Wild Things
The Jonze/Eggers adaptation is a stunning work of art
(Oct. 22, 2009) Previews
Opening Friday, Oct. 23 is this year’s Blair Witch Project-style success story, Paranormal Activity. (The film was made for a reported $15,000.) A young middle-class couple moves into a suburban home where something is not quite right. Rated R for language. 99m. At Broadway, the Minor and Fortuna.
Roman numerals can once again count on Halloween to keep them relevant. The upcoming holiday means we will be graced by Saw VI. The evil Jigsaw is at it again. Want the rest of the plot? See I-V. Rated R for yuckyness. 93m. At the Minor, Broadway and Mill Creek.
Astro Boy is a young robot who has X-ray vision, super strength, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly … but he is different from the other kids. Follow him on his journey to find acceptance. Aww. Rated PG for action. 94m. At Broadway and Mill Creek.
America cannot seem to quench its thirst for vampires lately. A freshly bitten 14-year-old vampire named Darren joins a circus freak show and becomes quite the attraction in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. As he grows more powerful, Darren becomes the pawn of the more evil vampires. Rated PG-13 for supernatural violence. 109m. At Broadway, Mill Creek and Fortuna.
Officially opening Wednesday, Oct. 28, the King of Pop will be presented in his cinematic swan song, Michael Jackson’s This Is It. Look for advanced screenings on Tuesday at Broadway, Mill Creek and Fortuna.
— Andrew Goff
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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.
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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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