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Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
sa Shaw and Tim Blake Nelson.
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Chronicle (PG-13 for profanity, mature
themes, sexuality, teen drinking and intense
violence) Sci-fi thriller about three well-
meaning, high school buddies (Michael B.
Jordan, Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell)
who find themselves drawn to the dark side
after developing such superpowers as invul-
nerability, mental telepathy and the ability
to fly. With Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw
and Anna Wood.
by Kam
Williams
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Big Miracle (PG for mild epithets) Drew
Barrymore and John Krasinski co-star in
this romance drama about the resurrected
relationship of a reporter and his environ-
mentalist ex-girlfriend in the wake of their
joining forces to save a family of gray
whales trapped under the ice near the Arctic
Circle. Supporting cast includes Ted Dan-
son, Kristen Bell, Dermot Mulroney, Vines-
The Woman in Black (PG-13 for vio-
lence, disturbing images and mature
themes) Eerie ghost tale about a London
lawyer (Daniel Radcliffe) who travels out of
town to settle an estate only to find his
recently-deceased client’s (Alisa Khazano-
va) house haunted by a disembodied spirit
(Liz White) bent on revenge. With Janet
McTeer, Ciaran Hinds and Sophie Stuckey.
Chronicle
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN
FILMS
Bad Fever (Unrated) Thought-provoking
meditation on the compulsion for compan-
ionship revolving around a mean-spirited
hussy (Eleonoro Hendricks) with a video
camera who cruelly exploits an awkward
loner (Kentucker Audley) by filming his
desperate efforts to win her heart. With Alli-
son Baar, Hayward Buchanan and Scott
Parisi.
The Innkeepers (R for profanity and
bloody images) Harrowing horror flick
about a closing country inn’s only two
employees’ (Sarah Paxton and Pat Healy)
ill-advised attempt to prove a persistent
rumor that the desolate place is haunted.
With Kelly McGillis, Lena Dunham and
George Riddle.
Kill List (Unrated) Grisly crime caper
about a hit man (Neil Maskell) who unwit-
tingly agrees to perform assassinations for a
cult which he has no idea worships him as
the anti-Christ. With MyAnna Buring,
Harry Simpson and Struan Rodger.
W.E. (Unrated) Madonna wrote and
directed this flashback flick revisiting the
forbidden romance of divorcee Wallis
Simpson (Andrea Riseborough) and King
Edward VIII (James D’Arcy) as reflected
upon six decades later through the eyes of
an American Southerner (Abbie Cornish)
stuck in an abusive marriage. With Katie
McGrath, Oscar Isaac and Richard Coyle.
Windfall (Unrated) Eco-expose’ uncover-
ing the ugly underbelly of the green move-
ment as discovered by the naïve natives of a
town in upstate New York scammed by a
shady, wind-energy developer.
From The Woman in Black
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Thursday February 2
MONEY AND SPIRITUALITY WRITER SPEAKS AT THE
WASHINGTON HOUSE. Vigil Spiritual Reflections on
Your Money and Sanity: Pastoral Financial
Therapist Pamela Ayo Yetunde address these
timely concerns. 6:30 p.m. For more information
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please contact payetundee@gmail.com.
Friday February 3
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FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT FREE. The first Friday night of
every month is free at KidsQuest Children’s
Museum. Come explore, play and learn with us.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum, 4091 Factoria Mall
SE. Bellevue.
Saturday February 4
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS LUNAR NEW
YEAR CELEBRATION. Join a Lunar New Year event
celebrating the Year of the Dragon from 2 – 4
p.m. at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. This
event is free and open to the public.
Thursday February 9
SWEETIES FOR YOUR SWEETIE. Ages 11-17. This
Valentines show your sweetie how much they
mean with handmade candies and sweets. 4 – 6
p.m. Ravenna Eckstein Community Center, 6535
Ravenna Ave. NE For more info call 206-684-
7534.
Saturday February 11
NEIGHBOR APPRECIATION DAY. Join the pool
staffers as we celebrate our neighborhood and
our swimming patrons. Festivities include:
refreshments served in the lobby, noon – 2 p.m.
and the free public swim from 1 – 2 p.m.
Southwest Pool, 2801 SW Thistle St.
SAAY MEI – VALENTINE BOUTIQUE. Sassy Mei is a
traveling chic boutique held in spec homes and
other upscale business throughout the Northwest.
Consists of several talented local artists. 10 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Harbor Place at Cottesmores, Gig
Harbor, WA