Web posted October 11, 2007

Juneau's Cinema guide
★★★★ = Classic ★★★ = Good ★★ = So-so ★ = Lame


OPENING

"Eastern Promises" (R) ★★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Starts Friday. Daily, 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2, 4:10 p.m.; Thursday, 4:10 p.m.

Synopsis: The mysterious and ruthless criminal Nikolai's carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna, an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong.

"Michael Clayton" (R) ★★★½

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Starts Friday. Daily, 7:10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:50 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:40, 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 4:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Former criminal prosecutor Michael Clayton is an in-house "fixer" at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. Clayton faces the biggest challenge of his career when a case his firm is working on blows up in his face.

"Talk to Me" (R) ★★★

Where: Gold Town Nickelodeon. Times: Shows Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 7, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4, 7 p.m.

Synopsis: The true story of DJ Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene Jr., set in Washington, D.C., in the '60s, when vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness combined to unique and powerful effect, a place and time for Petey to fully express himself.

ALSO SHOWING

"Poison Friends" ★★½

Where: Back Room at the Silverbow. Times: Shows Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 15-17, 8 p.m.

Synopsis: Portrays college life as a breeding ground for liars, cheats and the unbalanced who, being away from home for the first time in their lives, can gleefully release all their built up bile and disgust on an unsuspecting world.

CLOSING

"In the Valley of Elah" (R) ★★★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Ends Thursday, 7:10 p.m.

Synopsis: A career military officer and his wife work to uncover the truth behind their son's disappearance following his return from a tour of duty in Iraq.

"Resident Evil: Extinction" (R) ★★ (Outside), ★★★ (Carson)

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Ends Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Survivors of an outbreak that mutates people into flesh-eating creatures travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska.

CONTINUING

"The Heartbreak Kid" (R) ★★★

Where: 20th Century Twin. Times: Daily, 7:15 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:45 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:45, 4:15 p.m.; Thursday, 4:15 p.m.

Synopsis: A newlywed who believes he's hitched to the perfect woman encounters another lady on his honeymoon.

"Jane Austen Book Club" (PG-13) ★★★

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

Synopsis: Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen, only to find their relationships begin to resemble 21st century versions of Austen's novels.

"The Game Plan" (PG) ★

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Daily, 6:50 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:20 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 1:50, 4:20 p.m.; Thursday, 4:20 p.m.

Synopsis: A NFL quarterback living a bachelor's life discovers he has a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.

"The Kingdom" (R) ★★

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

Synopsis: A U.S. team of agents investigates a bombing in the Middle East.

"The Seeker: The Dark is Rising" (PG) No review at press time

Where: Glacier Cinemas. Times: Daily, 7:20 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9:40 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2:10, 4:40 p.m.; Thursday, 4:40 p.m.

Synopsis: A boy learns that he is the last of a group of immortal warriors who have dedicated their lives to fighting the forces of darkness.

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