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Movies Opening Feb. 10
INDEPENDENT &
FOREIGN FILMS
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.