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Opening This Week: For Movies Opening Feb. 17
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by Kam
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INDEPENDENT &
FOREIGN FILMS
‘Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance’
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13 for profanity,
intense violence and disturbing images) 3-D Marvel
Comics sequel finds stuntman-turned-demon hunter Johnny
Blaze (Nicolas Cage) emerging from his self-imposed exile
to protect a woman (Violante Placido) with a young son
(Fergus Riordan) from the devil incarnate (Johnny Whit-
worth). Cast includes Ciaran Hinds, Idris Elba and Christo-
pher Lambert.
The Secret World of Arrietty (G) Another animated
adaptation of The Borrowers, Mary Norton’s children’s
classic about a family of 4” tall wee people who live unno-
ticed beneath the floorboards of a house. Voice cast features
Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Bridgit Mendler, Will Arnett
and David Henrie.
This Means War (PG-13 sexuality, violence and profan-
ity) Spy vs. spy comedy about a couple of CIA Agents
(Chris Pine and Tom Hardy) who go from being best friends
to sworn enemies after discovering that they’re dating the
same woman (Reese Witherspoon). With Chelsea Handler,
Angela Bassett and Til Schweiger.
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Circus Columbia (Unrated)
Midlife-crisis drama, set in
Bosnia in the early Nineties,
shortly before the outbreak of the
civil war, about a successful
businessman’s (Miki Mano-
jlovic) scandalous return home from Germany accompa-
nied by a flamboyant mistress (Jelena Stupljanin), much to
the chagrin of his estranged wife (Mir Furlan) and teenage
son (Boris Ler). With Milan Strljic and Almir Mehic. (In
English and Croatian with subtitles)
Jess + Moss (Unrated) Coming-of-age drama about the
sexual awakenings experienced by a couple of kissing
cousins (Sarah Hagan and Austin Vickers) over the course
of a steamy summer in the tobacco fields of Western Ken-
tucky. With Marie Coleman, Don Fleming, Haley Strode
and Haley Parker.
Michael (Unrated) Disturbing drama chronicling the 5-
month ordeal of a 10 year-old boy (David Rauchenberger)
who is kidnapped and repeatedly raped in a soundproof
basement by a pedophile (Michael Fuith) passing as a pillar
of the community. With Christine Kain, Ursula Strauss and
Victor Tremmel. (In German with subtitles)
On the Ice (R for profanity, violence and drug use)
Alaskan crime thriller set in a tight-knit community where
a couple of teenagers (Josiah Patkotak and Frank Qutuq Ire-
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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
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‘Undefeated’
lan) cover-up the killing of a friend (John Miller) by claim-
ing he died in a seal-hunting accident. Support cast includes
Adamina Kerr, Sierra Jade Sampson and Teddy Kyle smith.
Putin’s Kiss (Unrated) Agitprop expose’ chronicling the
gradual disillusionment of Vladimir Putin protégé Masha
Drakova, a Russian teenager who finally wised up to the
fact that she was being used by the Kremlin after the vicious
attack of an opposition journalist by government goons. (In
Russian with subtitles)
Thin Ice (R for profanity, and brief violence and sexuali-
ty) Fargo-inspired crime comedy, set in Wisconsin in the
dead of winter, about an insurance agent (Greg Kinnear)
who finds himself framed by an unstable locksmith (Billy
Crudup) in the theft of a retired farmer’s (Alan Arkin) rare
violin. Supporting cast includes Bob Balaban, David Har-
bour and Michelle Arthur.
Undefeated (Unrated) Oscar-nominated documentary
recounting how Memphis’ Manassas High School football
coach Bill Courtney turned around his team’s fortunes by
employing a tenderhearted, tough-love regimen.
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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.
Saturday February 18
WOMEN’S MINISTRY 70TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION! Unique gifts, entertainment, food,
fun for everyone. You will find it all at the Mount
Zion Women’s Day Marketplace and Arts Fair! 11
a.m. – 5 p.m. 1634 19th Ave. Seattle
Sunday February 19
FREE WEEKEND WALKS: Winter is beautiful at the
Arboretum. Visit winter bloomers, see forms
revealed when leaves are gone. 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors
Center, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION AND PANCAKE
BREAKFAST – FREE COMMUNNUNITY EVENT! ELC will
host a special Mardi Gras Sunday service at 9:30
a.m. Live music, free breakfast. Come join the
fun and good food. Edmonds Lutheran Church,
23525 84th Ave W. Edmonds.
Wednesday February 22
OPEN HOUSE! UW BIOMEDICAL, HEALTH CARE AND
SOCIAL WORK PROGRAMS: Want to advance
your career, enhance your credibility or
strengthen your ability to help others? Find the
right program for yourself at this free event. 5:30
p.m. – 7:30 p.m. North Plaza at UW Tower, 4333
Brooklyn Ave. NE.
Sunday February 26
BITTERLAKE COMMUNITY CENTER’S PANCAKE
BREAKFAST! Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, plus
scrambled eggs, sausage and juice and coffee.
Proceeds from this event will help provide
scholarships for our low income neighbors. $5
per person children under 4 free. 9 a.m. – noon
13035 Linden Ave. N.