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Page 6 The Skanner August 2, 2017 Arts & Entertainment Kam’s Kapsules: Movies Opening Friday, August 4, 2017 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Dark Tower (PG-13 for action, gun violence and mature themes) Ad- aptation of the Stephen King sci-fi thriller about an 11 year-old adventur- er (Tom Taylor) who slips into another dimension where he witnesses a showdown between an evil sorcerer (Matthew McConaughey) and a gunslinger (Idris Elba) defending the universe Kam Williams Kam’s Kapsules Movie Reviews Oscar-winner Kathryn Bigelow (for “The Hurt Locker”) directed this claustrophobic docudra- ma, set in the Motor City, revisiting the ‘67 riots ‘Step’ from extinction. Sup- porting cast includes Ab- bey Lee, Dennis Haysbert and Jackie Earle Haley. Detroit (R for graphic violence and pervasive profanity) Two-time through the prism of the sadistic police interroga- tion of some suspected snipers. Co-starring John Boyega, Anthony Mack- ie, Will Poulter, Jacob Latimore and John Kra- sinski. . Kidnap (R for violence and scenes of peril) Sus- pense thriller about a single-mom (Halle Berry) who turns vigilante after her young son (Sage Cor- rea) is abducted by kid- nappers. With Lew Tem- ple, Dana Gourrier and Chris McGinn. INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS Armed Response (R for graphic violence, profan- ity and grisly images) Su- pernatural thriller about a special forces team’s investigation of the mys- terious slaughter of the entire staff at a black ops facility. Co-starring Wes- ley Snipes, Anne Heche and Gene Simmons. Columbus (Unrated) Romantic dramedy, set in Indiana, about a Kore- an man (John Cho) who falls in love with a local librarian (Haley Lu Rich- ardson) living with her drug-addicted mother when he comes to Amer- ica to care for his coma- tose father. With Parker Posey, Rory Culkin and Jim Dougherty. Fun Mom Dinner (R for sexuality, drug use, crude humor and per- ‘Detroit’ vasive profanity) Girls’ night out comedy about four mothers (Katie Aselton, Molly Shannon, Toni Collette and Bridget Everett) with kids in the same preschool whose simple plan to unwind over a meal turns into a wild evening they’ll nev- er forget. Featuring Hart Denton, Gerald Dewey and Leigh Dunham. Savage Dog (Unrated) Action thriller about a just-paroled boxer’s (Scott Adkins) quest for revenge against the mob- sters responsible for murdering a loved one. With Marko Zaror, Juju Chan and Cung Le. Some Freaks (Unrated) Romantic dramedy about a one-eyed teen (Thom- as Mann) who falls for a chubby high school classmate (Lily Mae Har- rington) only to have their relationship fall apart when she loses 50 pounds in college. Cast includes Marin Ireland, Lachlan Buchanan and Ely Henry. Step (PG for mature themes and mild epi- thets) Against-the-odds documentary, set at a girls’ high school in Bal- timore, chronicling the effort of seniors on the step team to win a dance competition as well as scholarships to college. Wind River (R for profanity, rape, graphic violence and disturbing images) Crime thriller about a rookie FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) who teams with a veteran game tracker (Jeremy Renner) to solve a mur- der after a body is discov- ered in the woods on an Indian reservation. With Graham Greene, Judith Jones and Jon Bernthal. Erica Ash: The ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Interview By Kam Williams For The Skanner News N SHOWTIMES The Week of Friday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 CARS 3 (G) Fri-Thur: 11:45, 2:15, 5:05 THE LOST CITY OF Z (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 2:15, 6:45 BEATRIZ AT DINNER (R) Fri-Thur: 2:05, 7:25 PORCO ROSSO (KURENAI NO BUTA) (PG) Fri-Thur: 12:30, 4:55, 9:45 IT COMES AT NIGHT (R) Fri-Thur: 9:35 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (PG-13) Fri-Thur: 11:30, 4:00, 7:00, 9:20 $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. AACP Image Award-nominee Erica Ash is currently starring as Brigette Hart, ex-wife of Kev- in Hart, on the faux reality show “The Real Husbands of Hollywood,” as well as M-Chuck Calloway on the hit sit- com “Survivor’s Remorse.” Erica origi- nated the roles of Addie “Micki” Harris and Dionne Warwick on Broadway in the jukebox musical “Baby, It’s You!” She also starred in several other Broadway shows, such as “The Lion King” (Nala) and “Spamalot” (Lady of the Lake). Erica’s TV career start- ed with LOGO’s “The Big Gay Sketch Show” from which she was recruited to join the cast of FOX’s MADtv, where she also contributed as a writer. The highlights of her film career in- clude “Scary Movie V” (Kendra), “Ran- dom” (Nicole), “I Can Smoke?” (Carmen) and “Mina no Ie” (Naomi). She is the creator/writer of the comedic advice blog “The Deviled Angel” and writes and produces sketch comedy for The Deviled Angel Network. Erica enjoys giving back through various charitable organizations: the Make a Wish Foundation, Broadway Sings for Pride, The Helping Hands Campaign, Living Beyond Breast Can- cer and Faithful Spouses Ministries. And she has hosted and/or participat- ed in benefits for various theaters in- cluding the Rubicon Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse and Celebration Theater. Kam Williams: Hi Erica. Congratu- lations on the fourth season of “Survi- vor’s Remorse.” Erica Ash: Thanks, Kam. I’m excited Erica Ash for our fans to see it. KW: What originally interested you in the sitcom? EA: I liked the idea of focusing on how the family of a star athlete deals with the mega success and I thought it had the potential to be something real- ly smart and funny. I was right. KW: How would you describe the show in 25 words or less to someone who hasn’t seen it? EA: It’s a pointed, poignant, very pro- phetic roller coaster ride of a comedy that definitely gets conversations start- ed, touching on current issues in a cre- atively unique way. KW: Can we expect to see some excit- ing developments with your character, M-Chuck, this season? EA: Yes! I think Mary Charles has been steadily growing throughout the seasons, especially the past two. This season continues that. But M-Chuck will always be M-Chuck and say what’s on everybody’s mind. KW: The sitcom is produced by LeB- See INTERVIEW on page 7
