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BOYHOOD. Richard Linklater has an odd obsession with nostalgia; a fair portion of his films (Before Sunrise, Dazed and Confused) focus on capturing the essence of an era or the mood of a moment. His newest film, Boyhood, doesn’t deviate from his favorite theme; in fact, it kicks the theme into high gear and takes the audience on a nearly three-hour tour of childhood. No need to buckle your safety belts; it’s a very slow ride. The film starts with Mason (Ellar Coltrane) at 6 years old and follows him until he is 18. The plot doesn’t deviate from what you would expect of a coming-ofage story. Mason’s parents are divorced and he spends a majority of his time with his sister (Lorelei Linklater) and mother (Patricia Arquette). Through the years, Mason’s father (Ethan Hawke) appears from time to time, sharing wisdom and laughter with his son before he leaves again. Boyhood’s main focus is how Mason is affected by life changes and stressors, like dealing with his mother’s abusive new husband or falling in love for the first time. Depsite massive critical acclaim, Linklater’s gimmick did little to elevate what is a typical story of a boy becoming a man. The film was shot over a 12-year span, using the same cast throughout. Linklater gets points for creativity, but his idea was better on paper. In actuality, Boyhood is a three-hour exploration of a fairly standard, privileged childhood and nothing more. By the two-hour mark, the film has long since become stagnant, the plot has become redundant and the discomfort of the theater seats wins out over the attention span. Boyhood is worth watching on DVD at home, where you can come and go at your own leisure. As a theatrical release, it feels more like a chore than a work of art. R. 165m.
Previews
WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL. Underdogs. Inspirational locker room speeches. Social commentary. Life lessons. Football. PG. 115m. IF I STAY. Talented Chloë Grace Moretz is torn between a life of higher education or rock ’n roll love, but an accident forces her to make a tougher, spiritual decision. PG13. 107m. MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT. Oh. Look. Another Woody Allen romcom. This one wins worst poster design of the year. PG13. 100m. SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR. Comic book ultraviolence sequel brings grit, darkness and plenty of ugly back to the big screen. R. 103m. — Grant Scott-Goforth
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DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Stunning visual effects, intense battles and a story with an emotional authenticity generally unseen in summer blockbusters. PG13. 130m. THE EXPENDABLES 3. Lats, abs, ’toids, and ’ceps re-form the gang for the third installment of the old-timers’ action spectacle. This time, they bring in some (relatively) young blood, and old- and new-school don’t exactly see eye to eye. PG13. 126m. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. Unlikely heroes (including a tree, a raccoon, and Andy from Parks and Rec) guard the galaxy from boredom in this clever, edgy and dazzling sci-fi blockbuster. PG13. 121m. THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY. A fishout-of-water story pits a family of Indian restaurateurs new to provincial France against a more traditional and established restaurant owner (Helen Mirren). Warm, sincere, nostalgic filmmaking. PG. 122m. INTO THE STORM. Like Twister, but twistier. Great special effects make for a passable summer disaster flick. PG-13. 89m. LET’S BE COPS. Two dolts impersonate cops to get free stuff and become popular. Poor timing for the studio, as cops are decidedly unpopular in parts of the nation right now. R. 103m. LUCY. Director Luc Besson muddles an interesting idea with half-baked plotting, wasting Scarlett Johansson as a woman dosed with a drug that allows her to access the other 90 percent of her brain. R. 90m. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Hollywood unwisely reinvents the origin story and the world’s most fearsome fighting team is duller than ever. PG13. WHAT IF. Twee rom-com pokes at the tropes of twee rom-coms, as Daniel Radcliffe seeks love in a boyfriend-sodden dream girl. From the writer of MVP: Most Vertical Primate. PG13. 98m. — Jennifer Fumiko Cahill and Grant Scott-Goforth l Aug. 22 Aug. 27
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Arts & Crafts
CREATIVITY WITH YOUR DIGITAL SLR CAMERA. Learn the basics of camera set−up, care and use, and then how to improve your composition and creativity in your photographs. With Mark Larson. Tues./Thurs., Sept. 2−11, 6:30−8:30 p.m. Fee: $145. Call HSU College of eLearning and Extended Education to register: 826−3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended (AC−0821) CREATING TUMBLERS & MUGS. 1st & 3rd Thurs., 6:30−8:30 p.m. Free. Members & Friends of Fire Arts. Join Fire Arts members for an evening creating whimsical ceramic mugs & tumblers. All ages welcome. Attend 3 workshops, receive a final product free! Limited 8 students per class. Call a day ahead to reserve space. 520 South G St. Arcata, (707) 826−1445, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0821) HANDBUILDING FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDI− ATES. $185. Thurs’s., 10 a.m.−Noon (10 weeks) Sept. 18−Nov. 20. With Otamay Hushing. Focus on basic techniques with slabs and coils as applied to a variety of projects.Fire Arts Center, 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826−1445, www.fireartsarcata.com (AC−0911) MAKING PHOTOGRAPHS. Sept. 10−Oct. 22, Wed’s., 10 a.m.−12 p.m., $85. Call 476−4500 to register. (AC−0821) SCRAP HUMBOLDT’S THE (RE)WORKSHOP. Take a Class, rent the space, teach a class, have a birthday party or drop−in and use our tools in our Creative Education Studio. (707) 822−2452 scraphumboldt.org (AC−0911) TILE MAKING. $185. Mon’s., 5:30−7:30 p.m. Sept. 15− Nov. 17 (10 weeks). With Marilyn Allen. Enjoy this decorative, yet functional, art form while exploring a variety of tile−forming and surface−decorating techniques. For all levels. 520 South G St., Arcata. (707) 826−1445, www.fireartsarcata.com. (AC−0911)
Communication
COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGE− MENT WORKSHOP. Sat. Sept. 6, 8:45 a.m − 4:30 p.m in Eureka. An interactive, one−day workshop designed to promote personal conflict manageâ ´ ment through effective communication. Contact Humboldt Mediation Services (707) 445−2505 or visit www.humboldtmediationservices.org for more info. and to register. (CMM−0904) OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES EXPLORED AT LIFE− TREE CAFÉ. Strategies for coping with difficult times will be shared Sun., Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Titled "Bouncing Back: Turning Disasters Into Opportuni− ties". Lifetree Café is a conversation cafe with free coffee and snacks. Corner of 13th and Union, Arcata. Phone (707) 672−2919. (CMM−0821)
CREATIVE WRITING. Sept. 11−Oct. 9, Thurs’s., 5:30− 7:30 p.m. at the CR Garberville Instructional Site. $45. Call (707) 476−4500 to register. (CMM−0821)
Computer
MICROSOFT EXCEL BASICS. Learn worksheet design, formulas and functions, charts, saving and printing worksheets and workbooks. With Joan Dvorak. Mon’s., Sept. 8−29, 6−8 p.m. Fee: $75. Pre− registration required. To register, call HSU College of eLearning & Extended Education at 826−3731 or visit www.humboldt.edu/extended. (CMP−0828) PHOTOSHOP ZERO. Sept. 10−Oct. 22, Wed’s., 3:15− 5:15 p.m. Call 476−4500 to register. (CMP−0821) USING PHOTOSHOP AS A DARKROOM. Sept. 10− Oct. 22, Wed’s., 1−3 p.m., $85. Call 476−4500 to register. (CMP−0821)
Dance/Music/Theater/Film
ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC BASS LESSONS All ages. Beginning to Intermediate. Theory and Improvisa− tion. Matthew Engleman (707) 633−9185 (DMT0918) BEGIN ARGENTINE TANGO. Learn the dance considered by many to be the most interesting and beautiful of all. Meet new people and have a lot of fun! Class is 5 weeks long, starts Tues., Sept. 9, 8:15 p.m. at Redwood Raks. More info, (858) 205−9832 or www.tangodelsol.net. (DMT−0904) DANCE WITH DEBBIE: Try one of our fabulous specialized workshops. Improve your Latin tech− nique, spruce up your arm styling, do the Hustle, explore American Tango, learn fancy dips & endings. Intermediate East and West Coast swing. (707) 464−3638 debbie@dancewithdebbie.biz www.dancewithdebbie.biz (DMT−0828) MUSIC LESSONS. Piano, Guitar, Voice, Flute, etc. Piano tuning, Instrument repair. Digital multi−track recording. (707) 476−9239. (DMT−0828) REDWOOD RAKS WORLD DANCE STUDIO, ARCATA. West African, Belly Dance, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Breakdance, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Zumba, Hula, Congolese, more! Kids and Adults, 616−6876. (DMT−0925) STEEL DRUM CLASSES. Weekly Beginning Class: Fri’s., 11:30 a.m.−12:30 p.m., $50. Beg/Int, continuing students: Mon’s., 7−8 p.m. Pan Arts Network 1049 Samoa Blvd. Suite C. Call (707) 407−8998. panartsnetwork.com (DMT−0828) THE WA: AN ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY. With Michael Furniss. At Om Shala Yoga. Fri., Aug. 22 and each 4th Fri. Monthly! 8−9:30 p.m. No experience or "dancing grace" necessary. Move with your own authentic expression of the moment. $10 admis− sion. 858 10th St., Arcata. 825−YOGA (9642), www.omshalayoga.com. (DMT−0821)
Fitness
AIKIDO. Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 16−Oct 23, 6 p.m.− 7:30 p.m. Call 476−4500 to register. (F−0821) DANCE−FIT. Dance, aerobics & strength training all in one class! Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9−10 a.m. First class is free. Drop in for $5 per class or 14 classes for $55. No Limits tap & jazz studio, corner of 10th & K st. Arcata. 825−0922. (F−0828) SELF DEFENSE. Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 9 and 11. 5:30− 7:30 p.m., $40. Call 476−4500 to register. (F−0821)