Landmark's Canal Place Cinema

SHOWING DECEMBER 25TH THROUGH JANUARY 1ST

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:27:56 GMT

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

"I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards. A man, like any of us, unable to stop time. We follow his story set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be. Directed by David Fincher (Zodiac, Fight Club, Seven), the dramatic fantasy is a time traveler’s tale of the people and places he bumps into along the way, the loves he loses and finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time. Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett star. Runtime: 3 Hours

Thurs - Tue: 12:00 3:30 7:00 10:20 | Wednesday, New Year's Eve: 12:00 3:30 7:00 | Thurs, Jan 1: 12:00 3:30 7:00 10:20

Milk

Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Co-starring James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and Josh Brolin. Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho) from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

Thurs - Tue: 11:20 2:00 4:40 7:20 10:00 | Wednesday, New Year's Eve: 11:20 2:00 4:40 7:20 | Thurs, Jan 1: 11:20 2:00 4:40 7:20 10:00

Doubt

Writer/director John Patrick Shanley brings his Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play to the screen as a gripping story about the quest for truth, the forces of change and the devastating consequences of blind justice in an age defined by moral conviction. It's 1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. A vibrant, charismatic priest, Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is trying to upend the school's strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), the iron-gloved Principal who believes in the power of fear and discipline. The winds of political change are sweeping through the community, and indeed, the school has just accepted its first black student, Donald Muller. But when Sister James (Amy Adams), a hopeful innocent, shares with Sister Aloysius her guilt-inducing suspicion that Father Flynn is paying too much personal attention to Donald, Sister Aloysius sets off on a personal crusade to unearth the truth and to expunge Flynn from the school. Now, without a shard of proof besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius locks into a battle of wills with Father Flynn which threatens to tear apart the community with irrevocable consequence. Co-starring Viola Davis. Runtime: 2 Hours

Thurs - Tue: 11:40 2:20 4:50 7:30 9:50 | Wednesday, New Year's Eve: 11:40 2:20 4:50 7:30 | Thurs, Jan 1: 11:40 2:20 4:50 7:30 9:50

Slumdog Millionaire

Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, and of Latika (Freida Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Intrigued by Jamal’s story, the jaded Police Inspector begins to wonder what a young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on this game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out… Written by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty), based on the best selling novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup. Directed by Danny Boyle (Sunshine, Millions, Trainspotting). Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Thurs - Tue: 11:10 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:45 | Wednesday, New Year's Eve: 11:10 1:50 4:30 7:10 | Thurs, Jan 1: 11:10 1:50 4:30 7:10 9:45

COMING SOON:

I've Loved You So Long

Léa (Elsa Zylberstein) and Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas) are sisters who are almost complete strangers to one other. Juliette has just been released from prison after serving a long sentence for an unspeakable crime, and life together isn't easy for the estranged sisters. The world has moved on and Juliette often seems confused. Helped by some, such as the kindly but tactless social worker and her open-hearted but depressed parole officer (Frédéric Pierrot), Juliette is also rejected by others, particularly employers who throw her out as soon as they find out what she did. But a huge question hangs over Juliette's renaissance. Why did she do such a terrible thing fifteen years ago? For all the others, it's a recurrent thought that they dare not put into words. And for Juliette, locked away in her secret, it's a burden to bear, which holds her back from engaging in her life and believing that she too has the right to be happy. (Fully subtitled)

Revolutionary Road

Adapted from the revealing novel by Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road is an incisive portrait of an American marriage seen through the eyes of Frank Wheeler (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his wife April (Kate Winslet). The couple proudly declare their independence from the suburban inertia that surrounds them and determine never to be trapped by the social confines of their era. Yet for all their charm, beauty and irreverence, the Wheelers find themselves becoming exactly what they didn't expect: a good man with a meaningless job whose nerve has gone missing; a less-than-happy homemaker starving for fulfillment and passion; an American family with lost dreams, like any other. Yates' story of 1950s America poses a question that has been reverberating through modern relationships ever since: Can two people break away from the ordinary without breaking apart? Co-starring Kathy Bates, Kathryn Hahn, Michael Shannon and David Harbour. Directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty).

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING DECEMBER 19TH THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:13:06 GMT

Milk

Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Co-starring James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and Josh Brolin. Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho) from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:30 2:10 4:50 7:30 10:10 | Mon - Tue: 2:10 4:50 7:30 10:10 | Wednesday, Christmas Eve: 2:10 4:50 7:30

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Just as New York City was the backdrop in Woody Allen's Manhattan, the stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the writer/director's look at the romantic adventures of Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson). These two young American women spend a summer in Spain, where they meet a flamboyant artist (Javier Bardem, Academy Award winner for No Country for Old Men) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Penélope Cruz). Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, the results can only be described as chaotic. Co-starring Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn and Chris Messina. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:10 1:20 3:30 5:40 7:50 10:00 | Mon - Tue: 1:20 3:30 5:40 7:50 10:00 | Wednesday, Christmas Eve: 1:20 3:30 5:40 7:50

Slumdog Millionaire

Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, and of Latika (Freida Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Intrigued by Jamal’s story, the jaded Police Inspector begins to wonder what a young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on this game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out… Written by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty), based on the best selling novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup. Directed by Danny Boyle (Sunshine, Millions, Trainspotting). Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:00 11:40 1:40 2:20 4:20 5:00 7:00 7:40 9:40 10:15 | Mon - Tue: 1:40 2:20 4:20 5:00 7:00 7:40 9:40 10:15 | Wednesday, Christmas Eve: 1:40 2:20 4:20 5:00 7:00 7:40

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All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING DECEMBER 12TH THROUGH DECEMBER 18TH

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:24:10 GMT

Milk

Gay Rights Activist. Friend. Lover. Unifier. Politician. Fighter. Icon. Inspiration. Hero. His life changed history, and his courage changed lives. In 1977, Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay man to be voted into major public office in America. His victory was not just a victory for gay rights; he forged coalitions across the political spectrum. From senior citizens to union workers, Harvey Milk changed the very nature of what it means to be a fighter for human rights and became, before his untimely death in 1978, a hero for all Americans. Co-starring James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna and Josh Brolin. Directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, My Own Private Idaho) from an original screenplay by Dustin Lance Black. Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:30 2:10 4:50 7:30 10:10 | Mon - Thurs: 2:10 4:50 7:30 10:10

Dark Streets

An atmospheric film noir musical fantasy, Dark Streets tells the story of Chaz Davenport (Gabriel Mann), a dashing bachelor who owns what promises to become the hottest new nightclub in town—if only the lights would stay on. Surrounded by the sumptuous blues music he adores, and with his pick of the gorgeous women who perform their sensual dance numbers onstage every night, Chaz is the envy of every man. But with the city thrown into darkness by frequent blackouts and a menacing loan shark closing in, Chaz is in danger of losing the club—and far more. At the same time, he finds himself embroiled in a love triangle with the club’s alluring star singer, Crystal (Bijou Phillips), and a new arrival at the club—the mysterious and seductive chanteuse Madelaine (Izabella Miko). A fever dream of music, seduction and murder, Dark Streets features stunningly choreographed dance numbers and an original soundtrack performed by legendary blues, jazz and R&B artists including Etta James, Natalie Cole, Dr. John, Aaron Neville, Solomon Burke, Chaka Khan, Richie Sambora and Marc Broussard. Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:20 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:30 | Mon - Thurs: 1:20 3:20 5:20 7:20 9:30

Slumdog Millionaire

Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18-year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, and of Latika (Freida Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Intrigued by Jamal’s story, the jaded Police Inspector begins to wonder what a young man with no apparent desire for riches is really doing on this game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out… Written by Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty), based on the best selling novel Q&A by Vikas Swarup. Directed by Danny Boyle (Sunshine, Millions, Trainspotting). Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:00 11:40 1:40 2:20 4:20 5:00 7:00 7:40 9:40 10:15 | Mon - Thurs: 1:40 2:20 4:20 5:00 7:00 7:40 9:40 10:15

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All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING NOVEMBER 21ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:04:38 GMT

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace continues the high-octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) that began in Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. As Bond gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, he must keep one step ahead of the CIA, a group of terrorists and even M, to unravel a sinister plan to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources. Co-starring Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric. Directed by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball). Runtime: 2 Hours

Fri - Sun: 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:30 9:50 | Mon - Wed: 2:40 5:00 7:30 9:50 | Thurs, Thanksgiving Day: 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:30 9:50

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a fable that offers a unique perspective on how prejudice, hatred and violence affect innocent people, particularly children, during wartime. Through the eyes of a fanciful, eight-year-old German boy largely shielded from the reality of World War II, we witness a forbidden friendship that forms between Bruno, the son of Nazi commandant, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. Though the two are separated physically by a barbed wire fence, their lives become inescapably intertwined. The imagined story of Bruno and Shmuel sheds light on the brutality, senselessness and devastating consequences of war from an unusual point of view. Together, their tragic journey helps recall the millions of innocent victims of the Holocaust. Written and directed by Mark Herman (Little Voice), based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 12:10 2:30 4:40 7:10 9:30 | Mon - Wed: 2:30 4:40 7:10 9:30 | Thurs, Thanksgiving Day: 12:10 2:30 4:40 7:10 9:30

Synecdoche, NY

For theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), life catering to suburban blue-hairs at the local regional theater in Schenectady, New York is looking bleak. His wife (Catherine Keener) has left him to pursue her painting in Berlin. His therapist (Hope Davis) is better at plugging her best-seller than she is at counseling him. A new relationship with the alluringly candid Hazel (Samantha Morton) has prematurely run aground. And a mysterious condition is systematically shutting down each of his autonomic functions, one by one. Worried about the transience of his life, he leaves his home behind. He gathers an ensemble cast into a warehouse in New York City, hoping to create a work of brutal honesty. Co-starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams, Tom Noonan, Emily Watson and Dianne Wiest. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Being John Malkovich. Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 12:00 2:50 5:30 8:30 | Mon - Wed: 2:50 5:30 8:30 | Thurs, Thanksgiving Day: 12:00 2:50 5:30 8:30

Rachel Getting Married

When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. The wedding couple’s abundant party of friends and relations have gathered for a joyful weekend of feasting, music and love, but Kym—with her biting one-liners and flair for bombshell drama—is a catalyst for long-simmering tensions in the family dynamic. Filled with the rich and eclectic characters that remain a hallmark of Jonathan Demme’s films, this drama from first-time screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of famed director Sidney Lumet) paints a heartfelt, perceptive and sometimes hilarious family portrait. Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:55 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:45 | Mon - Wed: 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:45 | Thurs, Thanksgiving Day: 11:55 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:45

COMING SOON:

Happy-Go-Lucky

Just how hard is it to be happy? In the effervescent new comedy from writer/director Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy), Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters, offering us a touching, truthful and deeply life-affirming exploration of one of the most mysterious and often the most elusive of all human qualities: Happiness. Poppy’s ability to maintain her perspective is tested as the story begins and her commuter bike is stolen. However, she enthusiastically signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be her nemesis—a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question, “glass half full or half empty”?

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING NOVEMBER 14TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 20TH

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:27:20 GMT

Quantum of Solace continues the high-octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) that began in Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. As Bond gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, he must keep one step ahead of the CIA, a group of terrorists and even M, to unravel a sinister plan to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources. Co-starring Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric. Directed by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball). Runtime: 2 Hours

Fri - Sun: 12:20 2:40 5:00 7:40 10:00 | Mon - Thurs: 2:40 5:00 7:40 10:00

Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) thinks her prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. As she pushes authorities to keep looking, she learns that in Prohibition-era Los Angeles, women don't challenge the system and live to tell their story. Slandered as delusional and unfit, Christine finds an ally in activist Reverend Briegleb (John Malkovich), who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on an actual incident that rocked California's legal system, the provocative thriller Changeling tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Runtime: 2 Hours 35 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 12:30 3:30 6:40 9:30 | Mon - Thurs: 3:30 6:40 9:30

When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. The wedding couple’s abundant party of friends and relations have gathered for a joyful weekend of feasting, music and love, but Kym—with her biting one-liners and flair for bombshell drama—is a catalyst for long-simmering tensions in the family dynamic. Filled with the rich and eclectic characters that remain a hallmark of Jonathan Demme’s films, this drama from first-time screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of famed director Sidney Lumet) paints a heartfelt, perceptive and sometimes hilarious family portrait. Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

Fri - Sun: 11:55 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:45 | Mon - Thurs: 2:20 4:50 7:20 9:45

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet), devastated since his wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) was savagely murdered in the early days of their marriage eight years earlier, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link indicated, he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time. It's Margot's face….Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to "tell no one"? Alex barely even has time to raise the lid on this Pandora's box before the police reopen the case, determined that Alex will take the rap for murder. Based on Harlan Coben's international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor. Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

Fri: 12:00 2:50 5:30 8:30 | Sat & Sun: There are no shows | Mon: 2:50 9:20 | Tue - Thurs: 2:50 5:30 8:30

COMING SOON:

For theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), life catering to suburban blue-hairs at the local regional theater in Schenectady, New York is looking bleak. His wife (Catherine Keener) has left him to pursue her painting in Berlin. His therapist (Hope Davis) is better at plugging her best-seller than she is at counseling him. A new relationship with the alluringly candid Hazel (Samantha Morton) has prematurely run aground. And a mysterious condition is systematically shutting down each of his autonomic functions, one by one. Worried about the transience of his life, he leaves his home behind. He gathers an ensemble cast into a warehouse in New York City, hoping to create a work of brutal honesty. Co-starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams, Tom Noonan, Emily Watson and Dianne Wiest. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Being John Malkovich.

Just how hard is it to be happy? In the effervescent new comedy from writer/director Mike Leigh (Secrets & Lies, Topsy-Turvy), Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy, an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters, offering us a touching, truthful and deeply life-affirming exploration of one of the most mysterious and often the most elusive of all human qualities: Happiness. Poppy’s ability to maintain her perspective is tested as the story begins and her commuter bike is stolen. However, she enthusiastically signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be her nemesis—a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy’s world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question, “glass half full or half empty”?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a fable that offers a unique perspective on how prejudice, hatred and violence affect innocent people, particularly children, during wartime. Through the eyes of a fanciful, eight-year-old German boy largely shielded from the reality of World War II, we witness a forbidden friendship that forms between Bruno, the son of Nazi commandant, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. Though the two are separated physically by a barbed wire fence, their lives become inescapably intertwined. The imagined story of Bruno and Shmuel sheds light on the brutality, senselessness and devastating consequences of war from an unusual point of view. Together, their tragic journey helps recall the millions of innocent victims of the Holocaust. Written and directed by Mark Herman (Little Voice), based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING NOVEMBER 7TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 13TH

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:07:19 GMT

COMING SOON:

Quantum of Solace continues the high-octane adventures of James Bond (Daniel Craig) that began in Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organization which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. As Bond gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, he must keep one step ahead of the CIA, a group of terrorists and even M, to unravel a sinister plan to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources. Co-starring Olga Kurylenko and Mathieu Amalric. Directed by Marc Forster (Monster's Ball).

Tickets for Quantum of Solace, including the 12:01AM show on November 14th, will be available in the next few days!

For theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman), life catering to suburban blue-hairs at the local regional theater in Schenectady, New York is looking bleak. His wife (Catherine Keener) has left him to pursue her painting in Berlin. His therapist (Hope Davis) is better at plugging her best-seller than she is at counseling him. A new relationship with the alluringly candid Hazel (Samantha Morton) has prematurely run aground. And a mysterious condition is systematically shutting down each of his autonomic functions, one by one. Worried about the transience of his life, he leaves his home behind. He gathers an ensemble cast into a warehouse in New York City, hoping to create a work of brutal honesty. Co-starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michelle Williams, Tom Noonan, Emily Watson and Dianne Wiest. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Being John Malkovich.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING OCTOBER 24TH THROUGH OCTOBER 30TH

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:43:13 GMT

Religulous follows political humorist and author Bill Maher ("Real Time With Bill Maher," "Politically Incorrect") as he travels around the globe interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his astute analytical skills, irreverent wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey. Directed by Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"). Runtime: 1 Hour 55 Minutes

12:10 2:20 4:40 7:10 9:30

Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightley), was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct descendant Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke (Ralph Fiennes). And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking. Co-starring Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell and Charlotte Rampling. Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 9:55

The new spy comedy from Academy Award-winning writers and directors Joel and Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country for Old Men) stars John Malkovich as a recently ousted CIA official who returns to his Georgetown home to work on his memoirs and his drinking, though not necessarily in that order. His wife (Tilda Swinton)—dismayed but not particularly surprised—is well into an illicit affair with a married federal marshal (George Clooney). Elsewhere in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, fitness center employee Linda (Frances McDormand) can barely concentrate on her work. She is consumed with her life plan for extensive cosmetic surgery, and confides her mission to can-do colleague Chad (Brad Pitt). When a computer disc containing material for the CIA analyst's memoirs accidentally falls into the hands of Linda and Chad, the duo are intent on exploiting their find. As the gym's manager (Richard Jenkins) frets "No good can come of this," events spiral out of everyone's and anyone's control in a cascading series of darkly hilarious encounters. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

12:30 2:50 5:10 7:20 9:50 - There will be no 2:50, 5:10 or 7:20 shows on Wednesday, October 29th!

COMING SOON:

When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. The wedding couple’s abundant party of friends and relations have gathered for a joyful weekend of feasting, music and love, but Kym—with her biting one-liners and flair for bombshell drama—is a catalyst for long-simmering tensions in the family dynamic. Filled with the rich and eclectic characters that remain a hallmark of Jonathan Demme’s films, this drama from first-time screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of famed director Sidney Lumet) paints a heartfelt, perceptive and sometimes hilarious family portrait. - There will be a benefit screening on Wednesday, October 29th, at 7:30PM, and director Jonathan Demme and actress Anne Hathaway will be present to introduce the film. Tickets are twenty dollars and available online or at the box office!

Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) thinks her prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. As she pushes authorities to keep looking, she learns that in Prohibition-era Los Angeles, women don't challenge the system and live to tell their story. Slandered as delusional and unfit, Christine finds an ally in activist Reverend Briegleb (John Malkovich), who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on an actual incident that rocked California's legal system, the provocative thriller Changeling tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her. Directed by Clint Eastwood.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING OCTOBER 17TH THROUGH OCTOBER 23RD

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:37:21 GMT

Filmed in sub-zero weather in upstate New York, writer/director Courtney Hunt's award-winning debut feature is set in a real-life smuggling zone on a Native American reservation between New York State and Quebec, where the lure of fast money presents a daily challenge to single moms who would otherwise be making minimum wage. Strapped for money and having been deserted by her husband, working class Ray (Melissa Leo) reluctantly teams up with Lila (Misty Upham), a widowed Mohawk Indian, to smuggle illegal immigrants across the frozen St. Lawrence River from Canada to the U.S. in the trunk of a Dodge Spirit. Both women swear each trip will be their last, but one final run across the river leads to a showdown with the law on all sides. Grand Jury Prize winner at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

12:20 2:40 4:50 7:10 9:30 - Friday, October 17th, actress Melissa Leo will answer questions after the 7:10 show and introduce the 9:30 show!

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When Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to the Buchman family home for the wedding of her sister Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt), she brings a long history of personal crisis, family conflict and tragedy along with her. The wedding couple’s abundant party of friends and relations have gathered for a joyful weekend of feasting, music and love, but Kym—with her biting one-liners and flair for bombshell drama—is a catalyst for long-simmering tensions in the family dynamic. Filled with the rich and eclectic characters that remain a hallmark of Jonathan Demme’s films, this drama from first-time screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of famed director Sidney Lumet) paints a heartfelt, perceptive and sometimes hilarious family portrait.

Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) thinks her prayers are met when her kidnapped son is returned. But amidst the frenzy of the photo-op reunion, she realizes this child is not hers. As she pushes authorities to keep looking, she learns that in Prohibition-era Los Angeles, women don't challenge the system and live to tell their story. Slandered as delusional and unfit, Christine finds an ally in activist Reverend Briegleb (John Malkovich), who helps her fight the city to look for her missing boy. Based on an actual incident that rocked California's legal system, the provocative thriller Changeling tells the shocking tale of a mother's quest to find her son, and those who won't stop until they silence her. Directed by Clint Eastwood.

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SHOWING OCTOBER 10TH THROUGH OCTOBER 16TH

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:57:47 GMT

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 18th Annual New Orleans Film Fest. Tickets and schedules are available at their website, and we're happy to be one of their venues once again.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, this astonishingly powerful documentary takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. Incorporating remarkable home video footage shot by Kimberly Rivers Roberts—an aspiring rap artist trapped with her husband in the 9th Ward—Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal weave this insider's view of Katrina with a devastating portrait of the hurricane's aftermath. Trouble the Water is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes—two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning. Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

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Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet), devastated since his wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) was savagely murdered in the early days of their marriage eight years earlier, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link indicated, he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time. It's Margot's face….Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to "tell no one"? Alex barely even has time to raise the lid on this Pandora's box before the police reopen the case, determined that Alex will take the rap for murder. Based on Harlan Coben's international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor.

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SHOWING OCTOBER 3RD THROUGH OCTOBER 9TH

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:17:06 GMT

Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), a sex-addicted med-school dropout, keeps his increasingly deranged mother, Ida (Anjelica Huston), in an expensive private medical hospital by working days as a historical re-enactor at a Colonial Williamsburg theme park. At night Victor runs a scam by deliberately choking in upscale restaurants to form parasitic relationships with the wealthy patrons who "save" him. When Ida reveals that she has withheld the shocking truth of his father's identity, Victor enlists the aid of his best friend, Denny (Brad Williams Henke), and his mother's beautiful attending physician, Dr. Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), to solve the mystery before the truth of his possibly divine parentage is lost forever. A satirical comedy written and directed by Clark Gregg, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club). Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

12:10 2:20 4:30 7:20 9:50 - There will be no 7:20PM show of Choke on Tuesday, October 7th!

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Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightley), was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct descendant Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke (Ralph Fiennes). And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking. Co-starring Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell and Charlotte Rampling.

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet), devastated since his wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) was savagely murdered in the early days of their marriage eight years earlier, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link indicated, he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time. It's Margot's face….Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to "tell no one"? Alex barely even has time to raise the lid on this Pandora's box before the police reopen the case, determined that Alex will take the rap for murder. Based on Harlan Coben's international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor.

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SHOWING SEPTEMBER 26TH THROUGH OCTOBER 2TH

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:18:04 GMT

Four desperate actors head off into the woods to write the next great American screenplay—without a clue as to how to get it done—in the new tragicomedy from The Duplass Brothers (Jay and Mark). While shooting their last feature film The Puffy Chair, a crew member raised the question “what’s the scariest thing you can think of?” Someone immediately said “a guy with a bag on his head staring into your window.” Some agreed, but some thought it was downright ridiculous and, if anything, funny (but definitely not scary). Thus, Baghead was born, an attempt to take the absurdly low-concept idea of a “guy with a bag on his head” and make a funny, truthful, endearing film that, maybe, just maybe, was a little bit scary, too. Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes

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Religulous follows political humorist and author Bill Maher ("Real Time With Bill Maher," "Politically Incorrect") as he travels around the globe interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his astute analytical skills, irreverent wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey. Directed by Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, "Curb Your Enthusiasm").

Long before the concept existed, the Duchess of Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer (Keira Knightley), was the original “It Girl.” Like her direct descendant Princess Diana, she was ravishing, glamorous and adored by an entire country. Determined to be a player in the wider affairs of the world, she proved that she could out-gamble, out-drink and outwit most of the aristocratic men who surrounded her. She helped usher in sweeping changes to England as a leader of the forward-thinking Whig Party. But even as her power and popularity grew, she was haunted by the fact that the only man in England she seemingly could not seduce was her very own husband, the Duke (Ralph Fiennes). And when she tried to find her own way to be true to her heart and loyal to her duty, the resulting controversies and convoluted liaisons would leave all of London talking. Co-starring Dominic Cooper, Hayley Atwell and Charlotte Rampling.

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet), devastated since his wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) was savagely murdered in the early days of their marriage eight years earlier, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link indicated, he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time. It's Margot's face….Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to "tell no one"? Alex barely even has time to raise the lid on this Pandora's box before the police reopen the case, determined that Alex will take the rap for murder. Based on Harlan Coben's international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor.

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SHOWING SEPTEMBER 19TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25TH

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:02 GMT

Just as New York City was the backdrop in Woody Allen's Manhattan, the stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the writer/director's look at the romantic adventures of Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson). These two young American women spend a summer in Spain, where they meet a flamboyant artist (Javier Bardem, Academy Award winner for No Country for Old Men) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Penélope Cruz). Vicky is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, the results can only be described as chaotic. Co-starring Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn and Chris Messina. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

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Driven by Isabel Coixet’s visually assured and deeply observant direction, Elegy charts the passionate relationship between a celebrated college professor (Ben Kingsley) and a young woman (Penélope Cruz) whose beauty both ravishes and destabilizes him. As their intimate connection transforms them—more than either could imagine—a charged sexual contest evolves into an indelible love story. With humanistic warmth, wry wit and erotic intensity, the drama explores the power of beauty to blind, to reveal and to transform. Co-starring Dennis Hopper, Patricia Clarkson and Peter Sarsgaard. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Philip Roth’s short novel The Dying Animal. From the director of My Life Without Me. Runtime: 2 Hours

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Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), a sex-addicted med-school dropout, keeps his increasingly deranged mother, Ida (Anjelica Huston), in an expensive private medical hospital by working days as a historical re-enactor at a Colonial Williamsburg theme park. At night Victor runs a scam by deliberately choking in upscale restaurants to form parasitic relationships with the wealthy patrons who "save" him. When Ida reveals that she has withheld the shocking truth of his father's identity, Victor enlists the aid of his best friend, Denny (Brad Williams Henke), and his mother's beautiful attending physician, Dr. Paige Marshall (Kelly Macdonald), to solve the mystery before the truth of his possibly divine parentage is lost forever. A satirical comedy written and directed by Clark Gregg, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club).

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet), devastated since his wife Margot (Marie-Josée Croze) was savagely murdered in the early days of their marriage eight years earlier, receives an anonymous email. When he clicks on the link indicated, he sees a woman's face standing in a crowd and being filmed in real time. It's Margot's face….Is she still alive? And why does she instruct him to "tell no one"? Alex barely even has time to raise the lid on this Pandora's box before the police reopen the case, determined that Alex will take the rap for murder. Based on Harlan Coben's international bestselling thriller. Winner of 2007 César Awards for Best Director (Guillaume Canet) and Best Actor.

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SHOWING SEPTEMBER 12TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18TH

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:57:07 GMT

There are certain unforgettable moments in history when America has triumphed against long odds and proved itself to the world: Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon; the U.S. Men's Hockey team beating the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. But one such moment has never received the recognition it deserves: In 1976, a small American winery sent shock waves through the industry by besting the exalted French wines in a blind tasting, putting California wines on the map for good. Novice vintner Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) risked everything to realize his dream of creating the perfect hand-crafted California Chardonnay. Meanwhile in Paris, struggling wine seller Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) came up with an idea for a publicity stunt to help his floundering shop. Little did Spurrier and Barrett realize they were about to change the history of wine forever. A dramatic comedy directed by Randall Miller (Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School), co-starring Chris Pine, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Dushku and Dennis Farina. Runtime: 1 Hour 55 Minutes

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The comedy hit of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival is the irreverent tale of one teacher's overzealous quest to mount a high school musical. Steve Coogan stars as Dana Marsch, a failed actor turned high school drama teacher. Shortchanged in the talent department, Dana still harbors ambitions and passions. At work, that is; his personal life, with his dissatisfied wife (Catherine Keener) and their border (David Arquette), leaves much to be desired. With his department under threat of closure, Dana conceives a sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet—a lighthearted musical theatre extravaganza that will disdain both political correctness and dramatic credibility. Despite objections from school officials and outrage in the community, Dana will not be denied his freedom of artistic expression. Co-starring Amy Poehler and Elisabeth Shue. Directed by Andrew Fleming (Dick, The Craft), who co-wrote the screenplay with Pam Brady (South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Team America: World Police). Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

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Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, this astonishingly powerful documentary takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. Incorporating remarkable home video footage shot by Kimberly Rivers Roberts—an aspiring rap artist trapped with her husband in the 9th Ward—Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal weave this insider's view of Katrina with a devastating portrait of the hurricane's aftermath. Trouble the Water is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes—two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING AUGUST 29TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4TH

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:23:00 GMT

The follow-up to Batman Begins reunites director/co-writer Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne. In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. Runtime: 2 Hours 45 Minutes

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SHOWING AUGUST 22ND THROUGH AUGUST 28TH

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:33:39 GMT

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It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana—but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Jonathan Levine.

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SHOWING AUGUST 15TH THROUGH AUGUST 21ST

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:30:09 GMT

This heartbreaking and hilarious Sundance Film Festival hit follows the lives of four real teenagers—a jock, the popular girl, the artsy girl and the geek—in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future. With extraordinary intimacy and a great deal of humor, the film captures the pressures of growing up—pressures that come from one's peers, one's parents, and not least, oneself. Filming daily for ten months, filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture) developed a deep understanding of her subjects. The result is a film that goes beyond the enduring stereotypes of high school to render complex young people trying to find their way into adulthood. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

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Evelyn Waugh’s heartbreaking romantic epic tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence in the pre-WWII era. Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), and then his sophisticated sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell). The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Co-starring Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain. Directed by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane). Runtime: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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There are certain unforgettable moments in history when America has triumphed against long odds and proved itself to the world: Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon; the U.S. Men's Hockey team beating the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. But one such moment has never received the recognition it deserves: In 1976, a small American winery sent shock waves through the industry by besting the exalted French wines in a blind tasting, putting California wines on the map for good. Novice vintner Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) risked everything to realize his dream of creating the perfect hand-crafted California Chardonnay. Meanwhile in Paris, struggling wine seller Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) came up with an idea for a publicity stunt to help his floundering shop. Little did Spurrier and Barrett realize they were about to change the history of wine forever. A dramatic comedy directed by Randall Miller (Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School), co-starring Chris Pine, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Dushku and Dennis Farina.

The comedy hit of the 2008 Sundance Film Festival is the irreverent tale of one teacher's overzealous quest to mount a high school musical. Steve Coogan stars as Dana Marsch, a failed actor turned high school drama teacher. Shortchanged in the talent department, Dana still harbors ambitions and passions. At work, that is; his personal life, with his dissatisfied wife (Catherine Keener) and their border (David Arquette), leaves much to be desired. With his department under threat of closure, Dana conceives a sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet—a lighthearted musical theatre extravaganza that will disdain both political correctness and dramatic credibility. Despite objections from school officials and outrage in the community, Dana will not be denied his freedom of artistic expression. Co-starring Amy Poehler and Elisabeth Shue. Directed by Andrew Fleming (Dick, The Craft), who co-wrote the screenplay with Pam Brady (South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Team America: World Police).

It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana—but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Jonathan Levine.

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SHOWING AUGUST 8TH THROUGH AUGUST 14TH

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:57:21 GMT

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best friends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski). But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," this feature-film adaptation of the beloved stage musical is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Co-starring Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgrd and Dominic Cooper. Runtime: 2 Hours

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This heartbreaking and hilarious Sundance Film Festival hit follows the lives of four real teenagers—a jock, the popular girl, the artsy girl and the geek—in one small town in Indiana through their senior year of high school. We see the insecurities, the cliques, the jealousies, the first loves and heartbreaks, and the struggle to make profound decisions about the future. With extraordinary intimacy and a great deal of humor, the film captures the pressures of growing up—pressures that come from one's peers, one's parents, and not least, oneself. Filming daily for ten months, filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes, The Kid Stays in the Picture) developed a deep understanding of her subjects. The result is a film that goes beyond the enduring stereotypes of high school to render complex young people trying to find their way into adulthood.

It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana—but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Jonathan Levine.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING AUGUST 1ST THROUGH AUGUST 7TH

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:56:05 GMT

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SHOWING JULY 25TH THROUGH JULY 31ST

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:14:22 GMT

An unflinching exploration of a father/son relationship, starring Colin Firth as Blake Morrison, a man who must deal with his father Arthur’s (Jim Broadbent) terminal illness and imminent death. Blake’s memories of everything funny, embarrassing and upsetting about his childhood and teens are interspersed with tender and heartrending scenes in the present, as he struggles to come to terms with his father—and their history of conflict—and learns to accept that one’s parents are not always accountable to their children. Co-starring Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Claire Skinner and Matthew Beard. Directed by Anand Tucker (Shopgirl, Hilary and Jackie), from a screenplay by David Nicholls (Starter for 10), adapted from Blake Morrison’s novel of the same name. Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

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Jean (Gad Elmaleh), a shy young bartender, is mistaken for a millionaire by a beautiful seductress named Irene (Audrey Tautou, Amélie). When Irene discovers his true identity, she abandons him, only to find that a love-struck Jean has no intention of letting her get away. Jean's comical attempts to gain her affections gradually evolve into setting himself up as a gigolo at a luxury hotel, until Irene finally starts to warm to her persistent, persuasive suitor. Against the wildly atmospheric backdrop of the south of France, Pierre Salvadori (Après Vous) directs this sexy and thoroughly charming romantic comedy, which is a fresh re-imagining of the cinema classic Breakfast at Tiffany's. Runtime: 2 Hours

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Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan. Based on leading scholarly accounts, his stunning historical epic delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the future conqueror is revealed not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. In a performance of powerful stillness and subtlety, celebrated young Japanese actor Asano Tadanobu (Zatoichi, Last Life in the Universe) captures the inner fire that enabled a hunted boy to become a legendary conqueror. Masterfully blending action and emotion against some of the most arresting terrain on earth, Bodrov delivers an exciting and awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph, and a love story for the ages. Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

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Evelyn Waugh’s heartbreaking romantic epic tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence in the pre-WWII era. Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw), and then his sophisticated sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell). The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Co-starring Michael Gambon, Greta Scacchi and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain. Directed by Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane).

It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop and wafting with the sweet aroma of marijuana—but change is in the air. The newly inaugurated mayor, Rudy Giuliani, is beginning to implement his anti-fun initiatives against "crimes" like noisy portable radios, graffiti and public drunkenness. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Famke Janssen, Mary Kate Olsen, and Method Man round out the cast in this edgy, bittersweet and funny coming-of-age story. Winner of the Audience Award at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Written and directed by Jonathan Levine.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING JULY 18TH THROUGH JULY 24TH

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:09:01 GMT

Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and directed by stunning visualist Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch), this action-packed thriller tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. Twenty-five-year-old Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie). After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad's death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself. With wickedly brilliant tutors including the Fraternity's enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman), Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between new found heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny. Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

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SHOWING JULY 11TH THROUGH JULY 17TH

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:51:58 GMT

War-torn China in the 1930s is the setting for an epic based on true events. The drama centers on young English journalist George Hogg (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an American nurse (Radha Mitchell) and the leader of a Chinese partisan group (Chow Yun Fat) who meet in desperate and unexpected circumstances. Together they rescue 60 orphaned children, leading them on an extraordinary journey across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain, through snow-covered mountains and an unforgiving desert. Along the way they discover the true meaning of love, responsibility and courage. Co-starring Michelle Yeoh and David Wenham. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode (Tomorrow Never Dies). Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

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An unflinching exploration of a father/son relationship, starring Colin Firth as Blake Morrison, a man who must deal with his father Arthur’s (Jim Broadbent) terminal illness and imminent death. Blake’s memories of everything funny, embarrassing and upsetting about his childhood and teens are interspersed with tender and heartrending scenes in the present, as he struggles to come to terms with his father—and their history of conflict—and learns to accept that one’s parents are not always accountable to their children. Co-starring Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Claire Skinner and Matthew Beard. Directed by Anand Tucker (Shopgirl, Hilary and Jackie), from a screenplay by David Nicholls (Starter for 10), adapted from Blake Morrison’s novel of the same name.

The follow-up to Batman Begins reunites director/co-writer Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne. In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

Advanced tickets are currently available at the Landmark Theatres website for The Dark Knight with dates starting Friday, July 18th. This includes tickets for the 12:10AM screening of The Dark Knight on the morning of the 18th!

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best friends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski). But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," this feature-film adaptation of the beloved stage musical is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Co-starring Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgrd and Dominic Cooper.

Advanced tickets are currently available at the Landmark Theatres website for Mamma Mia! with dates starting Friday, July 18th!

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SHOWING JULY 4TH THROUGH JULY 10TH

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:00:10 GMT

In this action comedy based on the beloved 1960s TV series, Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne Johnson). Smart is partnered instead with the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway). Given little field experience and even less time, Smart—armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm—must thwart the doomsday plans of KAOS head Siegfried (Terence Stamp). Directed by Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult). Runtime: 2 Hours 5 Minutes

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An unflinching exploration of a father/son relationship, starring Colin Firth as Blake Morrison, a man who must deal with his father Arthur’s (Jim Broadbent) terminal illness and imminent death. Blake’s memories of everything funny, embarrassing and upsetting about his childhood and teens are interspersed with tender and heartrending scenes in the present, as he struggles to come to terms with his father—and their history of conflict—and learns to accept that one’s parents are not always accountable to their children. Co-starring Juliet Stevenson, Gina McKee, Claire Skinner and Matthew Beard. Directed by Anand Tucker (Shopgirl, Hilary and Jackie), from a screenplay by David Nicholls (Starter for 10), adapted from Blake Morrison’s novel of the same name.

The follow-up to Batman Begins reunites director/co-writer Christopher Nolan and star Christian Bale, who reprises the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne. In The Dark Knight, Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker (Heath Ledger), who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante.

An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best friends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski). But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA's songs, from "Dancing Queen" and "S.O.S." to "Money, Money, Money" and "Take a Chance on Me," this feature-film adaptation of the beloved stage musical is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found. Co-starring Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgrd and Dominic Cooper.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING JUNE 27TH THROUGH JULY 3RD

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:26:03 GMT

Helen Hunt makes her feature directing debut with the touching story of schoolteacher April Epner (Hunt) and her very unlikely path towards personal fulfillment. Following the separation from her husband (Matthew Broderick) and the death of her adopted mother, April is contacted by her apparent birth mother (Bette Midler), who turns out to be a local talk show host Bernice Graves. As Bernice tries to become the mother to April that she was never able to be, April seems to find solace in the arms of the parent of one of her students (Colin Firth), only to find that the mystery to life's questions cannot be solved by a simple revelation. Adapted from Elinor Lipman's novel of the same name. Runtime: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

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In Los Angeles circa 1915, a little immigrant girl (Catinca Untaru) is in a hospital recovering from a fall. She strikes up a friendship with a bedridden man (Lee Pace), who captivates her with a whimsical story that removes her far from the hospital doldrums into the exotic landscapes of her imagination. Making sure he keeps the girl interested in the story he interweaves her family and people she likes from the hospital into his tale. Shot on location in 18 countries around the world, The Fall is a moving, visually sumptuous fantasy of exotic bandits, evil tyrants, dream-like palaces and breathtaking landscapes. Directed and co-written by Tarsem (The Cell). Runtime: 2 Hours 10 Minutes

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SHOWING JUNE 20TH THROUGH JUNE 26TH

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:04:42 GMT

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), successful author and everyone's favorite fashion icon-next-door, is back, her famously sardonic wit intact and sharper than ever, as she continues to narrate her own story about sex, love and the fashion-obsessed single woman in New York City. The movie picks up four years after the end of the HBO series, as Carrie, Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) continue to juggle jobs and relationships while navigating motherhood, marriage and Manhattan real estate. Chris Noth reprises his iconic role of Carrie's handsome yet elusive Mr. Big; David Eigenberg as Miranda's down-to-earth husband; and Jason Lewis as an actor, client and devoted love of Samantha's. Co-starring Jennifer Hudson and Candice Bergen. Written and directed by Michael Patrick King. Runtime: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Award-winning Russian filmmaker Sergei Bodrov (Prisoner of the Mountains) illuminates the life and legend of Genghis Khan. Based on leading scholarly accounts, his stunning historical epic delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of the ruler who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the future conqueror is revealed not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. In a performance of powerful stillness and subtlety, celebrated young Japanese actor Asano Tadanobu (Zatoichi, Last Life in the Universe) captures the inner fire that enabled a hunted boy to become a legendary conqueror. Masterfully blending action and emotion against some of the most arresting terrain on earth, Bodrov delivers an exciting and awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph, and a love story for the ages. Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and directed by stunning visualist Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch), this action-packed thriller tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice. Twenty-five-year-old Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie). After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad's death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself. With wickedly brilliant tutors including the Fraternity's enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman), Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between new found heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.

SHOWING JUNE 13TH THROUGH JUNE 19TH

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:30:02 GMT

Indiana Jones is back with a new globe-trotting adventure! The year is 1957 and archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is living a quiet life as a teacher at Marshall College. There Indy encounters young renegade Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf), who needs Dr. Jones's help in finding the mysterious Crystal Skull of Akator. Legend says that the skull was stolen from a mysterious City of Gold guarded by the living dead in the Amazon. Whoever returns it to the city's temple will become master of the skull's powers. Together they travel to Peru where they find themselves battling the Soviets under nefarious Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett), who wants the power of the skull as an advantage in the Cold War. Co-starring Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt and Jim Broadbent. Screenplay by David Koepp (Spider-Man, Jurassic Park), based on a story by George Lucas (Star Wars). Directed by Steven Spielberg (Raiders of the Lost Ark). Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes

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In this action comedy based on the beloved 1960s TV series, Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell) is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. When the headquarters of U.S. spy agency Control is attacked and the identities of its agents compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote his ever-eager analyst Maxwell Smart, who has always dreamt of working in the field alongside stalwart superstar Agent 23 (Dwayne Johnson). Smart is partnered instead with the lovely-but-lethal veteran Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway). Given little field experience and even less time, Smart—armed with nothing but a few spy-tech gadgets and his unbridled enthusiasm—must thwart the doomsday plans of KAOS head Siegfried (Terence Stamp). Directed by Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult).

All information has been taken directly from the Landmark Theatres website. Please note that all opening dates and times are subject to change without notice.