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BIG PICTURE THEATER
48 Carroll Rd. (off Rte. 100), Waitsfield, 496-8994, www.bigpicturetheater.info
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Despicable Me (2-D) 5:30, 7:30.
The Karate Kid 5:30.
Grown Ups 8.
friday 30 — sunday 1
*Dinner for Schmucks 6:15, 8:30.
Despicable Me (2-D) 4:30. The Karate Kid 5:30. Grown Ups 8 .
Times change frequently; please check website.
BIJOU CINEPLEX 1-2-3-4
Rte. 100, Morrisville, 888-3293, www.bijou4.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:15.
Inception 12:50, 3:40, 6:40, 9:15.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 1:20, 4, 7, 9:15.
Despicable Me (2-D) 1, 3:30, 6:30.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 8:30.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 1:20, 3:40 (Sat & Sun only), 6:40, 8:30.
*Dinner for Schmucks 1:30, 4 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9.
Salt 1:10, 3:50 (Sat & Sun only), 6:50, 9.
Inception 7:30.
Despicable Me (2-D) 1, 3:30 (Sat & Sun only).
CAPITOL SHOWPLACE
93 State St., Montpelier, 229-0343, www.fgbtheaters.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 1:30, 6:30, 9.
Ramona and Beezus 1:30, 6:30, 9.
Inception 1:15, 6:15, 9.
Despicable Me (3-D) 1:30, 6:30, 9. Toy Story 3 (2-D) 1:30, 6:30, 9.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Charlie St. Cloud 1:30, 6:30, 9.
Salt 1:30, 6:30, 9.
Ramona and Beezus 1:30, 6:30.
Inception 1:15, 6:15, 9.
Despicable Me (3-D) 1:30, 6:30. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 9. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 9.
ESSEX CINEMAS
Essex Shoppes & Cinema, Rte. 15 & 289, Essex, 879-6543, www.essexcinemas.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20.
Ramona and Beezus 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:25. Inception 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:50.
Despicable Me (3-D) 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30.
Grown Ups 12:30, 2:45, 7:20.
Predators 5, 9:45. Toy Story 3 (3-D) 12, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 1, 4, 7, 9:45.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (3-D) 12, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:20.
*Charlie St. Cloud 12:50, 3, 5:05, 7:10, 9:15.
*Dinner for Schmucks 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50.
Salt 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20.
Ramona and Beezus 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:15, 9:25. Inception 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 3, 5:15, 7:30.
Despicable Me (3-D) 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 12:30, 9:45.
MAJESTIC 10
190 Boxwood St. (Maple Tree Place, Taft Corners), Williston, 878-2010, www.majestic10.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 12, 2:30, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45.
Ramona and Beezus 11:30 a.m., 1:50, 4:10, 7, 9:25.
Inception 1:10, 3:10, 4:30, 6:35, 8, 9:20.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 12:50, 3:40, 6:25, 9. Despicable Me (3-D) 11:35 a.m., 2, 4:20, 6:40, 9:10. Predators 12:40, 9:40. Toy Story 3 (3-D) 11:40 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 1, 4, 6:45, 9:30. The Last Airbender (3-D)1:20, 3:50, 6:50. Grown Ups 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (3-D) 11:55 a.m., 2:10, 4:15, 6:30, 8:50.
*Charlie St. Cloud 1, 3:50, 7, 9:30.
*Dinner for Schmucks 11:50 a.m., 2:20, 4:45, 6:45 (open-captioned), 7:10, 8:30, 9:40.
Salt 1:10, 4, 7:15, 9:35.
Ramona and Beezus 11:45 a.m., 2:05, 4:25.
Inception 12:05, 3:10, 6:20, 8:40, 9:25.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 12:30, 3:20, 6:10. Despicable Me (3-D) 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:40, 9:20. Toy Story 3 (3-D) 12:50, 3:30, 6.
The Last Airbender (3-D)9:15.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 12:40, 6:05. Grown Ups 3:40, 8:45.
MARQUIS THEATER
Main St., Middlebury, 388-4841.
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 2, 4:15, 6:30, 9.
Inception 2:30, 6, 9.
Despicable Me (2-D) 2, 4, 6, 8:45.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 2, 4, 6, 8.
Salt 2, 4:15, 6:30, 9.
Inception 6, 9.
Despicable Me (2-D) 2, 4.
MERRILL'S ROXY CINEMA
222 College St., Burlington, 864-3456, www.merrilltheatres.net
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 1:15, 3:30, 7, 9:30.
I Am Love 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20.
Winter’s Bone 1:25, 4, 7:10, 9:25.
Inception 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:15.
Solitary Man 1:05, 6:40. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work 3, 4:50, 8:30.
Ondine 3:15, 6.
Exit Through the Gift Shop 1:20, 8:15.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*The Kids Are All Right 1:05, 2, 3:20, 4:05, 5:30, 6:30, 7:40, 8:45, 9:50.
Inception 12:55, 3:40, 6:30, 9:15. I Am Love 1:20, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20. Winter’s Bone 1:25, 4, 7:10, 9:25. Salt 1:15, 3:30, 7, 9:30.
PALACE CINEMA 9
10 Fayette Dr., South Burlington, 864-5610, www.palace9.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
***Met Summer Encore: Carmen Wed only: 6:30.
***Elvis on Tour: 75th Anniversary Celebration Thu only: 7.
Salt 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35.
Ramona and Beezus 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1, 3:40, 6:20, 8:50.
Cyrus 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:10, 9:20.
Inception 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 12, 1:30, 3:15, 6:30, 8, 9:30.
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 1:05, 3:35, 6:50 (Thu only), 9:15.
Predators 8:45 (Wed only). Despicable Me (2-D) 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9 (Thu only).
Grown Ups 4:25, 7:05, 9:25.
Toy Story 3 (2-D) 1:20, 3:50, 6:15 (Wed only). The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 1:40, 4:45.
friday 30 — thursday 5
***Marquez vs. Diaz II Fight Live Sat only: 9.
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 12:10, 2:20, 4:25, 6:35, 8:30.
*Charlie St. Cloud 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:15, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10.
*Dinner for Schmucks 10:30 a.m. (Thu only), 1:10, 3:45, 6:50, 9:25. Cyrus 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20. Despicable Me (2-D) 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9 (except Sat). Inception 1:30, 4:40, 6:30, 8, 9:30. Ramona and Beezus 1, 3:35. Salt 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:10, 9:35. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 3:55, 8:45. Toy Story 3 (2-D) 1:20, 6:25.
***See calendar section for details.
PARAMOUNT TWIN CINEMA
241 North Main St., Barre, 479-9621, www.fgbtheaters.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 1:30, 6:30, 9. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 1:30, 6:30, 9.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 1:30, 6:30, 9. *Dinner for Schmucks 1:30, 6:30, 9.
ST. ALBANS DRIVE-IN THEATRE
429 Swanton Rd, Saint Albans, 524-7725, www.stalbansdrivein.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
The Last Airbender 8:55 followed by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Full schedule not available at press time.
THE SAVOY THEATER
26 Main St., Montpelier, 229-0509, www.savoytheater.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Breaking Upwards 4 (Wed only), 8.
Please Give 2 (Wed only), 6.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*The Kids Are All Right 2 (Sat-Mon & Wed only), 4 (Sat-Mon & Wed only) 6, 8.
July 2-August 1 is “Sci-Fi July.” Visit website for schedule and showtimes.
STOWE CINEMA 3 PLEX
Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-4678.
wednesday 28 — thursday 5
Salt 2:30 (Sat & Sun only), 4:40 (Sat & Sun only), 7, 9:10.
Inception 2:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 9:15. Despicable Me 2:30 (Sat & Sun only), 4:30 (Sat & Sun only), 6:30, 8:30.
SUNSET DRIVE-IN
155 Porters Point Road, just off Rte. 127, Colchester, 862-1800. www.sunsetdrivein.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 8:55 followed by Predators. Despicable Me 9 followed by The Last Airbender (2-D).
Inception 8:45 followed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Grown Ups 9 followed by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
friday 30 — thursday 5
*Dinner for Schmucks 8:40 followed by Grown Ups followed (Fri & Sat only) by The Last Airbender (2-D).
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 8:40 followed by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice followed (Fri & Sat only) by The A-Team. Inception 8:40 followed by The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Despicable Me 8:40 followed by Salt followed (Fri & Sat only) by Predators.
WELDEN THEATER
104 No. Main St., St. Albans, 527-7888, www.weldentheatre.com
wednesday 28 — thursday 29
Salt 2, 7, 9.
Inception 4, 7.
Despicable Me (2-D) 2, 4, 7.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 4, 9:30.
The Last Airbender (2-D) 2, 9.
friday 30 —¬†thursday 5
*Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 2, 4, 7.
*Dinner for Schmucks 2, 7, 9.
Salt 7, 9.
Inception 4, 8:45.
Despicable Me (2-D) 2, 4.
The A-Team
Joe (Smokin' Aces) Carnahan directs this big-screen version of the '80s television series. Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson and Sharlto Copley play former Special Forces soldiers fighting to clear their names after taking the fall for a crime they didn't commit. Really, Liam Neeson? (117 min, PG-13. Sunset)
Breaking Upwards
Two young New Yorkers decide to take weekly “breaks” from their long-term relationship in this indie romantic comedy written by and starring Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones. With Olivia Thirlby. Wein directed. (88 min, NR. Savoy; ends 7/29)
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
You know we’ve hit the dog days of summer when the most anticipated sequel involves computer-animated pets. The titular feline secret agent hatches a plan to “make the world her scratching post.” Why not her litter box? Bette Midler, Roger Moore, Neil Patrick Harris and Wallace Shawn lent their voices. Brad Peyton directed. (82 min, PG. Bijou, Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Marquis, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden)
Charlie St. Cloud
Zac Efron plays a boy who emerges from an accident with strange abilities and hard choices to make in this adaptation of the popular fantasy-weepie novel by Ben Sherwood. With Kim Basinger and Amanda Crew. Burr (17 Again) Steers directs. (109 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)
Cyrus
John C. Reilly plays a lonely man who finds himself the rival of his new girlfriend’s deadbeat son in this comedy from Mark and Jay (Baghead) Duplass. With Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill and Catherine Keener. (92 min, R. Palace)
Despicable Me
Steve Carell voices a dastardly villain plotting to steal the moon in this animated adventure comedy. With the voice acting of Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig and Miranda Cosgrove. Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud directed. (95 min, PG. Big Picture, Bijou, Capitol [3-D], Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Marquis, Palace, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
Dinner for Schmucks
Paul Rudd invites Steve Carell to a sadistic dinner party where the hosts compete to bring the dorkiest guest in this comedy based on the French satire Le Dîner de Cons. With Zach Galifianakis. Jay (Meet the Parents) Roach directed. (114 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Bijou, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden)
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Directed by British graffiti artist Banksy, this documentary about an L.A. man trying to videotape guerrilla creators -- such as Space Invader, Shepard Fairey and Banksy himself -- is an arthouse hit. (87 min, NR. Roxy; ends 7/29)
Grown Ups
Five old friends gather over the July 4 holiday weekend to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach in this comedy from director Dennis (Big Daddy) Dugan. Starring Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Adam Sandler, who cowrote the film's screenplay. (102 min, PG-13. Big Picture, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)
I Am Love
Tilda Swinton plays a married Italian aristocrat who develops a dangerous taste for a much younger chef in this drama from writer-director Luca Guadagnino. With Flavio Parenti and Edoardo Gabbriellini. (120 min, R. Roxy)
Inception
In the latest sci fi thriller from Christopher (The Dark Knight) Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a thief who infiltrates people’s dream lives. With Ken Watanabe, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. (148 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Not just that kind of work. Directors Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg followed the 76-year-old comic icon on tour and made this insider’s documentary portrait. (84 min, NR. Roxy; ends 7/29)
The Karate Kid
OK, is literally every movie going to get remade? Are screenwriters that tapped out when it comes to new ideas? Just what is the deal with Hollywood's deluge of do-overs? Anyway, Jaden Smith stars as a bullied kid who learns how to open a can of whoopass from a wise janitor played by Jackie Chan. Harald Zwart (who did The Pink Panther 2 — a sequel to a remake!) directs. (126 min, PG. Big Picture)
The Kids Are All Right
Lisa (Laurel Canyon) Cholodenko directed this acclaimed study of modern family values in which a pair of teens with two moms (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore) decide they want to get to know their sperm donor. With Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson. (104 min, R. Roxy, Savoy)
The Last Airbender
Director M. Night Shyamalan takes a break from twist endings (maybe) with this adaptation of the animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” about a boy (Noah Ringer) who has to save the world with his special powers. It has nothing to do with that other Avatar, but it has been converted to 3-D. With Jackson Rathbone and Dev Patel. (111 min, PG-13. Majestic [3-D], St. Albans, Sunset, Welden)
Ondine
Can a troubled fisherman (Colin Farrell) find happiness with a young woman who might be half seal? Neil (The Crying Game) Jordan directed this modern twist on a fairy tale. With Alicja Bachleda and Stephen Rea. (111 min, PG-13. Roxy; ends 7/19)
Please Give
Writer-director Nicole Holofcener's fourth feature offers a portrait of an Upper West Sider suffering from liberal guilt and the impact her obsession has on family, friends and neighbors. With Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Amanda Peet and Rebecca Hall. (90 min, R. Savoy; ends 7/29)
Predators
Adrien Brody as a hard-boiled mercenary? Yes. A group of tough guys (and girl) find themselves playing the most dangerous game with a bunch of aliens who hunt people for sport. Nimród (Vacancy) Antal directed. With Topher Grace, Alice Braga and Laurence Fishburne. (106 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Palace, Sunset)
Ramona and Beezus
Beverly Cleary’s funny, unaffected kids’ novels about a loud, scrappy little brat and her passive-aggressive older sister have somehow become a family-friendly comedy starring well-groomed Disney vets Joey King and Selena Gomez. With John Corbett and Ginnifer Goodwin. Elizabeth Allen directs. (104 min, G. Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace)
Salt
Phillip (Patriot Games) Noyce directed this thriller about a CIA agent (Angelina Jolie) who has to clear her name after she’s accused of being a sleeper agent. With Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor. (100 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Palace, Roxy, Sunset, Welden)
Solitary Man
Michael Douglas is a philandering car dealer fallen on hard times in this character study. Not to be confused with A Serious Man or A Single Man. With Susan Sarandon, Jesse Eisenberg and Mary-Louise Parker. Brian Koppelman and David Levien, frequent collaborators with Steven Soderbergh, directed. (90 min, R. Roxy; ends 7/29)
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Is it smart to let Nicolas Cage mentor you? College student Jay Baruchel learns all about magic from the crazy-eyed one in this contemporary fantasy directed by Jon (National Treasure) Turteltaub. With Monica Bellucci and Alfred Molina. (111 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, St. Albans, Sunset)
Toy Story 3
The toys are back in town. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and the rest of the original's voice cast return for a third adventure, this time in 3-D. Lee (Toy Story 2) Unkrich directs. (98 min, G. Capitol [2-D), Essex [3-D], Majestic [3-D], Palace [2-D])
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Girl loves vampire boy with funny hair. Girl nags boy to bite her so they can be together forever. Boy saves girl from bad vampire out for blood vengeance. Lather, rinse, repeat. David (Hard Candy) Slade directed this one. Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. (124 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, Essex, Majestic, Palace, Paramount, Sunset, Welden)
Winter's Bone
Director Debra Granik and young actress Jennifer Lawrence made a big splash at Sundance with this gritty drama about a teen in the Ozarks doing whatever it takes to hold on to her family homestead. With John Hawkes and Kevin Breznahan. (100 min, R. Roxy)
