[ CONTINUING ] BEYOND THE LIGHTS (PG-13): A talented young musician on the brink of superstardom struggles with the pressure of her newfound success. Culver BIG HERO 6 (PG): In this animated adventure film, a young prodigy invents an inflatable robot and teams up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster BIRDMAN (R): This dark comedy from director Alejandro González Iñárritu follows the mental unraveling of a washed up A-list actor, famous for playing the titular superhero, as he prepares to mount a comeback by directing a Broadway play. Starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, and Zach Galifianakis. Pittsford THE BOXTROLLS (PG): A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his adopted family from an evil exterminator, in this stop-motion adventure film. Movies 10 DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (PG-13): An army of genetically evolved apes battle against a small band of surviving humans, in this sequel to 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Movies 10 DUMB AND DUMBER TO (PG-13): Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, as they try to track down Harry’s adopted daughter in this sequel to “Dumb and Dumber.”
Canandaigua, Culver, Tinseltown, Webster THE EQUALIZER (R): Denzel Washington stars as former black ops commando who comes out of retirement to rescue a young girl from a violent gang of Russian gangsters. With Chloë Grace Moretz, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo. Culver EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS (PG13): Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton star in RIdley Scott’s epic retelling of the biblical story of Moses. With Sigourney Weaver, Aaron Paul, and Ben Kingsley. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster GONE GIRL (R): David Fincher directs this thriller based on the wildly popular novel about the mysterious disappearance of Amy Dunne and the media circus that springs up when her husband becomes the prime suspect. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tyler Perry. Culver, Pittsford, Webster GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (PG13): In this latest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe, Chris Pratt plays galactic adventurer Peter Quill, forced to team up with a motley crew of interplanetary misfits after a bounty is placed on his head. With Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Lee Pace, Djimon Hounsou, and Dave Bautista. Movies 10 HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 (R): The scheming friends of the first film are up to their old tricks, turning to illegal activities in an attempt to start their own business. Starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Foxx, Chris Pine, and Christoph Waltz. Canandaigua, Culver, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 (PG): The adventures of a young viking named Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, continue in this sequel to the hit animated film. Movies 10 THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 (PG-13): The first part of the final chapter of the “Hunger Games” series sees Katniss Everdeen journey to the mysterious District 13 and join their war against the capitol. Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster
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A TIME TO LIVE, A TIME TO DIE (1985): This depiction of childhood and adolescence draws heavily from filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien’s own boyhood growing up in Taiwan. Dryden (Fri, Dec 19, 8 p.m.) WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954): In this beloved Christmas classic, two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. Starring Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, and Danny Kaye. Dryden (Sun, Dec 21, 2 p.m.) WILD (R): Reese Witherspoon stars in the inspirational story of a woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. Henrietta, Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown
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[ OPENING ] ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (PG): Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, and that’s just the beginning of the worst day ever for him and his family. Starring Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner. Movies 10 ANNIE (PG): In this updated take on the classic musical, Quvenzhane Wallis fills the role of the plucky orphan hero. With Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Rose Byrne. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster THE BEST OF ME (PG-13): In this romance based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, a pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown. Starring James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan. Movies 10 FOXCATCHER (R): Based on the true story of Olympic Wrestling Champions Mark and Dave Schultz and their tragic relationship with paranoid schizophrenic John du Pont. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. Little, Pittsford, Tinseltown THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (PG-13): The epic third (and final) installment of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster HUMORESQUE (1946): A classical musician from the slums is sidetracked by his love for a wealthy, neurotic socialite. Starring Joan Crawford and John Garfield. Dryden (Thu, Dec 18, 8 p.m.) MISTER ROBERTS (1955): Henry Fonda stars as an officer yearning for battle but stuck in the backwaters of World War II on a noncommissioned Navy ship run by a bullying captain (James Cagney). Dryden (Sat, Dec 20, 8 p.m.) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG): When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry embarks on an epic quest to save the magic before it’s gone forever. Starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, Owen Wilson, and Ben Kingsley. Brockport, Canandaigua, Culver, Eastview, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster THE SEARCHERS (1956): As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable. Starring John Wayne. Dryden (Wed, Dec 17, 8 p.m.) SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (1984): An orphan raised by nuns grows up to be a killer toy-store Santa Claus in this cult classic horror film. Little (Mon, Dec 22, 10 p.m.)
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INTERSTELLAR (PG-13): Christopher Nolan directs this sci-fi epic, about a group of explorers sent to space to save humanity from an Earth deprived of resources. Starring Matthew Mcconaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain. Eastview, Henrietta, Tinseltown, Webster INTO THE STORM (PG-13): Over the course of a day, group of high school students document the onslaught of tornados that descends on their town. Movies 10 JOHN WICK (R): Keanu Reeves stars as a former hit man is pursued by an old friend who was contracted to kill him. Movies 10 MALEFICENT (PG): Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning star in this lavish fairy tale adventure, which tells the previously untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain. Movies 10 THE MAZE RUNNER (PG-13): A young man wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world, in this adaptation of the popular YA book series. Movies 10 OUIJA (PG-13): A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board. Movies 10 PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (PG): Everyone’s favorite animated penguins join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Pittsford, Tinseltown, Webster PRIDE (R): Gay activists in the U.K. work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. Movies 10 THE PYRAMID (R): An archaeological team attempts to unlock the secrets of a lost pyramid only to find themselves hunted by an insidious creature. Canandaigua ST. VINCENT (PG-13): A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door. Starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O’Dowd. Canandaigua, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (PG-13): The Heroes in a HalfShell get the reboot treatment courtesy of producer Michael Bay. Movies 10 THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (PG13): This acclaimed biopic offers a look at the relationship between famed physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife, Jane, as he faces the devastating effect of ALS. Starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones. Eastview, Little, Pittsford TOP FIVE (R): Chris Rock stars, writes, and directs this comedy about a comedian trying to make it as a serious actor when his reality-TV star fiancé talks him into broadcasting their wedding on TV. Canandaigua, Culver, Greece, Henrietta, Tinseltown
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31ST • 6-9:30PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE
BEER DINNER APPETIZER
- Wild Game Terrine with melba toast, paired with Captain Lawrence Golden Delicious - New England Clam chowder topped with pork belly lardoons paired with Dogfish Head Palo Santo - Smoked salmon and cucumber roulade paired with Anderson Valley the Kimmie, the Yink and the Holy Gose
ENTRÉE
- Beer braised beef cheek paired with Ommegang Three Philosphers - Pan roasted sea bream on a bed of orzo, zucchini, roasted red pepper and kalamata olives paired with Reissdorf Kolsch - Poached Guinea Fowl with a chicory, endive and walnut salad paired with Schneider Weisse Aventinus
DESSERT
- Raspberry cheese cake paired with Founder Rhubeus - Mocha semi-frado with salted caramel shard paired with Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
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