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Arts & Entertainment Kam’s Kapsules: For Movies Opening Aug. 23 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Mortal Instru- ments: City of Bones (PG-13 for intense violence and suggestive content) Lily Collins stars in this adaptation of the Cassandra Clare fantasy novel of the same name about a Brook- lyn teenager who discovers that she’s descended from a long line of half-angels locked for generations in battle with a host of demon- ic creatures. Cast includes Lena Headey, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Jamie Campbell Bower. The World’s End (R for sexual references and Per- vasive profanity) Sci-fi comedy, set in England, about five friends (Simon Pegg, Eddie Marsan, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine and Nick Frost) who unwit- tingly reunite for drinks for K AM ’ S C APSULES Movie Reviews by Kam Williams the first time in decades dur- ing an invasion of the planet by alien robots. With Bill Night, Pierce Brosnan and Rosamund Pike. You’re Next (R for pro- fanity, sexuality, nudity and graphic violence) Horror thriller about a festive fami- ly reunion at a remote, rural retreat ruined by the arrival of a gang of ax-wielding maniacs. Stars Sharni Vin- son, Nicholas Tucci, Joe Swanberg and Amy Seimetz. Drinking Buddies (R for pervasive profanity) Joe Swanberg directs this romantic comedy, set in Chicago, about a couple of flirtatious co-workers (Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson) already in com- mitted relationships who come to question their com- mitments when they unexpectedly end up alone together for a whole week- end. With Ron Livingston, Ti West and Jake M. John- son. The Grandmaster (PG- 13 for violence, profanity, smoking and brief drug use) Historical biopic chroni- cling the life and times of sensei Yip Man (Tony Leung), founder of the karate school attended by the legendary Bruce Lee. Paradise: Faith (Unrat- ed) Second installment in the Ulrich Seidl trilogy revolves around a Born Again, door-to-door Chris- tian missionary (Maria Hofstatter) whose life is turned upside-down when her long-lost Muslim hus- band (Nabil Saleh) returns to Austria from Egypt after a long absence. Savannah Conscientious objector doc- umentary revisiting disgraced Heavyweight Champ Muhammad Ali’s legal battle to overturn his five-year sentence for refus- ing to serve in Vietnam because “Ain’t no Viet Cong ever call me [N- word].” INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS Savannah (PG-13 for brief sexuality) Jim Caviezel stars in this true Short Term 12 tale, unfolding in the post- bellum South, about the son of a plantation owner who forfeited his inheritance in order to live close to nature down by the riverside. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bradley Whitford and Jaimie Alexander. Short Term 12 (R for profanity and brief sexuali- ty) Character-driven drama about a social worker (Brie Larson) who, with the help of her co-worker boyfriend (John Gallagher, Jr.), does her best to help at-risk teens assigned to the foster care facility she supervises. Cast includes Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek and Keith Stanfield. The Trials of Muham- mad Ali (Unrated) Una Noche (Unrated) American Dream drama, set in Havana, about a fugitive from justice (Dariel Arrechaga) who makes a break for Florida by boat with the help of his best friend (Javier Nunez Flori- an). (In Spanish with subtitles) The Trials of Muhammad Ali Celebrate – Educate – Demonstrate! Saturday, August 24, 2013 South Waterfront Park, Portland 10 a.m. – Gather at Terry Schrunk Plaza 11 a.m. – Step off time for March thru Downtown 12 p.m. – Pre-rally Festivities at Waterfront Park 1 p.m. – Rally, Speakers and Live Music at Waterfront Park. For more information contact: Dr. T.A. Bethel, 503-288-7241 or Dr. LeRoy Haynes, 503-287-0261 August 21, 2013 The Portland Skanner Page 7 f t F a e t ( o g t c c R N T a s a s t W A C w f o s ( F f t
