Snohomish County
Classic Films: Classic movies at Galaxy Monroe theater, 1 Galaxy Way, Monroe (One block north of Highway 2 on Kelsey Ave.; 360-863-0909.
May 30: “It Happened One Night” (1934): Frank Capra’s Depression-era romp with Claudette Colbert as a spoiled run-away heiress and Clark Gable as a reporter going for a scoop.
June 13: “High Noon” (1952): Gary Cooper as a town marshall who marries and hangs up his badge, only to find out his deadly enemy is coming to town for revenge and the townsfolk turn their backs. With Grace Kelly as his bride.
June 27: “Psycho” (1960): Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh in the classic horror film with the classic bloody shower scene.
Farewell events: Everus Theater will close its doors May 20. Its final two screenings will take place May 18 and 19 at the Everus Theater, 1910 Bickford Ave., Suite G, Snohomish; 360-863-3183; www.everustheatre.com.
“Grease” singalong: 7 and 10 p.m. May 18; $10.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show”: 10 p.m. May 19; doors open at 9 p.m.; $10.
Film noir: A series of movies from the 1940s with an introduction by film noir expert Jon Noe. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, at the box office of Historic Everett Theatre: 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766 or www.everetttheatre.org
“Quicksand,” May 24: Mickey Roomey, playing against his Andy Hardy image, and Peter Lorre star in a story about a date gone wrong (1950).
“Impact” June 7: A cheating wife wants her husband killed, but the plot goes awry. With Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines and Charles Coburn (1949).
Sceenings: Other movies are being shown at Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-6766; everetttheatre.org:
“Gone With the Wind”: The epic set in the South during the Civil War is based on a book by Margaret Mitchell. It tells the story of what happened to the wealthy plantation owners and their slaves as the war ravaged the nation. With Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara and Clark Gable as Rhett Butler. At 7 p.m. May 18, 19 and 20. Tickets are $10 general, $8 for military, seniors and students.
Horror movie: “The Ouija Experiment” is “based on true events,” as five friends videotape their sessions playing with a ouija board; midnight May 19. Tickets are $10 and are available through the theatre box office.
Reel World Cinema: Continuing, six films look at six issues underlying the political campaigns this season: immigration, the environment, influence peddling, the plight of returning veterans, the struggle between corporations and labor unions, and predatory capitalism. A potluck dinner is 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the film and discussion from 6 to 10 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Call 425-259-7139 for details. Free and open to all.
“Casino Jack,” May 18: A satire that follows the rise and fall of lobbyist Jack Abrahmoff stars Kevin Spacey, Barry Pepper, Jon Lovitz and Graham Greene (2007).
“The Best Years of Our Lives,” May 25: William Wyler’s poignant film reveals the plight of GIs returning home from the war. With Myrna Loy, Frederic March, Dana Andrews and Teresa Wright (1946).
“American Dream,” June 8: A documentary on the strike against Hormel in Austin, Minn., in 1985 and 1986. Best Documentary winner of 1991.
“Margin Call,” June 22: Thirty-six hours in the life of a Lehman Brothers-like investment bank trying to decide what to do with its “toxic” assets. With Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany and Jeremy Irons.
Seattle
Pacific Science Center’s Imax films: 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; 206-443-2001; www.pacsci.org. Most tickets are $6 to $10.50. Shows run May 11 through 17. Call ahead; some shows sell out.
“Dark Shadows: The Imax Experience”: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. daily.
“To the Arctic”: 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.
“Tornado Alley 3D”: noon daily except Tuesday.
“Hubble 3D”: 10:30 a.m. daily except Tuesday.
“Marvel’s The Avengers”: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15 and 10:15 p.m. daily.
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