Entertainment
Opening June 8: Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
on exterminating all of humanity. Starring
Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Noomi Rapace,
Michael Fassbender and Guy Perace.
By Kam Williams
Special to The Skanner News
BIG BUDGET FILMS
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
(PG for mild action and rude humor) Latest
adventure in the animated franchise finds
the anthropomorphic menagerie joining the
circus in Monte Carlo to evade capture by a
mean, animal control officer (Frances
McDormand). Voice cast includes Ben
Stiller, Chris Rock, Sacha Baron Cohen,
Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer and
Cedric the Entertainer.
Prometheus (R for intense violence and
brief profanity) Ridley Scott directed this
sci-fi thriller, set in the late 21st Century,
about a team of scientists whose research
expedition to outer space turns into a des-
perate struggle for survival when they
encounter a bloodthirsty race of aliens bent
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
Bel Ami (R for nudity, graphic sexuality
and brief profanity) Romance drama, set in
Paris in the 1890s, about an ambitious
young politician (Robert Pattinson) who
rises to power by seducing the city’s wealth-
iest and most-influential women. With Uma
Thurman, Christina Ricci and Kristin Scott
Thomas.
Corpo Celeste (Unrated) Coming-of-age
drama about a 13 year-old (Yle Vianello)
who resists the pressure to practice Catholi-
cism when her family moves back to Italy
after living in Switzerland for a decade.
With Salvatore Cantalupo, Anita Caprioli
and Paola Lavini. (In Italian with subtitles)
Dark Horse (Unrated) Todd Solondz
directed this romance drama about the love
which blossoms between a couple of dys-
functional adults still living with their par-
ents, one (Jordan Gelber), a toy collector,
the other (Selma Blair), a clinically-
depressed, aspiring writer. Supporting cast
includes Christopher Walken, Mia Farrow
and Jusin Bartha.
Knockdown (Unrated) Two-fisted tale of
redemption about a disgraced boxer (Casey
T. Evans), betrayed by a bookie, who moves
from St. Louis to Bangkok where he secret-
ly returns to the ring on the underground
circuit until his past catches up with him
when he’s recognized by a mysterious fight
fan from his hometown. With Tom Arnold,
Bai Ling, Alex Veadov and Nick Faltas.
Lola Versus (R for profanity, sexuality
and drug use) Greta Gerwig stars in the title
role of this romantic com-
edy about a jilted bride-to-
be’s promiscuity in the
wake of being dumped by
her fiancé (Joel Kinna-
man) just three weeks
before their wedding day.
Cast includes Hamish Lin-
klater, Zoe Lister-Jones,
Debra Winger and Bill
Pullman.
Patagonia
Rising
(Unrated) Eco-documen-
tary chronicling the battle
between conservationists
and an insensitive, multi-
national corporation plan-
ning to build five dams on
free-flowing rivers in
Chile’s pristine Patagonia
region. (In English and
Spanish with subtitles)
Paul Williams: Still
Alive (PG-13 for drug ref-
erences and brief profani-
ty) Reverential biopic
about the legendary
singer/songwriter and talk
show staple best known as
the composer of a string of
hits in the Seventies,
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including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Just
an Old Fashioned Love Song” and “Rainy
Days and Mondays.”
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (R for
drug use and sexual references)
Dysfunctional family dramedy about a
tightly-wound, Manhattan attorney (Kather-
ine Keener) in a failing marriage who takes
her teenage kids (Nate Wolff and Elizabeth
Olsen) upstate to Woodstock to meet their
estranged grandmother (Jane Fonda) for the
first time in their lives. With Kyle
MacLachlan, Rosanna Arquette and Chace
Crawford.
Safety Not Guaranteed (R for profanity
and sexual references) Sci-fi comedy about
a magazine reporter (Aubrey Plaza) who,
much to the chagrin of coworkers (Karan
Soni and Jake M. Johnson) also covering
the story, falls head over heels for the
weirdo (Mark Duplass) looking for a com-
panion to travel back in time with him.
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youth/seniors/special population. 5:30 – 7:30
p.m. Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd Ave. W
a.m. – Ferdinand Park, Half Mile kids run 10:15
a.m. Madison Park. For more information visit
www.fhcrc.org or email shorerun@fhcrc.org
Saturday June 9
Tuesday June 12
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
Thursday June 7
OPENING DAY FLOATING FARMERS MARKET. The
market is onboard the historic steamship Virginia
V with overflowing vendors on the dock. Come
check this out! 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Farmboat, South
Lake Union.
Friday June 8
OUT OF THIS WORLD WATER FUN. Family swim
including themed games, activities and prizes.
Fun for the entire family. $4.75 Adults, $3.25
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NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION RETURNS
TO DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK. The celebration
runs from noon – 4 p.m. at the Bowman Bay
Picnic Area on the Fidalgo Island Side of
Deception Pass State Park, 41020 State Route 20
in Oak Harbor.
Sunday June 10
WATERFRONT WHINSEA FAMILY FUN DAY. The
entertainment is free and it runs the gamut from
comedy, extreme bubbles, games, magic, music
and more. Waterfront Whimsea will take place
rain or shine. Noon – 5 p.m. Waterfront Park,
1301 Alaskan Way.
35TH ANNIVERSARY SHORE RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT
THE FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH
CENTER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM. This is one of
Seattle’s most family-friendly and scenic events.
Advance registration fees range from $10 - $30.
5K Run Walk 8:15 a.m. Leschi Park, 10K Run 9
2012 TEEN EXPO. Please join us at Bear Creek
Country Club for this FREE event! We will be
showing off all of the latest trends in Teen Parties.
Join us for free entertainment, food & activities.
Please RSVP to events@bearcreekcc.com or call
425-883-4770 ext 231. 4 – 7 p.m. Bear Creek
Country Club, 13737 202nd Ave. NE, Woodinville.
BELLEVUE JOB FAIR. Meet companies hiring in your
area 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Lion Bellevue Inn,
11211 NE Main St. Bellevue.
Saturday June 16
IRANIAN CULTURAL ROOTS AND CONTEMPORARY
INFLUENCES AT THE IRANIAN FESTIVAL. Influences of
Persian cultures, live entertainment, poetry, and
much more. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Seattle Center
Armory Center House.