Movie Times Film times reflect the most current listings as of Tuesday afternoon. As schedules at individual theaters sometimes change, we recommend calling ahead to avoid any inconvenience.
Broadway Cinema
1223 Broadway St., Eureka, (707) 443-3456 2 Guns Fri-Thu: 6:35, 9:20 Despicable Me 2 Fri-Thu: (1:50, 4:20) Elysium Fri-Wed: (12:05, 2:40), 5:30, 8:15; Thu: (12:05, 2:40), 5:30 Getaway Fri-Thu: (12:15, 2:35, 4:55), 7:20, 9:40 Kick-Ass 2 Fri-Thu: 6:50, 9:25 Lee Daniels’ The Butler Fri-Thu: (12, 3), 6:05, 9:05 Monsters University Fri-Thu: (1:15, 3:55) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Fri-Thu: (11:50a.m., 2:50), 5:50, 8:50 One Direction: This Is Us Fri-Thu: (4) One Direction: This Is Us 3D Fri-Thu: (1:35), 6:20, 8:45 Planes Fri-Thu: (11:55a.m., 2:20, 4:40), 7 Star Trek Into Darkness Fri-Thu: (12:10), 5:45 We’re the Millers Fri-Thu: (1, 3:45), 6:30, 9:15 World War Z Fri-Thu: (3:05), 8:40 The World’s End Fri-Thu: (12:45, 3:30), 6:15, 9 You’re Next Fri-Thu: (2:15, 4:45), 7:10, 9:35
Mill Creek Cinema
1575 Betty Court, McKinleyville, (707) 839-2222 Elysium Fri-Mon: (1:10, 3:50), 6:30, 9:05; Tue-Wed: (3:50), 6:30, 9:05; Thu: (3:50), 6:30 Kick-Ass 2 Fri-Thu: 6:40, 9:20 Lee Daniels’ The Butler Fri-Mon: (12, 3), 6, 9; Tue-Thu: (3), 6, 9 Monsters University Fri-Mon: (1:20, 4); Tue-Thu: (4) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Fri-Mon: (11:50a.m., 2:50), 5:50, 8:50; Tue-Thu: (2:50), 5:50, 8:50 One Direction: This Is Us Fri-Thu: 8 One Direction: This Is Us 3D Fri-Mon: (1, 3:20), 5:40, 9:10; Tue-Thu: (3:20), 5:40, 9:10 Planes Fri-Mon: (11:55a.m., 2:20, 4:40), 7; Tue-Thu: (4:40), 7 We’re the Millers Fri-Mon: (1:30, 4:10), 6:50, 9:30; Tue-Thu: (4:10), 6:50, 9:30 You’re Next Fri-Mon: (12, 2:25, 4:50), 7:15, 9:40; Tue-Thu: (4:50), 7:15, 9:40
Minor Theatre
1001 H St., Arcata, (707) 822-3456 Blackfish Fri: (3:55), 6:10, 8:25; Sat-Mon: (1:40, 3:55), 6:10, 8:25; Tue-Thu: (3:55), 6:10, 8:25 Blue Jasmine Fri: (4:15), 6:40, 9:10; Sat-Mon: (1:50, 4:15), 6:40, 9:10; Tue-Wed: (4:15), 6:40, 9:10; Thu: (4:15), 6:40 Closed Circuit Fri: (4:40), 7, 9:20; Sat-Mon: (2:20, 4:40), 7, 9:20; Tue-Thu: (4:40), 7, 9:20
Fortuna Theatre
1241 Main St., (707) 725-2121 Elysium Fri-Sat: (12:10, 2:35, 5), 7:25, 9:50; Sun-Mon: (12:10, 2:35, 5), 7:25; Tue-Thu: (5), 7:25 Jobs Fri-Sat: 6:50, 9:35; Sun-Thu: 6:50 Kick-Ass 2 Fri-Sat: (1:40, 4:35), 7:15, 9:40; Sun-Mon: (1:40, 4:35), 7:15; Tue-Thu: (4:35), 7:15 Lee Daniels’ The Butler Fri-Sat: (1, 4), 6:55, 9:45; Sun-Mon: (1, 4), 6:55; Tue-Thu (4), 6:55 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Fri-Sat: (12:50, 3:50), 6:45, 9:30; Sun-Mon: (12:50, 3:50), 6:45; Tue-Thu: (3:50), 6:45 Planes Fri-Mon: (12:20, 2:30, 4:40); Tue-Thu: (4:40) We’re the Millers Fri-Sat: (1:30, 4:25), 7:05, 9:45; Sun-Mon: (1:30, 4:25), 7:05; Tue-Thu: (4:25), 7:05
Garberville Theatre
766 Redwood Drive, (707) 923-3580 World War Z Fri-Tue: 7:30; Wed: 6:30; Thu: 7:30
continued from previous page guage and a singular viewpoint, he’s made some of the most memorable comedies in American cinema (Annie Hall). He’s also made some pointless, almost unwatchable throwaways (Scoop, To Rome With Love). Blue Jasmine may be second-tier Allen, but it has more in common with his great work than the bottom-rung stuff. The movie opens with Jasmine, born Jeannette (Cate Blanchett), arriving in San Francisco from New York via first-class flight. Her elderly seatmate can’t get a word in, then can’t wait to escape. Jasmine is damaged goods. Through a series of flashbacks, we learn about her increasingly troubled, now ended marriage to a slick financial tycoon (Alec Baldwin). We also learn that the dissolution of their union led to something of a breakdown, and that Jasmine is moving to the West Coast to be nearer her sister (Sally Hawkins), with whom she has a severely strained relationship. The bulk of the narrative is about the two women entering and falling out of relationships, with Jasmine all the while attempting to establish an identity. Previously, her efforts toward a sense of self were founded on angling for a successful husband, throwing exquisite dinner parties and jetting to St. Tropez. Blue Jasmine explores some dark psychic territory, and does so with a clear eye and remarkable self-assuredness. The actors give fine, authentic performances, particularly Blanchett. This is the sort of movie only an experienced veteran could generate, and it is noteworthy, though Allen’s catalog is so extensive, so intermittently formidable, that it feels a little like an also-ran. PG13. 98m. YOU’RE NEXT. To call this the most pleasant surprise of the weekend would be a little strange. This thing is a grisly, scary, nasty bit of business and most certainly not for all tastes. But it is also imaginative, original and a lot of fun. A wealthy couple gathers their grown children around them for a long weekend at their summer home. As soon as everyone gathers for dinner, they are set upon by killers in cartoon animal masks. The violence starts early with nothing to stop it, until Erin (Sharni Vinson), the girlfriend of one of the sons, proves herself a more formidable adversary than anyone would expect. As I’ve said time and again, the range of horror movies I enjoy is pretty narrow. But You’re Next surprised and excited me without cheap manipulation or misanthropy. The care and design of Adam Wingard’s directing is remarkable, and the script by Simon Barrett leavens the terror with a healthy sense of humor. You’re Next was a much better and more enjoyable movie than I was expecting. R. 96m. —John J. Bennett
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Previews
BLACKFISH. Documentary about a killer whale who’s killed trainers and the dangers of keeping the animals in captivity. Free Willy it ain’t. PG13. 83m. CLOSED CIRCUIT. Exes Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall are embroiled in cover-ups and conspiracies in an anti-terrorist/legal thriller. R. 96m. GETAWAY. Speedster Ethan Hawke is pressed into service by mysterious Euro-villain John Voigt, who kidnaps his wife. Disney princess Selena Gomez rides shotgun. PG13. 94m. ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US. Directioners, rejoice. All others, run. PG. 92m.
Continuing
2 GUNS. Lighter fare from heavyweights Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, who entertain as undercover odd-couple. R. 109m. DESPICABLE ME 2. Gru (Steve Carell), the girls and the minions are back saving the world in this fun animated sequel. PG. 98m. ELYSIUM. Matt Damon turns workman’s comp into revolution in this effective dystopian sci-fi with Jodie Foster as his sharp-suited foe. R. 110 m JOBS. Ashton Kutcher looks all smart with glasses in this bio of the Apple icon. PG13. 127m. KICK-ASS 2. Teen superheroes and villains clash again. Just not as kick-ass as Kick-Ass. R. 103m. LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER. Moving Civil Rights-era tale with Forest Whitaker as a White House butler through the decades. PG13. 132m. MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES. Attractive, young “shadowhunters” battle demons in an even scarier New York that’s invisible to mere humans. PG13. 130m. PLANES. Like Cars, but not. Really, not. PG. 92m. WE’RE THE MILLERS. Implausible drug smuggling comedy wastes the usually funny Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Anniston. R. 110m.
Returning
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY. In Disney/ Pixar’s prequel to 2001’s Monsters, Inc., Mike the spherical Cyclops (Billy Crystal) and Sulley the fuzzy teal beast (John Goodman) go to college. G. 110m. STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS. Kirk and Spock are back to battle Benedict Cumberbatch and his cheekbones. PG13. 132m. WORLD WAR Z. The global zombie outbreak forgot about one thing: Brad freakin’ Pitt. PG13. 116m. —Jennifer Fumiko Cahill l
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Arts & Crafts
AUTUMN ACRYLIC PAINTING. Fri.s, Sept. 20−Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m−12:30 p.m, CR Community Education 525 D St. Eureka. $99. Join us in this 6−week class and create an acrylic painting focused on autumn colors and themes. We will start with an idea and see it through to completion. Learn artistic skills, art appreciation, and new avenues of artistic expression. Supplies required: Liquitex Acrylic limited palette paints (8 colors), brushes, palette, and canvases. Call (707) 269−4000 to register. (AC−0829) FUSING GLASS JEWELRY FOR BEGINNERS. $45/ $30 members, Materials included. 2 workshops offered. Sun’s 5:30−7:30 pm, WS #1−Sept. 22 & 29, WS #2 − Oct 6 & 13. Two day workshop you will learn how to make your own pendants & earrings, use of color and dicrohic glass, mosaic butterflies, & decals, cutting, designing, and wire wrapping. Materials included. 520 South G St. Arcata, (707) 826−1445, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0829) HANDBUILDING FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDI− ATES. With Otamay Hushing. Thurs.’s, 10−noon (5 weeks) $90. Sept. 19 −Oct. 17. Join us for fun with handbuilding clay projects. Bring your own ideas or try out some new ones. Class has a flexible format to encourage your creativity & build your confi− dence. Will focus on basic techniques with slabs & coils as applied to a variety of projects. Fire Arts Center. 520 South G St. Arcata, (707) 826−1445 www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0829) MAKING PHOTOGRAPHS I: Thurs. Sept. 12−Oct. 24. 5:30 p.m−7:30 p.m. CR Community Education 525 D St. Eureka. Fee: $85. Don’t just take photographs, MAKE them! Learn to better use your camera to make more compelling photographs and truly capture life’s special moments. Visit http://www.redwoods.edu/depart ments/community−ed/ to view us online. Call (707) 269−4000 to register today! (AC−0829) WHEEL THROWING 1&2 W/PEGGY LOUDON. Wed’s− Sept 18−Nov 20 (10 weeks) 3 classes offered, $180. 9 a.m −11 a.m., 11:30 a.m−1:30 p.m. & 2 −4 p.m. Join Peggy for this complete introduction to basic wheel−throwing and glazing techniques. Fire Arts Center 520 South G St. Arcata, (707) 826−1445 www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0829)