Web posted August 2, 2007

Juneau's Cinema guide


★★★★ = Classic ★★★ = Good ★★ = So-so H = Lame

OPENING

"The Bourne Ultimatum" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Starts Friday and shows daily, 4, 7:20, 10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.

Synopsis: Bourne dodges new, superior assassins as he searches for his unknown past.

"Hot Rod" (PG-13) no rating at press

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Starts Friday and shows daily, 4:30, 7:30, 9:40 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimbles prepares for the jump of his life.

"La Vie En Rose" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: Gold Town Nickelodeon. Times: Shows Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4, 7 p.m.

Synopsis: The extraordinary life of Edith Piaf.

"Underdog" (PG) no rating at press

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Starts Friday and shows daily, 4:10, 6:50, 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:20 p.m.

Synopsis: A lab accident gives a hound some serious superpowers.

ALSO SHOWING

"Puccini for Beginners" (NR) ★★

Where: Back Room at the Silverbow. Times: Shows Monday-Wednesday, Aug. 6-8, 8 p.m.

Synopsis: A confirmed lesbian gets curious about being with a guy.

CLOSING

"Live Free or Die Hard" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Ends Thursday, 4, 9:45 p.m.

Synopsis: John McClane takes on an Internet-based terrorist organization.

"Sicko" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Ends Thursday, 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Synopsis: A documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to those of other nations, and HMO horror stories.

"Transformers" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Ends Thursday, 4, 6:50, 9:50 p.m.

Synopsis: A war re-erupts on Earth between two robotic clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons.

CONTINUING

"Hairspray" (PG) ★★★★

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Moves from Glacier Cinemas on Friday. Shows daily, 4:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:50 p.m.

Synopsis: Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad lands a spot on a local TV dance show.

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (PG-13) ★★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Daily, 3:50, 7, 9:50 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12:45 p.m.

Synopsis: With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities.

"I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" (PG-13) ★

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Moves from Glacier Cinemas on Friday. Shows daily, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.

Synopsis: Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.

"No Reservations" (PG) ★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Daily, 4:20, 7:10, 9:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:10 p.m.

Synopsis: The life of a top chef changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece.

"The Simpsons Movie" (PG-13) ★★★½

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Daily, 4:15, 7:20, 9:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m.

Synopsis: When Homer mistakenly pollutes the river with toxic waste from the power plant, he loses his job and forces evacuation from Springfield, possibly forever.

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