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(Aug. 20, 2009) Previews
Opening Friday, Aug. 21, Quentin Tarantino strikes again with Inglourious Basterds, an alternate history “spaghetti western” World War II epic. In France, a young Jewish woman seeks revenge for the death of her parents by the Nazis while an American lieutenant (Brad Pitt) leads raids on the Germans. With Diane Kruger, Mike Myers and Eli Roth. Rated R for strong graphic violence, language and brief sexuality. 153m. At the Broadway, Mill Creek, Minor and Fortuna.
In the comedy Post Grad, Alexis Bledel stars as a college graduate who moves back in with her parents when she is unable to find a job. Rated PG-13 for sexual situations and brief strong language. 89m. At the Broadway.
Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, Shorts is a family film about a young boy who discovers a rock that grants wishes. If only it were that easy. Rated PG for mild action and some rude humor. 89m. At the Broadway, Mill Creek and Fortuna.
X Games 3D: The Movie is a sports documentary that goes behind the scenes at the yearly X Games events, featuring Shaun White, Travis Pastrana and others. Rated PG for extreme sports action and accidents. 92m. At the Broadway and Fortuna.
Reviews
THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE*: The Time Traveler’s Wife* is not a terrible film, but it does tilt toward the bland and weepie area of movie aesthetics.
Given the popularity of Audrey Niffenegger’s 2003 novel, many people are familiar with the premise. It seems that Chicago librarian Henry (the ruggedly handsome Eric Bana) time-travels whenever he feels stress, which is apparently often, and he has no control over his travels. And, as in the Terminator films, clothes are not part of the travel ensemble so Henry is constantly breaking into places to suit up.
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STAFF PICK / events / 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Blue Lake Casino. Get a tattoo from local and/or guest artists. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
Professor Willikers’ Grand Puppet Slam
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Gathering of local and Bay Area puppeteers including Lush Newton, James Hildebrant, Sean Powers, Mark Dupre and Issac Bluefoot. Presented in a cabaret format with live music by Tim Gray and Jill Petricca. $10/$8 students and seniors. arcataplayhouse.org. 822-1575.
Sister Carol (reggae)
STAFF PICK / music, dance / 9-1:30 a.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. With DJ Gabe Pressure. $18. holdmyticket.com/event/34352. 822-4766.
23 dances/23 minutes
dance / 8 p.m. Pan Arts Studio, 1049 Samoa #C, Arcata. Bring Your Own Seat Series presents 23 one-minute pieces featuring modern choreography/performance art. E-mail panartstudiodance@gmail.com. 601-1151.
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Comment / By Susan Gehr / Aug. 22, 2009, 10:15 p.m.
When is Ponyo coming to Humboldt County? I really want to see it!