[Avon-theatre-news] AVON THEATER NEWS--FEB. 22nd, 2018

Wed Feb 20 18:03:56 EST 2019

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FIVE OSCAR NOMINATIONS!!
OUR PICK FOR THE OSCAR "BEST PICTURE"!!
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GREEN BOOK (PG13)
When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood
in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black
pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely
on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then
safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger-as well as
unexpected humanity and humor-they are forced to set aside differences to
survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.

GREEN BOOK (PG13)

FRI: (5:00) - 8:00
SAT: (2:00) - (5:00) - 8:00
SUN: (2:00) - (5:00)
MON thru THURS: 7:15
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ROMANTIC COMEDIES ARE BACK!!

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ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? (PG13)
New York City architect Natalie works hard to get noticed at her job but is
more likely to be asked to deliver coffee and bagels than to design the
city's next skyscraper. And if things weren't bad enough, Natalie, a
lifelong cynic when it comes to love, has an encounter with a mugger that
renders her unconscious, waking to discover that her life has suddenly
become her worst nightmare -- a romantic comedy -- and she is the leading
lady. 
ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? (PG13)
FRI: 7:00
SAT: (1:00) - 7:00
SUN: (1:00) 
MON, TUES, WED: 6:30

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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!
ALL LEGO 2 SHOWS FRI, SAT, SUN ONLY $5.00!!
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THE LEGO MOVIE 2: The Second Part (PG)
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office
phenomenon that started it all, "The LEGO (R) Movie 2: The Second Part,"
reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to
save their beloved city. It's been five years since everything was awesome
and the citizens are now facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO (R) invaders
from outer space, wrecking everything faster than it can be rebuilt. The
battle to defeat the invaders and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will
take Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett) and
their friends to faraway, 

THE LEGO MOVIE 2: The Second Part (PG)
FRI: (4:00) - 7:00
SAT: (1:00) - (4:00) - 7:00
SUN: (1:00) - (4:00)
MON thru THURS: 6:30

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HELD OVER!!
3 SHOWS ONLY!!
THE EARLY CAREER OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG!!
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ON THE BASIS OF SEX (PG13)
The film tells an inspiring and spirited true story that follows young
lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a
groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century
of gender discrimination. The feature will premiere in 2018 in line with
Justice Ginsburg's 25th anniversary on the Supreme Court. 
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ON THE BASIS OF SEX (PG13)
FRI, SAT & SUN: (4:00) (Positively ENDS Sun!)
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RANTS, RAVES & RAMBLINGS FROM THE HEAD HONCHO
So, I have decided which movie should win "Best Picture", of the 8 nominees
for the Oscar on Sunday.

It's GREEN BOOK. It's got to be GREEN BOOK.
I don't want to debate about what SHOULD have been nominated; let's talk
about what WAS nominated.
(In no particular order)

1.) THE FAVOURITE- Definitely NOT a crowd pleaser. A little too artsy-fartsy
for its own good.

2.) ROMA - Yeah, I get it. Great black & white photography and well-done
sense of time and place (Mexico City in the 60's), BUT.Just attempt to try
and watch this. It's on Netflix, so you can see it for free. It's as boring
as watching paint dry. Maybe it will win "Best Foreign Film" (its subtitled
in Spanish), but heaven help the Oscars if this wins "Best Picture".

3.) A STAR IS BORN - I liked it. I think you did too. It's a timeless story
that's been remade FIVE times (yes, FIVE times; other film critics will try
and say "4", but they don't know diddly about film history) it's FIVE times.
The story always works. I've liked ALL the versions. Bradley Cooper did a
good job acting and directing (and singing, but it wasn't that hard to do
with those songs) Lady Gaga, again shows she has real talent. But, no cigar.

4.) VICE - Ok, I love anything that Amy Adams is in. She's incapable of
being mediocre, in my opinion. Christian Bale as Dick Cheney famously does a
Robert DeNiro in "Raging Bull" by piling on the pounds, and had the help of
prosthetics. I like director Adam McKay's work. His "The Big Short" was also
nominated for "Best Picture", and had much of the same cast. I just don't
get those 'Oscar Vibes' from it.

5.) BLACK PANTHER - A terrific film! History making in that comic book
superhero movies make TONS of money, but don't get any awards. The all-black
cast is superb, and the effects are stunning. It was great in 3D. I just
don't think this is the year the Oscars start giving love to comic book
movies. The fact that it was NOMINATED is quite a feat, in and of itself.

6.) BLACKKKLANSMAN - I've always liked Spike Lee films. He is a great
filmmaker, and deserves more recognition of such. He is up for "Best
Director" this year, and I really hope he gets it for his body of work.but,
not for this.

This is an uneven, and sometimes pandering film. It's entertaining. But,
that doesn't win the Oscar.

7.) BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - Now, here is a crowd pleaser! It's great fun, and a
real treat for the fans of the band Queen (of which I am not). The
performances are spot-on, and the music will take you back to those times of
your youth. I would say this COULD be the upset and be the winner. but, I
don't feel it.

8.) GREEN BOOK - This has not made that much money. The title may be too
vague for some, but I knew exactly what it was. Mahershala Ali, who won the
Oscar last year, is a powerhouse actor, and will probably win the Oscar
again this year. Viggo Mortensen, who is quite the versatile actor, going
from The Lord of the Rings, to such incredible films like A History of
Violence and Eastern Promises, is A+ as usual. The film has an essentially
true story basis, but has a lot of heart going for it too. THIS ONE I feel
'Oscar Vibes' for! It's a feel good movie, and benefits from repeated
viewings. In my opinion: THIS IS THE WINNER!!

Ok, so that's that about that. The Oscars are Sunday, and I'll be watching
with my wife and big-time Jalapeno pizza, (the Oscars are OUR "Super Bowl")
and we'll see how I did with my prediction.

COME SEE US THIS WEEKEND!!

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