Movies
MOVIE TIMES
All showtimes are for Friday through Sunday only unless otherwise noted. For other times, as well as reviews and trailers, go to PaloAltoOnline.com/movies. 42 (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 10:25 a.m. & 1:25, 4:20, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. After Earth (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: Thu 9 p.m. & 12:01 a.m. Cleopatra (1963) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Sun 2 p.m. Century 20: Sun 2 p.m. The Croods (PG) ((1/2 Century 20: 10:55 a.m. & 1:30 & 3:55 p.m. Designing Woman (1957) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Stanford Theatre: Sat-Sun 5:20 & 9:15 p.m. Epic (PG) ((( Century 16: 10:05 a.m. & 12:40, 3:20, 5:55 & 8:35 p.m. In 3D 11:20 a.m. & 1:55, 4:35, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 10:30 a.m. 12:20, 1:10, 3:50, 6, 6:45 & 9:25 p.m. In 3D 11:50 a.m. & 2:30, 5:15, 8 & 10:35 p.m. Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 10 & 11 a.m. & noon & 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7:10, 8:10, 9:15 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 10:10 a.m. & 12:05, 1:05, 3:05, 4:05, 6:10, 7:10, 9:15 & 10:10 p.m. In XD 11 a.m. & 1:55, 4:50, 7:50 & 10:50 p.m.
OPENINGS Frances Ha ---1/2
hoping for opportunities that seem to be dwindling. Her love life is one of unfulfilling boyfriends and dates that pass like subway trains. These cycles of disappointment make up most of this funny-sad movie, co-written by Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach (“Margot at the Wedding,� “The Squid and the Whale�). But routine disappointments don’t much deter the spirited Frances; what kills her is the loss of her roommate Sophie (Mickey
(Aquarius) I know what you’re thinking. “Do I really want to see another movie about young artists complaining about how hard it is to make a living in the greatest city in the world?� Cry me a river, Manhattanites. But in answer to your question, here’s the funny thing: You do. As long as it’s “Frances Ha.� Indie queen Greta Gerwig stars in the title role of a 27-year-old dancecompany “apprentice,� meaning that, at work, she’s a second-class citizen stuck understudying and
(continued on next page)
First: The story of the London 2012 Olympic Games (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: Thu 7:30 p.m. Century 20: Thu 7:30 p.m. Frances Ha (R) (((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 2:15, 4:30, 7 & 9:15 p.m. The Girl Can’t Help It (1956) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Stanford Theatre: Fri 5:40 & 9:15 p.m. The Great Gatsby (PG-13) (( Century 16: 10 a.m. & 1:35, 4:45 & 7:55 p.m. In 3D 11:50 a.m. & 3:25, 6:40 & 10 p.m. (Sun no 3:25 or 6:40 p.m.) Century 20: Fri 12:35, 3:45, 7 & 10:20 p.m. In 3D 10:50 a.m. & 2:10, 5:20 & 8:55 p.m. The Hangover Part III (R) (1/2 Century 16: 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. & 12:30, 1:30, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15, 5:05, 5:50, 7, 7:45, 8:40, 9:35 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 10, 10:40, 11:20 & 11:55 a.m. & 12:30, 1:15, 1:50, 2:30, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 5, 5:35, 6:15, 6:55, 7:35, 8:10, 8:50, 9:40, 10:15 & 10:45 p.m. How To Marry A Millionaire (1953) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Stanford Theatre: Sat-Sun 3:35 & 9:30 p.m. The Iceman (R) ((1/2 Aquarius Theatre: 1, 3:30, 6 & 8:30 p.m.
‘‘ MIRACLE A OF A MOVIE
...
EFFORTLESS AND EFFERVESCENT,
HONEST AND FUNNY.’’ Kenneth Turan
GLORIOUS . IRRESISTIBLY LOVELY ’’
‘‘
John Anderson
.
In the House (R) (((1/2 Guild Theatre: 1, 3:30, 6 & 8:30 p.m. Iron Man 3 (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 10:30 a.m. & 1:40, 4:50 & 8 p.m. In 3D 12:05, 3:10, 6:30 & 9:45 p.m. Century 20: 10:25 a.m. & 1:20, 4:30, 7:30 & 10:35 p.m. In 3D 11:40 a.m. & 2:40, 5:40 & 8:45 p.m. Mud (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 2:55 & 8:40 p.m. Pain & Gain (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 6:35 & 9:30 p.m.
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS START FRIDAY, MAY 24TH
Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) ((( Century 16: 10:10 & 11:40 a.m. & 1:20, 2:55, 4:30, 6:15, 7:40, 9:20 & 10:40 p.m. In 3D 10:55 a.m. & 12:25, 2:10, 3:40, 5:15, 7:05, 8:30 & 10:05 p.m. Century 20: 10:35 a.m. & 12:10, 1:35, 3:15, 4:40, 6:25, 7:45, 9:35 & 10:50 p.m. In 3D 10 & 11:15 a.m. & 1, 2:20, 4:10, 5:25, 7:15, 8:30 & 10:25 p.m.
LANDMARK THEATRES
LANDMARK THEATRES
SUNDANCE CINEMAS
430 EMERSON STREET (650) 327-3241 PALO ALTO
1 EMBARCADERO CENTER, PROMENADE LEVEL (415) 352-0835 SAN FRANCISCO
1881 POST ST AT FILLMORE C (415) 346-3243 SAN FRANCISCO
AQUARIUS THEATRE
EMBARCADERO
KABUKI CINEMA
Stories We Tell (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:45, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. What Maisie Knew (R) (Not Reviewed) Palo Alto Square: 2:15, 5, 7:25 & 10 p.m. Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) Stanford Theatre: Fri 7:30 p.m.
( Skip it (( Some redeeming qualities ((( A good bet (((( Outstanding Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260)
Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260)
Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (800-326-3264)
Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700)
Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (800-326-3264)
“
++++. UNFORGETTABLE.� - REX REED, THE NEW YORK OBSERVER
Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information about films playing, go to Palo AltoOnline.com/movies
CinĂŠArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-0128)
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City of Palo Alto Architectural Review Board (ARB) RETREAT 11:30 A.M., Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Members of the public may attend and be heard under the “Oral Communications� portion of the agenda. Contact Diana Tamale for information about the retreat, at 650.329.2144.
The ARB may discuss the following topics at the retreat: UĂŠ ÂœĂ€Â“>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂŠÂœvĂŠĂƒĂ•LVÂœÂ“Â“ÂˆĂŒĂŒiiĂƒ UĂŠ*Ă€ÂœVi`Ă•Ă€iĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠÂ“>Žˆ˜}ĂŠÂ“ÂœĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜Ăƒ UĂŠ iĂŒÂ…Âœ`ĂƒĂŠĂŒÂœĂŠĂŒĂ€>Â˜ĂƒÂ“ÂˆĂŒĂŠ , ĂŠÂœÂŤÂˆÂ˜ÂˆÂœÂ˜ĂƒĂŠÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂœÂŤÂˆVĂƒĂŠ of interest to City Council
UĂŠ*Ă€ÂœViĂƒĂƒĂ‰Ă€iĂ›ÂˆiĂœĂŠLÂœ>Ă€`ĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠ"-ĂŠÂ…ÂœÂ“iĂƒ UĂŠ iˆ}Â…ĂŒĂŠÂ?ÂˆÂ“ÂˆĂŒĂŠ UĂŠ Â?ĂŠ >Â“ÂˆÂ˜ÂœĂŠ,i>Â?ĂŠ Ă•Âˆ`iÂ?ˆ˜iĂƒ UĂŠ-ĂŒĂ€iiĂŒĂŠĂƒiĂŒL>VÂŽĂƒĂ‰ĂƒÂˆ`iĂœ>Â?ÂŽĂŠĂœÂˆ`ĂŒÂ…ĂŠ per the City Council Colleague’s memo
Amy French Chief Planning OfďŹ cial
EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY, MAY 24
ĂœĂœĂœÂ°*>Â?Âœ Â?ĂŒÂœ"˜Â?ˆ˜i°VÂœÂ“ĂŠUĂŠ*>Â?ÂœĂŠ Â?ĂŒÂœĂŠ7iiÂŽÂ?ÞÊUĂŠ >ÞÊÓ{]ÊÓä£ÎÊU Page 27