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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><FONT size=6 face=Impact>AVON THEATRE NEWS &
VIEWS</FONT>
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size=3><STRONG><EM><FONT face=Papyrus>Showtimes, Programs, Erudition and
Miscellaneous Folderol</FONT></EM> </STRONG></FONT><FONT face=Papyrus><BR><FONT
color=#008000><FONT size=3><FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><EM>"All of Life's
Answers are in the Movies!"</EM></FONT> <FONT face="Comic Sans MS"><EM>
</EM><EM>-Dr. Skippy P. Huston</EM></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
face=Papyrus><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT face=Papyrus><FONT size=5
face=Impact>WEEK OF FRIDAY, <FONT
color=#ff0000>JULY 10th</FONT> thru THURSDAY, <FONT
color=#ff0000>JULY 16th</FONT> ONLY!! </FONT>
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<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=4><STRONG>OPENING
FRIDAY, July 10th:</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4
face="Comic Sans MS"><STRONG></STRONG><FONT color=#000000>
<DIV><STRONG>THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD (PG)</STRONG> <FONT size=3><FONT
color=#ff0000>VERY Limited Engagement!</FONT> John Malkovich, Tom Hanks and
a whole lot more!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>OPENING WEDNESDAY, JULY
15th:</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><FONT size=4><STRONG>HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
(PG)</STRONG> </FONT></FONT><FONT size=2><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>TUESDAY
"MIDNIGHT
PREMIERE"!!!</FONT></STRONG><BR></FONT></DIV></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV></FONT><FONT color=#ff0000><FONT size=4
face="Comic Sans MS"><STRONG>CONTINUING:</STRONG></FONT><FONT
face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=4><STRONG><FONT
size=2> <BR></FONT></STRONG><FONT color=#000000><STRONG>PUBLIC ENEMIES
(R)</STRONG> <FONT size=3>Johnny Depp & Christian Bale in the story of
master crook Dillinger!</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#ff0000 face="Comic Sans MS"><FONT size=4><FONT
color=#000000><STRONG>THE PROPOSAL (PG13)</STRONG> Sandra Bullock up to
mischief! This is a scream!! <STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000>(ENDS
WEDNESDAY!!)<BR></FONT>MY SISTER'S KEEPER (PG13)</STRONG> <FONT
size=3>Cameron Diaz & Abigail
Breslin</FONT></FONT> <STRONG> (ENDS
TUESDAY!!) </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4
face="Comic Sans MS"><STRONG>COMING SOON:<BR></STRONG><FONT
color=#000000><STRONG>JULY 17th: EASY VIRTUE (PG13)</STRONG> Jessica Biehl,
Colin Firth and Kristen Scott Thomas!<BR><STRONG>JULY 24th: CHERI (R)</STRONG>
Michelle Pfeiffer is back on the screen!</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face="Comic Sans MS"><EM>...and MORE to be announced
soon!!</EM></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4
face="Comic Sans MS">++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR></FONT><STRONG><FONT
face=Tahoma><FONT size=4><U>THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD</U> (PG)</FONT><FONT
size=3> First of all, take a look at what veteran movie critic Leonard
Maltin said about THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD...<EM>Take it away,
Leonard! <BR></EM><BR></FONT><FONT size=4><FONT size=3></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD — Here is a sleeper well
worth discovering, especially if you share my fondness for stories about show
business. John Malkovich wouldn’t have been the first name that popped into my
head when casting the role of a self-deluded performer who’s still hoping for a
comeback, but he is totally disarming—and convincing—as a mentalist and
old-school performer (reminiscent of The Amazing Kreskin) whose heyday has come
and gone. Colin Hanks plays an aimless law school dropout who stumbles into the
job of Malkovich’s assistant and roadie, a thankless task given his new boss’
mercurial nature and many eccentricities. </FONT>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><EM>The Great Buck Howard </EM>is essentially a
character portrait, and I found it both charming and fascinating.
Writer-director Sean McGinly obviously inhabited this world and recreates it
with great care, offering plum supporting roles to such actors as Emily Blunt,
Steve Zahn, Debra Monk, Ricky Jay, and the film’s producer Tom Hanks, playing
the disapproving father opposite his real-life son Colin. </FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2 face=Arial>This movie isn’t destined to become an
opening-weekend barn-burner but, having sat on the shelf for more than year, I’m
glad it’s finally getting a theatrical release. It deserves to be seen, and
appreciated, by discerning audiences—and show-biz buffs. -Leonard
Maltin<BR><BR><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>So, now you are wondering why we have
this well-received film on such a limited schedule, right? <U>It is only because
of studio politics</U>.<BR>There are films we are playing right now that
<U>must</U> be held a certain number of days, and it was either cancel BUCK
HOWARD, or try and work it in as best we could. This is one of those wonderful
"Avon movies" you have all missed so much, so PLEASE get out and support it! The
"PG" rating should take away any doubts you have about it, and the film is
EXCELLENT! Don't assume we will hold it over for another weekend, DO NOT
HESITATE!!<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG><FONT size=2><FONT
size=6><FONT size=2><FONT size=2><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT
size=3><FONT size=4><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma><U>THE GREAT BUCK
HOWARD</U> (PG)<BR><FONT size=2> </FONT><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in
brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")</FONT></FONT><SPAN
style="DISPLAY: inline" id=movie_synopsis_all2695><SPAN id=intelliTxt10066><FONT
size=5><BR><FONT size=4 face=Tahoma><STRONG>FRI, SAT & SUN:
(5:15)<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT size=3><FONT
size=4>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<STRONG><BR><STRONG><U>PUBLIC
ENEMIES</U> (R) <FONT size=3>And, this is where we separate the
wheat from the chaff, as THE AVON has proven to be the HIGHEST ticket seller in
the Decatur/Mt. Zion/Forsyth area on this one! And why the surprise? <U>This is
a film for grown-ups!</U> <EM>(And the Avon is a theater</EM> <EM>for grown-ups,
so no big mystery there!)--<BR></EM>AND, there is no morphing robots,
superheroes, or vulgar potty humor to be found! <BR>Just a great story about
real people done by a first-class director, and starring that incredible JOHNNY
DEPP!!!<BR>This is a film with a true "epic" feel, and, yes, is a tad longer
than most movies (it clocks in at a lightning paced 2 hrs. 20 min.) but that
only ads to the gravitas of a real story about genuine people.<BR>If you are
tired of the same ol', same ol' when it comes to this summer's movies choices,
this is the one you need to see!!<BR></FONT></STRONG><FONT size=2><FONT
size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT size=3><FONT size=4><SPAN
style="DISPLAY: inline"><SPAN><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=2><FONT
size=6><FONT size=2><FONT size=2><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT
size=3><FONT size=4><STRONG><U>PUBLIC ENEMIES</U> (R)<BR><FONT
size=2> </FONT><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain
Matinees")</FONT></STRONG><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline"
id=movie_synopsis_all2695><SPAN id=intelliTxt10066><FONT size=5><BR><FONT
size=4><STRONG>FRI, SAT & SUN: (3:15) - 7:15<BR>MON thru THURS:
6:30<BR>+++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT size=3><FONT
size=4><STRONG><U>MY SISTER'S KEEPER</U> (PG13)<FONT size=3> Here are the
last chances to see this 9-hanky film adaptation from the well-read book of the
same name. CAMERON DIAZ and ABIGAIL BRESLIN are remarkable as mother and
daughter facing a crisis that no one should have to face. ENDS TUESDAY!!<U><FONT
size=4><BR></FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=2><FONT size=6><FONT size=2><FONT size=2><FONT size=5><FONT size=4><FONT
size=4><FONT size=3><FONT size=4><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma><U>MY SISTER'S
KEEPER</U> (PG13)<BR><FONT size=2> </FONT><FONT size=1>(Showtimes in
brackets are $5.50 'Bargain Matinees")</FONT></FONT><SPAN
style="DISPLAY: inline" id=movie_synopsis_all2695><SPAN id=intelliTxt10066><FONT
size=5><BR><FONT size=4 face=Tahoma><STRONG>FRI: 8:15<BR>SAT & SUN: (2:15) -
8:15<BR>MON & TUES: 7:00<BR>ENDS
TUESDAY!</STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><BR><FONT size=3
face=Tahoma>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT
size=3 face=Tahoma> <STRONG><U><FONT
size=4><BR></FONT></U></STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT size=3><FONT
face=Tahoma><FONT size=4><U>THE PROPOSAL</U> (PG13)</FONT> And, here are the
absolute last chances for this laff fest starring SANDRA BULLOCK and RYAN
REYNOLDS! If you haven't seen it at least once by now, you better get a move
on!</FONT><U><BR></U></FONT></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT size=2><FONT
size=5><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><FONT size=3><FONT size=4><STRONG><FONT
face=Tahoma><U>THE PROPOSAL</U> (PG13)<BR><FONT size=2> </FONT><FONT
size=1>(Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain
Matinees")</FONT></FONT></STRONG><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline"
id=movie_synopsis_all2695><SPAN id=intelliTxt10066><FONT size=5><BR><FONT size=4
face=Tahoma><STRONG>FRI: (5:00) - 8:00<BR>SAT & SUN: (2:00) - (5:00) -
8:00<BR>MON, TUES: 7:15<BR>WED: 6:15<BR>ENDS
WEDNESDAY!<BR>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT><STRONG><FONT
size=4><FONT face=Tahoma><U>HARRY POTTER and the HALF-BLOOD
PRINCE</U> (PG)<BR><FONT size=3>From the internet is the plot description
of what may prove to be the summer movie that sends all the rest of
them into hiding!!<BR><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></STRONG><FONT size=2
face=Tahoma><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline"
id=movie_synopsis_all><STRONG>Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the
Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once
was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore
is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast
approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses
and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the
well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he
believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack
from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts.
Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And
Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted
on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simpering with
jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one
student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one.
Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same
again. </STRONG></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4><FONT face=Tahoma><U>HARRY POTTER and the HALF-BLOOD
PRINCE</U> (PG</FONT></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT face=Tahoma><FONT
size=4>)<BR></FONT><FONT size=1> (Showtimes in brackets are $5.50 'Bargain
Matinees")</FONT></FONT></STRONG><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline"
id=movie_synopsis_all2695><SPAN id=intelliTxt10066><BR><FONT size=4
face=Tahoma><STRONG>TUESDAY @ MIDNIGHT!!<BR>WED & THURS: (3:00) -
7:00<BR>Weekend Showtimes TBA</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><SPAN style="DISPLAY: inline"><SPAN><FONT
face=Tahoma><STRONG>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<BR></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></SPAN><STRONG><FONT
face=Verdana><U>STRAIGHT TALK FROM THE
SKIPSTER:<BR></U></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><STRONG>One of the many ways you will find the
Avon much different than so many other theaters (especially in the Decatur
area), is we have a ZERO-TOLERANCE policy on cell phones and disruptive
behavior!</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><STRONG>This is one of the reasons many of those
who are rude and thoughtless in their actions DO NOT COME to the
Avon!</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><STRONG><EM>They know we will throw their fannies
out in a heartbeat!</EM></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><EM><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT></EM></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana><U>However, we must know about the
problem in order to do something!</U></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>We can't afford to have someone sitting
in the auditoriums monitoring constantly, so, if someone disturbs you, do not
just assume we know about it!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=4 face=Verdana><U>YOU MUST TELL
US!</U></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>And, unlike the other theaters that seem
to be staffed with bored and sullen kids, we have a staff that will respond to
your complaints without question<EM> (or they know they will be dealing with
<U>me</U> if they don't).</EM></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>In this society of increasing rudeness
and obnoxiousness, we like to feel the Avon is an oasis from those type of
problems that seem to happen on an hourly basis at the "other guys"; but, if we
don't know about it, we can't do anything unless we happen to stumble on the
problem ourselves!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>Many of you have witnessed me,
personally, dealing with a talkative or thoughtless persons. There have even
been letters in the Decatur Herald & Review about how I take care
of such cretins.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>So, don't hesitate to tell one of us
about a problem interfering with your enjoyment!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3 face=Verdana>Even the youngest members of our staff
know what to do about that!<BR><BR><EM>AND, you don't have to look for <U>me</U>
to tell me; ALL of our AVON staff WILL be proactive of this type of problem, or
they can go work at the "other guys"!!</EM></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=6 face="Lucida Handwriting"><EM><STRONG><FONT
size=5>Come See Me Soon!<BR></FONT>-Skip Huston</STRONG></EM></FONT></DIV>
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