4:00-7:20-10:00; Time Changes: Beerfest 7:15-10:05; How to Eat Fried Worms 10:50 a.m.- 1:00-3:15-5:15-7:30; Snakes on a Plane 9:45 only; Material Girls 10:20 a.m.*-12:45-3:00-5:15 only; Step Up 4:00-10:10; Barnyard 10:25 a.m.*-12:40-2:50-5:00; Talladega Nights 10:30 a.m.*-1:15-4:15-7:15-9:45-10:15; (* Morning Show Fri/Sat only)
LEWISBURG , WV
Starts Friday
SENECA SHOWPLACE: Step Up 5:00-7:30 Tues-Thursday, Fri -Mon. 4:40-7:10-9:40, Sat/Sun 11:40-2:10 Mat; Invincible: 5:10-7:40 Tues-Thursday; 4:30-7:00-9:30,Fri.-Mon, Sat/Sun Mat. 11:30-2:00; Ends Thursday: Snakes on a Plane
LOGAN , WV
Starts Friday
FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: Wicker Man 4:55-7:25-9:40, Sat-Mon Mat. 12:15-2:20; Crank 4:45-7:10-9:50, Sat-Mon Mat. 12:40-2:35; Time Changes: Snakes on a Plane 4:35, Sat-Mon Mat. 12:00-2:35; Talladega Nights 7:30-9:45 only; Beerfest 7:05-9:25 only; Ends Thursday: Step Up
NITRO, WV
Great Escape Nitro 12: http://greatescapetheatres.com or 769-0405
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
Starts Friday
NICHOLAS SHOWPLACE: Wicker Man, Fri-Mon. 4:45-7:05-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:05-2:25, 4:55-7:25 Tues-Thurs; Invincible Fri-Mon. 4:35-6:55-9:30, Sat / Sun Mat. 12:00-2:20, Tues-Thurs. 4:50-7:20; Talledega Nights Fri-Mon 4:45-7:15-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:05-2:25, Tues-Thurs. 4:45-7:15; Step Up Fri-Mon 4:50-7:15-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 11:45-2:15, Tues.-Thurs. 5:00-7:30; ENDS THURSDAY: World Trade Center, Snakes on a Plane, Barnyard
WELCH, WV
Starts Friday
McDOWELL 3: John Tucker Must Die 5:00-7:15, Fri & Mon. Late Show 9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:45; Accepted 5:10-7:30, Fri & Mon. Late Show 9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:45-3:00; Step Up 4:50-7:05 daily; Beerfest: Fri-Mon. 9:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Ends Thursday: Snakes on a Plane
UPCOMING RELEASES
COMING SEPT 8: Pathfinder, I Could Never Be Your Woman, The Covenant, Hollywoodland, Lucky You
COMING SEPT 15: Gridiron Gang, The Last Kiss, Employee of the Month, Black Dahlia, Everyone’s a Hero
COMING SEPT 22: All the King’s Men, Jackass: Number Two, The Guardian, Confetti, Feast, The Fearless
COMING SEPT 29: Open Season, Children of Men, School for Scoundrels, Flyboys
COMING OCT 6: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, The Departed, Stormbreaker, Breaking and Entering
COMING OCT 13: The Grudge II, The Fountain, Sunshine
COMING OCT 20: Flags of Our Fathers, Killshot, Marie Antoinette, Fast Food Nation, Flicka
COMING OCT. 27 Saw II, The Prestige, Catch a Fire
And COMING DEC 22: “We Are Marshall”
* Release dates subject to change; not all films will play in every market and/or every theatre.
On line ticket purchases for Marquee’s Huntington Pullman Square 16, Charleston Southridge, Welch Cinemas 3, Wytheville Cinemas 8 at http://www.marqueecinemas.com.
On line tickets available for Charleston theatres at: http://ourshowtimes.com (Park Place Stadium Cinemas) and http://www.marqueecinemas.com (for Southridge); for Teays Valley, http://allstarcinemas.com/Teays.asp , and for Ashland's Midtown at : http://midtowncinemas3.com.