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State of Play
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 (PG-13) (127 min) Director Kevin Macdonald moves from documentaries and the Idi Amin drama THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND to this fictional thriller that feels all too real at times. Based on the BBC miniseries of the same name, STATE OF PLAY stars Russell Crowe as Cal McCaffrey, an old-school-style journalist working for the Washington Globe. He begins to investigate the death of a young woman who was the research assistant and mistress of his friend Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck), an ambitious congressman whose career is likely ruined when his affair is revealed. Joined by young political blogger Della Frye (Rachel McAdams), Cal races against time and deadlines to solve the murder, which may be only a small part of a much larger crime. Like ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, STATE OF PLAY is a thought-provoking thriller that manages to be both timely and timeless. It reflects its 2009 release date with a plot that questions the validity and existence of newspapers in the face of bloggers and the 24-hour news cycle, as well as addressing the efforts of a Blackwater-like group working in Iraq and Afghanistan. But Macdonald’s film should also age remarkably well; Crowe’s Cal must reconcile his personal life with his professional one, and ethics lie at the heart of the movie. Crowe gives a get-noticed performance in the middle of a packed cast that also includes Affleck, McAdams, Helen Mirren, Jeff Daniels, and Robin Wright Penn. Jason Bateman steals scenes--and adds a bit of much-needed comic relief--in his small part in the film.
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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
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 (100 men) Celebrity photographer Connor Mead (MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY) loves freedom, fun and women...in that order. A committed bachelor with a no-strings policy, he thinks nothing of breaking up with multiple women on a conference call while prepping his next date.
Connor's brother Paul is more the romantic type. In fact, he's about to be married. Unfortunately, on the eve of the big event, Connor's mockery of romance proves a real buzz-kill for Paul, the wedding party and a houseful of well wishers -- including Connor's childhood friend Jenny (JENNIFER GARNER), the one woman in his life who has always seemed immune to his considerable charm.
Just when it looks like Connor may single-handedly ruin the wedding, he gets a wake-up call from the ghost of his late Uncle Wayne (MICHAEL DOUGLAS), the hard-partying, legendary ladies man upon whose exploits Connor has modeled his lifestyle. Uncle Wayne has an urgent message for his protege, which he delivers through the ghosts of Connor's jilted girlfriends -- past, present and future -- who take him on a revealing and hilarious odyssey through a lifetime of failed relationships.
Together, they will discover what turned Connor into such a shameless player and whether he has a second chance to find -- and this time, keep -- the love of his life.
New Line Cinema presents a Jon Shestack/Panther Production of a Mark Waters Film: Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner in the romantic comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. The film also stars Breckin Meyer, Lacey Chabert, Robert Forster, Anne Archer, Emma Stone and Michael Douglas.
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Monsters vs Aliens
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 (PG) (94 min) When a radioactive meteor hurtles into Susan Murphy (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) on her wedding day, she is transformed into a towering, platinum-haired giant. Taken away by the government and dubbed "Ginormica," Susan is introduced to other scientific oddities, including the amphibious Missing Link (Will Arnett), the dim blob B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), and the brilliant, bug-headed Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie). These "monsters" are released from captivity when a massive alien robot sent by the scheming Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) appears in San Francisco and clearly does not come in peace. With little time to adjust to her new stature, Susan must learn to work with her strange allies to avoid an all-out extraterrestrial invasion. Co-directed by Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) and Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) for DreamWorks Studios, this enjoyable animated production riffs on 1950s sci-fi movies while also playfully referencing everything from DR. STRANGELOVE to CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. The vocal talent, which also includes Stephen Colbert as a daft, keyboard-playing American president, is top-notch, adding plenty of personality to the super-sized visuals and eye-popping effects. Conveying an easy-going sense of humor that will delight kids and amuse adults, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS is fun family fare that is sure to leave everyone thoroughly entertained.
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Adventureland
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 (R) (107 min) Capturing all at once the wistful emotions of early adulthood, the chaotic freedom of youth, and that uniquely wonderful boredom of summer, Greg Mottola’s coming-of-age comedy, ADVENTURELAND, splits the difference between his commercial breakthrough, SUPERBAD, and his underrated debut, THE DAYTRIPPERS. ADVENTURELAND follows recent college grad James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) as he slogs his way through summer as a games attendant at a local amusement park, where he learns about the shady goings-on of the carny’s world and is introduced to an assortment of weirdos, stoners, goons, and other lost souls. Among that last group is the angsty Em (Kristen Stewart), who captures James’s heart despite her involvement with the park bad-boy, a rocker-turned-maintenance-man (Ryan Reynolds) who seduces women with a dubious story about jamming with Lou Reed. Though the movie has its share of vomit scenes and erection jokes, Mottola is surprisingly restrained in his use of gross-out humor (particularly given SUPERBAD’s near Shakespearean vulgarity), with much of the film’s more blatant hilarity coming courtesy of Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig as the park’s completely unhinged yet utterly in love managers. At its core, ADVENTURELAND is really nothing more than a coming-of-age story set in a colorful locale--the monotonous siren call to "Step right up!" compels after-work beer blasts, random make-out sessions, and drunken existential yearning. Yet what in any other film would be played for cheap laughs and easy smiles is here used to conjure the ineffable mystery of a summer romance. Through a mixture of pleasing performances, a nuanced script, and a brilliant soundtrack (featuring the Replacements, Husker Du, David Bowie, and, of course, Lou Reed), Mottola has created a bittersweet delight that will stay with the viewer long after the midway goes dark.
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I Love You, Man
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 (R) (105 min) After years of swiping scenes from the leading men in such movies as KNOCKED UP and THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN, Paul Rudd finally headlines a star vehicle of his own. Unlike those Judd Apatow productions, it's John Hamburg (ALONG CAME POLLY) who directs I LOVE YOU, MAN, albeit with many of the touchstones of Apatow's highly successful freaks-and-geeks-with-heart aesthetic. In other words, this is not an Apatow film, but, with the male capacity for--and simultaneous inability to express--fraternal love as its core comic conceit (and emotional centerpiece), it may as well be. Rudd plays Peter Klaven, a real estate agent with a blossoming career and an imminent marriage to Zooey (THE OFFICE's Rashida Jones)--basically, he's lucky in all things except male bonding. The narrative arc centers on his quest for platonic man-love--as opposed to, say, finding the girl of his dreams--and follows the boilerplate dictates of a standard rom-com with a subversive wink. In this case, boy meets boy, boys bond over their common love of Rush and Andre the Giant, boys break up and make up, etc. Rudd and co-star Jason Segel (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL), a fellow Apatow alum who plays Sydney Fife, the Type B object of Klaven's affection, imbue their roles with winning charisma and elevate the plot with real and nuanced chemistry. With a whip-smart pace, the film continually tills fresh comic ground as Hamburg finds punctuation points in every scene and never lets a gag overstay its welcome. While the supporting cast features many memorable turns by the likes of Jon Favreau, Jaime Pressly, and Andy Samberg, I LOVE YOU, MAN ultimately belongs to Rudd, who approaches insecurity and social awkwardness with the same dead-eye marksmanship that Peter Sellers did for slapstick.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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 (107 min) When choosing which mutant hero they would use to launch the X-MEN feature-film prequel series ORIGINS, the creators of the hugely successful franchise had a no-brainer of a decision in going with Wolverine. Not only is he the most well-known and popular X-Men character, but Wolverine--as brought expertly to life in true leading-man fashion by Hugh Jackman--was essentially the star of the three previous X-MEN movies. As the title implies, X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE is the back story of the fiery and conflicted Wolverine (né James Logan), whose mutant powers include killer claws that shoot from his knuckles and a regenerative ability that allows him to live seemingly forever. Taking a few mild liberties but staying relatively faithful to the comic-book source material, ORIGINS follows Logan from his first recognition of his mutant powers as a young child up through his infamous adamantium rebirth and the total memory loss that would subsequently fuel his angry quest. Wolverine’s story has enough intriguing details to allow for a grown-up psychodrama in the mold of THE DARK KNIGHT, and the actors on hand--including Danny Huston as Stryker and Liev Schreiber as Logan’s half-brother, Victor (aka Sabretooth)--have the chops to deliver. Director Gavin Hood, however, opts in favor of cinematic razzle-dazzle heavy on John Woo-style action-ballet and CGI glitz. From Deadpool’s eye-popping swordplay (the action-adventure equivalent of Riverdance) to the tightrope-walk of a fight scene in the film’s finale, WOLVERINE is a blockbuster action film in the most fundamental sense of the word.
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Mark Curry Live at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 Perhaps best known for starring in his own hit television sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting "Showtime At The Apollo," comedian, actor, host MARK CURRY is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring comedy acts. In addition to his stand-up performances, MARK recently appeared opposite Kirstie Alley in his recurring role on Showtime’s hit series “Fat Actress.” Mark also put his golden touch on BET's comedy talent search show “Coming to the Stage.” With Mark as the host, this series became the network’s number one show. Mark also spent time working as an NBA correspondent for “ESPN’s Cold Pizza” and performed stand up specials which can regularly be seen on HBO and Comedy Central.
TV Shows: Fat Actress, Hanging with Mr. Cooper, The Drew Carey Show, Celebrity Mole, Showtime at the Apollo, Coming to the Stage, Bachelor Pad, Comedy Central Presents
Films: Armageddon, Dawg, Panther, Switchback
Mark has countless other television & film credits, including: his own Comedy Central stand-up comedy special, three years of hosting duties on "Showtime at the Apollo," and starring in the feature "The Fanatics."
Mark grew up in Oakland, California. He still spends much of his time there, performing to sold-out crowds and encouraging students to stay off drugs and follow their dreams.
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The Great Zucchini
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The Great Zucchini - (Ages 2 - 6)
The Great Zucchini presents a hilarious, comedy-magic show for young audiences. Having performed at the White House Easter Egg Roll (2003), National Zoo's Guppy Gala (2001-2003), thousands of birthday parties geared to children ages 2-6! Every child will feel like the star of the show. The interactive nature of our show ensures that everyone, young and old, is as much a part of the magic as The Great Zucchini. Featured in the Washington Post and widely considered to be the best entertainer for kids ages 2-6 years old in the DC Area. A MUST SEE. Doors will open 1 hour before show time to allow for eating and pre show movie entertainment.
This event usually sells out, so please purchase tickets in advance and arrive early
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Ted Alexandro
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 Ted Alexandro - Hailing from Queens, NY, Ted is quickly becoming a rising star in the comic world. With his sharp and unique view of American society, Ted makes you laugh at yourself, at him and everyone else! "Combining hilarious observations with hysterical physical comedy, Ted's style offers something for everyone. Alexandra's calm delivery is a refreshing break from all of the in-your-face, hyper comics that rule the roost these days. Instead of physically shaking the crowd with a loud, vicious diatribe, Alexandra delivers his sarcastic and edgy material in a laid-back manner and allows the audience to absorb the jokes themselves." (Uproar Magazine)
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Ted has appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Jimmy Kimmel Live", "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn", "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn", The View, Oz, and his own half-hour comedy special "Comedy Central Presents...Ted Alexandra".
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Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill
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 Every Saturday Night from 10:30PM to Midnight in the Old Arlington Grill
FREE ADMISSION
Each show features up to 15 stand-up comics in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Come check out local comics on the rise as they test new material. A fun evening for everyone!
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out these local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill - ONLY $5
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 Every Thursday 8PM to 9PM
Comedy Nonsense (ComedyNonsense.com) presents the Area's Best Stand-Up Comics at the Old Arlington Grill
Only $5 Cover
(60 min Show)
Each 60 minute show features 2 to 4 professional stand-up comics with a host in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Each show is recorded and some clips are used for Comedy Nonsense's TV Show on Comcast, Verizon FIOS, Local Point TV, YouTube, On Demand, and WJFK 106.7FM.
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out the top local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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Hal Sparks Live at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 Actor/comedian /musician Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe, his quick wit and affable personality quickly gained him recognition and acclaim. In 1987 he was named the “Funniest Teenager In Chicago” by the Chicago Sun Times.
After a successful run with Second City, Sparks moved to Los Angeles and immediately began performing at numerous comedy clubs, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Ice House, as well as at Comic Relief’s American Comedy Festival.
Hal is currently lending his voice to the lead character of “Tak” in the Nickelodeon animated series “Tak and the Power of Juju” which airs Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. “Tak and the Power of Juju” follows the teenage jungle boy, Tak, and his fellow Pupununu villagers as they deal with their fate as the unluckiest tribe in the world. He also stars in the magic competition series “Celebracadabra” airing now on VH1.
From 1999 – 2000, Sparks was the host of the Emmy-award winning “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Television, winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. For five seasons, he co-starred as Michael Novotny on the hit Showtime series “Queer As Folk,” based on the controversial and critically acclaimed British series.
In 2006, Sparks appeared on the FOX musical competition series “Celebrity Duets” and hosted the WB reality series “Survival Of the Richest.”
He most recently shared judging duties with Rosanne Barr on the Nick at Nite comedy competition series “America’s Funniest Mom” which aired in April 2007.
Hal is also one of the stars of the VH1 hit pop culture series “I Love The 90’s,” “I Love The 80’s,” “The 80’s Strike Back” and “I Love The 70’s.” His television credits include guest-starring roles on “CSI,” “Frasier,” and “One on One.” He also co-starred in the Showtime Original feature “Bleacher Bums,” adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name. Hal starred opposite Peter Riegert, Wayne Knight and Brad Garrett in this classic baseball comedy.
In 2004 Sparks appeared in the box office hit “Spiderman 2.” He also co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy, “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star” and “Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town” with Billy Bob Thorton. Sparks also provided the voices for two animal characters, a bee and a fish, in the 20th Century Fox film “Dr. Dolittle 2.” His numerous television appearances include “The Tonight Show,” “Larry King Live,” “Charlie Rose,” “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “Politically Incorrect,” MTV and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
He also starred in his own sketch comedy pilot entitled “Here Comes The Neighborhood” and produced comedy segments for Disney Channel. On
the stage, Sparks has performed in such productions as “The Glass Menagerie”
and “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
In addition to a busy acting and stand-up career, Hal is an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician. He and his band, Zero 1, have just released their debut album and will soon be touring the country.
A native of Peak’s Mill, Kentucky, Sparks spent several years in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. He is also an expert in the martial arts with 20 years experience in Shaolin, Kung Fu, Wushu and Karate. More information on Hal can be found at his website www.halsparks.com
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Special Screening of Live Animals
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 See It Before You Can Buy It!!!
LIVE ANIMALS
www.liveanimalsmovie.com
(86min) A ruthless entrepreneur targets young, white victims for his macabre
business. Using an isolated horse barn he sells his captives to the highest
bidder. Five friends on vacation at their lake house are brutally kidnapped
and find themselves held prisoner awaiting the auction block. Rather than
succumb to a slave's existence they chance death for freedom only to
discover that this twisted underworld reaches further than they imagined.
LIVE ANIMALS will be released NATIONWIDE on DVD on September 8th, 2009 by
EchoBridge Entertainment (www.echobridgeentertainment.com) and
internationally by Wonderphil Entertainment (www.wonderphil.biz). A pretty
remarkable accomplishment for a movie financed entirely out of the wallets
of its creators. LIVE ANIMALS was produced by local independent film
company, 16th Section Pictures. 16 Section Pictures was started by three
friends, Mark Williams, Jeremy Benson, and Mark Volzer, who loved making
movies and didn't mind the long hours, days, months and even years that went
into creating independent films. The three friends filled virtually every
behind the scenes roll in all their moveis from writer to director to
producer to composer to director of photography to digital effects. LIVE
ANIMALS has garnered rave reveiws from critics such as Film Threat, The
Memphis Commercial Appeal, The Bloodshot Eye, and eInsiders.com. Mike
Elliott, the producer of "The Devil's Rejects" and "The Eye" called it
"Raw, Gutsy Filmmaking." Additionally, LIVE ANIMALS was one of only thirteen
features selected to screen at the 2008 Hollywood Film Festival
(www.hollywoodawards.com) despite having the lowest budget by hundreds of
thousands of dollars. LIVE ANIMALS was also awarded the Audience Choice Best
Picture Award at the Memphis International Film Festival.
Check out the official website, www.liveanimalsmovie.com, and the facebook
page, http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Live-Animals/122014150032.
Don't miss your ONLY chance to see the international hit film LIVE ANIMALS
in theaters. Thursday August 13th at 7:30pm at the Arlington Cinema and
Drafthouse.
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