Friday, December 17 - Thursday, December 30, 2004 INCLUDING BONUS MATINEES ON THE 24TH!!

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Fri/Sat/Sun matinees A kid in Idaho who takes being uncool to a high art. Steve Warren of the Hook calls it "fresh" and "funny." (Fox Searchlight) Rated PG (for language and thematic elements. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 26 min.

OPEN WATER 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Fri/Sat/Sun matinees A man, a woman, and a shark. Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded after their tour boat has left. Roger Ebert says it "gets under your defenses and sidesteps the 'it's only a movie' reflex." (Lion's Gate) Rated R for language and some nudity. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 19 min.

Friday, December 10 - thru Thursday, December 16

GARDEN STATE 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees Is this "The Graduate" for a new generation? Written, directed, and starred in by Zach Braff, the star of TV's "Scrubs," this off-kilter comedy earned Grand Jury prize nomination at this year's Sundance Film Festival Also starring Natalie Portman. (Fox Searchlight) Rated R for strong language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 42 min.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees A kid in Idaho who takes being uncool to a high art. Steve Warren of the Hook calls it "fresh" and "funny." (Fox Searchlight) Rated PG (for language and thematic elements. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 26 min.

Friday, December 3 - Thursday, December 9

GARDEN STATE 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees Is this "The Graduate" for a new generation? Written, directed, and starred in by Zach Braff, the star of TV's "Scrubs," this off-kilter comedy earned Grand Jury prize nomination at this year's Sundance Film Festival Also starring Natalie Portman. (Fox Searchlight) Rated R for strong language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 42 min.

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees A kid in Idaho who takes being uncool to a high art. Steve Warren of the Hook calls it "fresh" and "funny." (Fox Searchlight) Rated PG (for language and thematic elements. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 26 min.

Friday, November 26 - Thursday, December 2

THE NOTEBOOK 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as well as James Garner and Gena Rowlands as a couple in two distant stages of their lives, this film is a "classic American screen romance," Steve Warren writes in the Hook. "I'm still choking up thinking about it 24 hours later." (new line cinema) Rated PG-13 for some sexuality. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hrs.

DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn star in what the New York Times calls a "consistently funny" comedy. "Some of its jokes are tasteless, others envelope-pushing, and some both," says the Times. (Fox) Rated PG-13 for rude and sexual humor and language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

Friday, November 19 - Thursday, November 25

SPIDER-MAN 2 7:15 & 9:20 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:20pm Sat/Sun matinees The thinking man's superhero! Four stars from Roger Ebert. The New York Times calls it "vibrant, intelligent, and sincere." Starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. (sony) Rated PG-13 for stylized action violence and kissing. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 50min

THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees The remake of the 1962 classic. Although it's set in 2008, the conspiracy allegations about big business control of geopolitics have eerie parallels to current events. Starring Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep. (paramount pictures) Rated R for violence and some language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hrs, 10min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, November 12 - Thursday, November 18

ANCHORMAN -- THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees Will Ferrell is the go-to guy if you want to laugh your-self silly," says Rolling Stone. Here, he's the polyester prince of the Channel 4 news team. (Dreamworks) Rated PG-13 for sexual humor, language and comic violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 31min

SPIDER-MAN 2 7:15 & 9:20 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:20pm Sat/Sun matinees The thinking man's superhero! Four stars from Roger Ebert. The New York Times calls it "vibrant, intelligent, and sincere." Starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst (Sony) Rated PG-13 for stylized action violence and kissing. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 50min

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COMING SOON: Friday, November 5 - Tuesday, November 9

MEAN GIRLS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Watch your back! Salon calls it "a teen comedy... for grown-ups." Top Saturday Night Live writer (and UVA alum) Tina Fey wrote the knowing screenplay about high school hierachies. Starring Lindsay Lohan and Tim Meadows. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, and some teen partying. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 32min

SHREK 2 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees "Yes, it's for the kids," says Salon, "but this animated sequel may be one of the most mature movies about adult relationships ever made." Starring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Julie Andrews and Cameron Diaz. (dreamworks) Rated PG for for some crude humor, brief substance reference and some suggestive content. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 45min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, October 29 - Thursday, November 4

HIDALGO 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world. Starring Viggo Morensen and Omar Sharif. Roger Ebert calls it "bold, exuberant, and swashbuckling." (buena vista) Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and some mild innuendo. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 15min

MEAN GIRLS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Watch your back! Salon calls it "a teen comedy... for grown-ups." Top Saturday Night Live writer (and UVA alum) Tina Fey wrote the knowing screenplay about high school hierachies. Starring Lindsay Lohan and Tim Meadows. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, and some teen partying. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 32min

NOW PLAYING: Friday, October 22 - Thursday, October 28

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet star in this unusal labyrinth from the screenwriter of "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation" that earned a great review from Roger Ebert and caused Rolling Stone to brand it a "smart, sexy, and seriously funny comedy. (focus features) Rated R for language, some drug and sexual content). Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 48min

THE STEPFORD WIVES 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees Nicole Kidman stars in this remake of the 1975 classic, and Roger Ebert declares this one, directed by Frank Oz, "a little better." Also starring Christopher Walken, Glenn Close, Matthew Broderick, and Bette Midler. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content, thematic material and language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 33min

NOW PLAYING: Friday, October 15 - Thursday, October 21

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him next. "Delightful, amusing and sophisticated," says Roger Ebert who lauds the film for its "rich tapestry of character performances." (warner brothers). Rated PG. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 16min.

TROY (One week only!) 8pm only nightly plus 1:30 and 4:45 Sat/Sun matinees Starring Brad Pitt as Achilles in this tale of the face that launched a thousand ships. In the immortal words of USA Today, "Homer has never been hotter." (warner brothers) Rated R for graphic violence and some sexuality/nudity. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 42min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, October 8 - Thursday, October 14

FAHRENHEIT 9/11 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:45pm Saturday matinees Condescending? Perhaps. Manipulative? Perhaps. But even if you love George W. Bush, you might bust a gut with laughter-- or terror. Michael Moore's view on what happened to the United States after September 11. (lions gate films) Rated R for some violent and disturbing images, and for language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 2min.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Saturday matinees Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him next. "Delightful, amusing and sophisticated," says Roger Ebert who lauds the film for its "rich tapestry of character performances." (warner brothers). Rated PG. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 16min.

Sunday, October 10 at 2pm:
Snow Angels -- World Film Premiere
Snow Angels will be showing in conjunction with national Breast Cancer Awareness month. 75 percent of the money collected from the film showing will go toward breast cancer research.
Ticket Price: $17 in advance; $20 day of show (if tickets remain)
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NOW PLAYING: now thru Thursday, October 7

SUPER SIZE ME 7:30 & 9:40 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:40pm Sat/Sun matinees What if you took all your meals for a month at McDonald's? The Hook's Steve Warren says filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who gained 25 pounds during his experiment, "gives Michael Moore competition in the area of documentaries that entertain, inform, and inflame." (IDP/Goldwyn) Unrated. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him next. "Delightful, amusing and sophisticated," says Roger Ebert who lauds the film for its "rich tapestry of character performances." (warner brothers). Rated PG. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 16min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, September 24 - Thursday, October 7

SUPER SIZE ME 7:30 & 9:40 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:40pm Saturday matinees What if you took all your meals for a month at McDonald's? The Hook's Steve Warren says filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who gained 25 pounds during his experiment, "gives Michael Moore competition in the area of documentaries that entertain, inform, and inflame." (IDP/Goldwyn) Unrated. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Saturday matinees Harry's third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he learns that a convicted murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped Azkaban prison, and could be coming after him next. "Delightful, amusing and sophisticated," says Roger Ebert who lauds the film for its "rich tapestry of character performances." (warner brothers). Rated PG. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 16min.

No matinees on Sunday September 26 due to the final performance of the The Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival -- concert at 3pm -- 295-5395

: Friday, September 17 - Wednesday, September 22

BARBARIAN INVASIONS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Saturday matinees A French man looks back at life. Four stars from Roger Ebert and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film. Also nominated for Best Original Screenplay. In French with English subtitles. Rated R for language, sexual dialogue, and drug content (miramax films) Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 39min.

SUPER SIZE ME 7:30 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:30pm Saturday matinees What if you took all your meals for a month at McDonald's? The Hook's Steve Warren says filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who gained 25 pounds during his experiment, "gives Michael Moore competition in the area of documentaries that entertain, inform, and inflame." (IDP/Goldwyn) Unrated. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

No movies on Thursday, September 23 (due to chamber music fest 295-5395)

NOW PLAYING: Friday, September 10 - Wednesday, September 15

13 GOING ON 30 7:15 & 9:15 nightly In the spirit of "Freaky Friday" and "Big," this body-switch movie features an endearing performance from Jennifer Garner as the 13-year-old who suddenly becomes the ruthless editor of Poise magazine. A great date movie, whose 1980s soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission. (Sony Pictures) PG-13 for some sexual content and brief drug references. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 37 min.

SUPER SIZE ME 7:30 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:30pm Saturday matinees What if you took all your meals for a month at McDonald's? The Hook's Steve Warren says filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who gained 25 pounds during his experiment, "gives Michael Moore competition in the area of documentaries that entertain, inform, and inflame." (IDP/Goldwyn) Unrated. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

No movies on Thursday, September 16 (due to chamber music fest 295-5395)

NOW PLAYING: Friday, September 3 - thru Thursday, September 9

ALONG CAME POLLY 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Ben Stiller and JenniferAnniston star in this likeable romantic comedy about a risk assement expert named Reuben Feffer and a free spirit waitress named Polly Prince. (Universal Pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language, crude humor and some drug references. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 30 min.

SUPER SIZE ME 7:30 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees What if you took all your meals for a month at McDonald's? The Hook's Steve Warren says filmmaker Morgan Spurlock "gives Michael Moore competition in the area of documentaries that entertain, inform, and inflame." (IDP/Goldwyn) Unrated. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 36min.

COMING SOON: Friday, August 27 - Thursday, September 2

THE ALAMO 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 1:45 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Billy Bob Thornton stars as Davy Crockett in this spellbinding update of the doomed stand at a Texas mission. CNN calls it "brilliant." (Touchstone Pictures) Rated PG-13 for sustained intense battle sequences. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 17 min.

MIRACLE 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees The Olympics are back-- back to 1980 when the unbelievable happened. This looks like a sports movie, but as Roger Ebert points out, it's really a coach movie, stunningly rendered by Kurt Russell. If you lived through the Cold War, you'll shed a few tears of joy when this one ends. (Walt Disney Pictures) Rated PG for language and some rough sports action. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 15 min.

: Friday, August 20 thru Thursday, August 26

IN AMERICA 7:15 & 9:15 nightly Four stars from Roger Ebert! This film, he says, "is perceptive about the countless ways in which it is hard to be poor and a stranger in a new land." (Fox Searchlight) Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, drug references, brief violence and language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 43 min.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW 7:00 & 9:30 nightly "Good, cheesy fun," raves the Hook's Steve Warren, even if the science isn't quite Nobel-quality. Lots of cool shots of American landmarks under ice. Starring Dennis Quaid, Sela Ward, and Jake Gyllenhaal. (Fox) Rated PG-13 for intense situations of peril. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 4 min.

: Friday, August 13 - Thursday, August 19

THE COOLER 7:15 & 9:15 nightly William H. Macy stars as the casino employee whose luck is so bad it's his job to stand beside winning gamblers to cool down their hot streaks. "An indie gem," says Rolling Stone. Also stars Alec Baldwin (who received an Oscar nomination) and Paul Sorvino. (Lion's Gate) Rated R for strong sexuality, violence, language and some drug use. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 41 min.

SHATTERED GLASS 7:00 & 9:00 nightly The true story of Stephen Glass, the young reporter at the New Republic who fell from grace when it was found he had fabricated over half of his articles. Roger Ebert calls this the best journalism movie since All the President's Men. (Lion's Gate films) Rated PG-13 for language, sexual references and brief drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 39 min.

COMING SOON: Friday, August 20 - Thursday, August 26

IN AMERICA 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Four stars from Roger Ebert! This film, he says, "is perceptive about the countless ways in which it is hard to be poor and a stranger in a new land." (Fox Searchlight) Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, drug references, brief violence and language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 43 min.

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees "Good, cheesy fun," raves the Hook's Steve Warren, even if the science isn't quite Nobel-quality. Lots of cool shots of American landmarks under ice. Starring Dennis Quaid, Sela Ward, and Jake Gyllenhaal. (Fox) Rated R for strong sexuality, violence, language and some drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 4 min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, August 13 - Thursday, August 19

THE COOLER 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees William H. Macy stars as the casino employee whose luck is so bad it's his job to stand beside winning gamblers to cool down their hot streaks. "An indie gem," says Rolling Stone. Also stars Alec Baldwin (who received an Oscar nomination) and Paul Sorvino. (Lion's Gate) Rated R for strong sexuality, violence, language and some drug use. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 41 min.

SHATTERED GLASS 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00pm Sat/Sun matinees The true story of Stephen Glass, the young reporter at the New Republic who fell from grace when it was found he had fabricated over half of his articles. Roger Ebert calls this the best journalism movie since All the President's Men. (Lion's Gate films) Rated PG-13 for language, sexual references and brief drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 39 min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, August 6 - Thursday, August 12

MONA LISA SMILE 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Dead Poets Society at a women's college. Julia Roberts stars as the free-thinking art professor who leads an all-star cast featuring Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhall, and Marcia Gay Harden to question their traditional roles at Wellesley College in the 1950s. A funny, inspiring, and uplifting film with a lot to teach about life and much to learn about romance. (sony pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content and thematic issues. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 57 min.

SECRET WINDOW 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees Remember Misery by Stephen King? In this King tale, the beleaguered writer (played by Johnny Depp) is accused-- by a scary hick played by John Turturro-- of stealing his story. (sony pictures) Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, sexual content, language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 46 min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, July 30 - Thursday, August 5

MONSTER 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30pm Sat/Sun matinees Find out why Charlize Theron won the Oscar for best actress. Find out why Roger Ebert calls Monster the best film of the year. "The way Theron gets into Aileen Wuornos' skin will get under yours and stay there," says Steve Warren of the Hook. Also starring Bruce Dern and Christina Ricci. (Newmarket films) Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 51 min.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING 7:40 nightly plus 3:00pm Sat/Sun matinee Here's what Roger Ebert says: "This is the best of the three, redeems the earlier meandering, and certifies the "Ring" trilogy as a work of bold ambition at a time of cinematic timidity." Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, and Liv Tyler. (new line films) Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and frightening images. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 200 minutes.

: Friday, July 23 - Thursday, July 29

MICKEY 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees A boy with a blazing fastball takes his team to the Little League World Series-- and to the edge of an international scandal-- in this high-energy morality play penned by the master of the legal thriller, John Grisham. Crooner Harry Connick Jr. plays the dad with skeletons in his closet. Directed by Hugh Wilson of Guarding Tess and Police Academy fame. (slugger films) Rated PG for thematic elements. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 30 min.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING 7:40 nightly plus 3:00pm Sat/Sun matinee Here's what Roger Ebert says: "This is the best of the three, redeems the earlier meandering, and certifies the "Ring" trilogy as a work of bold ambition at a time of cinematic timidity." Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, and Liv Tyler. Rated PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and frightening images. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 200 minutes.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, July 16 - Thursday, July 22

KILL BILL: Vol. 2 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees "Put the two parts together, and [Quentin] Tarantino has made a masterful saga that celebrates the martial arts genre while kidding it, loving it, and transcending it," says Roger Ebert who calls Volume 1 and Volume 2 "one" film. "Now that we see it whole, it's greater than its two parts; Tarantino remains the most brilliantly oddball filmmaker of his generation, and this is one of the best films of the year." Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, and Samuel L. Jackson star in this story distributed by Miramax. (miramax) Rated R for violence, language and brief drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 136 minutes.

MICKEY 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15pm Sat/Sun matinees A boy with a blazing fastball takes his team to the Little League World Series-- and to the edge of an international scandal-- in this high-energy morality play penned by the master of the legal thriller, John Grisham. Crooner Harry Connick Jr. plays the dad with skeletons in his closet. Directed by Hugh Wilson of Guarding Tess and Police Academy fame. (slugger films) Rated PG for thematic elements. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 30 min.

NOW PLAYING: thru Thursday, July 15

"Put the two parts together, and [Quentin] Tarantino has made a masterful saga that celebrates the martial arts genre while kidding it, loving it, and transcending it," says Roger Ebert who calls Volume 1 and Volume 2 "one" film. "Now that we see it whole, it's greater than its two parts; Tarantino remains the most brilliantly oddball filmmaker of his generation, and this is one of the best films of the year." Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, and Samuel L. Jackson star in this story distributed by Miramax.

KILL BILL: Vol. 1 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees (miramax) Rated R for strong violence, language and sexual content. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 93 minutes

KILL BILL: Vol. 2 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees (miramax) Rated R for violence, language and brief drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 136 minutes.

NOW PLAYING: thru Thursday, July 1

GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING 7:00 & 9:00 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:00 Sat/Sun matinees Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson star as the famous painter Vermeer and his model-- or is she his muse? Roger Ebert gives dramatic film four stars, his highest ranking. (lion's gate films) Rated PG-13 for some sexual content. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 35min.

THE STATION AGENT 7:30 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees This is the film, financed by a Charlottesville man, that won last year's Audience Award at Sundance. Roger Ebert calls The Station Agent a "treasure," Rolling Stone calls it "an absolute stunner," and the New York Times declares it "delicate, thoughtful, and often hilarious." Written and directed by Tom McCarthy and starring Peter Dinklage and Patricia Clarkson. (miramax) Rated R for language and hints of sexuality. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 30min.

Special Appearance: Station Agent financial backer Barry Sisson will speak at 9pm on Wednesday, June 30. That's between the evening's two shows. No extra charge!

NOW PLAYING: Friday, June 11 thru Thursday, June 17

COLD MOUNTAIN 8pm only nightly plus 1:30 and 4:45 Sat/Sun matinees Nicole Kidman stars in this Anthony Minghella adaptation of Charles Frazier's respected Civil War novel. It's an epic tale of love enduring that earned an amazing seven Oscar nominations, including a victory for Renee Zellweger. And it received more Golden Globe nominations than any other film last year. (miramax films) Rated R for violence and sexuality. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 35min.

THE STATION AGENT 7:30 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:30 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees This is the film, financed by a Charlottesville man, that won last year's Audience Award at Sundance. Roger Ebert calls The Station Agent a "treasure," Rolling Stone calls it "an absolute stunner," and the New York Times declares it "delicate, thoughtful, and often hilarious." Written and directed by Tom McCarthy and starring Peter Dinklage and Patricia Clarkson. (miramax) Rated R for language and hints of sexuality. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 30min.

Special Appearance: Station Agent financial backer Barry Sisson will speak at 9pm on Monday, June 14. That's between the evening's two shows. No extra charge!

NOW PLAYING: Friday, June 4 thru Thursday, June 10

MATCHSTICK MEN 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees This film didn't sound so good-- until we saw it! Nicholas Cage stars in what sounds like a grifter picture but which actually contains multiple engrossing stories thanks to what Roger Ebert calls an "Oscar calibre" screenplay directed by Ridley Scott. This is a great movie. (warner brothers pictures) Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 59min.

COLD MOUNTAIN 8pm only nightly plus 1:30 and 4:45 Sat/Sun matinees Nicole Kidman stars in this Anthony Minghella adaptation of Charles Frazier's respected Civil War novel. It's an epic tale of love enduring that earned an amazing seven Oscar nominations, including a victory for Renee Zellweger. And it received more Golden Globe nominations than any other film last year. (miramax films) Rated R for violence and sexuality. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 35min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, May 28 thru Thursday, June 3

MYSTIC RIVER 7:00 & 9:35 nightly Clint Eastwood's latest masterpiece-- this time it's a crime in the present haunted by memories of a crime in the past. Roger Ebert says it "leads moviegoers on a suspense-filled, sometimes painful adventure marked by great performances." (warner brothers pictures) Rated R for language and violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 17min.

MATCHSTICK MEN 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees This film didn't sound so good-- until we saw it! Nicholas Cage stars in what sounds like a grifter picture but which actually contains multiple engrossing stories thanks to what Roger Ebert calls an "Oscar calibre" screenplay directed by Ridley Scott. This is a great movie. (warner brothers pictures) Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 59min.

: Friday, May 21 thru Thursday, May 27

MYSTIC RIVER 7:00 & 9:35 nightly plus 1:30 & 4:05 Sat/Sun matinees Clint Eastwood's latest masterpiece-- this time it's a crime in the present haunted by memories of a crime in the past. Roger Ebert says it "leads moviegoers on a suspense-filled, sometimes painful adventure marked by great performances." (warner brothers pictures) Rated R for language and violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 17min.

SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:25 Sat/Sun matinees Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton star in this acclaimed romantic comedy with with lots of witty diaglogue. (sony pictures) Rated PG-13 for sexual content, brief nudity, and strong language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 4min.

NOW PLAYING: Friday, May 28 thru Thursday, June 3

MYSTIC RIVER 7:00 & 9:35 nightly plus 1:30 & 4:05 Sat/Sun matinees Clint Eastwood's latest masterpiece-- this time it's a crime in the present haunted by memories of a crime in the past. Roger Ebert says it "leads moviegoers on a suspense-filled, sometimes painful adventure marked by great performances." (warner brothers pictures) Rated R for language and violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 17min.

MATCHSTICK MEN 7:15 & 9:45 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees This film didn't sound so good-- until we saw it! Nicholas Cage stars in what sounds like a grifter picture but which actually contains multiple engrossing stories thanks to what Roger Ebert calls an "Oscar calibre" screenplay directed by Ridley Scott. This is a great movie. (warner brothers pictures) Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, some sexual content and language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 59min.

: Friday, May 14 thru Thursday, May 20

MYSTIC RIVER 7:00 & 9:35 nightly plus 1:30 & 4:05 Sat/Sun matinees Clint Eastwood's latest masterpiece-- this time it's a crime in the present haunted by memories of a crime in the past. Roger Ebert says it "leads moviegoers on a suspense-filled, sometimes painful adventure marked by great performances." (warner brothers pictures) Rated R for language and violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 17min.

CALENDAR GIRLS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees They dropped everything for a good cause. Helen Mirren and Julie Walters star in this charming British comedy about middle-age women who strip to raise money for the local hospital. (buena vista pictures) Rated PG-13 for double-entendres, near nudity, and self-consciously cute strong language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 38min.

*Please note that the Jefferson is closed on Thursday, May 13.
--due to "The Turn of the Screw" opera • call 434-245-9377

NOW PLAYING: Friday, May 7 thru Wednesday, May 12

HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley star in this house feud that may lead to tragedy. Rex Reed calls it "gripping, intense, and profoundly unsettling." Roger Ebert calls it "a film that seizes us with its first scene and never lets go, and we feel sympathy all the way through for everyone in it." (dreamworks) Rated R for some violence/disturbing images, language, and a scene of sexuality. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 5min

CALENDAR GIRLS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees They dropped everything for a good cause. Helen Mirren and Julie Walters star in this charming British comedy about middle-age women who strip to raise money for the local hospital. (buena vista pictures) Rated PG-13 for double-entendres, near nudity, and self-consciously cute strong language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 38min.

*Please note that the Jefferson is closed on Tuesday, May 11. --due to "The Turn of the Screw" opera • call 434-245-9377

NOW PLAYING: Friday, April 30 thru Thursday, May 6

HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley star in this house feud that may lead to tragedy. Rex Reed calls it "gripping, intense, and profoundly unsettling." Roger Ebert calls it "a film that seizes us with its first scene and never lets go, and we feel sympathy all the way through for everyone in it." (dreamworks) Rated R for some violence/disturbing images, language, and a scene of sexuality. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 5min

PIECES OF APRIL 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Katie Holmes and Elizabeth Clarkson star in this "charming, low-budget indie about a dysfunctional family getting together for Thanksgiving"-- according to the Hook's Steve Warren, who put it on his Ten Best list. (an MGM film) Rated PG-13 for language, sensuality, drug content, and images of nudity. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 38min.

 

NOW PLAYING: Friday, April 23 thru Thursday, April 29*

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD 7:00 & 9:40 nightly plus 1:30 & 4:10 Sat/Sun matinees Russell Crowe stars in what Roger Ebert calls "an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence-- we're reminded of well-crafted classics before the soulless age of computerized action." Nominated for an astounding 10 Academy Awards. (twentieth century fox) Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 19min.

21 GRAMS 7:15 & 9:55 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:25 Sat/Sun matinees From the director of "Amores Perros," this drama earned Oscar nominations for Naomi Watts and Benicio Del Toro-- not to mention huge kudos for Sean Penn. "You won't see more explosive acting this year," says Rolling Stone. (focus features) Rated R for language, sexuality, some violence and drug use. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 5min.

*Please note that the Jefferson is closed for matinees on Sunday, April 25 and for all evening showtimes on Monday, April 26 due to private parties.

Friday, April 16 thru Thursday, April 22

MASTER & COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD 7:00 & 9:40 nightly plus 1:30 & 4:10 Sat/Sun matinees Russell Crowe stars in what Roger Ebert calls "an exuberant sea adventure told with uncommon intelligence-- we're reminded of well-crafted classics before the soulless age of computerized action." (twentieth century fox) Rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, related images, and brief language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 19min.

THE LAST SAMURAI 8pm nightly plus 1:45 & 4:45 Sat/Sun matinees Tom Cruise stars in this dramatic and, in the words of Roger Ebert "uncommonly thoughtful epic.Steve Warren of the Hook put it #5 on his list of last year's ten best films. (warner brothers) Rated R for strong violence and battle sequences. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 24min.

thru Thursday, April 15

AMERICAN SPLENDOR 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Four stars from Roger Ebert and this from the Hook's Steve Warren: "A new approach to biography, as befits American original Harvey Pekar." Who is Harvey Pekar? A file clerk at a V.A. hospital in Cleveland who had has had an amazing career on David Letterman's show and in the comic of R. Crumb. Rated R for language. (fineline films) Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 41min.

OPEN RANGE 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Kevin Costner, Robert Duvall, and Annette Bening star in this gritty western. Ebert gives it three and half stars. (Buena Vista Pictures) Rated R for violence. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 15min.

 

Friday, April 2 thru Thursday, April 8

AMERICAN SPLENDOR 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Four stars from Roger Ebert and this from the Hook's Steve Warren: "A new approach to biography, as befits American original Harvey Pekar." Who is Harvey Pekar? A file clerk at a V.A. hospital in Cleveland who had has had an amazing career on David Letterman's show and in the comic of R. Crumb. Rated R for language. (fineline films) Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 41min.

LOVE ACTUALLY 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Here's what Steve Warren of the Hook said when naming it one of last year's ten best: "A commercially calculated romantic comedy that really works." Starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Laura Linney. (Universal) Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 9min.

Friday, March 5 thru Thursday, April 1

LOVE ACTUALLY 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Here's what Steve Warren of the Hook said when naming it one of last year's ten best: "A commercially calculated romantic comedy that really works." Starrring Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. (Universal) Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 9min.

LOST IN TRANSLATION 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Two lost souls rattle around in Tokyo. Come see what all the fuss-- and all the Oscar nominations-- are about. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this film directed by Sofia Coppola. Rated R for some sexual content. (focus features) Rated R for some sexual content Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 45min.

NOW PLAYING Friday, Feb 20 thru Thursday, March 4

RUNAWAY JURY 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees A juror on the inside, and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer. "This John Grisham adaptation," says the Hook's Steve Warren, "is the kind of movie that got me hooked on movies in the first place." Starring John Cusack , Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and Jennifer Beals. (twentieth century fox) Rated PG-13 for violence, langauge and thematic elements Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 2hr, 7min.

LOST IN TRANSLATION 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Two lost souls rattle around in Tokyo. Come see what all the fuss-- and all the Oscar nominations-- are about. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this film directed by Sofia Coppola. Rated R for some sexual content. (focus features) Rated R for some sexual content Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 45min.

NOW PLAYING Friday, February 13 thru Thursday, February 19 (except for Tuesday, February 17 when the Virginia Film Festival presents Christian Marclay performing live with djTrio joined by improvisational turntable musicians Marina Rosenfeld and Toshio Kajiwara. Tickets are $12 adults and $8 students and can be purchased at the door. 8pm)

NORTHFORK 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Residents of a small Montana community are forced to move their homes to make way for a new dam. Giving it his highest rating, four stars, Roger Ebert calls it "visionary and elegiac." Starring James Woods, Nick Nolte, Daryl Hannah, and Peter Coyote. (paramount classics) Rated PG-13 for for sexual conten. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 43 minutes.

RUNAWAY JURY 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees A juror on the inside, and a woman on the outside manipulate a court trial involving a major gun manufacturer. "This John Grisham adaptation," says the Hook's Steve Warren, "is the kind of movie that got me hooked on movies in the first place." Starring John Cusack , Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and Jennifer Beals. (twentieth century fox) Rated PG-13 for violence, langauge and thematic elements Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 2hr, 7min.

NOW PLAYING Friday, February 6 thru Thursday, February 12

DIRTY PRETTY THINGS 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees According to Steve Warren of the Hook, "Stephen Frears' "Dirty Pretty Things" might have succeeded as a simple drama about the exploitation of illegal immigrants in London; but it enhances its entertainment value with elements of a thriller and a romance and bits of hilarious comedy. It all works, thanks in large part to four of the most likable screen characters in some time." (miramax) Rated Rated R for sexual content, disturbing images and language. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 47 minutes.

THE SCHOOL OF ROCK 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Jack Black stars in this rollicking good time at boarding school. He's a wannabe rock star in need of cash. Posing as a substitute teacher at a prep school,he tries to turn his class into a rock band. Directed by Richard Linklater of Slacker and Dazed and Confused fame. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 (for some rude humor and drug references. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 48min.

NOW PLAYING thru Thursday, February 5

THE HUMAN STAIN 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Anthony Hopkins stars as Coleman Silk, a classics professor with a deep dark secret. Roger Ebert calls the film, based on Philip Roth novel, "ambitious and fascinating." Also starring Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, and Gary Sinise. (miramax) Rated R for language and sexuality/nudity. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 46 minutes.

THE SCHOOL OF ROCK 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Jack Black stars in this rollicking good time at boarding school. He's a wannabe rock star in need of cash. Posing as a substitute teacher at a prep school,he tries to turn his class into a rock band. Directed by Richard Linklater of Slacker and Dazed and Confused fame. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 (for some rude humor and drug references. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 48min.

NOW PLAYING Friday, January 16 thru Thursday, January 22

THE HUMAN STAIN 7:15 & 9:15 nightly plus 2:15 & 4:15 Sat/Sun matinees Anthony Hopkins stars as Coleman Silk, a classics professor with a deep dark secret. Roger Ebert calls the film, based on Philip Roth novel, "ambitious and fascinating." Also starring Nicole Kidman, Ed Harris, and Gary Sinise. (miramax) Rated R for language and sexuality/nudity. Playing in our upstairs cinema-- 1hr, 46 minutes.

THE SCHOOL OF ROCK 7:00 & 9:30 nightly plus 2:00 & 4:30 Sat/Sun matinees Jack Black stars in this rollicking good time at boarding school. He's a wannabe rock star in need of cash. Posing as a substitute teacher at a prep school,he tries to turn his class into a rock band. Directed by Richard Linklater of Slacker and Dazed and Confused fame. (paramount pictures) Rated PG-13 (for some rude humor and drug references. Playing in our downstairs cinema-- 1hr, 48min.

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