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Local News S P O T L I G H T OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening March 30 and to rescue his father, Zeus (Liam Neeson). Cast includes, Ralph Fiennes, Edgar Ramirez and Bill Nighy. By Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News BIG BUDGET FILMS Mirror Mirror (PG for action and mild crude humor) Overhaul of beloved classic fairytale has exiled Snow INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS The Beat Hotel (Unrated) “Cool, Daddy-o!” documen- tary revisiting the dive located in the Latin Quarter in Paris which became the haunt and home of literary American expatriates in the late Fifties, beatniks like Allen Ginsberg, Greg Corso and William Burroughs. Bully (R for profanity) Award-winning filmmaker Lee a teenager Lucas Grabeel) who develops fangs and an insa- tiable lust for blood after being bitten in the neck by an exchange student (Tahlena Chikami) from Transylvania. With Drew Seeley, Adrian Slade and Chris Coppola. Intruders (R for terror, violence, sexuality, nudity and profanity) Haunted house horror flick about a father’s (Clive Owen) desperate effort to protect his daughter (Ella Purnell) from the faceless monster that visits their home every night. Cast includes Carice van Houten, Daniel Bruhl and Kerry Fox. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) The Island President (PG for violence, smoking and mature themes) Climate change documentary chronicling White (Lily Collins) returning to the kingdom to wrest both the throne and a handsome prince (Armie Hammer) from the clutches of the evil queen (Julia Roberts) with the help of seven dwarfs. With Nathan Lane, Mare Winningham and Michael Lerner. Wrath of the Titans (PG-13 for action and intense vio- lence) Fantasy sequel, set a decade after the conclusion of “Clash,” finds demigod Perseus (Sam Worthington) Hirsch (Amandla!) directed this escalating wedgies expose’ following the diverging fates of five students pushed to the brink of suicide by their classmates’ merciless bullying. Four Lovers (Unrated) Bawdy sex romp revolving around the complications which ensue for two couples after they decide to swap partners. Principal cast includes Roschdy Zem, Elodie Bouchez, Marina Fois and Nicolas Duvauchelle. (In French and English with subtitles) God Save My Shoes (Unrated) Fashion documentary examining the psychological, cultural, erotic and emotional aspects of women’s fixation with their footwear. (In French and English with subtitles) Goon (R for drug use, graphic sexuality, brutal violence and pervasive profanity) Seann “Stiffler” Scott stars in this overcoming-the-odds hockey comedy about a halfwit bouncer who leads a ragtag, semi-pro team of misfits to glory on the ice. With Eugene Levy, Jay Baruchel and Ali- son Pill. embarking on a perilous descent into the underworld for an epic showdown with the Titans in order to save humanity C O M M U I Kissed a Vampire (Unrated) Gory, Goth musical about N I T Y S EATTLE B ULLETIN B OARD C A L S ATURDAY M ARCH 30 BEST OF THE NORTHWEST. Connect with over 100 top established and emerging artists and craftspeople. Come celebrate all things Page 2 The Seattle Skanner March 28, 2012 Turn Me on, Dammit! (Unrated) Coming-of-age come- dy about the sexual awakenings of a 15 year-old girl (Helene Bergsholm) with raging hormones who fantasizes not only about the classmate (Matias Myren) she has a crush on but about practically every guy she encounters. With Malin Bjorhovde, Henriette Steenstrup and Beat Stofrin. (In Norwegian with subtitles) Womb (Unrated) Deliberately-paced romance drama about a grieving woman (Eva Green) confronting an ethical dilemma after allowing herself to become impregnated with a clone of her dearly-departed childhood sweetheart (Matt Smith) after a tragic accident. Featuring Lesley Manville, Peter Wight and Hannah Murray. E N D A R 2012 handmade. Enjoy live music while shopping and much more. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Warren G. Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St. S UNDAY M ARCH 31 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 the effort of Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed to save his low-lying island nation from being sinking into the Indi- an Ocean as a consequence of global warming. CELEBRATE URBAN NATURE AT MAGNUSON PARK. Spyglass Theater, The Secret Life of Bugs, Insect Safari, Roving Reptiles, Woodland Park Zoo Owls and much more. Also there will be a nature themed carnival for the kids. $5 per person or $15 per family. 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 7110 62nd Ave. NE. SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS A SPECIAL STORY TIME IN MEMORY OF CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN ZANE GOLDMANIS. Goldmanis was a librarian with The Seattle Public Library for nearly 40 years. Following the story time, a table etched with pictures in the children’s are will be dedicated to Zane Goldmanis. 11 – 11:45 a.m. Magnolia Branch, 2801 34th Ave. W. S UNDAY – T UESDAY A PRIL 1 – 3 SPRING HOME DÉCOR & GIFT SHOW: Some of the products on exhibition will be bedding products, kitchenware, traveling products and much more. Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N. S ATURDAY A PRIL 7 EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE: Little ones will enjoy hunting for Easter treats, and complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will be available. 10:30 a.m. The Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA.. This is a free Easter Egg Hunt for the children. EGGSTRANAGANZA: Hop on over to Redmond’s favorite annual Egg Hunt. Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts and Mr. Bunny photos. Free Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp however, other events get started at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
