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Voice your opinion in the second annual Palo Alto Online Oscar Challenge. Go online to select your picks for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and the other major Oscar categories. The person with the most correct picks will WIN dinner and a movie for two ($75 value). The winner will be announced Monday, Feb. 28, and the deadline to enter is Sunday, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m. One entry per person. Think you’ve got your ďŹ nger on the pulse of the Academy? Well, then on with the show....
MOVIE TIMES
Gnomeo & Juliet ---
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Another Year (R) (((1/2
Aquarius Theatre: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Barney’s Version (R) (((
Guild Theatre: 2:30, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Bedlam (1946)
Stanford Theatre: Thu. at 7:30 p.m.
Biutiful (R) ((1/2
Palo Alto Square: Fri., Sun.-Tue. & Thu. at 1:15, 4:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat. at 4:30 & 8 p.m.; Wed. at 1:15 p.m.
Black Swan (R) (((
Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 2:15, 5, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m.
Blue Valentine (R) ((((
Century 16: 12:50, 4:10, 7:05 & 10:10 p.m.
The Body Snatcher (1945)
Stanford Theatre: Thu. at 6 & 9 p.m.
The Eagle (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:45, 4:25, 7:30 & 10:25 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:40 & 10:20 p.m.
The Fighter (R) ((1/2
Century 16: 12:40, 3:35, 6:50 & 9:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:40, 5:45 & 8:30 p.m.
From Prada to Nada (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:50 a.m. Century 20: 5, 7:35 & 10:10 p.m.; Fri. & Sun.-Thu. also at 11:45 a.m. & 2:25 p.m.
The Gang’s All Here (1943)
Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 5:35 & 9:35 p.m.
The Girl from 10th Avenue (1935)
Stanford Theatre: Fri. at 6:10 & 9:20 p.m.
Gnomeo & Juliet (G)
Century 16: 11 a.m.; 1:20, 3:40, 6:10 & 8:30 p.m.; In 3D at 11:40 a.m.; 2:20, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:40 a.m.; 1:55, 4:10, 6:25, 8:35 & 10:45 p.m.; In 3D at 12:50, 3, 5:15, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.; In 3D Sat. also at 10:35 a.m.
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The Green Hornet (PG-13) (1/2
Century 20: 4 & 9:55 p.m. (Sat. also at 10:20 a.m.); In 3D at 1:10 & 7:05 p.m.
Heaven Can Wait (1943)
Stanford Theatre: Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:30 p.m.
The Illusionist (2011) (PG) (((
Aquarius Theatre: 3, 5, 7 & 9 p.m.
Just Go With It (PG-13)
Century 16: Fri.-Sun. at 11 a.m.; 12:30, 1:50, 3:30, 4:50, 7, 8, 9:50 & 10:45 p.m.; Mon.-Thu. at 11 a.m.; 12:30, 1:50, 3:30, 4:50, 7, 8:30 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 1, 2:20, 3:45, 5:05, 6:35, 7:50, 9:20 & 10:35 p.m.; Sat. also at 10:15 a.m.
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Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: Fri.-Sun. at 12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8:20 & 10:55 p.m.; Mon.-Thu. at 12:20, 2:50, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.; In 3D (Fri.-Thu.) at 11:20 a.m.; 2, 4:40, 7:20 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: Fri 12:30, 3:05, 5:40, 8:10 & 10:40 p.m. (Sat. also at 10 a.m.); In 3D at 11:15 & 11:50 a.m.; 1:50, 2:25, 4:25, 5, 7, 7:35, 9:40 & 10:10 p.m.
The King’s Speech (R) (((1/2
Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 2:10, 4:55, 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:30, 4:20 & 7:15 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m.
Marked Woman (1937)
Stanford Theatre: Fri. at 7:30 p.m.
The Mechanic (R) ((
Century 16: 2:30, 5:05, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. Century 20: 1:05, 3:30, 5:50, 8:15 & 10:35 p.m.; Sat. also at 10:30 a.m.
The Metropolitan Opera: Palo Alto Square: Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Boris Gudonov (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed)
The Metropolitan Opera: Nixon in China (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed)
Century 20: Sat. at 10 a.m. Palo Alto Square: Sat. at 10 a.m.
No Strings Attached (R) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:55, 4:35, 7:50 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:30 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:25 & 10:15 p.m.
RISE (PG) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: Thu. at 8 p.m. Century 20: Thu. at 8 p.m.
The Rite (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 20: 2:30, 5:10, 8 & 10:45 p.m.
The Roommate (PG-13) (Not Reviewed)
Century 16: Noon, 2:25, 4:55, 7:35 & 10:05 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2:55, 5:30, 7:55 & 10:30 p.m.; Sat. also at 10:05 a.m.
Sanctum (R) (
Century 16: 12:10 & 3:10 p.m. (Fri.-Wed. also at 6:20 & 8:55 p.m.); In 3D at 1, 4, 7 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:50 & 4:30 p.m. (Fri.-Wed. also at 7:10 & 9:50 p.m.); In 3D at 12:15, 2:50, 5:25, 8:05 & 10:40 p.m.
Tangled (PG) (((
Century 20: Noon.
True Grit (PG-13) (((
Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 2:10, 4:45, 7:25 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 1:55, 4:35, 7:20 & 10 p.m.
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(Century 16, Century 20) Just when you thought you had seen every possible spin on Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,� Hollywood plants something fresh in the cineplex: garden gnomes. This charming crowd-pleaser offers a more uplifting take on the Bard’s classic tragedy and features excellent animation, entertaining characters and ample humor. On the verge of Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing sweeter than a little gnomance. Two bitter neighbors on Verona Drive, Ms. Montague and Mr. Capulet, argue at every opportunity. Their only commonality is that both have lush, gorgeous gardens — and a smorgasbord of garden gnomes. But Montague’s blue gnomes and Capulet’s red gnomes are just as divided as their bickering owners. The blues are led by Lady Blueberry (voice of Maggie Smith) while the reds are run by Lord Redbrick (voice of Michael Caine). Blueberry’s son Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) is a clever daredevil who engages in regular lawnmower races with brutish red gnome Tybalt (voice of Jason Statham). Gnomeo’s dislike of the reds seems boundless — until he sets eyes on Redbrick’s enchanting daughter, Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt). Gnomeo and Juliet’s serendipitous first meeting happens under the moonlight and the chemistry is palpable for both. Things are about to get very interesting on Verona Drive. As Gnomeo and Juliet plan clandestine rendezvous in the abandoned yard across the alley, conflict quickly escalates between the red and blue gnomes. Attacks against the others’ gardens grow in intensity and brutality, culminating in a knock-down, drag-out war that threatens to rip both gardens to shreds. Love may be the only thing that can mend the broken fences, but we all know how the story of Romeo and Juliet ends ... don’t we? Executive producer Elton John’s indelible stamp is all over this colorful family film. The music legend’s recognizable tunes are melodically splashed throughout and there are even a few quirky visual references, such as an energetic gnome sporting John’s flashy sunglasses. The vocal talent — made up of mostly British actors — is impressive and fuels the Shakespearean atmosphere. A handful of unusual side characters, including a lonely plastic flamingo, a water-spouting frog and a canine-esque toadstool, boost the playful flair. Subtle touches in animation and sound highlight that these gnomes are made of clay or