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2012 PREVIEW: A Peek at Some Cool-Looking Movies

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

While 2011 was a fairly tepid year at the movies, 2012 looks downright hot.

Here, in alphabetical order -- with tentative release dates -- are some promising titles on the cinematic horizon: more»

Big Miracle

February 4, 2012

Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. more»

Woman in Black, The

February 4, 2012

Arthur Kipps, a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. more»

Chronicle

February 4, 2012

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw, Anna Wood. Showing today at 12:55, 3:00, 5:00, 7:45, and 10:10. more»

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”

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** (out of four)

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” could also be described as “Moderately Boring” -- at least for the first 40 minutes or so.

Once Max von Sydow enters the tale, it picks up a bit, and by the end it’s almost worthwhile. more»

Grey, The

February 4, 2012

In Alaska, an oil drilling team struggle to survive after a plane crash strands them in the wild. Hunting the humans are a pack of wolves who see them as intruders. Starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, James Badge Dale, Joe Anderson, Frank Grillo. Rated R. Showing today at 1:25, 4:00, 7:00, and 9:40. For print-at-home online tickets and additional times, click the title above now!

Man on a Ledge

February 4, 2012

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled. The psychologist and the con find themselves romantically attracted and might just end up partners in crime. more»

One for the Money (In Digital)

February 4, 2012

A proud, born-and-bred Jersey girl, Stephanie Plum's got plenty of attitude, even if she's been out of work for the last six months and just lost her car to a debt collector. Desperate for some fast cash, Stephanie turns to her last resort: convincing her sleazy cousin to give her a job at his bail bonding company...as a recovery agent. more»

Descendants, The

February 4, 2012

"The Descendants" is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off Waikiki. Starring George Clooney, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges, Matthew Lillard, Robert Forster. Rated R. Showing today at 1:15, 3:50, 7:20, and 9:55. more»

Red Tails

February 4, 2012

An account of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. The squadron, which was sent to North Africa and Italy to escort white bomber pilots, consisted of some of the best fighter pilots in the Air Corps. Starring Bryan Cranston, Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daniela Ruah, Michael B. Jordan. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 1:05 and 7:25. more»

Underworld: Awakening

February 4, 2012

After awakening from a fifteen-year coma, Selene discovers she has a fourteen-year-old vampire-Lycan hybrid daughter and that they must stop a bio-tech company from creating an army of super-Lycans. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, India Eisley, Charles Dance, Michael Ealy. Rated R. Showing today at 1:40, 4:30, 7:05, and 9:30. more»

Haywire

February 2, 2012

In Haywire, an electrifying tale of espionage and betrayal, a female covert ops specialist (Carano), who works in the deadly world of international operatives, strikes back after discovering she's been double-crossed by someone close to her in the agency. Starring Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, Gina Carano. Rated R. more»

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

February 4, 2012

Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. more»

Joyful Noise

February 2, 2012

The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. more»

Beauty and the Beast 3D (In Digital)

January 26, 2012

Walt Disney Pictures' magical animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D?, introducing a whole new generation to the Disney classic with stunning new 3D imagery. The film captures the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by a hideous beast in his castle. more»

Contraband

February 2, 2012

A cargo ship security guard who was recently released from jail after serving time for smuggling alcohol, struggles to support his family. Then he gets an opportunity to do one last smuggling job on a freighter between Reykjavik and Rotterdam. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Diego Luna. Rated R. Showing today at 4:05 only. more»

Devil Inside, The

January 26, 2012

In 1989, emergency responders received a 9-1-1 call from Maria Rossi confessing that she had brutally killed three people. 20 years later, her daughter Isabella seeks to understand the truth about what happened that night. more»

War Horse

January 26, 2012

Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, "War Horse" begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. more»

The Darkest Hour

January 12, 2012

The Darkest Hour is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. The thriller highlights the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects. Starring Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Rachael Taylor, Max Minghella, Joel Kinnaman. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 1:25, 4:20, and 7:15. more»

We Bought a Zoo

January 19, 2012

Based on a true story, a widowed father buys a dilapidated zoo in hopes of making a fresh start. Facing enormous odds, he and his children, along with a small but loyal staff, work to get the zoo re-opened. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon, Elle Fanning, Carla Gallo, Thomas Haden Church. Rated PG. Showing today at 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, and 9:35. more»

Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn 3D, The

January 12, 2012

Tintin is on the trail of a big story which leads him into a world of high adventure. When he and his friends find the directions to a sunken ship, they go off to find the treasure it contained and Tintin must face the notorious Red Rackham. In 3D at select locations. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. Rated PG. Showing today at 12:45, 4:00, 7:10, and 9:40. more»

Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, The

January 5, 2012

Tintin is on the trail of a big story which leads him into a world of high adventure. When he and his friends find the directions to a sunken ship, they go off to find the treasure it contained and Tintin must face the notorious Red Rackham. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost. Rated PG. Showing today at 1:15 and 7:25. more»

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

January 19, 2012

When a bomb destroys the Kremlin, the IMF is blamed and its members labeled as terrorists intent on inciting a global nuclear war. Ethan Hunt and his team must unravel the conspiracy. Starring Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Josh Holloway. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 4:10 and 10:05. For print-at-home online tickets and additional times, click the title above now!

Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The

January 19, 2012

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first film in Columbia Pictures' three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's literary blockbuster The Millennium Trilogy. Directed by David Fincher and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara, the film is based on the first novel in the trilogy, which altogether have sold 50 million copies in 46 countries and become a worldwide phenomenon. more»

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

January 26, 2012

After surviving the sinking of their cruise ship, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore must survive on a Polynesian island. Starring Jason Lee, David Cross, Jenny Slate, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler. Rated G. Showing today at 1:00 and 6:50. For print-at-home online tickets and additional times, click the title above now!

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

January 26, 2012

Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room...until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large-Professor Moriarty - and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. more»

New Year's Eve

December 24, 2011

"New Year's Eve" celebrates love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts, in the intertwining stories told amidst the pulse and promise of New York City on the most dazzling night of the year. Starring Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Chris. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 1:30 only. more»

The Sitter

December 24, 2011

Noah is a suspended college student, living at home with his single mom. When he is talked into babysitting the three, young, misfit kids next door, he decides to take them along on an attempted sexual rendezvous, and the night takes a wild and dangerous turn for the worse for which he is totally unprepared. Starring Sam Rockwell, Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor, Miriam McDonald, Erin Daniels. Rated R. more»

Hugo 3D (In Digital)

December 20, 2011

Twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. In 3D at select locations. more»

J. Edgar

December 20, 2011

As the face of law enforcement in America for almost fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. Under the direction of Clint Eastwood, Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the title role of "J. more»

SUPER 8: Funny, scary, clever, convincing -- and loaded with heart and soul

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Super 8 movie poster (google images)

***1/2 (out of four)

“Super 8” is a movie about kids making movies.

It’s also about a powerful alien monster.

And young love.

And a catastrophic train wreck.

And the 1970s.

More than anything, it’s about kids and parents dealing with grief and learning to treat each other decently. more»

The Muppets

December 24, 2011

On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. more»

Arthur Christmas

December 20, 2011

"Arthur Christmas" at last reveals the incredible, never-before seen answer to every child's question: 'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. more»

Jack and Jill

December 15, 2011

Jack Sadelstein is a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, who dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill. Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down. Starring Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, Allen Covert, Dana Carvey. Rated PG. more»

Immortals

December 15, 2011

The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion and his murderous Heraklion army rampage across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake. more»

Tower Heist

December 20, 2011

Josh Kovaks has managed one of the most luxurious and well-secured residences in New York City for more than a decade. In the swankiest unit atop Josh's building, Wall Street titan Arthur Shaw is under house arrest after being caught stealing two billion from his investors. The hardest hit among those he defrauded? The tower staffers whose pensions he was entrusted to manage. more»

Puss in Boots

December 15, 2011

"Puss in Boots" -- based on one of the most beloved characters of the Shrek Universe -- tells the hilarious and courageous (daring, bold, brave) tale of Puss' early adventures as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. Starring Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis, Salma Hayek, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris. Rated PG. more»

Happy Feet Two

December 20, 2011

"Happy Feet Two" returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D. Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven-a penguin who can fly! Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. more»

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

December 20, 2011

In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Bella and Edward, plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black. more»

Williamsport Cinema Center Revives Classics

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20 weeks 2 days ago

Ah, Sunday. A day of rest for some individuals who enjoy being armchair quarterbacks cheering on their personal favorite football team. For others, Sunday now means viewing a classic movie at the Williamsport Cinema Center, beginning Sept. 18. more»

'Midnight in Paris' a charming lark from famed film-maker

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21 weeks 2 days ago
Woody Allen finally returns to Williamsport in “Midnight in Paris.”

“The artist’s job is not to succumb to despair, but to find an antidote to the emptiness of existence.”

Thus says Gertrude Stein -- sort of.

It’s actually a sentence written by Woody Allen -- and delivered by Stein’s character in his latest film, a light-hearted romp with solid acting and a salutary message. more»

Oscar bait 2011: THE HELP is a masterpiece

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24 weeks 2 days ago
Viola Davis will win an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in “The Help.”

**** (out of four)

Viola Davis will win an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in “The Help.”

That’s a firm call -- I won’t even argue about it; the only real question is how many other wins and noms will go to this beautifully acted masterpiece. more»

Community Arts Center to Host Baseball Movies

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25 weeks 5 days ago

Kids and baseball is a combination that can't be beat. Williamsport has hosted the Little League World series for more than half of a century, and we have benefitted from the heart-warming inspirational stories of the young players' determination, skill, sacrifice and character. A few of those stories have made it to the silver screen. more»

Free Screening of For the Next 7 Generations

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26 weeks 4 days ago

A free screening at the Community Arts Center of "For the Next 7 Generations," is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug 3, 7:30 p.m.

This movie takes viewers on the momentous journey of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers as they travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their indigenous ways of healing.  more»

War of the West: Bond and Indy meet H. G. Wells in “Cowboys & Aliens”

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26 weeks 5 days ago

“Cowboys and Aliens” is hardly the disaster some critics deemed it; but considering the recipe, this latest blockbuster should have been better. What recipe, you ask?

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Little-known Little League gem: The Perfect Game

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26 weeks 6 days ago

The best movie ever made about Little League is finally available on DVD. With exceptionally strong online reviews despite its limited theatrical run more than 15 months ago, “The Perfect Game” can best be described with the word “unlikely.” more»

On a board and a prayer: “Soul Surfer” Satisifies

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26 weeks 6 days ago

“Soul Surfer” is not especially well written or directed -- but it’s a marvelous movie.  Absolutely marvelous.  I can’t imagine anybody seriously disliking it. This inauspicious little-engine-that-could tale concerns real-life surfer Bethany Hamilton, whose entire arm was bitten off by a tiger shark while she was surfing in Hawaii at the age of 13. more»

Movie Review: True Grit--Real Crowd Pleaser

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34 weeks 2 days ago

Rating: ***1/2 stars (out of four)
 
It’s hard to imagine anyone disliking the Coen brothers’ rousing 2010 rendition of “True Grit.” Not even folks who are stoutly devoted to Charles Portis’s excellent novel.  Or to the John Wayne movie.  Or both. more»

Jumping the Broom

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38 weeks 1 day ago
Scene from Jumping the Broom movie (Google images)

JUMPING THE BROOM

Over-the-top is okay sometimes -- and “Jumping the Broom” is one of those times. The film has enough conflict, trauma and romance for three or four movies -- too much, really; and none of it is subtle.

Yet the movie works. more»

For A Few Dollars More . . . Movies about money and greed

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42 weeks 3 days ago

NCPA readers who finish their taxes on time this year -- April 18 is the fast-approaching deadline! -- might want to kick back afterward with some good movies. more»

'Source Code' a gripping thriller with first-rate performances.

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44 weeks 10 hours ago

In 2009, Duncan Jones directed a brilliant sci-fi mind-bender called “Moon.”

Featuring the vastly underrated Sam Rockwell, this one-man movie didn’t exactly rake in big bucks; but enough folks took notice that Jones -- better known as David Bowie’s son Zowie -- was given the reins on “Source Code,” a big-budget studio film that opened April 1. more»

Annual Billtown Film Festival Slated

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45 weeks 6 days ago

The second annual Billtown Film Festival will be held Thursday, April 21 at 6:30pm - April 23 at 9:30pm at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St. Williamsport.

Created by Richard C. James, the event is sponsored by CAC, First Community Foundation, RPA, Inc., JVBrown Library, Williamsport Sun Gazette, The Graphic Hive and the Williamsport Guardian. more»

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