March 1, 2006
 
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
 
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
 
Huntington, WV (HNN) -- New Mainstreamers … Which one will survive?
 
“Aquamarine” and “Ultraviolet” offer heroines in distress. The former does a tween twist on “Splash,” as two girls meet a mermaid who washed up in the local pool. The mermaid (Sara Paxton) has three days to prove that true loves exists and promises the two girls a wish granted if they assist in her mission. Meanwhile, Milla (“Resident Evil”) Jovovich plays a specially endowed woman infected with a “disease” that gives humans enhanced speed, strength and intelligence. But the empowered human breed has those ordinary beings worried about their own future. So, with the late 21st Century world on the brink of civil war, our heroine must find a solution to restore peace.
 
Bruce Willis returns as an aging cop assigned to escort a fast talking witness from police custody to a courthouse. Will famed action helmer Richard (Superman, Lethal Weapon) Donner once again resurrect Willis’ career? The name of the flick--- “16 Blocks”.
 
Finally, Dave Chappelle’s sketch and stand up comedy along with musical interludes come to the big screen in “Block Party.”
 
Catch ‘Em While You Can
Artistic / Limited Openings and Hold Over’s …
 
With Oscar being handed out Sunday night, March 5, you better hurry and catch this year’s crop of best picture nominees before they make like quickly fading trees.
 
Still Hangin’ Round, “Brokeback Mountain” continues at Charleston and Huntington theatres, perhaps, staying around to see whether it will win lots of Oscars and inevitably increase its audience. At the same time, “Capote,” another contender leaves Marquee Pullman for a turn at the Cinema. The latter tells the story of how the author of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” becomes interested in the murder of four members of a Kansas family, which will become the best selling “In Cold Blood.” Best Actor nominee Phillip Seymour Hoffman plays the title role.
 
Spielberg’s contender, “Munich” stays at the Cinema, Huntington, for a $3.00 at all times run, along with “Walk the Line,” which has Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress. Added to the Cinema line-up this Friday, “Good Night and Good Luck,” meaning you can see three of the best pic noms for three bucks each in Huntington. Finally, Director Woody Allen’s former “Summer Project,” now titled “Match Point” continues an exclusive Pullman run. A tennis pro at life’s turning point falls for a femme fatal who is dating his friend and soon to be brother-in-law. The storyline has been described as plot heavy but powerful, disturbing and clever. In fact, you might see some comparisons to Woody’s own life…but do not all of his flicks somehow reflect upon Allen’s journey?
 
(Note: Times and Titles subject to change at discretion of film bookers. Double check websites to verify times or to purchase on line tickets.)
 
HUNTINGTON, WV
 
Starts Friday, March 3
 
Marquee Pullman: Aquamarine 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00; 16 Blocks 12:10-2:30-5:10-7:40-10:10; Dave Chappelle’s Block Party 11:55-2:15-4:40-7:10-9:45; Ultraviolet 12:45-3:00-5:15-7:30-9:55
 
Ends Thursday : Capote, Underworld
 
Time Changes: Running Scared 7:10-9:50 only; Doogal 11:45-1:40-3:40-5:40-7:40; Final Destination III 4:50-7:00-9:30; Nanny 12:00-2:20-4:40; New World 9:30 only; When a Stranger Calls 7:05-9:35 only; Freedomland 9:50 only; Match Pont 12:40-3:40 only
 
Cinema Theatre (all shows $3.00) Chronicles of Narnia 4:10-7:00-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:15; Good Night and Good Luck 5:15-7:20-9:25, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:05-3:10; Capote 4:15-9:35; Time Changes: Walk the Line 7:00, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:10; Hoodwinked 5:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:20-3:20; Munich 7:30; Ends Thursday: Fun with Dick and Jane, King Kong, Harry Potter
 
ASHLAND, KY
 
Starts Friday
 
Cinemark Cinema 10: TBA
 
Midtown Cinemas ($2/$3): Glory Road, Chronicles of Narnia; Ends Thursday: Annapolis, New World, Walk the Line, Fun with Dick and Jane
 
BARBOURSVILLE, WV
 
Starts Friday:
 
Huntington Mall Cinema: Aquamarine 1:45-4:15-7:00-9:30; Ultraviolet 1:10-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50; Ends Thursday: Firewall, When a Stranger Calls, Final Destination III
 
BECKLEY, WV
 
Starts Friday:
 
Crossroads Cinemas: Aquamarine 4:15-7:00-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00; Sat. Morn. 10:30 a.m.
 
Showplace Cinemas: 16 Blocks 5:15-7:35-9:50, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:45, Sat. Morn. 10:00 a.m.; Ultraviolet 5:30-7:40-9:40, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:50, Sat/ Morn. 10:15
 
Ends Thursday: Underworld (Crossroads)
 
Time Changes: Hoodwinked 4:40, Sat-Sun Mat. 12:25-2:40- Sat. Morn. 10:15 a.m.; Freedomland 9:20 only ; Running Scared 7:00-9:45; Firewall 7:15-9:40 only; Curious George (Crossroads) ; Brokeback Mountain 4:30 only; Doogal 4:15 only . Sat/Sun Mat. 12:15-2:15; Sat. Morn. 10:15 a.m..; Final Destination III 7:30-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:00-2:15; When a Stranger Calls 7:05-9:15 only (Showplace)
 
BLUEFIELD, WV
 
Starts Friday:
 
Mercer Mall: 16 Blocks 7:15-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:30-4:30; Aquamarine 7:00-9:30, Sat/Sun Mat 1:45-4:15; Ultraviolet 7:40-9:50, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:10-3:20-5:30; Time Changes: Final Destination III 9:30 only; Ends Thursday: When a Stranger Calls, Firewall, Freedomland
 
Commons 8 (Marquee Cinemas, Wytheville, Va.): Aquamarine 4:15-7:00-9:35, Sat/Sun 12:55; 16 Blocks 5:10-7:30-10:00, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:25-2:50; Ultraviolet 5:05-7:05-9:45, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:45-2:55; Ends Thursday: Freedomland, Firewall, Nanny McPhee, When a Stranger Calls; Time Changes: Final Destination III 9:50; Curious George 4:50-7:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:25-2:45; Date Movie 7:10-9:25 only; Doogal 4:55 only, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:40
 
CHARLESTON, WV
 
Starts Friday:
 
Park Place Stadium Cinemas: 16 Blocks 12:20-3:15-7:05-9:25; Aquamarine 12:25-2:50-5:10-7:30-9:45; Block Party 12:00-2:15-4:30-7:00-9:15; Ultraviolet 1:30-3:30-5:30-7:30-9:30
 
Marquee Southridge: .Aquamarine 10:45 a.m.*- 1:30-4:15-7:00-9:30, Sat. Morn. 10:45; 16 Blocks 10:00 a.m. * - 12:10- 2:30-4:50-7:15-9:40; Ultraviolet 10:30 a.m. *- 12:45-3:00-5:15-7:30-9:45; Block Party 10:00 a.m.*- 12:20-2:45-5:10-7:40-10:05 (*Earlly Morning Show on Saturday Only)
 
Ends Thursday:
 
Marquee Southridge: Underworld Evolution, Freedomland
 
Park Place Stadium: Big Momma’s House, When a Stranger Calls
 
Time Changes:
 
Marquee Southridge: Running Scared 7:15-9:55 only; Doogal 10:15 a.m.*-1:15-3:15-5:15; Firewall 4:45-9:40 only; When a Stranger Calls 9:25 only ; Final Destination III 5:10-7:30-9:45; Curious George 10:20*-12:30-2:45-5:00-7:15; Nanny McPhee 10:10*-12:30-2:50; Big Momma 10:00*-12:10-2:25-7:20
 
Park Place Stadium: Curious George 12:10-2:15-4:20; Breakback Mountain 6:45-9:25; Running Scared 2:00-4:30; Firewall 7:00-9:15; Doogal 1:00-3:05-5:00; Final Destination III 7:00-9:05; Brokeback Mountain 12:00-7:00 only
 
HURRICANE, WV
 
Starts Friday
 
Teays Valley Cinema 10: 16 Blocks 11:15 a.m.*-1:45-4:10-7:15-9:45; Ultraviolet 10:45 a.m*- 1:00- 3:15-5:30-7:45-10:00; Aquamarine 11:00 a.m.*- 1:40-4:20-7:10-9:40
 
Time Changes: Doogal 11:15 a.m.*- 1:20-3:20-5:20; Nanny McPhee 10:45 a.m.*-1:00; Firewall 4:15-7:00-9:40; Final Destination 7:35-9:55; Freedomland 9:50(* Early Shows Friday, Saturday Only); Ends Thursday: When a Stranger Calls, Brokeback Mountain
 
LEWISBURG , WV
 
Starts Friday:
 
Seneca Showcase: Nanny McPhee 5:00-7:15 Fri/Sat/Sun, 12:30-2:45, Sat /Sun Mat; Mon-Thursw. 5:00-7:20; Curious George 4:45-7:00 Fri/Sat/Sun, 12:15-2:30, Sat/Sun Mat.; 5:15-7:30 Mon.-Thurs; Date Movie 9:30 Fri/Sat/Sun only; Pink Panther 9:30 Fri/Sat/Sun Only; Ends Thursday: Final Destination III
 
NITRO, WV
 
Great Escape Nitro 12: http://greatescapetheatres.com or 769-0405
 
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
 
Starts Friday
 
Nicholas Showplace: Nanny McPhee 5:00-7:15 Fri/Sat/Sun, 12:30-2:45 Sat/Sun Mat.; Mon.-Thurs. 5:00; Curious George 5:10-7:20-9:25 Fri/Sat/Sun, 12:50-3:00, Sat/Sun Mat., 5:20-7:30 Mon.-Thurs.; Time Changes: Final Destination III 9:35 Fri/Sat/Sun, 7:40 Mon.-Thurs; Pink Panther 5:05-7:25 Fri/Sat/Sun, 12:40-2:50 Sat/Sun Mat; 5:10 Mon.-Thurs.; Date Movie 9:25 Fri/Sat/Sun, 7:45 Mon.-Thurs; ENDS THURSDAY: Firewall
 
WELCH, WV
 
Starts Friday
 
McDowell 3: Nanny McPhee 5:00-7:20, Sat/Sun Mat. 12:30-2:45, Mon.—Thurs. 5:05; Madea’s Family Reunion 5:05-7:30-10:00; Sat/Sun Mat. 12:15-2:40; Mon-Thurs 5:00-7:30; Date Movie 9:15, Mon-Thurs. 7:30; Eight Below 4:00-7:00-9:35, Sat/Sun Mat. 1:00, Mon-Thurs. 4:45-7:25
 
UPCOMING RELEASES *:
 
COMING MARCH 10: The Hills Have Eyes, Failure to Launch, The Libertine, The Shaggy Dog
COMING MARCH 17: V for Vendetta, She’s the Man
COMING MARCH 24: Inside Man, R.V., Stay Alive
COMING MARCH 31: Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, A Scanner Darkly, Slither, Basic Instinct II, ATL, Lucky Number Slevin
COMING APRIL 7: Beachwarmers, Lucky You, Phat Girlz, Take the Lead
COMING APRIL 14: Scary Movie IV, The Wild
COMING APRIL 21: Silent Hill, American Dreamz, The Sentinel, Hoot
 
* Release dates subject to change; not all films will play in every market and/or every theatre.
 
On line ticket purchases for Marquee’s Huntington Pullman Square 16, Charleston Southridge, Welch Cinemas 3, Wytheville Cinemas 8 at http://www.marqueecinemas.com.
 
On line tickets available for Charleston theatres at: http://ourshowtimes.com (Park Place Stadium Cinemas) and http://www.marqueecinemas.com (for Southridge); for Teays Valley, http://allstarcimemas.com/Teays.asp , and for Ashland's Midtown at: http://midtowncinemas3.com.