[Avon-theatre-news] AVON THEATRE NEWS

[Skip Huston]

AVON THEATRE NEWS & VIEWS
Showtimes, Programs, Erudition and Miscellaneous Folderol 
WEEK OF FRIDAY, FEB. 22nd  thru THURSDAY, FEB. 29th ONLY!!  
Check out our cool website at: www.TheAvon.com

CONTINUING:
FOOL'S GOLD (PG13) Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson Battle It Out Over Sunken Treasure!! ENDS WEDNESDAY!!

DEFINITELY, MAYBE (PG13) Ryan Reynolds & Abigail Breslin in a Wonderful Romantic Comedy!!
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG) From the Best-Selling Books ENDS THURSDAY!!
COMING NEXT WEEK: 
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL (PG13)
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IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE AVON!!
We have IMMEDIATE openings for:
*Lobby Staff Positions
Apply IN-PERSON to Susan or Skip!
NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS!
Must have dependable transportation and be able to 
work NIGHTS and WEEKENDS!! No Exceptions!
We prefer over 18 years of age.
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DEFINITELY, MAYBE (PG13) More of you need to discover this little gem. I think some have written it off because they think it is just a "chick flick", or, possibly because it doesn't have "star power"...Let me tell you, it is much more than just a romantic comedy. This is a heartfelt little film about love lost and gained. We continue to give it more time in hopes that you will find this one. I think you will be glad you did!
DEFINITELY, MAYBE  (PG13) 
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (5:00) - 8:00
SAT & SUN: (2:00) - (5:00) - 8:00
MON thru THURS: 7:00
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THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG)  Here is your best bet for a movie to bring all the kids to this weekend! There are no other "family friendly" movies out there until March 14th with HORTON HEARS A WHO!, and what better and SAFER theater to bring the little ones to than the good ol' Avon?? HURRY!! ENDS THURSDAY!!
THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG)
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:00) - 7:00
SAT & SUN: (1:00) - (4:00) - 7:00
MON, TUES & WED: 6:30
THURS: 7:10 (ENDS THURSDAY!!)
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INSIDE TIP: The preview for the new INDIANA JONES is on with THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES!!
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FOOL'S GOLD (PG13)  I don't know about YOU, but I can take all the Sun, Sea & Sand I can get right now!! This movie will have you hungering for Summer so badly!! HURRY!!  ENDS WEDNESDAY!!
FOOL'S GOLD (PG13)
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees") 
FRI: (5:15) - 8:15
SAT & SUN: (2:15) - (5:15) - 8:15
MON, TUES & WED: 7:10 (ENDS WEDNESDAY!!)

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NOTES FROM SKIP
Last week I asked you to email me and tell me how you usually receive your movie showtimes and programming info.
An incredible number of you replied!
An equally incredible number stated you always look at this newsletter or our website!
Another large number said they always call our "hotline" (422-8151).
Hardly anyone said they looked at our expensive newspaper ads!
BUT, then I thought about something...
The survey was "tainted" because we sent it out to all our newsletter subscribers!
So, of course, THEY would all say the info was gotten from that very newsletter, huh?

In other words: There ain't no easy answer, folks!
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OSCAR COMMENTS
So, Sunday is the big Oscar day!
How many of you out there just said "Who Cares?"

The Oscars are very quickly becoming the "Awards for Movies Hardly Anyone Saw".
And that is a problem that is even worse in communities who don't have an "Avon Theatre"!!

We can't shoulder the blame for not playing more of the Oscar nominees, because we only have 3 screens, and, let's face it, THE BUCKET LIST and non-Oscar caliber films like that are what pays the bills!

With the length of time the studios mandate we must hold a film, well.. you do the math when you only have 3 screens to work with, and can't play more than one movie on each screen unless you get special dispensation from the Vatican (er, I mean, the studios, but you get my drift).

BUT, for those of you who care, I will detail what I think the "Best Picture" winner SHOULD BE, and WILL BE (they are different).

BEST PICTURE NOMINEES (I have seen all of them)

JUNO--Wonderful little feel-good film that doesn't stand a chance of winning.

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN--85% of a good movie in search of a suitable ending.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD--Daniel Day-Lewis's performance is absolutely astounding. The movie is a hard one to like.

ATONEMENT--If you can make it past those indecipherable English accents to know what the heck is going on, it seems like a sad and very despairing and depressing romance. 

MICHAEL CLAYTON--The only real "movie" in the bunch. It has a beginning, a middle and an end! What a concept!!


SHOULD WIN: MICHAEL CLAYTON

WILL WIN: ATONEMENT (It's this year's "English Patient", and you know what that means!)

MOVIES THAT GOT ROBBED:

THE KINGDOM--An un-qualified knock-out of a movie that deserved much better than it got!

AMERICAN GANGSTER--How could this be overlooked?? How insane is that?

3:10 TO YUMA--Yes, I know it was a "western", but there have been many "Best Picture" winners of that genre.

THE GREAT DEBATERS--Denzel Washington got robbed twice this year! This prideful and uplifting film and AMERICAN GANGSTER!!

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE--Don't give me any flack on this. One of the most original and audacious films I have seen in years!

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Come See Me This Weekend, Folks!
I'll Be Looking for YOU!!

-Skip Huston




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