AT THE MOVIES
Schedule is good beginning Friday. A dot (•) indicates a movie new to the area. “ANIMAL FARM,” PG Following an animal revolution, the pigs seize power and a farm is transformed into a ruthless dictatorship. Animated, with voices by Seth Rogen, Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson. 75 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “BILLIE EILISH HIT ME HARD AND SOFT; THE TOUR LIVE,” PG-13 A 3D concert film documenting the Manchester shows. 114 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com “BUSBOYS,” R A pair of idiot friends believe that if they become waiters, all of their problems will be solved. Not quite. David Spade, Theon Von. 90 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “DEEP WATER,” PG A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley. 110 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2," PG-13 As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton. Ann Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Bunt. 98 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: catheatres.com “THE DRAMA,” R A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. Zendaya, Robert PattiNson. 106 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • "ENHYPEN IMMERSION," Not rated Comcert film. In Korean with English subtitles. 53 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • “FRIED GREEN TOMATOES,” (1991) PG-13 Evelyn, an ordinary housewife, visits a nursing home and befriends the old lady Ninny. Together, they bond over stories from the past about two intrepid women of Whistle Stop Cafe. Kathy bates. Jessicaa Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson. 130 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “HOKUM,” R A horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot. 108 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • “IN THE GREY,” R A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back-an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival. Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill. 108 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “IRON MAIDEN: BURNING AMBITION,” Not rated Documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums, featuring exclusive interviews with band members, contributors and fans. 105 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • “IS GOD IS,” R Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge; confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths. Xavier Nealy-Davis, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox. 109 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY,” R The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. Jack Reynor, Natalie Grace, Laia Costa. 134 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “MICHAEL,” PG-13 This biographical film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, portrays the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Starring his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, it covers his journey from the Jackson 5 to global stardom, exploring his artistic genius and personal struggles. With Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long. 127 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: catheatres.com • “MORTAL KOMBAT II,” R The fan favorite champions, now joined by Johnny Cage, are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee. 114 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com • “OBSESSION,” R After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson. 108 minutes. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford “PROJECT HAIL MARY,” PG-13 A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. Ryan Gosling, Milana Vayntrub. 156 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema: catheatres.com In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: catheatres.com • “SECRET MOVIE SERIES,” R Showing of a new, soon-to-be-released film, the title of which is kept secret until the opening credits roll. Run time and genre not available. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • “THE SHEEP DETECTIVES,” PG Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. Bryan Cranston, Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman. 108 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: catheatres.com • “STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE,” Not rated A portrait of journalist Amy Goodman whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. 98 minutes. In Ashland: Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St.: catheatres.com “THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE,” PG Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Animated, voices by Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, Jack Black. 98 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema: catheatres.com In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford In White City: Crater Lake Cinema, 7501 Highway 62: catheatres.com • “TOP GUN,” (1986) PG A hotshot fighter pilot is sent to the Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School, where his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer. 130 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. In Medford: Tinseltown, 651 Medford Center: cinemark.com/theatres/or-medford • “TOP GUN: MAVERICK,” (2022) PG-13 Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell confronts his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission. Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller. 130 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. • “UFC 328; CHIMAEV VS. STRICKLAND,” Not rated In the main event, undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defends the middleweight title against former titleholder Sean Strickland, for the first time since winning it last August. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Joshua “The Fearless” Van defends his title against Japanese contender Tatsuro “The Best” Taira. 180 minutes. In Grants Pass: SouthGate Cinema, 1625 S.W. Ringuette St.: catheatres.com. |