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Page 8 The Skanner October 5, 2016 Arts & Entertainment Kam’s Kapsules: Movies Opening This Friday, October 7, 2016 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Birth of a Nation (R for brief nudity and disturbing violence) Nate Parker directed, co- wrote and stars in this reverential biopic about Nat Turner, a literate slave inspired by the Bi- ble to lead a rebellion in Southampton County, Virginia in 1831. Ensem- ble cast includes Aja Nao- mi King, Armie Hammer, Kam Williams Kam’s Kapsules Movie Reviews best-selling psycholog- ical thriller revolving around a recent divorcee who becomes embroiled in the mysterious dis- sive rude humor) Kichen sink comedy based on the James Patterson novel of the same name revolving around a jad- ed teen (Griin Gluck) who, with the help of his BFF (Thomas Barbusca), tries to break every rule in his new school’s Code of Conduct. Support cast includes Rob Riggle, Lau- ren Graham and Isabela Moner. INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS ‘The Greasy Strangler’ Aunjanue Ellis, Gabrielle Union, Roger Guenveur Smith and Jackie Earle Haley. The Girl on the Train (R for sexuality, nudity, profanity and violence) Emily Blunt plays the ti- tle character in this adap- tation of Paula Hawkins’ appearance of a former neighbor (Haley Ben- nett). With Rebecca Fer- guson, Justin Theroux, Lisa Kudrow, Luke Evans and Allison Janney. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (PG for mature themes, mild epithets and perva- Being 17 (Unrated) Ho- moerotic adventure, set in France, about a teased gay teenager (Kacey Mottet Klein) whose for- tunes change dramatical- ly when his mother (San- drine Kiberlain) invites his bully (Corentin Fila) to move in with them. With Alexis Loret, Jean Fornerod and Jean Corso. (In French and Spanish with subtitles) Blinky Bill: The Movie (Unrated) Ryan Kwanten handles the title role in this animated adventure about a cuddly koala bear that embarks on an eventful epic trek across the Outback in search of his long-lost father ‘The Birth of a Nation’ (Richard Roxburgh). Voice cast includes Toni Collette, Rufus Sewell, David Wenham and Tin Pang. The Greasy Strangler (Unrated) Horror com- edy, set in L.A., about a disco walking tour guide (Michael St. Michaels) who inds himself com- peting with his assistant son (Sky Elobar) for the afections of an attrac- tive out-of-towner (Eliza- beth De Razzo). With Gil Gex, Abdoulaye Ngom and Holland MacFallis- ter. frenetic search for the birth mother she’s nev- er known (Julia Stiles). Featuring Glenn Close, Kathy Bates, Bill Cobbs and Octavia Spencer. The Great Gilly Hop- kins (PG for mature themes and mild epi- thets) Coming-of-age dramedy revolving around a feisty foster kid’s (Sophie Nelisse) Newtown (Unrated) Political gridlock expose’ chronicling a grieving Connecticut communi- ty’s futile lobbying efort See MOVIES on page 9 FILM REVIEW: ‘Deepwater Horizon’ Depicts Real-Life Events Surrounding BP Oil Spill By Kam Williams For The Skanner News O n April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, located 41 miles of the coast of Louisiana, exploded when high-pressure methane gas blew out the drill pipe. 11 members of the crew perished in the ensuing iery inferno which engulfed the platform. “ was inally capped 86 days later. At that point, authorities turned their atten- tion to the question of who was to blame for the mammoth ecological disaster. There was no shortage of potential villains to sort through, given that the drilling unit had been built in South Korea, was owned by Transocean Lim- ited, a Swiss company, operated under the lag of the Marshall Islands, was leased to British Petroleum (BP) but maintained by Halli- burton, an American ield service corpora- tion, and serviced by Schlumberger, a Dutch company. Ultimately, the bulk of the blame would be attributed to BP, which would be found guilty of gross negligence and pay billions of Authorities turned their at- tention to the question of who was to blame for the mam- moth ecological disaster The accident also caused the worst oil spill in U.S. history, with over 200 million gallons of crude leaking into the Gulf of Mexico by the time the well SHOWTIMES PETE’S DRAGON (PG) Fri-Thur: 12:10, 5:00 SUICIDE SQUAD (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 4:10, 9:05 BAD MOMS (R) Fri-Thur: 2:15, 9:35 DON’T THINK TWICE (R) Fri-Thur: 2:05, 7:15 STAR TREK BEYOND (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 2:25, 7:00 / Sun: 2:25 Mon-Thur: 2:25, 7:00 See DEEPWATER on page 9 The Week of Friday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 GHOSTBUSTERS (PG-13) Fri-Sat: 12:00, 4:30 / Sun: 12:00 Mon-Thur: 12:00, 4:30 HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 11:50, 6:45 THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (R) Fri-Thur: 9:20 $4.00 adults, $3.00 senior citizens (65+) $3.00 for kids (12 & under) 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 503-252-1707 • AcademyTheaterPdx.com Babysitting: Available for children 2 to 8 years old. 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