Movie Openings
"Blackboards": In Iranian Kurdistan, near the border with Iraq, a group of itinerant teachers searches for students. In Kurdish, with English subtitles. Opens tomorrow at The Art House at Restaurant Row. (Not rated)
"Dark Blue": Based on a story by James Ellroy ("L.A. Confidential"), Kurt Russell and Scott Speedman star as Perry and Keough, two detectives who prowl the streets like free-lance buccaneers. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Koko Marina 8-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Mililani 14-Plex, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Enchanted Lake Cinemas, Windward Stadium 10, Kress Cinemas (Big Island), Makalapua Cinemas (Big Island), Kaahumanu 6-Plex (Maui), Lahaina Cinemas (Maui). (R)
"Gods and Generals": An epic Civil War movie obsessed with military strategy, impartial between North and South. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Windward Stadium 10, Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas (Big Island), Makalapua Cinemas (Big Island), Maui Mall Megaplex Cinemas (Maui). (PG-13)
"The Life of David Gale": Kevin Spacey stars as a famous opponent of capital punishment, who finds himself on Death Row in Texas. Kate Winslet is the journalist determined to prove his innocence. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Kahala 8-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Mililani 14-Plex, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Keolu Center Cinemas, Windward Stadium 10, Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas (Big Island), Makalapua Cinemas (Big Island), Maui Mall Megaplex Cinemas (Maui), Front Street Theatres (Maui). (R)
"Old School": Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn give up their adult lives, return to campus and run a series of party houses. Opens tomorrow at Dole Cannery 18 Theatres, Ward Stadium 16-Plex, Kahala 8-Plex, Koko Marina 8-Plex, Pearl Highlands 12, Pearlridge West 16-Plex, Kapolei 16-Plex, Mililani 14-Plex, Ko'olau 10-Plex, Keolu Center Cinemas, Windward Stadium 10, Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas (Big Island), Makalapua Cinemas (Big Island), Keauhou 7-Plex (Big Island), Maunaloa Town Cinemas (Moloka'i), Maui Mall Megaplex Cinemas (Maui), Lahaina Cinemas (Maui). (R)
"P.S. Your Cat is Dead": Starring, directed and co-written by Steve Guttenberg, a film version of a stage play about a dreary fellow whose life is on the skids. He takes revenge on a burglar who has tormented him. Opens tomorrow at The Art House at Restaurant Row. (Not rated)
SNEAK PREVIEW
"Bringing Down the House": Saturday 7 p.m. Windward Stadium 10, Prince Kuhio Stadium Cinemas (Big Island); 7:30 p.m. Kapolei 16-Plex; 7:50 p.m. Pearl Highlands 12; 8:25 p.m. Ward Stadium 16-Plex. (PG-13)
