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Page 6 The Skanner July 12, 2017 Arts & Entertainment Kam’s Kapsules: Movies Opening Friday, July 14, 2017 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Big Sick (R for pro- fanity and sexual refer- ences) Romantic comedy recounting the real-life courting of fan (Zoe Ka- zan) by a Pakistani stand- up comedian (Kumail Nanjiani as himself ). Supporting cast includes Ray Romano, Holly Hunt- er and SNL’s Aidy Bryant. War for the Planet of the Apes (PG-13 for ac- Kam Williams Kam’s Kapsules Movie Reviews ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson) in an epic showdown that will de- termine the fate of both species once and for all. With Steve Zahn, Terry INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS Battle Scars (Unrated) Post war drama about a veteran’s (Zane Holtz) attempt to readjust to ci- vilian life after suffering devastating physical and psychic wounds during a tour of duty in Afghan- istan. Featuring Ryan Eggold, Jamal Woolard and Heather McComb. Birthright: A War Sto- ry (Unrated) Women’s reproductive rights are the subject of this doc- umentary examining the effort to repeal Roe v.Wade. ‘Bronx Gothic’ tion, violence, mature themes and disturbing images) Captivating capstone to the popular primate trilogy pits Cae- sar (Andy Serkis) and the simians against an army of humans led by a that grants a grateful 17 year-old’s (Joey King) every wish, including money, love and pop- ularity. Trouble is, she has no idea her good for- tune comes with a deadly price. Co-starring Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee and Mitchell Slaggert. Notary and Judy Greer. Wish Upon (PG-13 for profanity, violence, disturbing images and mature themes) Body count horror flick about a mysterious music box Blind (R for profanity, sexual references and brief drug use) Romance drama about a blind wid- ower (Alec Baldwin) who having a risky love af- fair with the wife (Demi Moore) of a powerful, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Invites you to join the celebration for Pastor & Lady Johnny Pack’s 30th Pastoral Appreciation Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at 3:00 pm THEME: “No Weapon Formed Against Thee Shall Prosper” Isaiah 54:17 GUEST: Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Garry Tyson, Seattle, WA Reverend Jonathan Bolden, Chairperson & Sister Anita Ball, Co-Chairperson Dr. Johnny Pack IV, Pastor FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4009 N. Missouri Avenue, Portland, OR 97227 • 503-249-0377 SHOWTIMES THE HERO (R) Fri-Thur: 2:55, 7:00 CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE (PG) Fri-Thur: 11:50, 5:00 ALIEN: COVENANT (R) Fri-Thur: 1:50, 7:15, 9:50 The Week of Friday, July 14 through Thursday, July 20, 2017 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 12:05, 4:25, 6:45, 9:05 THE BOSS BABY (PG) Fri-Thur: 2:05 THE GOONIES (PG) Fri-Thur: 11:40, 4:15, 9:35 $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: Children 2 to 8 years old. Fri: shows starting between 3:30 pm and 8 pm. Sat - Sun: shows starting between 1 pm and 8 pm. $9.50 per child for the length of the movie. Call to reserve a spot, no drop ins. ‘The Big Sick’ white-collar criminal (Dylan McDermott) tem- porarily imprisoned for insider trading. With Eden Epstein, Viva Bian- ca and Dorothy Liman. Bronx Gothic (Unrat- ed) Reverential biopic about Okwui Okpok- wasili and her autobi- ographical, one-woman play about coming-of-age Black and female in New York in the 1980s. Chasing Coral (Un- rated) Climate change documentary featuring divers’ time-lapse pho- tography as well as sci- entists exploring why the world’s coral reefs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Lady Macbeth (R for pro- fanity, sexuality, frontal nudity and disturbing violence) Adaptation of Nikolai Leskov’s clas- sic novel, set in the 19th Century, about a miser- ably-married teenager (Florence Pugh) who cheats on her rich, sadis- tic husband twice her age (Paul Hilton) with one of the servants (Cosmo Jar- vis). With Christopher Fairbank, Naomi Ackie and Anton Palmer. To the Bone (Unrated) Fact-based drama about a 20-year-old anorexic (Lily Collins) who en- ters a rehab clinic run by a physician (Keanu Reeves) with an unorth- odox bedside manner. Cast includes Carrie Preston, Liana Liberato and Brooke Smith. View movie trailers at TheSkanner.com
