Short Takes
Four films will make their area debuts this weekend. The Carmike Cinemas Ohio Valley Mall 11 complex in St. Clairsville will offer the adventure film “Speed Racer,” a romantic comedy titled “What Happens in Vegas,” and “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed,” a controversial documentary. The Towngate Cinema will feature a limited engagement of “The Band’s Visit,” a critically acclaimed Israeli film. In the meantime, the countdown continues until Indy returns. Here’s a quick look at this week’s film
» Full StoryShort Takes - Friday, May 9
Four films will make their area debuts this weekend. The Carmike Cinemas Ohio Valley Mall 11 complex in St.
» Full StoryExpelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Ben Stein is the narrator of this documentary that examines the controversy surrounding Darwinism and intelligent design. The film features interviews from various people in the United States and Europe. Now you know as much as I do.
» Full StoryThe Band’s Visit
This Israeli comedy/drama is about an orchestra that travels from Egypt to Israel to play at a special ceremony but ends up in the wrong town. As the film progresses, however, the band members find that the town has something to offer them.
» Full StorySpeed Racer
Like many popular television series these days, this one has made it to the big screen. The stellar cast includes Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, and Matthew Fox.
» Full Story‘Deception’ Weak, But Watchable
The late Alfred Hitchcock set the bar so high in the suspense genre that most modern thrillers are unworthy of being juxtaposed with his films.
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