Movies
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The Lego Movie
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It’s just another day in Bricksburg for Emmet Brickowoski (Chris Pratt, in hilariously bubbly mode), an ordinary, regular, generic construction worker Lego “minifigure” in a disturbingly conformist world. With his “prodigiously empty mind,” Emmet is content to “follow the instructions” by rooting for the local sports team, drinking expensive coffee and singing insidiously infectious pop song “Everything is Awesome!!!” while he works. But a freedom fighter named Wyldstyle (Elizabeth Banks) informs Emmet he might be “the Special” prophecied by a wizard named Vitruvius (Morgan Freeman). The surreal narrative that follows riffs on “The Matrix,” with its hero getting his mind blown by alternate realities as he comes to terms with being, just maybe, the only one who can save Legokind. Dastardly President Business (Will Ferrell) wields corporate control over everything (including voting machines) and plans to freeze society into the polar opposite of freedom. Armed with “the piece of resistance” and aided by a team of “Master Builders” who “change everything,” Emmet sets off on his Hero’s Journey. Rated PG for mild action and rude humor. One hour, 40 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed Feb. 7, 2014)
BECOME A VOLUNTEER MEDIATOR FOR THE PALO ALTO MEDIATION PROGRAM
“Find Your Way Home”
7TH ANNUAL HOUSING CONFERENCE Presented by Avenidas & Nancy Goldcamp, Coldwell Banker
Saturday, March 22 The Mediation Program sponsored by the City of Palo Alto is now accepting applications from volunteers who live or work in Palo Alto or Stanford. Typical cases handled by this program include: ✓ Tenant – Landlord disputes including deposits, repairs, maintenance, rent increases ✓ Neighbor –to- Neighbor disputes such as fences, parking, trees or excessive noise ✓ Consumer Issues such as auto repairs or contractors Selected applicants will be appointed by the City to a two-year term, following required training and orientation.
8:30am to 2:15pm
at Avenidas: 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto (Free, all-day parking available)
EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL $40 Avenidas Members $45 Non-Members After March 14: $50 for all
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Age-Friendly Communities: A worldwide movement! By Anabel Pelham, PhD
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The application must be postmarked March 21, 2014. For more information, please contact: Palo Alto Mediation Program 1490 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (650) 856-4062; E-Mail: PAmediation@housing.org
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The Monuments Men -Adapted by George Clooney and Grant Heslov from the book by Robert M. Edsel (with Bret Witter), “The Monuments Men” merrily fictionalizes the true story of the Allied armies’ Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program, tasked with recovering, restoring and returning to rightful owners buildings, monuments and artwork — while the Nazis continue to steal paintings and sculptures for a planned Fuhrer Museum. Clooney plays art historian Frank Stokes (patterned on conservationist George L. Stout), who presses for the importance of saving monuments from bombs, and art from Hitler’s grubby little hands. Stokes recruits art restorer James Granger (Matt Damon), architect Richard Campbell (Bill Murray), sculptor Walter Garfield (John Goodman), French art dealer Jean Claude Clermont (Jean Dujardin), theater director Preston Savitz (Bob Balaban) and British art consultant Donald Jeffries (Hugh Bonneville) to shadow troops and gain access to lost or endangered art. The aging “monuments men”’s mission requires them to submit to basic training and face life-threatening dangers in the field, but as we’re told again and again, the risk is worth the reward. Rated PG13 for some images of war violence and historical smoking. One hour, 58 minutes. — P.C. (Reviewed Feb. 7, 2014)
Century Theatres at Palo Alto Square Fri thru Sat 2/21 – 2/22 Gloria – 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Her – 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Sun thru Thurs 2/23 – 2/28 Gloria – 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Her – 1:00, 4:00, 7:00 Tickets and Showtimes available at cinemark.com
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