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Page 6 The Skanner August 3, 2016 Arts & Entertainment Kam’s Kapsules: Movies Opening This Friday, August 5, 2016 BIG BUDGET FILMS Nine Lives (PG for profanity, rude humor and mature themes) Kid- die comedy revolving around a narcissistic, real estate tycoon (Kevin Spacey) who mysterious- ly inds himself trapped in the body of the cat he’s just bought as a last-min- ute birthday present for his neglected, 11 year-old daughter (Malina Weiss- man). With Jennifer Gar- ner, Christopher Walken and Robbie Amell. Kam Williams Kam’s Kapsules Movie Reviews tation of the DC Comics superhero series about a team of convicts recruit- ed by the government yo conduct dangerous missions in exchange for clemency. Ensemble in- cludes Will Smith, Jared ‘Front Cover’ Suicide Squad (PG-13 for profanity, suggestive content, disturbing be- havior and pervasive ac- tion and violence) Adap- Leto, Ben Aleck, Viola Davis, Margot Robbie and Common. INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS SHOWTIMES Amateur Night (Unrat- ed) A day in the life come- dy about a cash-strapped architecture student (Jason Biggs) who reluc- tantly takes a gig chauf- feuring call girls around town ater learning that his wife (Jenny Mollen) is expecting a baby. With Ashley Tisdale, Janert Montgomery and Steven Woo. Bazodee (Unrated) PG- 13 for suggestive mate- rial and brief profanity) Bollywood-style roman- tic musical, set in Trini- dad, revolving around an East Indian bride-to-be (Natalie Perera) who falls head-over-heels for a lo- cal soca singer (Machel Montano) hired to per- form at her engagement party. Featuring Kabir Bedi, Staz Nair and Val- mike Rampersad. The Brooklyn Banker (R for violence and pro- fanity) Fact-based mob saga about an ambitious banker (Troy Garity) who comes to regret al- lowing himself to be re- cruited by the Maia. Cast includes Paul Sorvino, David Proval and Eliza- beth Masucci. The Week of Friday, Aug. 5 through Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 PHANTOM BOY (PG) Fri-Thur: 2:45 LOVE & FRIENDSHIP (PG) Fri-Thur: 11:30, 7:15 THE LEGEND OF TARZAN (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 12:25, 4:25 CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (PG-13) Fri: 4:15, 9:20 / Sat: 9:20 Sun-Thur: 4:15, 9:20 SWISS ARMY MAN (R) Fri-Thur: 2:05, 9:40 X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 1:30, 6:45 THE LOBSTER (R) Fri-Thur: 7:00 ‘Nine Lives’ Five Nights in Maine (Unrated) Charac- ter-driven drama re- volving around a griev- ing widower’s (David Oyelowo) visit to his es- tranged mother-in-law (Dianne Wiest) in the wake of the untimely death of his wife (Hani Furstenberg). With Teyonah Parris, Rosie Perez and Faith Fay. Front Cover (Unrated) Bittersweet romantic dramedy, set in Manhat- tan, about an openly-gay fashion stylist (Jake Choi) who falls in love during a photo shoot with a sup- posedly-straight movie star (James Chen) from Beijing. Supporting cast includes Elizabeth Sung, Jennifer Neala Page and Ming Lee. Little Men (PG for smoking, mature themes and mild epithets) Com- ing-of-age drama, set in Brooklyn, about a cou- ple of teen BFFs (Theo Taplitz and Michael Barbieri) whose friend- ship is tested by the tension between their parents locked in a land- lord-tenant battle over the rent. With Paulina Garcia, Greg Kinnear, Alfred Molina and Jenni- fer Ehle. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) The Little Prince (PG for mature themes) Ani- mated adaptation of An- toine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved novella about an overprotected little girl (Mackenzie Foy) who is introduced to the wonders of the world by her eccentric, avia- tor next-door neighbor (Jef Bridges). Voice cast includes Albert Brooks, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Marion Cotillard, James Franco, Benicio Del Toro, Ricky Gervaise and Paul Giamatti. Olympic Pride, Amer- ican Prejudice (Unrat- ed) Reverential docu- THE PRINCESS BRIDE (PG) Fri-Thur: 11:50, 4:45, 9:30 $4.00 adults, $3.00 senior citizens (65+) $3.00 for kids (12 & under) 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 503-252-1707 • AcademyTheaterPdx.com Babysitting: Available for children 2 to 8 years old. Fri: shows after 3:30pm and before 8:00pm. Sat - Sun: all shows before 8:00pm. $9.50 per child for the length of the movie. Call to reserve a spot, no drop ins. Kam Williams Movie Previews a at Awa ling rd winnin movie cri g tic Reve celebrity s interview NEW MOVIES OPENING EVERY WEEK! mentary recounting the exploits of the 18 Afri- can-American athletes who competed in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (Un- rated) Unabashed hom- age highlighting the life and career of the ive- time, Oscar-nominated writer/director of Boy- hood, Before Sunset and Before Midnight. Sun Choke (Unrated) Suspense thriller about a woman (Sarah Hagan) recovering from a men- tal breakdown whose de- mons start to resurface when she develops an un- healthy obsession with a young stranger (Sara Malakul Lane). With Christina Amber, Derek Bevil and Jim Boeven. The Tenth Man (Un- rated) Prodigal Son dra- ma about a Jew (Alan Sabbagh) who returns to Buenos Aires to recon- cile with his estranged father (Usher Barilka) while exploring the cul- tural traditions that orig- inally alienated them from each other. Support cast includes Julieta Zyl- berberg, Elvira Onetto and Uriel Rubin. (In Yid- dish, Hebrew and Span- ish with subtitles)