The Gwinnett Daily Post Weekend/Entertainment Section

Gwinnett Daily Post Friday, April 29, 2011

Movie critic Michael Clark highlights some of this summer’s hottest films — Page 10

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week end what to do, hear, see, watch, read, listen to, visit and eat in Gwinnett and Atlanta Atlanta-born country star Tracy Lawrence comes to Duluth tonight ..............................Pg. 18

Country singer Tracy Lawrence will perform today at Wild Bill’s in Duluth.

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The Dish ....................................................................Pg. 4 Art Beat ....................................................................Pg. 5 Movies.................................................................Pgs. 7-15 Showtimes ............................................................Pg. 12 Gwinnett Calendar ............................................Pg. 16 Metro Calendar ....................................................Pg. 17

By Venue ................................................................Pg. 19 The “Weekend” arts and entertainment guide includes select events in the coming week. To be considered for a listing, send a fact sheet to: Weekend, Features Department, Gwinnett Daily Post, 725 Old Norcross Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045; or call 770-963-9205, e-mail features@gwinnettdailypost.com or fax 770-339-8081.

Weekend Cover Design: Brian Giandelone

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DINING GWINNETTTASTES A selection of local eateries recently featured in the Gwinnett Daily Post: • Cinco Mexican Cantina The Spanish name and mild Mexican-inspired interior hint at Cinco’s style of food, but Mexican is simply a baseline for the food created by Chef Luis Ramirez. The Tampiquena, grilled steak with mashed potatoes and a cheese enchilada, is a blend of Tex-Mex with a midwestern flare. There is calamari to go with queso dip; veal and shrimp; chicken salads and enchiladas. They have fajitas and tacos, but also salmon and pork shank.

1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 100, Suwanee, 678-541-0645 • Rosebuds Restaurant and Bar Bill Bailey, known to customers as Willie, calls

Rosebuds’ menu American cuisine with a cajun twist.

The speciality is deep-fried cajun-injected turkey, which customers can special order. The entire menu is based on old family recipes from Bill and his wife, Rosie, but the two have added a special twist.

There’s the Jumping Chili Shrimp, which features sauteed shrimp in a spicy homemade chili and garlic sauce. There’s also Peach Tilapia, which features a Georgia peach salsa on top and comes with the signature fried green beans. The one menu item Bill is most proud of is the barbecue ribs, which he says he’ll put up against anybody’s in town. The ribs come with homemade potato salad and baked beans.

3315 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, 770-8370539

• Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery The dishes are hearty, and many have Irish roots. The burgers and wings are favorites, and the fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Irish Nachos and Gaelic Chicken are unique and flavorful. A kids’ menu is in the works now, but the pizzas, burgers and chicken fingers, already on the menu, are popular with children.

Customer favorites include Danny Boy’s shepherd’s pie with ground beef, carrots, peas and mushroom gravy topped with a hearty helping of mashed potatoes and parmesan cheese, and served with garlic bread for $10.99. The Irish Nachos, an appetizer but enough for a meal, are also a signature dish popular with customers.

Fresh cooked potato chips are topped with cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef and tomatoes. The

Drunken Clams are a must — steamed in beer and served with garlic bread.

3480 Financial Center Way, Buford, 678-482-5545.

• Steverino’s Steverino’s is a pizzeria, but caters to more than just the pizza crowd. It features great burgers, hot wings, sub sandwiches and salads in addition to their signature pizzas. The pizzas are special because the dough is made fresh on location and the marinara sauce is made from scratch from an old Italian family recipe. Steverino’s most popular pizza is the supreme, while the steak and cheese sub is also a favorite with customers. A unique appetizer is the blue cheese chips, which are homemade potato chips with blue cheese sprinkled on top.

3117 Main St., Duluth, 770622-2110.

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THE DISH

Corralejo Mexican Flair and Tequila Bar 3890 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee

678-482-9900

BY CAROLE TOWNSEND Staff Correspondent

• Open since: March 21 • Location: Corralejo Mexican Flair and Tequila Bar is located in a group of retail shops and restaurants near Suwanee Town Center.

Travel down LawrencevilleSuwanee Road, make a Uturn at Buford Highway, and the restaurant is on the Sleek decor and an upscale flavor differentiate Corright just past Town Center ralejo from the typical Mexican restaurant. The bar area is fun, colorful and has an artisan flair.

Park. are inspired by true prohibikey. The surprising dishes tion-era concoctions and • Hours: 11 a.m. to mid- are presented in a manner will delight even the most typically associated with night Mondays through seasoned aficionados. five-star dining, and the Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 2 The most popular dishes a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; “craft” cocktails are creative so far (the restaurant has and unique.

11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays. only been open a month) are • Menu: Salmon, lobster, the Mahi-Mahi de la Costa • Owner: Antonio Baja and the Monte Cristo Agurre, who also owns the steak, chicken, even fried sandwich. The fish is green tomatoes give a nod Grayson location of CorStaff Photos: Jonathan Phillips to distinct geographic areas exquisitely fresh and the ralejo. The menus for both Corralejo Mexican Flair and Tequila Bar serves the lamb chops with fresh sandwich is a hearty, deepthroughout Mexico and restaurants are entirely difvegetables and cilantro mashed potatoes, front. Also served is the pan even here in Georgia. Chef fried ham and turkey sandferent, however. Agurre seared salmon and the chicken Santa Fe stuffed with shrimp and vegetables. wich served with either Gonzales, who brings 17 plans to open a third locaFrench fries or sweet potato years of experience to Cortion in Monroe later this tots and a side of raspberry ralejo, is passionate about year. jam. his dishes, their freshness ONTHEMENU The bar alone is worth a and appeal. “I check every • Atmosphere: Sleek Appetizers decor and an upscale flavor dish before it goes out to the first visit, and patrons can • Ceviche de Camaron (shrimp ceviche): Fully cooked in lime juice with differentiate Corralejo from table,” he said. In the mood expect to be treated to handradish, tomato, red onion, cilantro and Serrano pepper, $12 • Tomatoes Verdes Fritos (fried green tomatoes): A nod to the South, the typical Mexican restau- for foods typically associat- crafted, unique cocktails. served with red remoulade sauce, $3.95 The tequila, mezcal and ed with a Mexican restaurant. The bar area is fun, sotol are authentic, imported rant? Indulge in fajitas, colorful and has an artisan Lunch chimichangas, burritos and and hand-selected. flair.

• Avocado Fire Burger: Angus beef, jalapenos, Monterey Jack cheese, applenachos. Just don’t expect Corralejo Mexican Flair wood bacon and served with fries or sweet potato tots, $7.99 • Things you might not the expected. and Tequila Bar features, • Salmon: Pan-seared Atlantic salmon served with mashed potatoes and topped with lobster sauce, $8.95 know: Hacienda “CorraleThe bar offers only according to Food and Beverage Manager Gilbert Mar- imported, authentic tequilas, jo” is located in Penjamo Dinner some aged in cherry barrels, Guanajuato, Mexico. Tequiquez, authentic Mexican • Mahi-Mahi de la Costa Baja: Pan-seared and served with rice, sautéed la is the main product of some in Jack Daniel’s barcuisine, not the Tex-Mex herb-buttered asparagus, pico de gallo and served with mango in jicama relish, rels and some even in wine this large estate. For almost food that patrons so often $14.95 250 years, the distillation barrels. Juices and syrups associate with a Mexican • Pasta Alfredo con vegetales: Fettuccini, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, squash and carrots, $9.95 restaurant. From chef Mario are made on site. And don’t methods of Tequila Corraleexpect to see a frozen mar- jo have been guarded and Gonzales to Marquez, perpreserved. fection and authenticity are garita machine. Cocktails PAGE 4 • WWW.GWINNETTDAILYPOST.COM • FRIDAY, APRI 29, 2011

ARTS Aurora to hold open house to preview summer programs With summer just ahead, parents of children who wish to explore their dramatic abilities have a golden opportunity. The Aurora Theatre’s Aurora Academy Camps are hosting an open house from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Saturday at their facility at 128 E. Pike St. in Lawrenceville. Parents and kids can enjoy meeting the teachers and enjoy some short classes as a preview of what’s in store during the summer. There is no cost or fee for this open house, and reservations are not necessary.

Camps are available for

education at Aurora Theatre.

“Our open house will offer a taste of the energy and enjoyment that is characteristic of the summer programs at Aurora,” he said. “We’re inviting parents and potential students to join us for an open house to see our teachers in action. The teachers will give short classes like those we’ll offer in the summer.

Students can participate and parents can see the kind of experience their children will have over the summer.”

ART BEAT HOLLEY CALMES

kids from first grade through high school. This is the first time that the Aurora has offered an open house to preview its camps, said Larry Ruth, director of

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Mother’s Day BRUNCH

MENU HIGHLIGHTS

Assortment of Fresh Salads

Brunch served in the

Herb Roasted Free Range Chicken with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

Georgia Ballroom

Herb Seared Snapper with White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce

Pasta Station: Bowtie or Penne Pasta Made to Order with Marinara, Creamy Pesto or Alfredo Sauces with all the Toppings

Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 11am-1:30pm

Reservations are suggested.

For reservations call

770-923-1775

Dessert Display

$25.95 per Adult $10.95 per Child (ages 5-12) Children under 5 are free.

18% Service charge and applicable tax to be added to above prices

1775 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096

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ARTS Preview fifth-grade students will enjoy a June 6-10 Master Camp focusing on “The Stinky Cheese Man” production. Campers of the same age on June 27-July 1 will perform “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”

The above camps are one week, half-day sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and cost $175.

The Aurora Academy Summer Starmaker camp is focused on children going into the sixth through 12th grades.

These are two week, fullday sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $475. Session 1 occurs June 13-17 and June 2024. Session 2 runs July 58 and July 11-15. Starmaker Camp focuses on singing, dancing and act-

• From Page 5 Ruth has put together a team of professionals to teach the summer camps, including a vocal coach with Broadway experience. All of the teachers are working professionals with years of real-world experience. The goals are to receive training, but also to build confidence, communication and life skills in the participating children.

Camps include two mini-camps for rising firstand second-grade students.

June 6-10 campers will work on and present a production of “Charlotte’s Web.” Students in the June 27-July 1 camp will present “Chicken Little.”

Rising third- through

ing in musical theater.

A different focus is offered for rising sixththrough 12th-graders who, as a part of The Acting Edge camp, will concentrate on the craft of acting with Stanislavski, Shakespeare and improvisational classes. The dates, times and cost are the same as for the Starmaker Camp.

“Aurora Academy Camps encourage the artist in each of its students,” Ruth said. “Each child is taught performance technique and given the opportunity to put those techniques to practical application at the end of the camp.”

Each class is limited to 15 students. To register or for more information, call

678-226-6222 or visit www.auroratheatre.com/s ecure/academy.php.

Holley Calmes is a freelance writer and public relations consultant spe-

cializing in the arts. Email her at hcalmes@mindspring.com.

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FILM FANS Film Fans are mixed on love story in ‘Water for Elephants’ and the theater for “Water for Elephants” was packed.

These are all confirmations of the star-studded cast of Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Since I can’t think of a bad movie Witherspoon has ever been in, I’m Under a big top stuffed assuming with villainy, death defying she careromance and a menagerie fully picks of beasts, you have Francis her scripts Lawrence’s handsome with disadaptation Cathryn cretion. of the Veal My surbest-sellprise was ing novel, “Water for that Pattinson, (Edward from famed “Twilight” Eleseries), A) shows facial phants.” expression, and B) is actuAt the Lindsey hands of a ally a good actor.

Hodges The movie unfolds with cruel owner, life in The Benzini Marlena (Witherspoon), as a conflicted young woman Brothers Circus was most in a conflict-filled maroften a simple matter of riage. Marlena, the star act, avoiding being thrown off is married to violent the train and living to see August, the ringmaster and the next day. Yet Jacob (Robert Pattinson) not only owner of the Benzini Brothers Circus, and headsurvived but also found liner for the circus shows. love, albeit with a poorly Jacob is a vet student cast love interest (Reese from Cornell University, Witherspoon). Truth be told, Pattinson did surpris- but cruel fate intervenes to change his life’s path of ingly well in a role that predictable success. didn’t require him to hide I don’t want to give from the sunlight and even away too much, because I though there was little chemistry between him and believe this is a must-see movie, (and summer book Witherspoon, the movie still qualifies as a must-see read as well.)

— Cathryn Veal, guilty pleasure.

Lawrenceville — Lindsey Hodges, Snellville EDITOR’S NOTE: Film Fans features local residents reviewing the film of the week: “Water for Elephants.” Want to be a film fan? Email features@gwinnettdailypost.com.

★★★★ ★

★★★★

★★★ ★★

I was in glorious anticipation for “Water for EleThe mall in which the phants” to finally arrive in theater I saw the movie was emptying for the night, my local theater. Knowing

Richard LaGravanse (“The Horse Whisperer”) adapted the screenplay, I was ready to be swept away by his brilliance in a captivating love story circa 1931.

On paper, “Water for Elephants” has everything going for it: Veteran actor Hal Halbrook (older Jacob), incredibly talented Christoper Waltz (August, circus owner), beautiful Reese Witherspoon (Marlena, star circus attraction) and heartthrob Robert Pattinson (Jacob, veterinary college student who runs away to join the circus).

The chemistry between Myra WitherSimons spoon and Pattinson was completely flaccid when their passion should have burned up the screen. Where was the spark? You cannot have an intense love story without chemistry, passion or heat between the love interests.

Their love and attraction to each other were integral to the entire story and it was completely void and dull.

No animals were harmed in this movie — but the animals, specifically Rosie the elephant, should win an Oscar. What a great job her trainers did with her. I especially enjoyed the beautiful cinematography and framing of this movie.

There was nothing spectacular under the big tent as far as my movie buddy and I were concerned.

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MOVIES

‘Fast Five’ has very little vroom and more talking Sundance Kid.” The remainder of the movie is pure recycled “Ocean’s Eleven,” and if you recall fast cars and hot babes didn’t figure much into the

BY MICHAEL CLARK landscape of that film.

Movie Critic In an effort to compensate for the relative lack of Perhaps more so than skin and any other current franchise, vroom, the “Fast and the Furious” now threemovies started out appealtime ing to a particular niche “F&F” audience (gear-heads, speed director freaks and the girls who Justin Lin adore them) yet over time overstuffs Vin and now four sequels has the cast.

Diesel been diluted down to just Three of another set of mediocre and the four original actors (Vin interchangeable action Diesel, Paul Walker, Jorflicks. dana Brewster) are joined With each subsequent by featured performers from “F&F” release, the attenthe other sequels (Chris tion toward illegal racing “Ludacris” Bridges, Tyrese grows smaller while the Gibson, Sung Kang, Matt interest in overly fussy jail- Schulz, Gal Gadot) along breaks, heists and improba- with three new additions ble stunts escalates. Fans of (Elsa Pataky and Dwayne the series should know Johnson as cops and going in to “Fast Five” that Joaquim de Almieda as a there are only three vehicu- standard-issue crime boss). lar races in this installment If after reading that list and one of them is never of names you only recogseen — just referenced. In nizing about half of them, their stead are foot chases you’re not alone. With the — almost a dozen of them exception of Johnson, not — and dudes getting one of them is ever likely to thrown through multiple be known for their work glass windows and doors. outside of the “F&F” The action reaches its movies; and except for adrenaline peak very early Johnson, most of them are during an admittedly neatly only in the movie because executed scene in which the studio needs them and some guys pry open the the audience expects to see entire side of a moving them. train car and pilfer some Giving this many characvery cherry looking muscle ters distinctive personalities cars on to a “Mad Max” and enough dialogue to inspired wrecker; this leads warrant their paychecks is to a cliff dive reminiscent no mean feat and fully realof “Butch Cassidy and the izing this fact, three-time

Fast Five (PG-13) ★★★ ★★

“F&F” screenwriter Chris Morgan has them talk and talk and then talk some more. They gab so much that Lin had to stretch what should have been a 90minute affair into a laboring and posterior-numbing 130 minutes. No action movie needs to be this long, ever.

As eye-popping and breathtaking as the visuals are (it’s hard not to look this good with a Rio de Janeiro backdrop), most what takes place is simply impossible to swallow — even for an action movie. Characters involved in car crashes, fist fights involving blow-torches, roof-jumping, free falls and the like emerge with nary a cut, bruise or broken appendage.

The protagonists (who are actually international fugitives) are also able to dodge relentless, raining automatic weapons fire without ever breaking a sweat. In the most laughable bit of physics defiance, one character is actually able to lift a high-tech, laser-readable palm print from a bikini bottom.

With a cash cow this profitable the filmmakers and Universal ensure that just one of the main characters won’t be able to return for what will surely be at least one more outing, probably more. The biggest challenge will be in figuring out a way to cleverly work the number “6” into the title. Coming up with a plot, another scenic world locale and monetary compensation for the actors will be mere child’s play. (Universal)

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MOVIE TRIVIA Lights, camera,

questions Test your film knowledge with Michael Clark So, you think you’re good at movie trivia?

Every week, we give readers the opportunity to flex their movie muscles by answering five trivia questions from our movie critic, Michael Clark.

Nicole Kidman was one of the last people to be nominated for an acting Oscar for “Rabbit Hole,” which she also produced.

Congratulations to last week’s winner, Lisa Mattingly of Atlanta.

Here are last week’s questions again and the answers:

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1. Name the last person to be nominated for an acting Oscar in a film they also produced.

A: Answers included Geoffrey Rush (“The King’s Speech) or Nicole Kidman (“Rabbit Hole”) 2. What Martin Scorsese film was adapted into a TV series?

A: “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” 3. Name a movie where Robin Williams played a professional musician.

A: “Moscow on the Hudson” 4. Name someone who won an Oscar for acting in a movie directed by their parent.

A: Anjelica Huston 5. What Best Picture winner featured the song “American Woman” by the

Guess Who? A: “American Beauty” Now, for this week’s questions: 1. What 1970s Woody Allen movie was set in the 21st century?

2. Name a fictional live-action 2011 film where Jon Stewart appeared as himself.

3. Name two movies where Brad Pitt’s character died.

4. Name a woman who won an acting Oscar and appeared nude in a Playboy Magazine pictorial.

5. Name a pair of siblings who were both nominated for acting Oscars on the same night.

The first person to

respond with all the correct answers receives a prize package of movierelated goodies, which could include promotional T-shirts, hats, posters, DVDs, video games and more. The winner also gets their name published in the next Weekend section.

Please email your answers, along with your name to

clarkwriter@mindspring.co m. Include “Gwinnett Daily Post Trivia Contest” in the subject line. In the event no one answers all of the questions correctly, the person with the most correct answers submitted by 6 p.m. the Monday after the contest is posted will be the winner. Only one winner per household is eligible each 30-day period.

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW

SUMMER AT THE CINEMA

Upcoming season’s movies include plenty of sequels, reboots and thought-provoking originals As the days grow longer and the heat rises, the offerings from Hollywood become grander in scale and hope to appeal to all of those looking for (mostly) mindless popcorn fare. Among the plethora of sequels, retreads, reboots and come-to-life comic book extravaganzas, there is also a handful of lower-visibility, thought-provoking originals which could sustain others until the welcomed fall.

Here’s most of what we’ll see in the coming sweltering months and a thumbnail encapsulation of their contents. As always, please note: all opening dates are subject to change.

May 6 JUMPING THE BROOM — This not-too-

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unemployed musician (Bill Murray).

MICHAEL CLARK

THOR — The third (after two “Iron Man” flicks) of what could be dozens of productions based on the Marvel Comics series “The Avengers.” Seasoned Shakespeare vet Kenneth Branagh directs.

POM WONDERFUL PRESENTS: THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD — Propaganda-spewing documentarian Morgan Spurlock examines WINTER IN the practice of product placeWARTIME — A skittish ment in feature films. teen boy living in Nazioccupied Holland during SOMETHING BORROWED — If the trailers are World War II risks everything by coming to the aid indicative, this looks like a promising-looking romantic run-of-the-mill romantic com- of a wounded British Soldier. edy about two friends (Kate comedy is centered on a Hudson and Gennifer Goodfamily of haves and haveMay 13 not’s converging on Martha’s win) battling over a man.

BRIDESMAIDS — Vineyard for a wedding.

THERE BE DRAGONS Screened for the press more than a month before release, — From director Roland PASSION PLAY — Joffe, a journalist researching this bawdy comedy penned After being targeted by a a candidate for canonization by and starring Kristen Wiig ruthless gangster (Mickey is the funniest movie made for bravery during wartime Rourke), a fearful girl (Megan Fox) finds an unlike- unexpectedly unearths some since “Animal House.” Not to be missed. deep dark family secrets. ly ally in a mysterious,

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EVERYTHING MUST GO — Will Ferrell gets very serious in this indie drama about a relapsed alcoholic who losses his job and family then tries to start over by selling all of his possessions.

HESHER — Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the title character, an unkempt, heavily-tattooed, angry-at-theworld drifter/pyromaniac who might find redemption through a young boy and his family.

PRIEST — This occult action-thriller starring Paul Bettany as a vampire-stalking man of the cloth has been on the shelf for two years, and based on the trailers probably should have stayed there.

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Clockwise from top left, Chris Hemsworth plays the title character in “Thor,” Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley star in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” Jack Black voices Po in “Kung Fu Panda” and Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp and Ian McShane star in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW

SUMMER AT THE CINEMA

Upcoming season’s movies include plenty of sequels, reboots and thought-provoking originals As the days grow longer and the heat rises, the offerings from Hollywood become grander in scale and hope to appeal to all of those looking for (mostly) mindless popcorn fare. Among the plethora of sequels, retreads, reboots and come-to-life comic book extravaganzas, there is also a handful of lower-visibility, thought-provoking originals which could sustain others until the welcomed fall.

Here’s most of what we’ll see in the coming sweltering months and a thumbnail encapsulation of their contents. As always, please note: all opening dates are subject to change.

May 6 JUMPING THE BROOM — This not-too-

VIEWPOINTS

unemployed musician (Bill Murray).

MICHAEL CLARK

THOR — The third (after two “Iron Man” flicks) of what could be dozens of productions based on the Marvel Comics series “The Avengers.” Seasoned Shakespeare vet Kenneth Branagh directs.

POM WONDERFUL PRESENTS: THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER SOLD — Propaganda-spewing documentarian Morgan Spurlock examines WINTER IN the practice of product placeWARTIME — A skittish ment in feature films. teen boy living in Nazioccupied Holland during SOMETHING BORROWED — If the trailers are World War II risks everything by coming to the aid indicative, this looks like a promising-looking romantic run-of-the-mill romantic com- of a wounded British Soldier. edy about two friends (Kate comedy is centered on a Hudson and Gennifer Goodfamily of haves and haveMay 13 not’s converging on Martha’s win) battling over a man.

BRIDESMAIDS — Vineyard for a wedding.

THERE BE DRAGONS Screened for the press more than a month before release, — From director Roland PASSION PLAY — Joffe, a journalist researching this bawdy comedy penned After being targeted by a a candidate for canonization by and starring Kristen Wiig ruthless gangster (Mickey is the funniest movie made for bravery during wartime Rourke), a fearful girl (Megan Fox) finds an unlike- unexpectedly unearths some since “Animal House.” Not to be missed. deep dark family secrets. ly ally in a mysterious,

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EVERYTHING MUST GO — Will Ferrell gets very serious in this indie drama about a relapsed alcoholic who losses his job and family then tries to start over by selling all of his possessions.

HESHER — Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the title character, an unkempt, heavily-tattooed, angry-at-theworld drifter/pyromaniac who might find redemption through a young boy and his family.

PRIEST — This occult action-thriller starring Paul Bettany as a vampire-stalking man of the cloth has been on the shelf for two years, and based on the trailers probably should have stayed there.

Special Photos

Clockwise from top left, Chris Hemsworth plays the title character in “Thor,” Shia LaBeouf and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley star in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” Jack Black voices Po in “Kung Fu Panda” and Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp and Ian McShane star in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

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HOWTIMES S MOVIE TIMES FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 29

For movie showtimes for Saturday and Sunday, visit the theater websites.

Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil 3-D (PG)

BUFORD REGAL CINEMAS, MALL GEORGIA 20

2:10, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50

OF

Hop (PG)

11:35, 2:05, 4:25, 6:45, 9:05 Insidious (PG-13)

3333 Buford Drive 678-482-9263 www.regalcinemas.com

4:45, 7:25, 9:55

African Cats (G)

11:40, 2:00, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40, 11:55 Arthur (PG-13)

9:45, 12:05 Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (PG-13)

1:05, 3:50, 7:10, 9:45, 12:20 Fast Five: The IMAX Experience (PG-13)

1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:50, 12:40 Fast Five (PG-13)

2:05, 4:55, 7:45, 10:35 Hanna (PG-13)

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11:10, 1:30, 3:50, 6:30 Scream 4 (R)

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12:10, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 Water for Elephants (PG-13)

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4:20, 9:55, 12:30 Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (PG)

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Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (PG-13)

Hanna (PG-13)

The King’s Speech (R)

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Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (PG)

Red Riding Hood (PG-13)

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Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil 3-D (PG)

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Insidious (PG-13)

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Prom (PG)

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11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:05 Prom (PG)

11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:00, 12:30 Rio (G)

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12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20, 11:40 Scream 4 (R)

1:25, 4:25, 7:40, 10:30 Soul Surfer (PG)

1:15, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35, 12:05 Source Code (PG-13)

12:05, 2:30, 4:50, 7:30, 9:50 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG-13)

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Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (PG-13)

12:05, 2:40, 5:20, 7:55, 10:55 Fast Five (PG-13)

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10:00, 12:45, 3:40, 6:20, 9:00 Rio (G)

10:10, 12:50, 3:25, 6:10, 8:40 Rio 3-D (G)

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Soul Surfer (PG)

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12:45, 3:20, 5:40, 8:00, 10:35 Scream 4 (R)

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Prom (PG)

1:05, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45 Source Code (PG-13)

The Lincoln Lawyer (R)

12:20 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG-13)

9:50, 10:25, 11:30, 1:10, 2:20, 3:10, 3:55, 5:00, 6:00, 6:40, 7:40, 8:45, 9:20, 10:20 Water for Elephants (PG-13)

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11:25, 2:15, 4:55, 7:35, 10:45 Scream 4 (R)

10:25, 1:10, 3:55, 6:35, 9:25, 12:00 Soul Surfer (PG)

12:35, 3:20, 6:00 Source Code (PG-13)

11:55, 2:30 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family (PG-13)

10:55, 12:15, 1:45, 3:00, 4:35, 5:50, 7:20, 8:30, 10:00, 11:15 Water for Elephants (PG-13)

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Beastly (PG-13)

9:35 Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (PG-13)

2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:15 Rio (G)

1:20, 2:00, 4:20, 5:00, 7:20 Rio 3-D (G)

1:35, 4:35, 7:35 Soul Surfer (PG-13)

1:25, 4:25, 7:25 Source Code (PG-13)

7:15, 9:30, 11:45 Tyler Perry’s Madea’s BIg Happy Family (PG-13)

1:00, 1:15, 1:30, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30, 9:30, 9:45, 10:00, 11:50

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African Cats (G)

I Am Number Four (PG-13)

4:05, 6:55, 9:40 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (G)

9:45 The King’s Speech (PG-13)

4:05, 6:45, 9:25 Paul (R)

4:00, 7:05, 9:30

Red Riding Hood (PG-13)

4:10, 7:15

1:00, 2:55, 5:00, 7:05, 9:10 Arthur (PG-13)

2:15, 5:10, 7:40, 10:05 Battle: Los Angeles (PG-13)

2:45, 5:35, 8:25, 11:00 The Conspirator (PG-13)

1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:00

4:20, 7:00, 9:15

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules (PG)

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Fast Five (PG-13)

The Roommate (PG-13) Tangled (PG)

1:05, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45

Beastly (PG-13)

Unknown (PG-13)

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Yogi Bear (PG)

Hop (PG)

5:10, 7:10, 9:10

1:15, 3:25, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55

Big Momma’s: Like Father, Like Son (PG-13)

4:15, 7:15, 9:55

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules (PG)

5:20, 7:35, 9:55

Gnomeo & Juliet (PG-13)

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Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 (PG-13)

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1:10, 3:35, 6:00, 8:25, 10:50 Water for Elephants (PG-13)

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW Summer • From Page 11 May 20 THE BEAVER — Jodie Foster directs and stars in this black comedy about mental illness that could provide a much-needed career boost for the guy who plays her husband — Mel Gibson.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 — Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan return as animated animal warriors in this sequel to another Best Animated Film nominee that wasn’t all that great to begin with.

with a provocative period dramatic fantasy starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn.

June 3 BEGINNERS — Lead Ewan McGregor finds out at the same time that, not only does his father (Christopher Plummer) have terminal cancer — he also has a gay lover the same age as him.

INCENDIES — Nominated for a 2011 Best Foreign Language Oscar, this PIRATES OF THE SUBMARINE — This mostly flashback drama is CARIBBEAN: ON oddball British dramedy about a woman in peril STRANGER TIDES — Johnny Depp returns as pirate whose final wish is to have focuses on a 15-year-old her two sons discover their boy seeking to lose his virJack Sparrow in yet another ginity while breaking up the Middle Eastern roots. action-comedy sequel. The rekindled bad romance superb Ian McShane co-stars between his mom and a forTHE TREE OF LIFE as Blackbeard.

— Notorious recluse direc- mer boyfriend. tor Terrence Malick (“The May 26/27 Thin Red Line”) returns THE HANGOVER • Continued on Page 14 PART II — Making a sequel to the gut-busting original box-office smash (and Golden Globe Best Picture winner) was inevitable Roger Ebert, EBERT PRESENTS and makes complete sense.

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SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW title character with Blake Lively as his possible love interest in this adaptation of yet another comic book.

It could be very cool or a complete bust.

• From Page 13

June 10 JUDY MOODY AND THE NOT BUMMER SUMMER — The trailer suggests this to be an offMR. POPPER’S PENbeat coming-of-age comeGUINS — Jim Carrey dy adventure involving a girl, her brother and spacey plays the title character in the adaptation of the popuaunt (Heather Graham). lar book. A wealthy businessman inherits six penMIDNIGHT IN PARIS — Writer/director guins that make him look Woody Allen’s latest stars at life in a different way.

Owen Wilson and Rachel June 24 McAdams as a well-to-do BAD TEACHER — couple that re-examine Cameron Diaz plays the their priorities during a title character, a decidedly Parisian business trip. politically incorrect junior high teacher who, after June 17 getting dumped by a rich THE ART OF GETboyfriend, gets involved in TING BY — Formerly a nasty love triangle. known as “Homework,” this romantic drama pairs CARS 2 — Because it’s Emma Roberts as the girl from Pixar, it’s likely to be who gives a privileged Freddie Highmore a lesson at least OK, but many are or two about the real world. wondering why the supremely quality-minded GREEN LANTERN — animated studio bothered Ryan Reynolds stars as the to make a sequel to an

only so-so original.

July 1 LARRY CROWNE — Director and co-writer Tom Hanks stars as the title character, a middle-aged man who tries to reinvent himself by going back to college. Co-star Julia Roberts plays his professor.

MONTE CARLO — Selena Gomez, Leighton Meister and Katie Cassidy play friends who get a big surprise when one of them is mistaken for royalty and are whisked away to big adventures.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON — Sure to be a total assault on the eyes and ears, this second sequel with the clunky title doesn’t include the bonus fanboy/temptress, aka Megan Fox. For more of the Summer Movie preview, visit www.gwinnett dailypost.com.

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GWINNETT CALENDAR Saturday Huthmaker Violins will host the WilmingtonAtlanta Suzuki Violin Concert at 4 p.m. Saturday at the New Dawn Theater, 3087 Main St. in Duluth.

Duluth High School Chorus will present the 15th Annual Peach Jam Musical Variety Show “Kids in America” at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the DHS Auditorium, 3737 Brock Road. Tickets can be purchased online at dhschorus.webs.com/peach-

jam2011.htm or at the door.

The North Atlanta Trade Center is hosting Atlanta’s Exotic Bird Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday at 1700 Jeurgens Court in Norcross. $5 admission is good all weekend. For more information visit www.northatlantatradecenter.com

Ongoing Events

where a piece of original art is placed along the Suwanee Creek Greenway and other city trails. Those who find the pieces get to keep them. For more information, visit www.suwanee.com.

Mountain View High School Drama Department will present the British Musical Comedy "Honk" at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the school’s theater. Tickets are

Each day during the month of May, the City of Suwanee will hold their “Art on a Limb” program

$10. Mountain View High School is located on Sunny Hill Road off of Old Peachtree Road.

The Hudgens Center for the Arts is presenting the “We Are Folk: Exploring Traditions in Southern Folk Art” exhibit through May 21 at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300 in Duluth. For more information, visit www.thehudgens.org.

Georgia SPCA 2nd Annual Benefit Bash

Live Entertainment and Dancing Vintage Car Show

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METRO CALENDAR May 13 The Smithgall Arts Center will present Steve Cunningham Trio at 8 p.m. May 13 at The Arts Council Inc., 331 Spring St. in Gainesville. For more information, visit www.theartscouncil.net.

June 3 Jonny Lang with special guest Moreland & Arbuckle will perform at the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden on June 3 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Tickets are $37. For more information, call Danny Flanders at 404-591-1550.

July 8 The Indigo Girls with special guest the Shadowboxers will perform at the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden on July 8 and 9 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden,

1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta.

Tickets are $45. For more information, contact Danny Flanders at 404-591-1550.

July 15 Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchess) featuring Allison Moorer will perform at the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden on July 15 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Tickets are $39.50. For more information, call Danny Flanders at 404-591-1550.

July 22 Emmylou Harris will perform at the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden on July 22 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. Tickets are $52.50. For more information, call Danny Flanders at 404-591-1550.

Aug. 26 Los Lobos will perform at the Wells Fargo Concerts in the Garden on Aug. 26 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta.

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LOCAL EVENT Country star Tracy Lawrence at Wild Bill’s this weekend

BY CAROLE TOWNSEND Staff Correspondent

DULUTH — Tracy Lawrence, the Atlantaborn country music star whose career has spanned 16 years, is playing Wild Bill’s tonight. With 17 No. 1 singles to his name, Lawrence keeps his music fresh, relevant and fromthe-heart.

“You can’t separate Tracy Lawrence the person from the music of Tracy

Lawrence,” he said. “It’s all part of my fiber, who I am.”

W i t h several popular hits, such as “Find Out Who Y o u r Tracy Friends Lawrence Are” and “Paint Me a Birmingham,” Lawrence’s music appeals to young adults as well as more seasoned country

IFYOUGO • What: Tracey Lawrence • When: 9:30 p.m. today • Where: Wild Bill’s, 2075 Market St., Duluth • More info: www.wildbillsatlanta.com

“Paint Me a Birmingham” still stands as one of the most requested singles to date.

Lawrence resides in Tennessee with his wife Becca and two daughters, Skylar JoAnn and Mary Keagan. He founded the successful label Rocky

fans. “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” was No. 1 on the charts in June 2007, spending 41 weeks on the charts up until that point.

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Comfort Records in 2006, and he is also well known for his charitable work and tireless fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis and Alzheimer’s disease research and cures. The singer plays about 100 shows per year.

Lawrence’s perfor-

mance at Wild Bill’s is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. today. Tickets range in price from $15 to $100, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com, or at any Ticketmaster retail outlet.

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BY VENUE 37 MAIN 37 E. Main St., Buford 678-288-2030 www.37main.com

• Today: Electric Boogaloo • Saturday: Stone Cold Fox 40 WATT CLUB 285 W. Washington St., Athens 706-549-7871 www.40watt.com

• Today: Maserati • Saturday: John Spencer Blues Explosion • May 18: Neko Case AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD 2002 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta 404-443-5000 www.livenation.com/venue/aaronsamphitheatre-at-lakewood-tickets

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May 20: Kenny Chesney May 24: Jimmy Buffett June 18: Def Leppard July 10: Motley Crue, Poison

ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com

BUFORD VARIETY THEATER 170 W. Main St., Buford 770-271-7878 www.bufordvarietytheater.com

• Today-Saturday: Ed Caylor • May 22: Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage • June 7: Katy Perry • June 8: Josh Groban • July 8: Matthew Morrison PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GWINNETT CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 770-813-7500 www.gwinnettcenter.com • May 20 and 22: “The Little Mermaid” ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER 395 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta 404-523-6275 www.atlantaciviccenter.com • May 6: ’70s Soul Jam • May 8: Mother’s Day Celebration

• June 19: Hall and Oates COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta www.cobbenergycentre.com 770-916-2800

Will Morton FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 349 Ferst Drive, Georgia Tech campus 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

PHILIPS ARENA 1 Philips Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-878-3000 www.philipsarena.com

• May 14: Bon Jovi • June 25: R. Kelly

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• Today: Chante Moore • Monday: CSS and Sleigh Bells • Tuesday: Mint Condition CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATER 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta 404-233-2227 www.livenation.com

• May 21: Paul Simon • May 27-28: James Taylor • June 3: The Monkees • June 5: B.B. King and Buddy Guy • June 17: Maze feat. Frankie Beverly

• Today: Lucinda Williams • Saturday: One Night of Queen

• Saturday: Raging Jews of Comedy • Sept. 16: Herb Albert and Lani Hall

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• Today: Ellis Paul and Flynn • Saturday: Josh Joplin and Hannah Miller • Sunday: Don Dixon and Marti Jones • Tuesday: Alice Peacock and Lauren Lucas • Wednesday: The Dappled Grays • Thursday: Ryan Montbleau Band • Friday: Junior League Band feat. Lissy Rosemont and Ken

• Today-Sunday: “Shrek the Musical” • June 6: Kylie Minogue THE LOFT 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta 404-885-1365 http://www.centerstageatlanta.com/shows/the-loft/ • May 6: Matt Wertz • May 17: Uh Huh Her • May 25: Bob Schneider

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• Saturday: The 49 Sound, EB Reece, Alter Egos and Louder Than Dirt • May 6: Megan Slankard, Max Fisher Band, Riddle Wear Clique and J Willis Band WILD BILL’S 2075 Market St., Duluth 678-473-1000 www.wildbillsatlanta.com • Today: Tracy Lawrence Most tickets available through Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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