ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony RutherfordHuntington News Network Columnist
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Since the Thanksgiving season kicks off this weekend, movies open on Friday (Nov. 17), as well as Wed (Nov. 22), rather than Friday Nov. 24. That means, some of the schedules will be incomplete, particularly what’s leaving on Tuesday Nov. 21 and what’s arriving Nov. 22. Here’s a look at the possibilities: New Mainstreamers …
Casino Royale: Daniel Craig debuts as the new 007 with a license to kill. After earning his “license,” James Bond tracks a terrorist cell that leads him to a Montenegro casino.
Happy Feet: The family friendly animation treat that hopes to capture some of the “March of the Penguins” and “Madagascar” formula.
Let’s Go To Prison: Since “The Longest Yard” prison comedies have been
cool,
so here comes career criminal (Dax Shepard) and a rich snob (Will
Arnett) in
a Bob Odenkirk (“Melvin Goes to Dinner,” “Pity Card”) directed film.
His TV
credits include “Freak Show,” “Tom Goes to the Mayor,” “Arrested
Development,” and a digital line up of others.
Since this is Turkey Week (or leading to it), the following will open Wed. Nov. 22 , depending on your market: Déjà vu (Denzel Washington), For Your Consideration (Catherine O’Hara), The Fountain (Hugh Jackman), Deck the Halls (Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito), Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (Jack Black), and Bobby (Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone).
Limited Release /Art House Films
Horrorfest: If you want to get bloody eye strain, this special
reperatory of
horror flicks will keep your back chillin’ and your stomach churnin’
for
days. In fact, there’s different flicks each day. Friday’s fest
features
“Reincarnation,” Unrest” and “Dark Ride,” then Saturday, the sltate
includes
“The Gravedancers,” “The Abandoned” and “Penny Dreadful,” and Sunday
brings
“Wicked Little Things,” “The Hamiltons,” and “Snoop Doggs Hood of
Horror.”
On Monday and Tuesday, “Gravedancers” and “Unrest” as well as “Dark
Ride”
and “Reincarnation” will be repeated. (Marquee Pullman Square and
Galleria
14)
Fast Food Nation: A fast food exec (Greg Kinnear) travels to a packing plant in Colorado to investigate whether cow manure has been mixed into the hamburgers. Richard (Before Sunset,” “Dazed and Confused,” “School of Rock”) Linklater directs. Park Place Stadium Cinemas
The Queen: A behind the scenes look at the struggle between Queen
Elizabeth
II and Prime Minister Tony Blair following the death of Princess Diana
to
find a compromise between a “private” Royal family tragedy and the
subjects
demand for a state funeral. Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen and James
Cromwell
star. It received a five minute standing ovation at the Venice Film
Festival. Marquee Pullman Square Exclusive
Babel: Winner of three big prizes at Cannes (Best Director, Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Technical Grand Prize and nominated for Golden Palm), “Babel” captures three stories set in Morocco, Tunisia, Mexico, and Japan. Complicated, like the state of world affairs, the ensemble cast film, the story begins with tragedy striking a married couple on vacation. Brad Pitt, Gael Garcia Bernal and Cate Blanchett are three of the cast members. According to reviews, this serious , thought-provoking production stylishly captures the aura and rhythms of life in each individual country. (Marquee Pullman Square Exclusive)
Harsh Times: Gritty screenwriter David (“Dark Blue”, “Training Day”) Ayer makes his directorial debut in this odyssey of a Gulf War vet (Christian Bale) who is turned down for a job with the LAPD. The distressed vet recruits a childhood friend for a drunken joyride through the underbelly of L.A. The two start planning their future’s together, but the Gulf War vet begins having vivid delusions. (Marquee Pullman Square Exclusive) Fa
cing the Giants: Reminiscent of “Pay It Forward,” a church shot this uplifting movie with one camera and a very low budget; still, under the “with God all things are possible” banner, a losing coach and an underdog Christian high school football team battle powerful opposition -- fear and failure.
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 with the shadow cast now accompanying the on screen action.
(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: Let’s Go to Prison 12:15-2:25-4:35-6:55-9:20; Casino Royale 12:20-3:20-6:50-9:45; Happy Feet 11:45-12:00-2:15-2:30-4:45-5:00-7:15-7:30-9:35; Horrorfest – Reincarnation 1:00, 8:00, Unrest 3:15-10:15, Dark Ride 6:00; The Queen 12:35-2:45-5:00-7:10-9:30; TIME CHANGES: Facing the Giants 3:30-6:20, Departed 9:50 only; Harsh Times 9:35 only; Flags of Our Fathers 12:25-9:20; Flicka 12:05-2:35; Saw II 5:00-7:30-10:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Employee of the Month, Man of the Year
DISCOUNT CINEMA 4: (all shows after 6 p.m. $3.00; Tuesday $2; $2.00 all shows before 6 p.m.) School for Scoundrels 5:25-7:30-9:35, Sat/Sun/Tues 1:15-3:20; Jackass II 5:20-7:25-9:30, Fri-Sun & Tues Mat. 1:10-3:15; Flyboys 7:00, Fri-Sun & Tues Mat. 1:15; Gridiron Gang 4:20-7:00; Barnyard 5:15, Fri/Sat/Sun/Tues 1:05-3:10; Talladega Nights: 7:30-9:40; ENDS THURSDAY: Fearless; FRIDAY MIDNIGHT: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with “shadowcast,” and Jackass II and School for Scoundrels
ASHLAND, KY
Starts Friday
CINEMARK CINEMA 10: Casino Royale 12:05-3:30-6:45-9:55; Happy Feet 11:45-2:20-4:55-7:30-10:05; Let’s Go To Prison: 12:00-2:25-4:40-6:55-9:20;
TIME CHANGES: Good Year 12:20-7:00; Saw II 3:45-10:00; Starts Wed. Nov. 22: Deck the Halls 12:10-2:30-4:50-7:25-9:45; Déjà vu 12:20-3:45-7:00-10:00;
ENDS THURSDAY: Flicka, Employee of the Month, Man of the Year; ENDS TUES NOV. 21: Good Year, Saw III, The Return
MIDTOWN CINEMA 3: ($2.50/$3.50) (Confirmed Thru Thurs. Only) : Flags of Our Fathers, Grudge II, Open Season, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
BECKLEY, WV
Starts Friday:
CROSSROADS CINEMAS: (All Seats $2.00) – Jackass II 12:30-2:45-5:00-7:15-9:45; Texas Chainsaw The Beginning 12:40-2:55-5:05-7:20-9:45; Pirates of the Caribbean 12:20-3:20-6:25-9:30; Talledega Nights 1:00-4:00-7:05-9:35; TIME CHANGES: Gridiron Gang 6:55-9:40; Covenant 9:20 only; Barnyard 12:35-2:40-4:50-7:00; Cars 1:10-4:10; ENDS THURSDAY: Crank, Invincible, Monster House (No Mat. On Fri. Nov. 17 all shows)
RANDOLPH MALL CINEMAS: CLOSED
SHOWPLACE CINEMAS: CLOSED
GALLERIA CINEMAS: Happy Feet 12:00-1:00-2:20-3:30-4:50-6:30-7:15-9:15-9:45; Casino Royale 12:10-3:30-6:40-9:40; Let’s Go to Prison 12:40-3:00-5:15-7:30-9:40; After Dark Horror Fest 1:00-3:15-6:00-8:00-10:15; Time Changes: Man of the Year 4:00-6:50; Prestige 9:25; Departed 9:30 only; Ends Thursday: Flags of Our Fathers, Flicka, Marine, One Night with the King, Open Season
BLUEFIELD, WV
Starts Friday:
MERCER MALL: TBA
COMMONS 8 (Marquee Cinemas, Wytheville, Va.): Borat 5:10-7:30-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:45-3:00; The Return 5:05-7:15-9:15, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:40-2:50; The Prestige 4:00-6:45-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; TIME CHANGES: Flags of Our Fathers 9:25 only; Man of the Year 9:40 only; Flicka 5:00-7:25, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:25-2:40; Facing the Giants 4:05-7:00, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:55; ENDS THURSDAY: Marine, Departed
CHARLESTON, WV
Starts Friday:
MARQUEE SOUTHRIDGE: Casino Royale 12:15-3:20-6:30-9:40; Let’s Go to Prison 11:00-1:00-3:10-5:20-7:40-10:00; Happy Feet: 11:00-11:40-1:30-2:15-4:00-4:45-6:45-7:15-9:20-9:45
PARK PLACE STADIUM CINEMAS: Casino Royale 1:05-4:00-7:10-10:00; Happy Feet 12:40-3:05-5:30-7:45-10:00; Fast Food Nation 12:55-3:10-5:15-7:40-9:55; Let’s Go to Prison 1:10-3:20-5:20-7:20-9:20; Bargain Tuesday, All Seats $4.00 limited time
Time Changes:
Marquee Southridge: One Night with the King 9:30 only; Man of the Year 7:20-9:55; Facing the Giants 11:50-2:25-4:55-7:25; Open Season 12:50-3:00-5:10; Saw III 11:50-2:15-4:45-7:15-9:45-10:00
Park Place Stadium Cinemas: Good Year 1:20-7:00; Man of Year 3:45-9:30
ENDS THURSDAY
Marquee Southridge: Prestige, One Night with the King, Man of the Year Park Place Stadium: Facing the Giants, Flags of Our Father, Departed
HINTON, WV
Ritz Theatre: Happy Feet, Friday, 6 p.m.; Saturday, 3:30, 6 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3:30 and 6 p.m. Battle of the Bands, 8:30 p.m. every Friday; this week: Ashes Forever, Downcast, Blackdamp, Mohrg.
HURRICANE, WV
Starts Friday
TEAYS VALLEY CINEMA 10: Happy Feet 10:55-1:25-4:05-7:10-9:40; Casino Royale : 10:10-1:10-4:10-7:00-10:00; Let’s Go to Prison: 10:45-1:00-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50; Time Changes: A Good Year 10:25-1:25-4:25; Return 4:15-9:55; Saw III 7:00-9:30; Flags of Our Fathers 10:10-1:05-7:05; Flicka 10:45-12:50-3:00-5:05; Prestige 7:15-10:00; ENDS THURSDAY: Facing the Giants, Man of the Year
LEWISBURG , WV
Starts Friday
SENECA SHOWPLACE: Happy Feet, 4:00-7:00-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Casino Royale 3:15-6:15-9:30; Ends Thurs: Flicka , Flushed Away
LOGAN , WV
Starts Friday
FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: FOUNTAIN PLACE CINEMA 8: Happy Feet 4:45-7:25-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:20-2:35; Casino Royale 4:00-7:00-9:50, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00;
TIME CHANGES: Good Year 4:50, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:20; Saw III 7:05-9:40;
ENDS THURSDAY: Flags of our Fathers
NITRO, WV
Great Escape Nitro 12: http://greatescapetheatres.com or 769-0405
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
Starts Friday
NICHOLAS SHOWPLACE: Happy Feet 4:45-7:15-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 11:45-2:15; Casino Royale 3:20-6:20-9:25, Sat/Sun Mat. 11:55; Santa Clause III , Fri-Sun 4:40-6:55-9:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:25; TIME CHANGES: The Marine , 9:30 DAILY; Flushed Away 4:45-7:05, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:15-2:30; ENDS THURSDAY: Flicka, Saw III
WELCH, WV
Starts Friday:
McDOWELL 3: Happy Feet, Fri.- Sun. 4:45-7:15-9:45*, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:20, Mon-Tues. 5:00-7:30; Casino Royale, Fri-Sun 4:00-7:00-10:00*, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00, Mon.-Thurs. 4:00-7:00; Santa Clause , Fri-Sun. 5:15-7:20-9:30*, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:45, Mon-Tues. 5:20-7:20; (*No late show Sundays)
UPCOMING RELEASES
COMING NOV. 23-24: The Fountain, Déjà vu, Bobby, Deck the Halls, The Pick of Destiny
COMING DEC. 1: The Abandoned, Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj, Turistas, Nativity Story
COMING DEC. 8: Apocalypto, Blood Diamond, DOA:Dead or Alive, Unaccompanied Minors, The Holiday
COMING DEC. 12: “We Are Marshall” world premiere, Huntington, W.Va.
COMING DEC 15: Eragon, Pursuit of Happyness, nationwide sneak preview, "We Are Marshall"
COMING DEC 22: “We Are Marshall,” Charlotte’s Web, Rocky Balboa, Night at the Museum, The Good Shepherd
COMING DEC 25: Dreamgirls, Black Christmas
* 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://allstarcimemas.com/Teays.asp , and for Ashland's Midtown at : http://midtowncinemas3.com.