THE INTERNATIONAL

Interpol Agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman are determined to bring to justice one of the world's most powerful banks. Uncovering myriad and reprehensible illegal activities, Salinger and Whitman follow the money from Berlin to Milan to New York to Istanbul. Finding themselves in a high-stakes chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk as their targets will stop at nothing--even murder--to continue financing terror and war.

1 hr. 58 min.
MPAA RATING:

(R ), for some sequences of violence and language
GENRE:
Drama
STARRING:
Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Brían F. O’Byrne
DIRECTOR(S):
Tom Tykwer
PRODUCER(S):
Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Lloyd Phillips
WRITER(S):
Eric Warren Singer
STUDIO:
Sony Pictures/Columbia

Yes, you've seen this movie many times before, but you've never seen it like this!!! Join us at Wolftrap to see the Wizard of Oz in a way you never have before! Instead of the old TV soundtrack, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will provide the music, LIVE! That's right Dorothy, we're not in Kansas anymore!!

Buy your tickets either online or by stopping by the Wolftrap box office (no service charge if you buy it in person). Tickets are $20. Yes, it's more than a traditional movie ticket, BUT you also get a performace by the NSO and an evening with some amazing women!. There is a Metro shuttle from the Dunn Loring station.

Once you have your ticket purchased, rsvp "yes" on the site. Since this is an outdoor event, the show goes on, rain or shine.

Bring your picnic blanket and any food and/or refreshments you like with your movie experience. If you 'buddy up', it's best to bring one blanket to accomadate 2-3 people.

The movie begins at 8:00 or when it's dark. Early arrival is to secure your spot and have your picnic dinner before showtime.

See you at the movies....at Wolftrap!! We'll coordinate where to meet prior to the event.

PLEASE, DO NOT RSVP YES, UNTIL YOU'VE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET!

For more information about the NSO and the movie experience visit the website below:

http://www.wolf-trap.org/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/09Filene/0724show09.aspx

ALL OSCAR®, ALL DAY LONG: AMC ENTERTAINMENT® PRESENTS A SINGLE-DAY SHOWING OF ALL FIVE “BEST PICTURE” FILMS
Tickets On Sale Jan. 30; New Discount for AMC MovieWatcher Members

AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC), one of the world's largest and most innovative theatrical exhibition companies, is proud to offer guests the rare opportunity to experience all five motion pictures nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for "Best Picture," on one special day.

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the AMC Best Picture ShowcaseSM will take place at approximately 97 AMC theatres in 42 North American markets* (check local listings for availability and show times). Guests can purchase an exclusive AMC Best Picture Showcase All-Day Pass for only $30, or just $25 for AMC MovieWatcher® members. Moviegoers will have the chance to see all five Oscar®-nominated "Best Picture" films and will also receive a large popcorn with unlimited refills for the entire day. This offer is valued at more than $50 and marks the third year of this exclusive event.

The Oscar® "Best Picture" nominees,
"Milk,"
"The Reader,"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,"
"Slumdog Millionaire" and
"Frost/Nixon,"
will play in one dedicated auditorium back-to-back throughout the day. Upon arrival to the theatre, guests will receive a souvenir lanyard, which will feature artwork from the five nominated films and give guests the freedom to come and go throughout the event as they please.

Guests can locate a theatre hosting AMC Best Picture Showcase in their area by visiting www.amctheatres.com. Advance ticket sales will be available by noon C.S.T. on Friday, Jan. 30, on a first-come, first-served basis online at www.amctheatres.com or by visiting the box office or Guest Services area at any theatre hosting the AMC Best Picture Showcase.

AMC Best Picture Showcase schedule (all times local; schedule is the same nationwide):

Okay Ladies, it is time to go the movies.

The choice this month.......

Gran Torino Movie

Runtime: 1 hr. 56 min.

Rated:
R
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang
Genre: Drama

Critic and Fan RatingsMOVIES.COM GRADE: B+
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Movie Trailers & Clips
Trailer: Gran Torino (2:30)
Scene: Gran Torino - Why You Can't Leave Me Alone? (1:16)

Synopsis:
Walt Kowalski is an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices.

So ladies let's meetup at 12 noon or as close to it as possible. The show starts at 1'ish....

Don't forget to wear a Diva Smile and I'll see near the ticket counter.