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Opening This Week: For Movies Opening March 9
By Kam Williams
Special To The Skanner News
Big Budget Films
Friends with Kids (R for profanity and sexuality) No
strings comedy about best friends (Adam Scott and Jennifer
Westfeldt) who decide to have a child together while main-
taining a Platonic relationship and dating others. Ensemble
cast includes Kristen Wiig, Megan Fox, Edward Burns,
Maya Rudolph and Jon Hamm.
John Carter (PG-13 for violence and intense action
sequences) Screen adaptation of “A Princess of Mars,”
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi novel about a Civil War Con-
federate veteran (Taylor Kitsch) who is magically trans-
ported to Mars where he rescues a desperate damsel in
distress (Lynn Collins) while on the run from a horde of 12-
foot tall green creatures. With Samantha Morton, Willem
Dafoe, Thomas Haden Church and Ciaran Hinds.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (PG-13 for violence, sex-
uality and brief profanity) Lasse Hallstrom directed this
unlikely-buddies comedy about a British scientist (Ewan
McGregor) summoned to Yemen by a filthy rich oil sheik
(A Waked) determined to turn his dream of fly-fishing in
the desert into reality. Cast includes Emily Blunt, Kristin
Scott Thomas and Tom Mison.
Silent House (R for disturbing violence) Claustrophobic
remake of the 2010 Uruguayan horror flick about a young
woman (Elizabeth Olsen) terrorized by supernatural forces
while trapped inside of her parent’s secluded summer
home. With Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Haley Mur-
phy and Julia Taylor Ross.
A Thousand Words (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality and
drug-related humor) Revenge comedy about a lying literary
agent (Eddie Murphy) forced to stop talking when a New
Age guru (Cliff Curtis) puts a curse on him. Featuring Kerry
Washington, John Witherspoon and Allison Janney.
Independent & Foreign Films
Apart (R for violence, profanity and bloody images)
Romance thriller about a couple of star-crossed lovers
(Olesya Rulin and Josh Danziger) who share a psychologi-
cal disorder which proves fatal for their friends the deeper
they fall in love. With Bruce McGill, Joey Lauren Adams
and Michael Bowen.
Attenberg (Unrated) Bittersweet Greek drama about an
inexperienced, 23 year-old (Ariane Labed) who belatedly
begins to explore her sexuality with the help of a girlfriend
(Evangelia Randou) while caring for her terminally-ill
father (Vangelis Mourikis). (In Greek with subtitles)
The Decoy Bride (Unrated) Unintended consequences
comedy, set on a remote Scottish island, about a British
bloke (David Tennant) who develops feelings for the look-
a-like (Katie Macdonald) he hires to impersonate his
famous, Hollywood actress fiancée (Alice Eve) so they can
tie the knot in peace without being hounded by the
paparazzi. With Dylan Moran, Michael Urie and Sally
Phillips. (In English and Gaelic with subtitles)
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‘John Carter,’ a screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi novel ‘A Princess of Mars.’
Footnote (PG for mature themes, smoking, mild epithets
and brief nudity) Israeli drama about a father (Shlomo Bar-
Aba) and son (Lior Ashkenazi), both Talmudic scholars at
Hebrew University in Jerusalem, whose healthy rivalry
turns ugly when the elder wins the nation’s highest prize for
scholarship. With Yuval Scharf, Aliza Rosen and Alma
Zack. (In Hebrew with subtitles)
Good for Nothing (R for violence and sexual references)
Erectile dysfunction Western about a wanted man (Cohen
Holloway) who kidnaps a beautiful British woman (Inge
Rademeyer) only to go limp when he tries to have his way
with her. Support cast includes Jon Pheloung, Richard
Thompson and Allen Hemberger.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (PG for mature themes and brief
smoking) Gourmet biopic about 85 year-old Jiro Ono, the
legendary chef and owner of Tokyo’s Sukiyabashi Jiro, con-
sidered by many to be the best sushi restaurant in the world.
(In Japanese with subtitles)
Playback (R for graphic violence, sexuality, nudity and
teen partying) High attrition-rate horror flick about an evil
spirit that’s suddenly unleashed when a group of high
school students decide to explore a dark rumor about their
hometown’s past. Starring Christian Slater, Johnny Pacar
and Ambyr Childers.
Shakespeare High (Unrated) Theater appreciation docu-
mentary chronicling promising high school students per-
forming at the 90th Annual Shakespeare Festival staged in
L.A. by the Drama Teachers Association of Southern Cali-
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Saturday March 10
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY RALLY! International
Women’s Day Rally in solidarity with women and
their struggles across the globe. Featuring
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Sound of Noise (R for profanity and brief nudity)
Swedish crime comedy about a tone deaf cop’s (Bengt Nils-
son) attempt to track down the gang of musical anarchists
which has been terrorizing Malmo by staging impromptu
percussion concerts all over the city. With Sanna Persson,
Magnus Borjeson and Marcus Boij. (In Swedish with subti-
tles)
‘Sound of Noise,’ a Swedish crime comedy about a
tone-deaf cop’s attempt to track down the gang of
musical anarchists.
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speakers, music, poetry and much more. 11 a.m.
– 4 p.m. Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. Between 4th
& 5th on Pine
Monday March 12
BELLEVUE JOB FAIR! Attendance is free for job
seekers! Register at www.nationalcareerfairs.com
and you will receive the company list and our
online job fair guide. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion
Hotel Bellevue, 1121 Main St. Bellevue
Wednesday March 14
Saturday March 17
TROY DAVIS: THE HUMAN FACE OF THE DEATH
PENALTY: Award-winning documentary, filmmaker,
author, and Seattle resident Jen Marlowe knew
Troy Davis and his family and worked for years to
prevent his execution. Marlowe will talk about
Troy’s case and about the human beings behind
the headlines. 5 p.m. Keystone Church, 5019
Keystone Place N. The event is free, but
donations for the family will be accepted.
Saturday & Sunday March 17 & 18
AIN’T I A WOMEN: Ain’t I A Woman, is a chamber
music theatre work conceived and performed by
The Core Ensemble. Admission is free open
seating begins at 6 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m.
PLU University Center – Chris Knutzen Hall, 12180
Park Ave. S. Tacoma. For more info call 253-535-
8759.
IRISH FESTIVAL AT THE SEATTLE CENTER: The festival
explores the cultural roots and contemporary
influences of Ireland through live performances,
cultural displays, hands-on activities, food,
drawings and much more. The festival takes
place at the Exhibition Hall at The Seattle center.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday Hours are
from 12 – 6 p.m.