[Avon-theatre-news] AVON THEATRE NEWS-- -JULY 25th, 2008

Skip Huston Skip at TheAvon.com
Thu Jul 24 16:02:11 EDT 2008


AVON THEATRE NEWS & VIEWS 
Showtimes, Programs, Erudition and Miscellaneous Folderol 
"All of Life's Answers are in the Movies!"  - Dr. Skippy P. Huston
WEEK OF FRIDAY, JULY 25th  thru THURSDAY,  JULY 31st ONLY!!  
Check out our cool website at: www.TheAvon.com

OPENING FRIDAY: THE VISITOR (PG13) ONE-WEEK-ONLY!!


CONTINUING: THE DARK KNIGHT (PG13)
                  MAMMA MIA! (PG13)

COMING NEXT FRIDAY: THE MUMMY 3 (PG13)
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HELP WANTED!! 
That's right, we have openings for LOBBY STAFF 
available for Fall / Winter!
Candidates must be available NIGHTS and WEEKENDS, 
and HOLIDAYS, No Exceptions!
Must have dependable transportation.
18 years old and up, but we will consider as young as
16 depending on the applicant.
APPLY IN PERSON TO ASHLEY or SUE at the theater!
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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THE DARK KNIGHT  (PG13) So, you already have heard everywhere about the gazillion dollars this one made on its opening weekend, right? And, doubtless, you have heard the critics raving about it, and seen the lines around the theaters (including The Avon)...But, did you know it is a really good movie too? I am not a comic super-hero fan. Never have been. However, THE DARK KNIGHT is a well-crafted and exciting piece of Hollywood entertainment! There is a good reason it has made so much money in just one week! Come see for yourself!
THE DARK KNIGHT  (PG13)
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:30) - 8:00
SAT & SUN: (1:00) - (4:30) - 8:00
MON thru THURS: 7:15

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MAMMA MIA!  (PG13) Now, this is more MY cup o' tea! A fabulous musical set on a sun-baked Greek island, with beautiful people and those ABBA songs that refuse to get out of your head! MERYL STREEP just astonishes everyone that she has such a voice (doesn't anyone remember she sang so well in POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE and PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION ??), and then there's PIERCE BROSNAN, COLIN FIRTH, JULIE WALTERS and, and, and...
See this one for some real entertainment, folks! (And don't leave when the credits start to roll, or you'll be sorry!)
MAMMA MIA!  (PG13) 
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:15) - 7:15
SAT & SUN: (1:30) - (4:15) - 7:15
MON, TUES & WED: 6:40
THURS: 7:00
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THE VISITOR (PG13) Ok, all you art & indy fans: Here is the highest rated independent film of the year, so far... RICHARD JENKINS, who is one of those "oh, it's that guy" actors, is a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination., and the story here is not one you will forget very easily. This is here for ONE-WEEK-ONLY!! Now, all of you who have been stressed about "Where are all the art films at the Avon?" can show me that they will get supported! 
Remember, The Avon is not some "non-profit org" with a golden parachute; we have to EARN our keep! The reason we are playing so many of the big "popcorn pictures" is because, well... they pay the bills!
If you want to prove a point to me, get down and see THE VISITOR!!
THE VISITOR (PG13)
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:00) - 7:00 
SAT & SUN: (1:15) - (4:00) - 7:00
MON,TUES & WED: 6:30
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A NOTE FROM THE SKIPSTER...
So, the word is on the streets that I am running for public office...
I must confess, when I see the shameful mess things are in right now, I have thought about it...
But, I am here to say, once and for all, I ain't a' gonna' do it!

As a private citizen, I have some modicum of legal protection from the slings and arrows of the media, and the barbs from some of the hate-filled members of the general public...

As an elected official, you are virtually "fair game" in a goldfish bowl.
I just don't have the temperament to roll with those punches.
I would be in trouble all the time for, uh, shall we say, "confrontations", with my detractors.

I am sorry to disappoint many of you who have asked me to consider a run for public office, but, I am far more useful operating downtown's "miracle theater" and dropping a word or two every once in awhile to the elected officials who listen to me (and that isn't all of them!).

Hopefully, better days are ahead for Decatur city government.
Elections are just around the corner.
You already know what you need to do.
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I'll Seeya at the Avon This Weekend, Folks!!
-Skip Huston
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