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Local News S P O T L I G H T Movies Opening Feb. 10 INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS M OVIE R EVIEWS by Kam Williams BIG BUDGET FILMS Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG for action adventure and a mild epithet) 3-D sequel sends Sean (Josh Hutcherson) on a mission to the South Pacific in search of the mythical island of Atlantis where his long- lost, explorer grandfather (Michael Caine) is rumored to be marooned. Cast includes Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzman and Kristin Davis. Safe House (R for profanity and graphic violence) International action thriller, set in Capetown, South Africa, about an inexperi- enced CIA Agent (Ryan Reynolds) who ends up on the run with the veteran spy- gone-rogue (Denzel Washington) he’s sup- posed to bring to justice. With Vera Farmiga, Sam Shepard and Brendan Glee- son. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (PG for sci-fi violence) 3-D re- rerelease of the 1st installment of the pre- quel trilogy, an episode perhaps best remembered for the distracting antics of Jar- Jar Binks (Ahmed Best). With Natalie Port- man, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Terence Stamp. The Vow (PG-13 for sexuality, profanity, an accident and partial nudity) Romance drama about a young newlywed (Channing Tatum) who works hard to win his wife’s (Rachel McAdams) heart all over again after her memory is erased by a car acci- dent. Support cast includes Sam Neill, Jes- sica Lange and Scott Speedman. C O M Bonsai People (Unrated) Reverential biopic recounting the humanitarian effort of Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunis to wipe out poverty in the Third World by lending penniless people the seed money to start their own business- es. (In Bengali with subtitles) Chico & Rita (Unrated) Oscar-nominated animated feature, set in Cuba in 1948, about the turbulent love affair of a talented jazz pianist (Eman Xor Ona) and a beautiful bolero singer (Limara Meneses). Voice cast includes Mario Guerra, Jon Adams and Lenny Mandel. (In Spanish and English with subtitles) In Darkness (R for nudity, sexuality, pro- fanity, violence and disturbing images) Holocaust drama, set in Nazi-occupied Poland, recounting the real-life exploits of a selfless sewer worker (Robert Wieckiewicz) who risked his life to save a dozen Jewish refugees from extermination by hiding them in tunnels under the city of Lvov for over a year. With Benno Furmann, Herbert Knaup and Marcin Bosak. (In Polish, German, Yid- dish and Ukrainian with subtitles) The Dish & the Spoon (R for profanity and sexual references) Mumblecore Move- ment romantic comedy revolving around a revenge-minded married woman (Greta Gerwig) who seduces a British teenager (Olly Alexander) she meets on the beach soon after learning that her husband has been unfaithful. With Amy Seimetz, Adam Rothenberg and Eleonore Hicks. Perfect Sense (Unrated) Apocalyptic sci- fi thriller about a gourmet chef (Ewan McGregor) and a research scientist (Eva Green) who fall madly in love in the midst of a biological epidemic that robs people of their sensory perceptions. Cast includes Connie Nielsen, Stephen Dillane and Liz Strange. Private Romeo (unrated) Homoerotic reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet set at a military school where a couple of star- crossed cadets (Seth Numrich and Matt M U N I T Safe House Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Doyle) fall in love while staging a classic by the Bard of Avon. Featuring Hale Apple- man, Charlie Barnett and Sean Hudock. Rampart (R for violence, sexuality and pervasive profanity) Woody Harrelson stars in this cop drama, set in 1999, as an LA police officer whose career and private life take a downward spiral after he is video- taped beating a suspected perpetrator. A-list cast includes Ben Foster, Cynthia Nixon, Steve Buscemi, Sigourney Weaver, Ned Beatty, Ice Cube and Anne Heche. Return (Unrated) Post-traumatic stress Y S EATTLE B ULLETIN B OARD If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Saturday February 11 VOLUNTEER FISH FEEDERS NEEDED FOR 2012 SALMON PROJECT IN CARKEEK PARK. Salmon duty takes just 30 minutes at least once a week. The training for spring fish feeders will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. Interested volunteers should call Nancy Malmgren at 206-363-411 for more info and to sign up. Page 2 The Seattle Skanner February 8, 2012 C A L E N drama about a soldier’s (Linda Cardinelli) frustrating attempt to readjust to civilian life in the Rust Belt following a tour of duty overseas. With Michael Shannon, John Slat- tery and Talia Balsam. The Turin House (Unrated) Nietzsche- inspired meditation on the meaning of human existence, set in Italy in 1899, as seen through the eyes of a horse whisperer (Janos Derzsi) and the farmer’s devoted daughter (Erika Bok). (In Hungarian and German with subtitles) D A R 2012 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. Tuesday February 14 BRING YOUR SWEETIE TO THE VOLUNTEER PARK CONSERVATORY FOR A VALENTINE’S DAY WINE AND CHOCOLATE TASTING. There will be tasting stations all around the historic building offering varieties of wine and carefully matched with chocolates. The event takes place from 5 – 7 p.m. and is for adults (21 and older)) only. Tickets are $10 and are available through wwwbrownpapertickets.com. THE RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS WILL PERFORM VALENTINE’S DAY. The Ritz Chamber players will perform a short program of romantic classics for Valentine’s Day. Noon – 1 p.m. at the Seattle Public Library, Central location, 10000 Fourth Ave. The program is free and open to all. Friday February 17 DONATED DENTAL DAY. Seeking children and adults in need of donated dental care will be seen by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please call 425-883-1253. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Redmond Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, 8350 164th Ave. Redmond, WA Friday – Saturday February 17 – 18 ASIAN MARKET AT OTHELLO AND MLK. The Othello Public Market and the Washington Night Market are hosting a nighttime, multi-culture market for four consecutive weekends in honor of The Year of the Dragon. Market will include Asian theme, music dancing and food. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday & Saturday.
