Charlie Chuckles!
That Will Ferrell sure knows how to tickle a man’s funnybones
(Aug. 12, 2010) Previews
EAT PRAY LOVE. Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir about food, love and finding religion is adapted by writer/director Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck, Glee) with Julia Roberts journeying from NYC to Italy, India and Bali. Not yet rated. Opening at the Broadway, Mill Creek, the Minor and Fortuna.
THE EXPENDABLES. Writer/director/actor Sylvester Stallone stars in a super-macho action flick about mercenaries (played by a slew of famous action stars) on a mission to overthrow a South American dictator. 103 m. Rated R for strong action and bloody violence throughout, and for some language. Opening at the Broadway and Mill Creek.
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD. Michael Cera (Juno, Arrested Development) stars as Scott Pilgrim, who battles his new girlfriend’s “seven evil exes” in an homage to manga directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead). Based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. Rated PG-13 for stylized violence, sexual content, language and drug references. Opening at the Broadway and Mill Creek.
Arcata Theatre Lounge has a pair of film-related events coming up: On Friday, Butter Music Brazil’s All Tribes Film and Beats Gathering presents shorts, plus the documentary Laya Project and dance music. On Saturday La Dolce Video celebrates its first anniversary with a pair of cult movie classics and other fun. Read about both parties in this week’s Calendar section. On Sunday ATL continues the sequence of J. K. Rowling adaptations with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth in the boy wizard franchise.
— Bob Doran
Reviews
THE OTHER GUYS. I actually found myself chuckling at times while watching The Other Guys, which was a pleasant surprise. This genial comedy is a send-up of both the buddy cop film and the macho police movie, and if the humor occasionally flags, the film manages to recover.
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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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