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Based on the nonfiction book by Jon Ronson, The Men Who Stare at Goats is a comedy about a secret unit of our military that attempts to use psychic powers in Iraq. With George Clooney and Ewan McGregor. Rated R for language, some drug content and brief nudity. 93m. At the Broadway, Mill Creek and the Minor.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol is the latest version of the classic tale, now starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge and others, along with an all-star cast. Rated PG. 96m. At the Broadway (3D/2D), Mill Creek and Fortuna.
Amelia stars Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in director Mira Nair’s take on the well-known aviator. Richard Gere plays her husband and Ewan McGregor a possible love interest. Rated PG. 111m. At the Broadway.
In The Box, Cameron Diaz and James Marsden play a couple with an ethical dilemma: they’ll get $1 million if they cause the death of some stranger. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence and disturbing images. 115m. At the Broadway and Mill Creek.
The Fourth Kind (as in close encounters with) is a sci-fi/horror film about alien abduction starring Milla Jovovich. Rated PG-13 for violent/disturbing images, some terror, thematic elements and brief sexuality. 98m. At the Broadway, Fortuna and Mill Creek.
The French film Coco Before Chanel stars Audrey Tautou as the woman who became Coco. Looks very promising. Rated PG-13 for sexual content and smoking. 105m. At the Minor.
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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.
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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