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Arts & Entertainment Opening This Week — Dec. 7, 2012 BIG BUDGET FILMS Playing for Keeps (PG- 13 for profanity, sexual situ- ations and an intense image) Romantic comedy revolving around a retired pro athlete (Gerard Butler) with a checkered past who’s effort to woo back his ex- wife (Jessica Biel) by coaching their son’s (Noah Lomax) soccer team goes awry when some of his players’ moms start flirting with him. With Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman, Dennis Quaid and Judy Greer. INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS The Art of Flight (PG-13 for profanity) Snowboard- ing documentary showcas- Delhi Safari K AM ’ S C APSULES Movie Reviews by Kam Williams ing the death-defying exploits of Travis Rice and other daredevils as they risk avalanches and accidents while exploring uncharted mountains all around the world. Delhi Safari (PG for vio- lence, menacing action, sug- gestive content, crude humor and mature themes) Bollywood-produced, ani- mated adventure about a protective mother leopard (Vanessa Williams), her cub (Tara Strong), a monkey (Carlos Alazraqui), a parrot (Tom Kenny) and a bear (Brad Garrett) forced to flee the forest for help when real estate developers leave their natural habitat on the verge of destruction. Voice cast includes Jane Lynch, Jason Alexander and Cary Elwes. (In Hindi and English with subtitles) Bad Kids Go to Hell (R for profanity, sexuality, vio- lence and drug use) Dark comedy about a half-dozen students at an elite prep school who start falling vic- tim to horrible accidents while serving detention. Starring Judd Nelson, Ben Browder, Ali Faulkner and Chanel Ryan. Buffalo Girls (Unrated) Child abuse documentary taking an intimate peek into the boxing careers of 8 year- old Stam Sor Con Lek and Pet Chor Chanachai, female prizefighters who support their families while pursu- ing Thailand’s Flyweight title. (In Thai with subtitles) Tchoupitoulas (Unrated) Dusk to dawn documentary chronicling a day-in-the-life of three boys who join a rowdy parade of New Orleans revelers. Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (Unrated) Cold feet comedy about a bride-to-be (Felicity Jones) worried that she’s about to marry the wrong man who keeps both her fiance (James Norton) and her ex (Luke Treadaway) in sus- pense on her wedding day. With Ellie Kendrick, Mackenzie Crook and Eliz- abeth McGovern. Deadfall (R for profanity, sexuality and graphic vio- lence) Crime caper about a brother (Eric Bana) and sis- ter (Olivia Wilde) who decide to go their separate ways in the wake of a casi- no heist gone bad. Ensem- ble cast includes Sissy Spacek, Kate Mara, Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams. The Fitzgerald Family Christmas (Unrated) Edward Burns wrote, direct- ed and co-stars in this dys- Tchoupitoulas functional family drama about the emotional strain experienced by seven sib- lings when their long-lost father (Malachy McCourt) returns home for the holi- days after having walked out on them and their mom (Anita Gillette) a couple of decades earlier. With Con- nie Britton, Heather Burns, Noah Emmerich and Kerry Bishe’. Flying Lessons (R for profanity and sexuality) Prodigal Daughter drama about a young woman (Maggie Grace) who returns home for the first time in years to repair relationships with her alcoholic mother (Christine Lahti), an ex- boyfriend (Jonathan Tuck- er) and an Alzheimer’s patient (Hal Holbrook). With Cary Elwes, Joanna Cassidy and Rick Gonza- lez. Happy New Year (Unrat- ed) PTSD drama about a self-destructive Iraq War veteran (Michael Cuomo) who finds himself plagued by guilt and desperation upon return to the U.S. after a tour of duty overseas. Cast includes J.D. Williams, Will Rogers and Jose Yenque. Heleno (R for profanity, sexuality and drug use) Bit- tersweet biopic about the See FILM on page 6 Information is Today’s Currency At home or on the go, rely on The Skanner News for expert insight and guidance on what’s important to you December 5, 2012 The Seattle Skanner Page 5
