[Avon-theatre-news] AVON NEWS--OCT. 16th, 2009

[Skip Huston]

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW MIDNIGHT SHOWS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY!! $10 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
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, OCT. 16th thru THURSDAY, OCT. 22nd  ONLY!!  
Check out our cool website at: www.TheAvon.com

OPENING FRIDAY:
FRI & SAT MIDNIGHT SHOWS OF " THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW"!!
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (G) From the beloved children's book! Finally on the screen!
 
CONTINUING:
THE INFORMANT! (R) If you haven't seen it yet, these are your last chances!!...5th...and FINAL HUGE WEEK!!
COUPLES RETREAT (PG13) Vince Vaughn and a great cast in a rollicking comedy about "marriage encounter"!!


COMING SOON:
OCT. 23rd: AMELIA (PG13) Hilary Swank & Richard Gere in the acclaimed bio-pic of Amelia Earhart!
OCT. 30th: CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY (PG13) Michael Moore's new docu-opinion piece!! Ready to get ANGRY???
*HALLOWEEN NIGHT: FREE SHOWINGS OF TWO HORROR CLASSICS: "The Wolfman" & "Black Sunday"
NOV. 6th: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (G) Jim Carrey's new version!! WHY PAY HIGH 3D PRICES??? See it at The Avon!!!
NOV. 6th: COCO BEFORE CHANEL (PG13) The French sensation starring Audrey Tautou!!
NOV. 6th: THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS (PG13) George Clooney, Jeff Bridges and more in a side-splitter!!
NOV. 20th: NEW MOON   (Part 2 of the Twilight Saga) Talk about a monster hit!!!
NOV. 25th: OLD DOGS (PG) John Travolta & Robin Williams in a sure-fire huge family comedy hit!
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) I remember seeing this book laying about as my daughter, Melissa, was growing up, and now I know there are a whole lot of people who are excited about this finally on the big screen! This really is for all age groups, and is said to have a "magical" quality to it. It is not some run-of-the-mill computer-animated hoo-hah such as what has been clogging all the mainstream theaters this year, but a live action, very daring approach to what could have been much easier done (and more mundane) in the animated medium. And, joy of joys: It is NOT in 3D anywhere! (Many moviegoers are growing increasingly resentful of the high prices theaters are charging just for the privilege of renting those uncomfortable and headache-inducing 3D glasses! Shades of the last 3D wave in the 1950's!!)
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE  (PG) 
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.75 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:00) - 7:00 
SAT & SUN: (1:00) - (4:00) - 7:00
MON, TUES & WED: 6:30
THURS: 7:00
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THE INFORMANT! (R) Matt Damon will be leaving us after this week, after a record-setting run at the Avon! If you have not seen this at least TWICE (once for the movie, and once to spot the local people in it) then you better get those hushpuppies in gear, pronto! It ENDS WEDNESDAY, and there is NO WAY WE CAN HOLD IT!!! We mean it! We really, really do! REALLY!
THE INFORMANT! (R)
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.75 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (4:45) - 7:45
SAT & SUN: (1:45) - (4:45) - 7:45  
MON thru WED: 7:00 (ENDS WEDNESDAY!)
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COUPLES RETREAT  (PG13) It always gives me a giggle when the critics try so hard to trash something, and the audiences who either realize most of them are fulla beans, or don't care what they say, take a chance on a movie they end up really liking! I don't know how many times this has happened in the past, but this one is a prime example! On opening night, a young gent came up to me after seeing it and said "The critics don't know anything---this was great!"
These days all it takes to be a film critic is a computer and a couch in their Mom's basement from which to spew all the negative hate-the-world diatribe they can muster! I wonder when some of them will get the idea that it takes more talent to be witty and POSITIVE??? It takes no talent whatsoever to be witty and acerbic!!
So, having had MY "review" of the flatulent film criticism world, here is VINCE VAUGHN and a whole bunch of his pals and other recognizable stars in a rollicking comedy about what is best described as "marriage encounter in the tropics".
I think you'll like this one, and I think it will put one more blow to your confidence in the film critics! 
COUPLES RETREAT  (PG13) 
(Showtimes in brackets are $5.75 'Bargain Matinees")
FRI: (5:00) - 8:00 
SAT & SUN: (2:00) - (5:00) - 8:00
MON thru THURS: 7:15
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NEW FILM CLASSES STARTS TONIGHT THURSDAY, OCT. 15 @ 6:30 PM.
"8 Great Movie Directors" - WKS 8833 
Sect. 01:  Thurs., Oct. 15 - Dec. 3

Time:  6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Instructor:  Skip Huston

Cost: $80

Location:  Avon Theatre, Downtown, Decatur, IL

Join film historian and Avon theater owner, Skip Huston, in a look at 8 of our greatest film directors and what elements are indigenous to their films!

Screened will be a prime, full-length movie example of the director's work and a detailed introduction and discussion of the filmmaker's career. 

Towering movie greats like Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, Billy Wilder, Cecil B. DeMille, Ridley Scott, and Michael Mann are being contemplated! As is always the case, the movies to be shown are never divulged beforehand!



Contact the Continuing and Professional Education Division at Richland Community College to register by calling 875-7211, Ext. 265 or you can register the night of class with a Richland official.

JOIN US AT THE AVON at 6:30 ON TONIGHT, OCT. 15th to ENROLL!! (Be there a little early if you need to sign-up).
(Flyers are available in our lobbies now!)
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Grand groovy guy, and Decatur radio icon,ORV GRAHAM is back on the air on Sunday mornings from 8 AM to 12 noon on 95.9. If you are longing for some easy listening music and some good local talk, give Orv a twirl!
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If you have not experienced THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW the way the Avon does it, with the Millikin Shadow cast up on the stage acting out the movie, and leading the crowd in dancing and responses, you need to do this at least once in your life! 
You may get hooked! 
Remember: Costumes are encouraged, but please, if you tend to be on the "prudish" side, you must prepare yourself for a lot of scantily-clad people!
It's all part of the ritual, and, as they all say: "What happens at 'ROCKY HORROR', stays at 'ROCKY HORROR'"!!!
Prop bags will be available for purchase at the door, and security will be checking to make sure you do not bring any props that are not allowed. (Basically no outside food).
The shows are FRIDAY, Oct. 16th and SATURDAY, Oct. 17th at MIDNIGHT!
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT OUR BOX-OFFICE!!
ONLY $10, for an Avon Theater Decatur Halloween tradition!!!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at THE AVON!!!!

Come See Me Soon, Folks!!
-Skip Huston
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