Fable, Western, Comedy
This week rates a rare three-for-three thumbs-up from Charlie
(Oct. 9, 2008) Previews
Opening Friday, Oct. 10 is The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley as the Duchess of Devonshire. Set in the 18th century, the film co-stars Ralph Fiennes and Charlotte Rampling. Rated PG-13. 110m. At the Broadway.
Adapted from the spy novel by David Ignatius, Body of Lies stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a journalist trying to penetrate a terrorist group. Co-starring Russell Crowe. Rated R. 128m. At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
The Express stars Rob Brown as Ernie Davis, the first black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy, and Dennis Quaid as his coach. Rated PG. 130m. At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
In a remake of a Spanish film, Quarantine is about a TV reporter (Jennifer Carpenter, Dexter) and her cameraman (Steve Harris), who are trapped in an apartment that might house a deadly disease. Rated R. 89m. At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
A group of teens seek escape from a failing city of the future in City of Ember, with Bill Murray, Tim Robbins and Mary Kay Place. Rated PG. 95m. At The Movies.
Sex Drive is a comedy about a Chicago teen (Josh Zuckerman) who travels to Knoxville to meet a girl who saw his fake picture on Facebook. Rated R. 101m. Sneak Preview on Saturday at the Broadway.
The Eureka Library film series continues with the early Hitchcock classic The 39 Steps, Bob Doran hosting. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Main Branch, 6:30 p.m.
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Today
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.
Nonviolence Action Camp
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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Comment / By Simon Fishing / Nov. 27, 2009, 8:53 a.m.
Really nice posts. I will be checking back here regularly.