Movies

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“Trumbo” — Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27. Synopsis: The successful career of 1940s screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) comes to a crushing end when he and other Hollywood figures are blacklisted for their political beliefs.

“Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale” — Wednesday, Dec. 23. Synopsis: Christmas takes a turn for the grim when a team of finnish archaeologists unearth a man who appears to be old St. Nick.

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“Star Wars: Episode 7: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) — Synopsis: A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas and set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI.

“Sisters” (R) — Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.

GLACIER CINEMAS

“Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip” (PG) — Synopsis: Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them.

“Joy” (PG-13) Synopsis: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.

“Concussion” (PG-13) Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

“Point Break” (PG-13) Synopsis: A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists.

“Daddy’s Home” (PG-13) Synopsis: A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.

KETCHIKAN

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KETCHIKAN COLISEUM

“Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip” (PG) — Synopsis: Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.

“Star Wars: Episode 7: The Force Awakens” (PG-13) — Synopsis: A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas and set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983).

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