SPACES Jaws (1975) See p.74. Just a Little Bit Crazy (2004) @Texas Spirit
Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, noon, 5pm. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
Kinfolk (1981) D: Nikita Mikhalkov; with Nonna Mordyukova, Svetlana Kryuchkova. (NR, 98 min.) UT Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies: Films of Nikita Mikhlakov. Free. @Geography Bldg., Rm. 102 (UT campus on 24th), 7pm.
The Hustler (1961) D: Robert Rossen; with Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott. (NR, 135 min.) Summer Film Classics: Oscar at Last. Newman plays a young pool hustler who challenges the legendary Minnesota Fats (brilliantly played by Gleason). Dingy atmosphere and great performances make this a standout. Eugene Shuftan’s cinematography won an Oscar. (Double bill: The Color of Money.) (*) @Paramount, 9:25pm.
-Ann Hornaday, WASHINGTON POST
In Da Club Sing-Along @Alamo Ritz,
9:30pm.
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
@Alamo Drafthouse Village, 11am; Lakeline, 10am. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
Inkheart (2009) @Lakeline, 10am. (See
Tuesday.)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
@Westgate, 10am. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
@Westgate, 10am. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (2007)
@Tinseltown South, 10am. (See Tuesday.)
Nim’s Island (2008) @Arbor, 10am. (See
Thursday, 7/2.)
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) @Arbor, 10am. (See
SPACES Connections Nueva Onda Movie Night. This short-film program features Xtranormal.com project “The Bickersons,” Keith Wilson’s “When the Light’s Red,” Marshall Rimmer’s “Color by Number,” Allison Cook’s “Junior,” and Benjamin Slamka and Tomasz Werner’s “Vitual Arcus.” Post-show Q&A with filmmakers. Door prizes and more. @Nueva Onda, 8pm. Just a Little Bit Crazy (2004) @Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, noon, 5pm. (See Thursday, 7/2.) STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 3
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Inkheart (2009) @Lakeline, 10am. (See
The Uninvited (2009) Austin Public Library: Cinemagic. Free. (*) @Cepeda Public Library, 6pm.
@Westgate, 10am. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) Nim’s Island (2008) @Arbor, 10am. (See
Thursday, 7/2.)
(NR, 120 min.) NCM Fathom. One of off-Broadway’s most popular musicals will appear on the screen for one night. The show begins with a live, red-carpet introduction by the original cast and celebrity guests, followed by a pretaped 20th anniversary performance of the musical, starring members of the original cast. The event will conclude with a live music performance by the Plaids. @Southpark Meadows, Metropolitan, Tinseltown North, Hill Country Galleria, 7pm.
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Drafthouse South, 11am; Alamo Drafthouse Village, 11am; Lakeline, 10am. (See Monday.)
@Westgate, 10am. (See Thursday, 7/2.)
The Color of Money (1986) D: Martin Scorsese; with Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver, John Turturro. (R, 119 min.) Summer Film Classics: Oscar at Last. “Fast Eddy” Felson (the character played by Newman in The Hustler) is coaxed out of retirement by a talented new pool hustler (Cruise) who wants Eddy to teach him the ropes. The newcomer is a reflection of Eddy’s old self. Newman finally won his only acting Oscar for this role. (Double bill: The Hustler.) @Paramount, 7pm.
ALAMO DOWNTOWN
The Cat From Outer Space (1978) @Alamo
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) Summer MovieCamp. $1. (*) @Barton Creek Square, 10am.
Assignment: Outer Space (1960)
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Tuesday.)
D: Antonio Margheriti; with Rik Van Nutter, Gabriella Farinon, David Montresor, Archie Savage. (NR, 73 min.) Cult Thursday. Italian science-fiction film. @Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek, 10pm; free.
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Thursday, 7/2.)
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You’ll never look at dinner the same way again.
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008) @Arbor, 10am.
(See Thursday, 7/2.)
imax Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) D: Michael Bay; with Shia LaBeouf, Megan
Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Rainn Wilson; with the voices of Hugo Weaving, Peter Cullen, Tom Kenny. (PG-13, 149 min.) Opens Wednesday. (*) Thu. (7/2), 1, 4, 7, 10pm; Fri.-Sat., noon, 3, 6, 9pm, 12mid; Sun.-Thu. (7/9), 1, 4, 7, 10pm.
Under the Sea 3D (2009) D: Howard Hall. (NR, 40 min.) The impact of global warming is examined in the waters of Southern Australia, New Guinea, and elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific region. Thu. (7/2)-Sat., 11am; Mon.-Thu. (7/9), 11am.
THE HURT LOCKER
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Passes are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited. Passes do not guarantee admission.
Tuesday, July 7, 7:30pm
The Cat From Outer Space (1978) @Alamo
Drafthouse South, 11am. (See Monday.)
To WIN The
This absorbing film looks terrific and does a superb job of making its case that our current food ways are drastically out of whack.”
Special ADVANCE Screening
KIDS
Forever Plaid Anniversary Tribute
‘‘EVERYONE SHOULD SEE ‘FOOD, INC.’
Spaceballs: The Quote-Along (1987) D: Mel Brooks; with Brooks, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman. (PG, 96 min.) @Alamo Ritz, 7pm.
True Stories (1986) See p.74.
THURSDAY
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