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(July 31, 2008) Previews
The new X-Files film made a believer of few people, so opening on Friday, Aug. 1, is the latest summer wannabe box office hit The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, starring the suddenly busy Brendan Fraser. Fraser reprises his character Rick O’Connell who, along with his son (Luke Ford), wife (Mario Bello subbing for Rachel Weisz, which seems a wash) and brother-in-law (John Hannah) must stop the evil, resurrected Dragon Emperor Han (Jet Li) and a sorceress (Michele Yeoh). Can’t wait. Rated PG-13 for adventure action and violence. 112 m. At the Broadway, Mill Creek, Fortuna and the Minor.
Kevin Costner fans — and there must be some out there — get to enjoy the old guy as a beer-swilling (hasn’t he already done this?) loser who suddenly finds himself in the national spotlight when a presidential election ends in a dead heat and his vote will be decisive in Swing Vote. The film co-stars Madeline Carroll as his daughter, Dennis Hopper and Stanley Tucci. Rated PG for language. Running time not available. At the Broadway and Mill Creek.
On a happily more independent note, Jellyfish (Meduzot), a 2007 French/Israeli film, follows the stories of three Tel Aviv women who become serendipitously connected as they try to deal with their somewhat disappointing lives. It’s good to see an alternative to the summer films finally opening locally. In Hebrew and English with English subtitles. Not rated. 78 m. At the Broadway.
The final film in the latest Eureka Library Based on the Book series is the classic 1953 noir The Big Heat. Directed by Fritz Lang, the film is the story of honest cop Dave Bannion (Glenn Ford) working in a corrupt department. When the brass won’t investigate the death of a fellow cop, Bannion resigns but his troubles are just beginning, complicated by his connection with a crooked cop’s girlfriend (Gloria Grahame). Hosted by Charlie Myers, the screening begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the Multipurpose Room of the Eureka Main Library.
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Open Celtic Music Session
music / 3 p.m. Cafe Veritas/Mosgo's, 180 Westwood Center, Arcata. Informal monthly gathering of musicians playing Irish and other Celtic music. Hosted by Seabury Gould. seaburygould.com. 845-8167.
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etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.
Audubon Society Field Trip
outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.
Look Back in Anger Matinee
theater / 2 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
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