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		Feb 3/4 (Wed/Thu) 8 pm Feb 7 (Sun) 4 pm
	In The Young Victoria, Emily Blunt delivers an incredibly appealing performance as Queen Victoria in the turbulent first years of her reign. Rupert Friend portrays Prince Albert, the suitor who wins her heart and becomes her partner in one of history’s greatest romances. This love story, set amongst all the intrigue of the court, also features Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson & Jim Broadbent. The Young Victoria is rich in personal drama and political intrigue with a sumptuous production design. U.S.A/U.K., 105 minutes, English language. Rated G with no advisory. For reviews of this film, click here
		Feb 10/11 (Wed/Thu) 8 pm
	Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present day. It tells the story of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary 'Imaginarium', a travelling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr. Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles—and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all. The cast includes Heath Ledger (his last film), Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell & Christopher Plummer U.K./Canada/France, 123 minutes, English language. Rated 14A with violence and coarse language. For reviews of this film, click here.
		Feb 17/18 (Wed/Thur) 8 pm Feb 19/20 (Fri/Sat) 6pm
	Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen year old African American girl born into a life that no one would want. She’s pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo’Nique) who abuses her emotionally and physically. Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school. In the literacy workshop, Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination. Precious took home three awards from Sundance, including the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. Beautifully and effectively crafted. U.S.A., 111 minutes, English language. Rated 14A with sexual violence involving a minor, coarse language and a theme of incest. For reviews of this film, click here.
		Feb 24/25 (Wed/Thur) 8 pm Feb 28 (Sun) 4 pm
	Carrey Mulligan gives an astounding, Oscar-caliber performance in this touching, poignant, and precise coming-of-age tale of a young British girl who falls for an older charismatic man (Peter Sarsgaard), set against post-war, pre-Beatles London. Mulligan completely owns "An Education," giving one of the most self-assured breakout performances in years. An elegant and sharply observed coming-of-age story. A multiple award winner at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival including the World Audience Award. U.K., 101 minutes, English & French language. Rated PG with no advisory. For reviews of this film, click here.
		Mar 3/4 (Wed/Thur) 8 pm Sorry. No show Mar 6 (Sat)
	Richard Linklater's story of a whirlwind week in 1937 NYC when a young aspiring actor (Zac Efron) is thrown into the middle of Orson Welles’ Mercury Theatre Company on the eve of the opening of Welles’ historic staging of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. During this week, Richard will find romance with a worldly older woman (Claire Danes), become immersed in a creative experience few are afforded, and learn the downside of crossing the imperious, brilliant Welles (strikingly portrayed by newcomer Christian McKay). Richard is about to grow up faster than he ever imagined. A really satisfying backstage drama, this is an exhilarating tour around a man whose talent was almost as big as his ego. U.K./U.S.A., 115 minutes, English language. Rated PG with coarse language. For reviews of this film, click here.