Film premiere: “Imagination Thief,” a film shot in Washington state, will be screened July 12 and 13 at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766. This is the story of a Jack, a young concert pianist whose carrer is put on hold when he makes some discoveries about his father. It’s the first movie by twins Jemely and Jeremy Jayme. Members of the cast and crew will be on hand to talk to guests at the screening. Doors open at 6 p.m. A silent movie short accompanied by Sharon Stearned on the pipe organ will be screened before the film starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $6 for chlldren 12 and under, at the box office, by phone or online at www.etix.com.
July Wildlife Wednesdays: A series of four films will screen at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, in McCollumn Park. The film series is sponosred by Snohomish County Parks and Rec and the Adopt-A-Stream Foundation. Admission is free but reservations are required; call 425-316-8592.
July 10: “Over the Hedge” (PG) Bruce Willis and Gary Shandling provide the voices for two of the woodland creatures in this animated feature (2006).
July 17: “Wall-E” (G) A waste-collecting robot toils alone in a future world (2008).
July 24: “Hoot” (PG) A young Montana man moves to Florida and becomes involved in a fight to save endangered owls (2006).
July 31: Free Willy” (PG) A young boy risk everything to free an Orca scheduled to be killed by acquarium owners (1993).
Reel World Cinema: The theme for this summer series is “Bogie Nights,” six films starring the iconic anti-hero Humphrey Bogart. Why did he define “cool” for an entire generation? Potluck starts at 6, followed by the film and discussion from 7 to 10 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The series runs through Sept. 27. Call 425-259-7139 for details. Free. Descriptions are edited from the Reel World flier.
July 5: “Petrified Forest,” based on the play by Robert Sherwood, this was Bogie’s breakout role as gangster Duke Mantee. Leslie Howard and Bette Davis also start in this early film noir (1936).
Aug. 2: “High Sierra,” John Huston collaborated with novelist W.R. Burnett to turn his book into Bogie’s first leading role. (1941).
Aug. 9: “Casablanca,” considered one of the best films of all time (1942).
Aug. 30: “Key Largo,” based on Maxwell Anderson’s play (1948).
Sept. 20: “Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” another John Huston production (1948).
Sept. 27: “In a Lonely Place” stars Bogart as a Hollywood screenwriter down on his luck (1950).
OUTDOOR MOVIES
Outdoors movies are a summer tradition. Pack a picnic and a beach chair or a blanket and bring the family to one of these free screenings. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks.
Arlington Outdoor Cinema: Terrace Park, 809 Fifth St. Thursdays at dark, approximately 9 p.m.; Karaoke at 7 p.m. before movie.
July 11: “Escape from Planet Earth” (PG)
Everett, Cinema Under the Stars: Thornton A. Sullivan Park at Silver Lake at Camp Patterson field, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Friday evenings. Entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at dark, between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m. Popcorn, hot dogs and drinks available to buy; 425-257-7117 or check www.everettwa.org.
July 19: Imagine Children’s Museum arts and crafts followed by “Pirates! Band of Misfits” (PG)
Flicks at the Falls: Granite Falls’ free outdoor movies will begin at dusk at Perrigoue Memorial Park on Jordan Road just off W. Stanley Street.
July 5: “Madagascar 3” (PG)
Marysville Popcorn in the Park: Movies begin around 9 p.m. Saturdays at Jennings Memorial Park, 6915 Armar Road; free; 360-363-8400; www.marysvillewa.gov.
July 13: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG)
Movies Under the Stars at Swedish/Edmonds: Free, Friday nights at Swedish/Edmonds Hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds, on patio outside the second floor hospital cafe. Chair seating for 200 people or bring blankets for grassy area. Free popcorn and lemonade; swedish.org/movies.
July 19: “The Lion King” (G), 9 p.m.
Snohomish County, Willis Tucker Community Park: Thursdays; open seating on the grass begins at 7 p.m. Bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish; 425-388-6600. Free admission, but donations for Snohomish County Parks will be accepted. Popcorn and pop are available for purchase.
July 11: “Back to the Future” (PG), 9:36 p.m.
July 18: “Rise of the Guardians” (PG), 9:30 p.m.
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