War and High Society

Two Oscar-winning films finally arrive in Humboldt County

(April 17, 2008) Opening

88 MINUTES.College prof moonlighting as FBI agent receives death threat stating he’s got only 88 minutes to live. Rated R. 107 m. At the Broadway.

Taxi to the Darkside
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FORBIDDEN KINGDOM.American teen is transported back in kung fu time when he finds weapon of ancient warrior in pawn shop. Rated PG-13. 113 m. At the Broadway, Mill Creek and Fortuna.

FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL.Loser musician goes on vacation to escape his TV star ex-girlfriend only to find her and her new rocker guy staying in the same hotel. Rated R. 111 m. At the Broadway and Mill Creek.

MADAME BUTTERFLY.San Francisco Opera performs captivating tragic opera in pure Digital Cinema. SF Opera Cinemacast runs April 19-20 at Fortuna.

RUN, FAT BOY, RUN.Man tries to win back woman he ran from at the altar by trying to run a marathon. Rated PG-13. 110 m. At the Broadway.

SHINE A LIGHT.Martin Scorsese’s documentary on The Rolling Stones. Rated PG-13. 122 m. At the Minor.

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