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Has the prospect of looming student loans got you considering junior college? This is the true story of M.I.T. student Ben Campbell who is broke, shy but brilliant. To pay school tuition, Ben joins a group of the school’s most gifted students that heads to Las Vegas every weekend. By counting cards and employing an intricate system of signals, the team can beat the casinos big time. Starring Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth, Laurence Fishburne. Rated PG13

RUN, FAT BOY, RUN

David Schwimmer directs this oversized comedy about a charming but obliviously overweight guy who jilts his fiancée on their wedding day only to discover years later that he really loves her. To win her back, he must finish a marathon while making her realize that her new handsome, wealthy fiancée is the wrong guy for her. This cornball caper starring Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria and Thandie Newton pegs the popcorn meter. Rated PG-13

STOP-LOSS

Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King makes his celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. Brandon tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver, who served with him in Iraq. Alongside their war-time buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon’s will and protests, the Army orders him back to duty in Iraq. Starring Ryan Phillippe, Abbie Cornish and Channing Tatum. Rated R

APRIL 4

LEATHERHEADS

George Clooney stars in and directs this period sports drama about the birth of professional football. In 1925, Dodge Connolly is a charming, brash football hero who has a dream to take his bar brawl buddies from the sandlot to packed stadiums. But as teams today know too well, when they lose their sponsor the entire league faces collapse. Dodge puts on that Clooney charm and convinces a college football star and war hero to join his ragtag ranks. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America’s favorite son with dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton aims to prove that’s the case. Lexie is a cute little flirt and a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter’s war story. As the new game of pro-football becomes less like the freewheeling sport he knew and loved, Dodge must both fight to keep his guys together and to get the girl. Starring Renee Zellweger, John Krasinski, Wayne Duvall and Jonathan Pryce. Rated PG-13

NIM’S ISLAND

Break out the magic wand and get ready for pixie dust as you journey to Nim’s Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl’s imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world’s greatest adventurer. Starring Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, Gerard Butler. Rated PG

THE RUINS

After you’ve downed your fill of tequila shooters at Carlos & Charlie’s in Cancun you head out to check out the old Mexican ruins where you can probably score some outrageous weed and bong your brains out. Or you can meet some freaky German tourist looking for his kid brother, who was last seen with his girlfriend near some mysterious ruins and he wants you to help find them. Starring nobody you’ve ever heard of including Jonathan Tucker, Laura Ramsey and Jena Malone. Rated R

SHINE A LIGHT

Let’s spend the night together! In autumn 2006 the Rolling Stones gave two concerts at Beacon Theatre in New York. In a 2,800-seater old Broadway theatre that opened in 1928, living legends Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Charlie Watts performed before an enthusiastic audience that includes Hillary and Bill Clinton before she applied for new job. Guest appea­rances include Christina Aguilera, blues legends Buddy Guy and Jack White. Rated PG-13

APRIL 11

PROM NIGHT

Gee, have we been here before? A dark secret amongst a group of teens comes back to haunt them in the form of a vengeful killer on their prom night. Starring Brittany Snow, Johnathon Schaech. Rated PG-13 (Who would make a PG-13 horror movie?)

SMART PEOPLE

Professor Lawrence Wetherhold is a brilliant, monumentally self-possessed intellectual giant. His world is filled with a headstrong teenage daughter and his adopted brother who’s freeloading from the prof. on an extended stay. Just as Dr. Larry is about to be crowned the king of boredom he accidentally encounters his delightful former student Janet. Guess who’s moving to the head of the class? Starring Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden Church and Sarah Jessica Parker. Rated R

APRIL 18

88 MINUTES

This sounds like a CSI plot. Dr. Jack Gramm is a college professor who moonlights as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI. When psych-doc Gramm receives a death threat claiming he has only 88 minutes to live, he must use all his skills and training to narrow down the possible suspects. There’s a full deck to choose from: a disgruntled student, a jilted former lover, and a serial killer who is already on death row. Who’s out to whack Jack? Starring Al Pacino, Alicia Witt, Leelee Sobieski, Neal McDonough and Benjamin McKenzie. Rated R

FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL

Ditch the witch and head to the islands for sun, fun and…your ex with her new beau. Peter has survived a devastating break-up with his girlfriend, TV sitcom star Sarah Marshall, and heads to Hawaii for a little vacation to try his best to forget the charms of Sarah. But love laughs at Peter, because Sarah is vacationing in the same exclusive resort as Peter, along with her new boyfriend. Starring Paul Rudd, Kristen Bell, Jason Segel. Rated R

THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM

Jackie Chan teams with Jet Li to star in and produce this martial arts fight fest. While hunting down bootleg kung-fu DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason makes an extraordinary discovery that sends him hurtling back in time to ancient China. There, Jason is charged with a monumental task: he must free the fabled warrior the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the evil Jade Warlord. Jason is joined in his quest by wise kung fu master Lu Yan and a band of misfit warriors including Silent Monk. But only by learning the true methods of kung fu can Jason hope to succeed - and find a way to get back home.

STREET KINGS

Tom Ludlow, a veteran LAPD Vice Detective, sets out on a quest to discover the killers of his former partner. Ludlow teams up with a young Robbery Homicide Detective to track his partner’s killers through the scum alleys of Los Angeles. Their determination pays off when the two detectives track down the murderers and confront them in an attempt to bring them to justice. (Can you say: massive shootout?) Starring Keanu Reeves, Forest Whitaker, Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans and Jay Mohr. Rated R

APRIL 25

DECEPTION

Maybe the former NY governor might relate. An accountant is introduced to a mysterious sex club known as The List by his lawyer friend. But in this new world, he soon becomes the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance and a multi-million dollar heist. (Sex, money, lawyers and accountants – oh my!) Starring Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman. Rated R

BABY MAMA

Successful and single businesswoman Kate Holbrook has finally determined she’s ready to become a mom. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers she has only a million-to-one chance of getting pregnant. Enter South Philly working girl Angie Ostrowiski who becomes her unlikely surrogate. After they learn that Angie’s pregnant, Kate goes into nesting mode: reading childcare books, baby-proofing the apartment and researching top pre-schools. Things get crazy when Angie loses her apartment and moves in with Kate. In a comic battle of wills, they will struggle their way getting ready for the baby’s arrival. Starring Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Sigourney Weaver, Dax Shepard and Greg Kinnear.

HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM GUANTANAMO BAY

The same morning that Harold and Kumar eat at White Castle, Harold learns that Maria, the girl he lusts after, has set off for Amsterdam. The pair decide to pursue her so Harold can proclaim his love (and enoy Amsterdam). However, a freaked out airline passenger mistakes Kumar for a terrorist, and the plane is diverted as the duo get stuck in a case of comic mistaken identity. It’s their island vaction with water-boarding instead of wake boarding. Starring John Cho, Kal Penn, Eric Winter, David Krumholtz and Neil Patrick Harris.

Special Showings

Grand Canyon: River at Risk

The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater is now showing Grand Canyon: River at Risk. Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk will take audiences on an exhilarating river-rafting adventure in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. As the expedition journeys down river set to music from Dave Matthews Band, audiences will learn about the challenges and the many opportunities that exist for conserving and restoring our watersheds. The film is focused on raising awareness of specific issues from water management and conservation to individuals’ responsibility to help preserve natural resources. Also playing at the IMAX Theatre are Roving Mars, Sea Monsters, Dolphins and Everest. Info: (904) 940-IMAX or wgv.com.

April 7 King Kong Screening

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the original release of King Kong, the original version of the film will be screened with special guest speakers Michael Jacobson (webmaster of the Jax site DVD Movie Central) and Matt Soergel (former movie reviewer for The Florida Times-Union). The King Kong screening will be preceded by a screening of Laurel & Hardy’s 1932 short The Chimp. Free to all ages; free sodas and “Kong Cake” will be served to all comers. Pablo Creek Branch Library, 13295 Beach Blvd. - 6:30 to 8:30 pm Info: http://www.leaveemlaughing.com or (904) 246-0312

April 19 BRATZ: Girlz Really Rock

The highly popular BRATZ dolls star in their first animated musical in BRATZ: Girlz Really Rock, featuring new songs and a new character, in a one-day special event on Saturday, April 19th at 10 am local time in select movie theatres nationwide. In “BRATZ: Girlz Really Rock” the girls are accepted to Camp Starshine, a summer camp for the performing arts.

April 21 Invisible Children

Invisible Children exposes the effects of a 20 year-long war on the children of Northern Uganda. These children live in fear of abduction by rebel soldiers, and are being forced to fight as a part of violent army. This wonderfully reckless documentary is fast paced, with an MTV beat, and is something truly unique. To see Africa through young eyes is humorous and heart breaking, quick and informative - all in the very same breath. Murray Hill Theater – 6 pm, Tickets: $8 Followed by a special performance by Second Thief.

Midnight Movies at the San Marco Theatre

All movies at the San Marco Theatre at 11:55 pm, Info: (904) 396-4845
April 11- 12 Rushmore
April 25-26 The Shining
May 2-3 The Blues Brothers

MOCA Underground

MOCA’s latest Underground Movie series will cover the topic of Religion in April. Films begins at 7 pm. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for non-members. MOCA, 333 North Laura St., Info: (904) 366-6911 or mocajacksonville.org.

April 9 For the Bible Tells Me So

Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Through the experiences of five very normal, Christian, American families we discover in this provocative and entertaining documentary how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child.

April 16 Ushpizin

The first film made by members of the ultra-Orthodox community in collaboration with secular filmmakers and aimed at general audiences, this film (the title translates to “holy guests”) is a revelatory and humorous look at the daily lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews learning, living, and loving in modern-day Israel. Yiddish w/English subtitles.

April 23 Ten Questions for the Dalai Lama

Why do the poor often seem happier than the rich? Must a society lose its traditions in order to move into the future? How do you reconcile a commitment to non-violence when faced with violence? These and seven others are posed to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the filmmaker, weaving observations from his own journeys with the wisdom of an extraordinary spiritual leader.

Not Just for Baby Boomers Film Series

Enjoy free showings of Boomers’ favorite films on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at 5:45 p.m. in the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium. Info: (904) 630-1741
April 10 Fantasia
April 24th E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Night Owl Cinema

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre will show movies every other Friday in April. Movies begin at 8 pm and food is available from local restaurants. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, A1A South in St. Augustine. On April 11 Superman (1978) and April 25 The Goonies (1985).

Movies In The Park

Bring your picnic dinners, lawn chairs and blankets every Friday night in April to enjoy free movies under the spring stars at the historic Treaty Oak. Jessie Ball DuPont Park, 1123 Prudential Drive. On April 4 Madagascar (2005), April 11 Ghostbusters (1984), April 18 Hook (1991) and April 25 Goonies (1985). Info: 630-CITY or http://www.jaxparks.com.