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We finally made it to December! The best month for movies. Everyone loves the iconic song, ”12 Days of Christmas”. So I made a list for movie lovers:
12 Days of Movies: The 1st movie you have to see is “Aquaman”. The ruler of Atlantis, Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) is caught between land dwellers that are always polluting the globe and his own people who are ready to invade the surface. Opening December 21. 2: Also opening December 21 is
“Holmes and Watson” starring John C Reilly and Will Farrell. Fans of “Stepbrothers” will be seeing this comedy opening night!
3: is “Mary Poppins Returns” which opens Christmas Day. Directed by Rob Marshall, this sequel showcases the grown up Jane and Michael Banks who are visited by their former nanny. This will definitely become a Disney classic.
4: Also opening Christmas Day
with her husband Marty (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreak case before the US Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination.
5: is “Welome to Marwen” directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Steve Carell as a victim of a violent assault who constructs a miniature World War II
village in his yard to help in his recovery. Opens December 21st. 6: is “Mary
Queen of Scots” directed by Josie Rourke. Margot Robbie stars as Queen Elizabeth 1. Saoirse Ronan plays Mary Stuart, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin who finds herself condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
This could be the year Ronan wins her first Oscar! Opens December 7th. 7:
is “The Mule” directed by Clint Eastwood. Eastwood stars as a 90 year old horticulturist and WW11 veteran who is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel. Opens December
14th. 8: film is “Second Act” directed by Peter Segel. Jennifer Lopez plays a woman who reinvents her life and life-story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do. “This is Us” fans will love that Milo Ventimiglia plays
Nov 29 ~ Albatross Film Screening - A powerful visual journey into the heart of an astonishingly symbolic environmental tragedy. Free, 7: - 9p, Laguna Environmental Center, Anita Smith, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, Anita Smith, lagunafoundation.org
screening at Sonoma Film Institute Varda, free from fear & shame, turns her tale of a life lived in art into a work of art. Suggested Ticket Donation $5, 7p Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, Rohnert Park, sfi.sonoma.edu
Dec7~MeetMeinSt.Louis-One of the indisputable classics of the American musical film. Suggested Ticket Donation $5, 7pSonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Ave, Warren Auditorium, Ives Hall, Rohnert Park, sfi.sonoma.edu/schedule
Dec 13 ~ The Most Unknown: A documentary film screening. Epic documentary film uncovering unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. Sliding scale $5, $12, or $20, 7 - 9p, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Road, Santa Rosa, 707-527-9277, Anita Smith, lagunafoundation.org, anita@ lagunafoundation.org
Dec 14 ~ Elf - Forestville United Methodist Church Free Friday Movie Night. A visit from Santa Claus (and a free photo) starting at 6:15PM, cartoons 6:45pm, Movie “Elf” at 7pm. Free, 6:15pWiebe Hall, 6550 Covey Rd, Forestville, 707-887-2759, handlebarsmike1367@sbcglobal.net
Rialto Cinemas, 6868 McKinley S, Sebastopol. Showtimes & Information: 707 525-4840, rialtocinemas.com
Nov 27 ~ The Sonoma County Jewish Film Festival 2018 (NR) documentaries, dramas and comedies portraying Jewish life. Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me
Nov 29 $ Dec 8 ~ The Madness of George III (NR), in National Theatre first broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.
Dec 1 & 12 ~ The Met Opera Live: The Magic Flute (NR) the perfect opera for the whole family
Dec 4 & 6 ~ The King and I from the West End (NR), with ‘Broadway’s undisputed Queen’ Kelli O’Hara stealing the show as Ann Leonowens and Ken Watanabe.
Dec 5 ~ Bolshoi Ballet 2018/19 Season: Don Quixote (NR) inspired by heroic stories of brave knights, Don Quixote sets out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman, Dulcinea.
Dec 11 ~ EXHIBITION: Degas - Passion for Perfection (NR) journeys from the streets of Paris to the heart of a superb exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, whose extensive collection of Degas’ works is the most representative in Britain
Dec 13 ~ Horn From The Heart - The Paul Butterfield Story (NR) STARRING Paul Butterfield, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, Bob Dylan and more of the greats
Dc 15 & 19 ~ The Met Opera Live in HD 2018/19 Season: La Traviata, Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Michael Mayer’s richly textured new production, featuring a dazzling 18th- century setting
Dec 23 ~ Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker - On Christmas Eve, Marie’s Nutcracker doll magically transforms into a prince and together their wonderful adventure begins.
Summerfield Cinemas,
551 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, 707-525- 8909, http://summerfieldcinemas.com/
Nov 29 & Dec 12 ~ The King and I: From the London Palladium has now finished its critically-acclaimed West End run
TBA - Border ~ A customs officer who can smell fear develops an unusual attraction to a strange traveler while aiding a police investigation which will call into question her entire existence.
Dec 7 ~ At Eternity’s Gate - a journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness,
Dec 14 ~ The Favourite. In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Dec 14 ~ Mary Queen of Scots - Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
Jan 4 ~ If Beale Street Could Talk - A woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.
John C Reilly and Will Farrell
is “On the Basis of Sex”. Directed by Mimi Leder. Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) teams
Jennifer’s love interest. Opens December 21st. 9: Also opening Decemebr 21st is “Bird Box” directed by Susanne Bier. A woman (Sandra Bullock) and a
pair of children are blindfolded as they make way through a post-apocalyptic
setting along a river. 10: is “Vice” directed by Adam McKay. The story of
Dick Cheney (Christian Bale), the most powerful Vice President in history.
Co starring my friend, Sam Rockwell. Opening Christmas Day. 11: is “The
House That Jack Built” starring Matt Dillon as Jack, a highly intelligent serial killer over the course of 12 years and depicts the murders that truly develop
Jack as a serial killer. Opens December 28th. 12: is “Stan & Ollie” directed by
Jon S Baird. Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C Reilly), the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song.
For my live theater fans we have a lot to be thankful for! First we have “Annie” at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. It runs from now to December 22nd. Three favorite local actors star. Daniela Innocenti Beem
as Miss Hannigan and Larry Williams as Daddy Warbucks and Trevor Hoffman as Bert Healy. Call 707 523 4185 for more information. The very talented Argo Thompson directs “Every Brilliant Thing” at the Left Edge Theater located at the Luther Burbank Center. Runs from now to December 9th. Call 707 546 3600 for more information. Tony award winner “Dear Evan Hanson” runs December 5th through December 30 at the Curran Theater in San Francisco. This show is a must see! Call 415 358 1220 for tickets.
Email me with questions and have an amazing and restful holiday!
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Sebastiani Theater,
Nov 30 - Dec 2 ~ The Beaches of Agnes
476 1st St East, Sonoma, 707-996-2020, sebastianitheatre.com
thru Nov 29 ~ Can You Ever Forgive Me? Dec 8 & 9 ~ The Snow Maiden
Dec 10 ~ Love Actually
Dec 14, 15, 16 ~ A Christmas carol - LIVE. Dec 18 & 19 ~ A Christmas Story
Dec 20 & 23 ~ Miracel on 24th Street Dec 22 ~ The Traveling Spectacular Dec 21 ~ Wings of Desire
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