Movie guide

Juneau

 

GOLD TOWN

For complete listings, visit www.goldtownnick.com.

“The Diary Of A Teenage Girl” — Synopsis: Minnie (Bel Powley) longs for love, acceptance and a sense of purpose in the world, and begins a complex love affair with her mother’s (Kristen Wiig) boyfriend Monroe (Alexander Skarsgård).

“The Prophet” — Synopsis: Kahil Gibran’s verses have been given new form in this cinematic adventure about freedom and the power of human expression.

“Wildlike” — Synopsis: Filmed in Juneau and Denali. A troubled teen (Ella Purnell) is sent by her struggling mother to live in Juneau with her seemingly supportive uncle, but the relationship turns and she’s forced to run. Trying to get back to her mother, she winds up deeper in the Alaskan interior. Live Skype session with the direction in between the Sunday shows. See this week’s Arts for a review.

 

20TH CENTURY TWIN

For complete listings, visit www.juneaumovies.com.

“Everest” (PG-13) — Synopsis: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm.

“Sicario” (R) — Synopsis: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.

 

GLACIER CINEMAS

“Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) — Synopsis: Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

“The Intern” (PG-13) — Synopsis: 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

“The Martian” (PG-13) Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

“Maze Runner Scorch Trials” (PG-13) — Synopsis: After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

“A Walk in the Woods” (R) — Synopsis: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

Ketchikan

 

For complete listings see http://ketchikan.grossalaska.com/

Ketchikan Coliseum

“THe Martian” (PG-13) — Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

 

“Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) — Synopsis: Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

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