( ( ( Films Opening This Week ) ) )
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Opening FRIDAY
April 4th
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
R | 2h 3m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_friend_2024
Naveen Gavaskar (Karan Soni) is a self-effacing, soft-spoken doctor with a boisterous mother, seemingly perfect sister and quiet father. The Gavaskars are outwardly accepting of Naveen's sexuality but have never had to confront it in practice. While at temple, Naveen meets Jay Kurundkar (Jonathan Groff), a white man adopted by two Indian parents. Naveen is slowly charmed and softened by Jay's sincerity and confidence. They fall in love--even as Naveen avoids telling his family about Jay.
PG | 1h 39m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_nice_indian_boy
( ( ( Special Events This Week & Coming Soon ) ) )
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SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT
St. Gregorios Orthodox Church in Spokane
& Trikirion Films
Present
SACRED ALASKA
A Story of Adventure, Faith, and Sacrifice
Friday, April 11th, 7pm
at Magic Lantern Theatre
Tickets are $12 each
SACRED ALASKA is an award-winning documentary that offers an
intimate look into Native Alaskan culture and spirituality. It
showcases the profound influence of Orthodoxy, introduced by Russian
monks in the late 18th century, on Alaskan society. The film
highlights the unique way Alaskans have woven their indigenous beliefs
with Orthodox traditions, deeply influencing their worldview. Central
to this is the concept of learning to become a "real person." Through
beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling, SACRED ALASKA
underscores the profound, sacred bond between the Alaskan people,
their faith, and the formidable landscape they call home.
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SPECIAL SCREENING EVENT
Inland NW Coalition for the Liberation of Palestine (INWCLP) is continuing THE ENDLESS NABKA: A Palestinian Film Series with our third installment,
THE NIGHT WON'T END:
Biden's War on Gaza
Sunday, April 13th
at Magic Lantern Theatre
Doors open at 3:30pm, film begins at 4pm
FREE Admission | Donations Encouraged
This gripping new documentary exposes Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza’s civilians through firsthand accounts, investigations, and forensic analysis. There will be a post-screening discussion moderated by Dr. Kathryn DePaolis, Associate Professor and Interim Department Chair and Director of Social Work, EWU.
Note: If you reserve a ticket but can’t attend, please cancel through Zeffy to free up space for others.
All contributions will be used to support ongoing advocacy and community work.
ABOUT THE FILM:
THE NIGHT WON'T END, a powerful new documentary from Al Jazeera English, provides an in-depth look at the Israeli military’s attacks on civilians in Gaza and the United States’ role in the ongoing war. The film follows three Palestinian families as they recount their horrific experiences under relentless Israeli assault, including the family of 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who made headlines when she was trapped in a car with her family members, killed by Israeli ground troops. It also tells the story of the Salem family, who first lost dozens of relatives in an Israeli airstrike, then saw more family members executed by Israeli soldiers.
In addition to these powerful testimonies, the documentary also features investigative reporting from journalists Kavitha Chekuru and Sharif Abdel Kouddous, who reflect on the plight of journalists in Gaza and U.S. complicity in Israel’s war. Join us for this unflinching investigation into the atrocities committed in Gaza and the global systems that sustain them.
Run Time: 79 minutes.
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ABOUT INWCLP:
INWCLP arose from the urgent need voiced by activists and community members to unify efforts and protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Since its inception in November 2023, INWCLP has been at the forefront, organizing impactful demonstrations, marches, teach-ins, fundraisers for Gaza, and an array of other events. These initiatives are strategically designed to not only educate but also to mobilize like-minded folks for Palestine in Spokane. Join us in our mission for justice and solidarity.
Learn more on our website: INWCLP — INW Coalition for the Liberation of Palestine
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THE ENDLESS NAKBA
A Palestine Film Series
Hosted by the Inland Northwest Coalition for Palestine (INWCLP), the series consists of four films screening at Magic Lantern Theatre. All films include a discussion and Q&A following screening. After the final film, the editor and co-producer of “Atrocity Inc.,” Ahmad Hussam, will be available to answer questions from the audience. Admission is FREE for all films in the series.
Sunday, February 16th, 4pm ~ "NO OTHER LANDS"
Documents Palestinian resistance to village destruction in Masafer Yatta.
Sunday, March 16, 4pm ~ "THE FIRST 54 YEARS:
An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation"
Uses IDF soldier testimonies to examine the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Sunday, April 13, 4pm ~ Al Jazeera’s “THE NIGHT WON'T END:
Bidens War on Gaza"
Follows first responders and journalists in Gaza while chronicling the death of 6-year-old Hind Rajab.
Sunday, May 18th, 4pm ~ "ATROCITY, INC:
How Israel Sells its Destruction of Gaza,”
Investigates media coverage and narratives surrounding the aftermath of Oct. 7.
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The mission of the Inland Northwest Coalition for Palestine (INWCLP) is to educate and work towards the liberation of Palestine. "Our coalition is dedicated to spreading awareness about the history of Palestine, shedding light on the enduring occupation, exposing Israel's violations of human rights, and condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza as well as exposing the complicity and support of the United States in these injustices. We strive for a more informed and compassionate society dedicated to justice and human rights. exhibitions present in cities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas."
https://www.inwclp.com
( ( ( Films Continuing This Week ) ) )
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A father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss (Richard E. Grant) seeks to exploit the creature's miraculous curative properties.
R | 1h 44m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/death_of_a_unicorn
( ( ( Films Coming Soon ) ) )
Dates subject to change.
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Opens 4/11
Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.
R | 1h 35m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/warfare
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, GKIDS presents Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki's epic fantasy masterpiece in a brand new 4K restoration. Afflicted with a deadly curse, the young warrior Ashitaka heads west in search of a cure. There, he stumbles into a bitter conflict between Lady Eboshi, the proud people of Iron Town and the enigmatic Princess Mononoke, a young girl raised by wolves, who will stop at nothing to prevent the humans from destroying her home and the forest spirits and animal gods who live there. This stunning new 4K restoration was directly overseen by Studio Ghibli's own Atsushi Okui, who has been involved in nearly every major Studio Ghibli project since he first started at the studio in 1993. In English (dubbed)
PG-13 | 2h 13m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/princess_mononoke
Opens 4/18
From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee's expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-jung, The Wedding Banquet is a poignant and heartfelt reminder that being part of a family means learning to both accept and forgive.
R | 1h 42m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wedding_banquet
Opens 4/25
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home. (Also starring Finn Wolfhard & Willem Dafoe)
PG | 1h 36m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_legend_of_ochi#reviews
Opens 5/2
In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicholas Cage) eturns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is "don't live here, don't surf here." Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.
R | 1h 43m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_surfer_2024
In body horror drama film THE SHROUDS, Karsh (Vincent Cassel), an innovative businessman and grieving widower, builds a device to connect with the dead inside a burial shroud.
R | 1h 59m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_shrouds
Tentatively Opening Date TBD
A gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
R | 1h 33m
Reviews:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_bag
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