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Jeremy Irons, left, plays Randall Bragg and Viggo Mortensen, right, is Everett Hitch in “Appaloosa.”
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Posted Oct 09, 2008 @ 11:42 PM

NOW SHOWING AT THE CINEMA
CENTRE 8:
“Appaloosa:” Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico, this western drama revolves around a pair of hired guns (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris) who come to clean up a dangerous town run by a ruthless, powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons) and his band of outlaws. While boldly bringing new order to the town, the two fearless lawmen meet a provocative outsider (Renée Zellweger) whose unconventional ways threaten to destroy their decade-old bond. (1 hour, 56 minutes) (R: for some violence and language)
“Billy: The Early Years:” Most of us know Billy Graham as the self-assured and charismatic preacher who became one of the most important figures of 20th-century Christianity. Now we meet Billy as the earnest and promising young man at the crossroads of faith and doubt, ultimately facing the moment of decision that launched one of history’s most powerful evangelistic careers. Filmed in Tennessee, the film stars Armie Hammer and Martin Landau. It was directed by Robby Benson. (1 hour, 39 minutes) (PG: for thematic material, including some disturbing images, brief language and smoking )
“Quarantine:” Television reporter Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) and her cameraman (Steve Harris) are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles fire station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood-curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building. Phones, Internet, televisions and cell phone access have been cut off, and officials are not relaying information to those locked inside. When the quarantine is finally lifted, the only evidence of what took place is the news crew’s videotape. (1 hour, 30 minutes) (R: for bloody violence and disturbing content, terror and language).
Disney’s “Beverly Hills Chihuahua:” Chloe (Drew Barrymore), a diamond-clad, bootie wearing Beverly Hills Chihuahua, enjoys her luxurious lifestyle so much, she hardly notices Papi (George Lopez), a hilarious Chihuahua who happens to be crazy for Chloe. But when the most pampered pooch gets lost in Mexico with only a street-wise German Shepherd (Andy Garcia) to help her find her way home, Papi heads south of the border — joining forces with a motley crew: three dogs (Placido Domingo, Luis Guzman and Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo), two humans (Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona), a sly rat (Cheech Marin) and a nervous iguana (Paul Rodriguez) — to rescue his true love. (1 hour, 25 minutes) (PG: for some mild thematic elements)
“Blindness:” When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine. The psychological thriller stars Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Alice Braga. (1 hour, 58 minutes) (R: for violence, including sexual assaults, language and sexuality/nudity)
“Fireproof:” A heroic fireman locked in a failing marriage accepts his father’s challenge to take part in a 40-day experiment designed to teach both husband and wife the true meaning of commitment in this faith-based marriage drama starring Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea. When he’s battling blazes, Capt. Caleb Holt (Cameron) adheres to the old firefighter’s adage about never leaving your partner behind; back at home, it’s an altogether different story. Caleb and his wife Catherine (Bethea) have been married for seven years, but lately arguments over career, housework, finances, and outside interests have driven the once-happy couple hopelessly apart. Just as Caleb and Catherine prepare to officially dissolve their marriage, Caleb’s father John (Harris Malcolm) presents his son with a most unusual challenge: commit to a 40-day experiment called “The Love Dare,” and take one last shot at saving his marriage. While at first Caleb agrees to take a chance on “The Love Dare,” the discovery that it’s closely tied in with his parent’s newfound faith causes him to momentarily reconsider. Still, Caleb carries on with the experiment despite being constantly rejected by his skeptical, embittered wife. When Caleb asks his father how he can be expected to love someone who refuses to give him a fair chance, John tells his son that this is precisely the same love that God shows for humankind. Now, with a little help from above, the man who makes headlines for saving lives will fight to be a hero to the one person who matters most — his wife.  (2 hours, 2 minutes) (PG: for thematic material and some peril)
“Lakeview Terrace:” A young interracial couple move into their dream home and are increasingly harassed by their next-door neighbor, a tightly wound black LAPD officer. When the couple decides to fight back, the feud turns deadly. The suspense drama stars Samuel L. Jackson.  (1 hour, 51 minutes) (PG-13: for intense thematic material, violence, sexuality, language and some drug reference) 
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AT THE HORNBECK:
 Disney/Pixar’s “Wall-E:” What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? Wall-E, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream. This animated adventure features the voices of Fred Willard and Sigourney Weaver. (1 hour, 38 minutes) (G: all ages)
NOW SHOWING AT THE PENTHOUSE THEATRE:
“Step Brothers:” Two coddled guys live with their respective single parents. Their folks fall in love and marry, making the guys stepbrothers. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star in the comedy. (1 hour, 37 minutes) (R: for crude and sexual content and pervasive language)                                            
COMING SOON:
“Max Payne:” Rockstar Games’ double-gunned action franchise comes to the big screen thanks to director John Moore (“The Omen”) and Mark Wahlberg, who embodies the title character of Max Payne, a widowed cop hell-bent on delivering justice no matter what the cost as he investigates a string of killings in his city. Mila Kunis and Chris O’Donnell head up the supporting cast, with Beau Thorne adapting the screenplay. (1 hour, 40 minutes). (PG-13: for violence including intense shooting sequences, drug content, some sexuality and brief strong language). Opens Oct. 17 at the Cinema Centre 8.
“Sex Drive:” Eighteen-year-old Ian Lafferty sets out on a cross-country drive with his best friends Lance and Felicia in order to lose his virginity to a red-hot babe he met on the Internet. But the journey, filled with hilarious misadventures and raunchy escapades, teaches all three more than they expected about life and love. Ian Lafferty (Josh Zuckerman) can’t seem to catch a break. He’s taunted by his older brother Rex (James Marsden), shown up in the romance department by his 14-year-old younger brother and humiliated by his job at a mall doughnut shop. Getting nowhere with the girl of his dreams and longtime “best friend” Felicia (Amanda Crew), Ian resorts to the Internet for dates. He soon hooks up with Ms. Tasty, a flaming hot blonde who can’t wait to get busy. The only catch: Ian has to drive 500 miles from Chicago to Knoxville to consummate the deal. Egged on by his devil-may-care pal Lance (Clark Duke), Ian risks life and limb by appropriating “The Judge,” Rex’s prized vintage Pontiac GTO. (1 hour, 49 minutes) (R: for strong crude and sexual content, nudity, language, some drug and alcohol use, all involving teens). Opens Oct. 17 at the Cinema Centre 8.

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