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(April 1, 2010) Previews

The Last Song is a coming-of-age story based on yet another Nicholas Sparks novel. Miley Cyrus stars as a teen alienated from her father (Greg Kinnear). Rated PG. 107m. Opens Wednesday, March 31 at the Broadway and Mill Creek.

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Opening Friday: From director Atom Egoyan, Chloe is a thriller about marital mistrust. Catherine (Julianne Moore) hires escort Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) to seduce her husband David (Liam Neeson). Things get complicated. Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialog, nudity and language. 96m. At the Minor.

The 3D fantasy film Clash of the Titans involves the attempt by Perseus (Sam Worthington) to defeat Hades (Ralph Fiennes) before he can seize power from Zeus (Liam Neeson). Rated PG-13. 118m. At the Broadway (3D & 2D), Mill Creek, Fortuna and the Minor.

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too is a sequel to the 2007 film. A four-couple reunion in the Bahamas turns sour when an ex-husband shows up. Rated PG-13. 120m. At the Broadway.

In case you missed either of the two White Russian-soaked showings of The Big Lebowski (1998) at the Arcata Theater Lounge in March, they’re bringing it back again on Friday, April 2 at 7 p.m. Also, celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 6 p.m. with a showing of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Bloody Mary specials!

The April film series at the Eureka Library features director John Huston. It begins Tuesday. April 6 at 6:30 p.m. with host Charlie Myers introducing The African Queen (1951), featuring Bogart and Hepburn.

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