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PW OPINION PW NEWS PW LIFE PW ARTS FLICK FINDER SHOWTIMES Friday Dec. 21 to Thursday Dec. 27 Note: Times are p.m., and daily, unless otherwise indicated. All times are subject to change without notice. PASADENA ACADEMY 6 1003 E Colorado Bl, (626) 229-9400. Call theater for titles and showtimes. IPIC THEATERS AT ONE COLORADO PASADENA 42 Miller Alley, (626) 639-2260. Aquaman Fri.-Sun., 11:45 a.m., 3:15, 6:45, 10:15 p.m.; Mon. 11:30 a.m., 3:15, 7 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 12 noon, 3:30, 7, 10:30 p.m. Bumblebee Fri.-Sun., 10:10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m.; Mon. 10:30 a.m., 1:40, 4:30, 7:45 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 10:10 a.m., 1, 4, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.; Thurs. 10:10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1:15, 4:30, 7:40, 10:45 p.m.; Mon. 10:15 a.m., 1:30, 4:45, 8 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m., 1:15, 4:30, 7:40, 11 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m., 1:15, 4:30, 7:40, 10:45 p.m. Mortal Engines Fri.-Sun., 12:30, 3:45, 7:15, 10:30 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m., 1:10, 4:20, 7:30 p.m.; Tues. 9:40 a.m., 12:45, 4:15, 7:30, 10:45 p.m.; Wed. 12:45, 4:15, 7:30, 10:45 p.m. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Fri.-Sat., 12:15, 3:30, 6:30, 9:35 p.m.; Sun. 12:15, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 p.m.; Mon. 9:55 a.m., 12:50, 3:50, 6:45 p.m.; Tues. 9:30 a.m., 12:30, 3:45, 6:45, 10 p.m.; Wed. 12:30, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 p.m. Vice Tues. 11:30 a.m., 3, 6:30, 9:45 p.m.; Wed. 11:45 a.m., 3:15, 6:30, 10 p.m.; Thurs. 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10:15 p.m. LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E Colorado Bl, (626) 844-6500. Ben Is Back Fri. 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 p.m.; Mon. 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 p.m.; Tues.- Thurs., 1:50, 7:30 p.m. Capernaum Fri. 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.; Enjoy the show. Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, 10:15 p.m. The Favourite Fri. 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Fiddler on the Roof Mon. only, 7:30 p.m. Mary Queen of Scots Fri. 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:20 a.m., 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:20, 4:15, 7:20, 10:15 p.m. Roma Fri. 1, 4, 7:10, 10:10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:20 a.m., 1, 4, 7:10, 10:10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1, 4, 7:10, 10:10 p.m. Shoplifters Fri. 1:10, 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:10 a.m., 1:10, 7 p.m.; Mon. 1:10, 7 p.m.; Tues.- Thurs., 4:30 p.m. Vice Tues.-Thurs., 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 10:15 p.m. Vox Lux Fri.-Mon., 4:10, 10 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 9:55 p.m. Welcome to Marwen Fri. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10 p.m. ARCLIGHT PASADENA 14 280 E Colorado Bl, (626) 568-8888. Aquaman Fri.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. Aquaman 3D Fri. 12 noon; Sat.-Sun., 12 noon, 3 p.m. Bumblebee Fri.-Sat., 11:45 a.m., 4:45, 7:15, 9:45, 12:15 a.m.; Sun. 11:45 a.m., 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 p.m. Bumblebee 3D Fri.-Sat., 1:15 p.m.; Sun. 2:15 p.m. Holmes & Watson Tues. 9:05 a.m., 11:05 a.m., 1:10, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11:15 a.m., 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Second Act Fri. 9:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:55, 4:55, 7:50, 9:50 p.m.; Sat. 10:20 a.m., 12:40, 2:55, 4:55, 7:45, 9:50, 12:30 a.m.; Sun. 10:20 a.m., 12:40, 2:55, 4:55, 7:45, 9:50 p.m. Vice Mon. 5, 8, 11 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 9:55 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Welcome to Marwen Fri. 11:40 a.m., 2:25, 5:15, 7:10, 10:05, 12:05 a.m.; Sat. 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:10, 10, 12:05 a.m.; Sun. 11:40 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:10, 10 p.m. GLENDALE PACIFIC GLENDALE 18 The Americana at Brand,322 Americana Way, Glendale (818) 551-0218. Aquaman Fri.-Sun., 4:05, 7:15, 10:25 p.m. Aquaman 3D Fri.-Sun., 9:45 a.m., 12:55 p.m. Bumblebee Fri.-Sun., 4:40, 7:20, 10 p.m. Bumblebee 3D Fri.-Sun., 11:20 a.m., 2 p.m. Holmes & Watson Tues.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m., 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m. Second Act Fri.-Sun., 9:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 p.m. They Shall Not Grow Old Thurs. only, 1, 4 p.m. Vice Mon. 5, 8, 11 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 10:25 a.m., 1:25, 4:25, 7:25, 10:25 p.m. Welcome to Marwen Fri.-Sun., 11:05 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 p.m. UA LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE 1919 Verdugo Bl, (818) 952-1940. Aquaman Fri.-Sun., 11:30 a.m., 6:45, 10:10 p.m.; Mon. 11:25 a.m., 6:45 p.m.; Tues. 11:25 a.m., 6:45, 10:10 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 6:45, 10:10 p.m. Aquaman 3D Fri.-Thurs., 3:15 p.m. Bumblebee Fri.-Sun., 10:45 a.m., 1:40, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.; Mon. 10:45 a.m., 1:40, 7:30 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m., 1:40, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. Bumblebee 3D Fri.-Thurs., 4:35 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 11:45 a.m., 3, 6:30, 9:45 p.m.; Mon. 11:45 a.m., 3, 6:30 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 3, 6:30, 9:45 p.m. ARCADIA AMC SANTA ANITA 16 Westfield Shoppingtown Mall,400 Baldwin Ave, (888) 262-4386. Aquaman: The IMAX 2D Experience Fri.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 1, 4:15, 7:30, 10:45 p.m. Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker (2018) Sun. only, 12:55 p.m. Holmes & Watson Tues. only, 7:15 p.m. Second Act Fri.-Thurs., 9:45 a.m., 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15 p.m. They Shall Not Grow Old 3D Thurs. only, 4 p.m. Welcome to Marwen Fri.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 12:45, 4, 7, 10 p.m. ALHAMBRA EDWARDS ALHAMBRA RENAISSANCE STADIUM 14 & IMAX 1 E. Main Street, (626) 300-0107. Aquaman Fri. 12 noon, 7, 10:25 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11:45 a.m., 6:45, 10:10 p.m.; Mon. 11:45 a.m., 6:45 p.m.; Tues. 12 noon, 6:45, 10:05 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 6:45, 10:10 p.m. Aquaman 3D Fri. 3:30 p.m.; Sat.-Thurs., 3:15 p.m. Aquaman: An IMAX 3D Experience Fri. 9:35 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 9:20 p.m.; Tues. 7:15 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 9:20 p.m. Aquaman: The IMAX 2D Experience Fri. 11:15 a.m., 2:45, 6:15 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2:35, 6 p.m.; Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m., 2:30, 6 p.m.; Tues. 12:30, 4, 10:30 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 2:30, 6 p.m. Bumblebee Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m., 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 p.m.; Mon. 11 a.m., 4:35, 7:25 p.m.; Tues. 12 noon, 2:45, 5:35, 8:25 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 7:25, 10:15 p.m. Bumblebee 3D Fri.-Tues., 1:45 p.m.; Wed.- Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:35 p.m. Elf Sat. only, 12 noon Holmes & Watson Tues.-Thurs., 12:15, 2:45, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 12:45, 4, 7:15, 10:25 p.m.; Mon. 12:45, 4, 7:15 p.m.; Tues.- Thurs., 12:45, 4, 7:15, 10:25 p.m. Second Act Fri.-Sun., 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:35, 10:15 p.m.; Mon. 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:35 p.m.; Tues. 12:30, 3:15, 6, 8:35 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:35, 10:15 p.m. They Shall Not Grow Old Thurs. only, 1 p.m. Welcome to Marwen Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:40, 7:40, 10:35 p.m.; Mon. 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:40, 7:40 p.m.; Tues. 12:35, 3:20, 6:15, 9:05 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:40, 7:40, 10:35 p.m. n For more reviews, check out pasadenaweekly.com 26 PASADENA WEEKLY | <strong>12.20.18</strong>
PW OPINION PW NEWS PW LIFE PW ARTS •FILM• BY CARL KOZLOWSKI ‘Ben’ and ‘Mary’ Are Back ‘BEN IS BACK’ AND ‘MARY POPPINS RETURNS’ COULDN’T BE MORE DIFFERENT, BUT THEY SHARE STATUS AS TWO OF THE YEAR’S BEST FILMS The end of December brings a greater flood of films to cinemas than any other time of the year, as serious-minded Oscar contenders fight for screens against blockbusters seeking to draw business from the fact that millions of Americans are basically off work for two weeks straight. The harrowing new Julia Roberts thriller “Ben is Back” and the spectacularly joyous Emily Blunt star vehicle “Mary Poppins Returns” offer outstanding examples of both ends of that spectrum while standing as two of the best films of the year. “Ben” stars Roberts in her best role in years as Holly Burns, a mom in a small town in upstate New York who is happily ensconced in life with her second husband Neal (Courtney B. Vance) and their two young children, as well as her teenage daughter Ivy (Kathryn Newton) from her distant first marriage. The movie opens on Christmas Eve morning with Holly supervising her youngsters and Ivy as they prep to perform in their church’s Nativity play that night. All seems well with the world, until Holly and her kids arrive home to find a shocking sight: her teenage son Ben (Lucas Hedges) is standing in their driveway. What should be a run of the mill moment for such a happy, seemingly stable family instead prompts instant fear and concern, for Ben has nearly ruined their lives in recent years with his never-ending battle against opioid addiction. Holly at first embraces Ben and his claim that his sober living program and sponsor allowed him to come home for Christmas because he’s been doing so well in rehab. But Ivy is instantly skeptical and sends Neal texts begging him to rush home and put a stop to the visit before Ben can cause problems again. Neal wants to send Ben straight back to rehab, but in the spirit of Christmas, allows him to stay through Christmas as long as Holly watches his every move, including sleeping on his bedroom floor to make sure he has no chance to take drugs. Ben agrees to the strict terms and all seems well, but when he convinces Holly to take him on a gift-shopping trip in town, one bad apple after another from his past runs into him. Soon, it’s clear that all manner of the town’s most verminous people are teaming up to get revenge for the havoc he wreaked during his years of addiction, and both Ben and his family are in a great deal of danger. It’s up to an increasingly horrified Holly and Ben to find a way to make things right before Christmas morning. “Ben Is Back” centers largely on the powerful dynamic between Holly and Ben, and the movie is blessed to have Roberts and Hedges giving two of the best performances I’ve seen in years. From their early happy moments through the slow-building sense of dread and onward into the stark emotional power they display as they frantically race through a seemingly sweet town that Holly learns is full of unspeakable Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns evil, these two offer a master class in acting. Just 23 years old, Hedges has already been Oscar-nominated for 2016’s “Manchester by the Sea” and has already earned a Golden Globe nomination for his excellent performance in “Boy Erased” (also highly recommended and in theatres now). But he surpasses his fine work in that film here, working under the guidance of his father Peter Hedges, who wrote and directed “Ben” and gives the film a nerve-jangling energy that pays off with a thoroughly riveting third act. “Ben” isn’t sunny entertainment for the whole family, but it shines a sad light on what millions of American families are going through right now as they face the devastating impact of addiction on their lives. For those seeking great acting, unpredictable twists and some unexpected heart, it fills the bill. Meanwhile, “Mary Poppins Returns” brings the magical nanny back to life with Emily Blunt replacing the now-octogenarian Julie Andrews in the role, and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda of “Hamilton” fame basically filling the original’s Dick Van Dyke role as Mary’s sidekick, Jack. The little boy from the original film, Michael, has grown up to be a very sad widower and father to three young kids of his own. When his bank threatens foreclosure on the only home he’s ever known, Mary floats down from the sky to re-enter his life by offering her services as nanny to his kids. Michael and his sister Jane have five days to find their late father’s shares in the bank and save the family home, a quest that Mary and Jack grandly lead the children into joining. I’m saying as little as possible about what happens from there, because I’m happy to report that the new “Mary” is in every way as wonderful as the original Andrews classic. Thanks to the fact that special effects have improved so greatly in the 54 years since the 1964 original, this might even be better— and every time you think the film can’t possibly get more inventive, it does so tenfold. Director Rob Marshall brought the musical genre roaring back to life with 2002’s Best Picture-winning “Chicago” and delivers an even greater artistic achievement here. Writer David Magee was a perfect choice to write this, having scripted the Oscar-worthy child fantasies “Finding Neverland” and “The Life of Pi” previously. Perhaps most refreshingly, “Mary” also knows to bring back the classic hand-drawn style of the original for its animated sequences, and the entire film steers clear of sneaking in a parade of PC social messaging — something that countless other children’s films need to learn to avoid. This movie is unabashed pure joy that anyone who’s human and alive will come out of feeling great. n “BEN IS BACK”: A “MARY POPPINS RETURNS”: A CAPSULE REVIEWS BY CARL KOZLOWSKI THE MULE Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Dianne Wiest Length: 116 minutes Directed by: Clint Eastwood Rating: R The true-life tale of an 18-year-old Arkansas boy who is outed against his will and forced into gay conversion therapy by his conservative Christian parents might appear to be a typical tale of stacked-deck liberal piety. But writer-director Edgerton brings depth and nuance to all sides, fashioning a minor classic. Grade: A ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Dianne Wiest Length: 116 minutes Directed by: John McPhail Rating: R This zombie musical comedy starring teenagers and set at Christmastime is certainly the most audaciously original movie of the year. It's clever, violent, and hugely entertaining most of the time, but the zombie battles do get a bit repetitive near the end. Grade: B BOY ERASED Stars: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe Length: 120 minutes Directed by: Joel Edgerton Rating: R The true-life tale of an 18-year-old Arkansas boy who is outed against his will and forced into gay conversion therapy by his conservative Christian parents might appear to be a typical tale of stacked-deck liberal piety. But writer-director Edgerton brings depth and nuance to all sides, fashioning a minor classic. Grade: A GREEN BOOK Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Peter Farrelly Rating: PG13 This terrific true-life dramedy deserves to sweep the Oscar nominations, and has already claimed the first Best Picture critics prize of 2018 from the National Board of Review. Mortensen and Ali make magic in the story of an ill-educated white bouncer who helps drive and protect a highly cultured black pianist on a concert tour of the early 1960s Deep South. Simply terrific. Grade: A CREED II Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Tessa Thompson Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Stephen Caple, Jr. Rating: PG13 The eighth "Rocky"-related movie and sequel to the superb series spinoff "Creed" finds plenty of fire from Jordan as world champion boxer Adonis Creed but Stallone running on autopilot. Bringing back supervillain Ivan Drago from "Rocky IV" to have his son challenge Adonis after he killed his father Apollo adds nostalgic fun to the predictable yet exciting proceedings. Grade: B <strong>12.20.18</strong> | PASADENA WEEKLY 27
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