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F R I D AY S eptember 2 7 — T H U R S D AY october 3 Movie summaries by M at t hew St af fo r d l Baggage Claim (1:36) Flight attendant Paula Patton racks up 30,000 miles in 30 days as she tries to find Mr. Right before her little sister gets married; Taye Diggs and Djimon Hounsou are among the candidates. l Battle of the Year (1:49) A hip hop mogul and a basketball coach assemble a team of top terpsichoreans to compete in the world’s greatest dance-off. l Blue Jasmine (1:38) Woody Allen dramedy considers the case of a tightly strung New York socialite restructuring her life in the wilds of Marin and S.F.; Cate Blanchett stars. l The Butler (2:06) Forest Whitaker stars as a White House butler with a backstage glimpse into the tumultuous 20th century; with Robin Williams as Ike, John Cusack as Nixon and Liev Schreiber as LBJ. l Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (1:35) Cartoon sequel finds inventor Flint Lockwood battling foodanimal hybrids like shrimpanzees and tacodiles. l C.O.G. (1:28) David Sedaris’ story about a cocky college grad grappling with his future, the world and its unusual array of people on an Oregon apple farm. l Def Leppard Viva Hysteria Concert (1:40) Direct from Vegas it’s the legendary rock band amping up their classic hits! l Don Jon (1:29) Swinger Joseph Gordon-Levitt strives for love and intimacy despite his overwhelming addiction to porn; Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore offer other options. l Elysium (1:49) Fritz Lang-ish glimpse into the future (present?) about a luxury space station whose xenophobic inhabitants rule over a polluted, overpopulated Earth; Jodie Foster and Matt Damon star. l Enough Said (1:33) Should single mom Julia LouisDreyfus relax and enjoy her new romance with single dad James Gandolfini or let his ex-wife Catherine Keener bring her down to earth? l The Family (1:51) Mob comedy stars Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as rambunctious husband-andwife snitches trying (unsuccessfully) to settle into a quiet new life in rural France under the Witness Protection Program. l Generation Iron (1:46) Documentary follows today’s top bodybuilders on their path to the Olympics; Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Mickey Rourke offer insights. l Good Ol’ Freda (1:26) Affectionate biodoc of Freda Kelly, the shy Liverpudlian who was The Beatles’ devoted girl Friday from before Beatlemania till breakup and beyond. l In a World… (1:33) Lake Bell directs and stars in the tale of a voice coach storming the all-male world of blockbuster-movie-trailer voiceovers. l Inequality for All (1:25) Economics expert and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich takes on the dangerously widening gap between rich and poor with wit and insight.
l Insidious: Chapter 2 (1:45) Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey are back and still bothered and bewildered by a bewitching, bloodthirsty spook. l Instructions Not Included (1:55) An Acapulco playboy finds himself raising a (surprise!) newborn daughter and making it as a Hollywood stuntman to boot. l Mill Valley Film Festival The 36th annual cinematic soiree features premieres, workshops, galas, in-person tributes and hundreds of movies from around the world. l Monsters University (1:42) Prequel tells the story of Sullivan’s and Wazowski’s college days and how they became BFFs; Billy Crystal and John Goodman vocalize. l National Theatre London: Othello (3:15) Direct from the Olivier Theatre it’s the Bard’s timeless tale of jealousy, racism and whispered evil; Adrian Lester stars as the proud, doomed Moor. l Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (1:46) The adventureprone schoolboy is back, heading this time to the Bermuda Triangle to battle zombies (natch) for the Golden Fleece. l Planes (1:32) Disney cartoon about a little airplane with a fear of heights who dreams of being a daredevil air racer. l Prisoners (2:33) Hugh Jackman goes vigilante after his daughter is kidnapped by mysterious villains; cop Jake Gyllenhaal lends quasi-support. l Rush (2:03) The rivalry between Formula One racing rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda is the jumping-off point for Ron Howard’s octane-powered thrill ride. l San Rafael Police K9 Association Fundraiser (2:00) Support the SRPD’s canine contingent at an evening of auction prizes, dazzling demos and a screening of the 1989 Tom Hanks cop/cur buddy comedy “Turner & Hooch.” l Symphony of the Soil (1:44) Deborah Koons Garcia’s documentary looks at the science and culture of our planet’s indispensable soil layer through interviews with farmers, scientists and activists. l Thanks for Sharing (1:52) Stuart Blumberg comedy about a troupe of dysfunctional recovering sex addicts stars Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carol Kane and Pink. l Twenty Feet from Stardom (1:30) Pop music’s greatest backup singers are the subject of Morgan Neville’s toetapping documentary; Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and others pay tribute to their support systems. l Unstoppable (2:30) Actor/evangelical Christian Kirk Cameron grapples with the eternal question “Where is God in the midst of tragedy and suffering?” l Vertigo (2:08) Alfred Hitchcock’s moody, richly textured classic stars James Stewart as a retired San Francisco cop obsessed with mystery woman Kim Novak; phenomenal score by Bernard Herrmann. l The World’s End (1:49) Five middle-aged chums journey back to a fabled English pub to re-create their epic bender of two decades ago.
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Northgate: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Rowland: 12, 2:25, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Battle of the Year (R) Northgate: 11:40, 4:50, 10; 3D showtimes at 2:15, 7:25 Blue Jasmine (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:25, 9:55 Sun-Tue, Thu 11:35, 2:10, 4:45, 7:25 Wed 11:35, 2:10, 4:45 Sequoia: Fri 4:30, 7, 9:30 Sat 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 Sun-Tue 4:30, 7 Wed 2:10 The Butler (PG-13) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:45, 3:50, 6:55, 9:40 Sun-Thu 12:45, 3:50, 6:55 Lark: FriSat 5:30, 8:30 Sun, Tue-Thu 4:30, 7:30 Mon 4:30 Marin: Fri 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sat 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:15 Northgate: 12:55, 4, 7:05, 10:10 * Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (PG) Cinema: Fri-Wed 11:20, 4:15, 9:30; 3D showtimes at 1:45, 7 Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12:15, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:10, 7:20, 8:30, 9:35; 3D showtime at 1:15 Sun-Thu 12:15, 2:40, 3:40, 5, 6:10, 7:20; 3D showtime at 1:15 Northgate: 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; 3D showtimes at 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15 Playhouse: Fri 4, 6:40, 9 Sat 1:40, 4, 6:40, 9 Sun 1:40, 4, 6:40 Mon-Thu 4, 6:40 Rowland: 2:15, 4:35, 7:05; 3D showtimes at 11:55, 9:30 C.O.G. (R) Rafael: Fri-Sun 4:45, 9 Mon-Wed 9 * Def Leppard Viva Hysteria Concert (Northgate) Regency: Wed 8 * Don Jon (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 12, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 Sun-Thu 12, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10 Larkspur Landing: Fri 5:30, 7:45, 10:30 Sat-Sun 12:45, 3, 5:30, 7:45, 10:30 Mon-Thu 7:30, 9:45 Northgate: 11, 12:10, 1:25, 2:35, 3:50, 5, 6:15, 7:30, 8:40, 9:50 Rowland: 12:15, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Elysium (R) Northgate: 2:30, 7:40, 10:20 * Enough Said (PG-13) Regency: Fri-Sat 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10 Sun-Thu 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35 The Family (R) Larkspur Landing: Fri 5, 7:35, 10:20 Sat-Sun 2, 5, 7:35, 10:20 Mon-Thu 7, 9:40 Northgate: 11:10, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 Playhouse: Fri 4:25, 7, 9:45 Sat 1:20, 4:25, 7, 9:45 Sun 1:20, 4:25, 7 Mon-Thu 4:25, 7 Rowland: 11:30, 2:10, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 * Generation Iron (PG-13) Northgate: 11:50, 2:40, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Good Ol’ Freda (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Mon-Wed 7 Sat-Sun 2:45, 7 In a World… (R) Northgate: 12, 5:25 Sequoia: Fri 4:45, 7:15, 9:35 Sat 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:35 Sun 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 Mon-Wed 4:45, 7:15 * Inequality for All (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Sat-Sun 2:30, 4:30, 6:45, 8:45 Mon-Wed 6:45, 8:45 Insidious: Chapter 2 (PG-13) Northgate: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:30 Rowland: 12:10, 2:40, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30 Instructions Not Included (PG-13) Northgate: 10:45, 1:35, 4:25, 7:15, 10:05 * Mill Valley Film Festival Begins Thursday at the Sequoia, Rafael and Cinema; call 383-5256 or visit mvff.com for schedule, locations and info Monsters University (G) Northgate: 11:35, 2:20, 5:05 National Theatre London: Othello (Not Rated) Lark: Sat 1 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) Northgate: 1:50, 7:10; 3D showtimes at 11:15, 4:35, 9:45 Planes (PG) Northgate: 10:50, 3:30, 8:10; 3D showtimes at 1:10, 5:50 Rowland: 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 Prisoners (R) Fairfax: 12:30, 3:55, 7:15 Larkspur Landing: Fri 6:40, 10 Sat-Sun 12, 3:20, 6:40, 10 Mon-Thu 6:30, 9:50 Marin: Fri 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sat 12:20, 3:40, 7, 10:20 Sun 12:20, 3:40, 7 Mon-Thu 3:40, 7 Playhouse: Fri 4:15, 7:30 SatSun 1, 4:15, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:15, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45, 9:30 Sun 11, 2:30, 6, 7:45 Mon-Tue, Thu 11, 12:45, 2:30, 4:15, 6, 7:45 Wed 12:45, 4:15, 7:45 Rowland: 12:05, 3:35, 7, 10:15 * Rush (R) Fairfax: Fri-Sat 1, 4:05, 6:50, 9:45 Sun-Thu 1, 4:05, 6:50 Larkspur Landing: Fri 7:15, 10:15 Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 Mon-Thu 6:45, 9:35 Marin: Fri 4:30, 7:30, 10 Sat 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10 Sun 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 Mon-Thu 4:30, 7:30 Regency: Fri-Sat 1, 4, 7, 10 Sun-Thu 1, 4, 7 Rowland: 1:30, 4:20, 7:25, 10:20 * San Rafael Police K9 Association Fundraiser (Not Rated) Rafael: Sat 6 * Symphony of the Soil (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri 6:30 (filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia and Dr. Ignacio Chapela in person) Sat 1:30 (Garcia and Chapela in person) Sun 1:30, 6:30 (Garcia and Chapela in person) Mon-Wed 6:30 Thanks for Sharing (R) Regency: Fri-Sat 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10:05 Sun-Wed 11:05, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 Thu 11:05, 1:45 Twenty Feet from Stardom (Not Rated) Rafael: Fri, Sun 4:15, 9:15 Mon-Wed 9:15 Unstoppable (PG-13) Regency: Thu 7 * Vertigo (PG) Regency: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 Sequoia: Sun 2 Wed 2, 7 The World’s End (R) Northgate: 7:50, 10:25
Showtimes can change after we go to press. Please call theater to confirm schedules. CinéArts at Marin 101 Caledonia St., Sausalito • 331-0255 | CinéArts at Sequoia 25 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • 388-4862 | Cinema 41 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera • 924-6505 | Fairfax 9 Broadway, Fairfax • 453-5444 Lark 549 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur • 924-5111 | Larkspur Landing 500 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur • 461-4849 Northgate 7000 Northgate Dr., San Rafael • 800-326-3264 | Playhouse 40 Main St., Tiburon • 435-1234 Rafael Film Center 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael • 454-1222 | Regency 80 Smith Ranch Rd., Terra Linda • 479-5050 Rowland 44 Rowland Way, Novato • 800-326-3264