World War II classic The Historic Flight Foundation will honor retired Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor, one of four surviving members of Doolittle’s Raiders, on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the raid on Tokyo on April 19 at the Historic Flight Foundation, 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo. The event begins with a B-25 flyover at 5 p.m., followed by a catered dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saylor and Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, granddaughter of Jimmy Doolittle, will speak following the dinner. The evening concludes with a showing of “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” (1944). Seating is limited to 250 people. Purchase tickets, $50, at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/578946. For more information go to www.historicflight.org/.
Film Noir at The Historic Everett Theatre: John Noe hosts classics of the film noir era. Tickets are $5 and are available through the theater box office or by telephone at 425-258-6766. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
April 23, “Strange Illusion”: with Jimmy Lydon, Sally Eilers and Warren William (1945).
The Good Earth and the Good Bard: Everett’s First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., has resumed its film series. The series screens three of the most important environmental films of the past 40 years, followed by three screen adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. The Friday night film nights begin with a potluck at 6 p.m., movie at 7 and discussion following the film. The films
April 25,“The China Syndrome”: (James Bridges, 1979). Twelve days before the core meltdown of Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania this film was released, helping to spawn a serious debate about the safety of nuclear power plants across the country. “Syndrome” was produced by Michael Douglas and stars Jack Lemon, Jane Fonda and Douglas.
May 2, “A Civil Action”: (Conrad Hall/Steven Zillian, 1999). This film was based on a true story of an epic battle between two companies accused of polluting the groundwater of Woburn, Mass., and citizens who, as a result, lost several of their children to leukemia. John Travolta plays Jan Schlictmann, the attorney who represented the citizens and who almost lost his practice. Also features Robert Duvall, William H. Macy and Kathleen Quinlan.
May 9, “Promised Land”: (Gus van Zant, 2013). A small Midwest town struggles to balance its economic needs with environmental responsibility, resulting in a life-changing experience for a conscience-stricken salesman from a natural gas company. Stars Matt Damon (who also co-wrote the script) and Frances McDormand.
May 23, “The Merchant of Venice”: (Michael Radford, 2004). Bassanio asks his friend Antonio for 300 ducats to seek out the hand of the beautiful heiress Portia. But Antonio is broke, and he must secure a loan from Shylock, one of the hated Jews from the ghetto, to fulfill his promise. Containing one of the most memorable trial scenes in cinema history, this film exposes virulent anti-Semitism in 16th century Venice. Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Lynn Collins lead the amazing cast.
June 6, “Much Ado about Nothing”: (Joss Weadon, 2012). This film is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy set in director Joss Weadon’s own house in California. Filmed in black and white, misplaced expectations, wacky characters plotting mischief and shrewdly drawn dialogue has never been so wondrously displayed.
June 20, “Henry V”: (Kenneth Branagh, 1989). An epic battle for the honor of England forms the storyline here. Young Henry has been insulted by the French, but he must overcome his own inner doubts and terrible odds to win the day at Agincourt. A favorite British production in times of crisis, the multitalented Branagh wrote the script, starred and directed, including the incomparable Derek Jacobi.
Hitchcock series: A yearlong series of 12 of Alfred Hitchcock’s best films will be shown on the last Wednesday of the month at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; call 425-257-8250. A screening and discussion will start at 1:30 p.m. and a screening only will start at 6:30 p.m.
April 30, “Shadow of a Doubt”: A young woman learns her uncle may not be the man he claims to be. Written by Thorton Wilder and starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten and Macdonald Carey (1943).
Let’s do the Time Warp
“Rocky Horror Picture Show”: The cult classic shows at midnight April 26 at The Historic Everett Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to dress the part and bring toast, newspapers and other props. Admission is $10. Call 425-258-6766. For a primer on proper “Rocky Horror” audience etiquette go to: tinyurl.com/RockyEtiquette.
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