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Coming Soon to the Grand Cinema

New films usually open at the Grand every Friday.

The films listed below are tentative and are not confirmed until the Monday before. We will post changes as they happen. Check back often!

The complete list of programming for our Tuesday Film Series can be found here.

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	The East Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. "The second picture in a fascinating collaboration with producer-writer-star Brit Marling, this clever, involving spy drama builds to a terrific level of intrigue." - Justin Chang, Variety "Undercover anxieties drive satisfying eco-minded suspense film." - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
	Much Ado About Nothing Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. "Joss Whedon’s adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” — perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie I have seen so far this year — draws out the essential screwball nature of Shakespeare’s comedy." A.O. Scott "What's obvious here is that Joss Whedon is a great director, Shakespeare is a great writer and if you get a cast together that really clicks you're going to make a fun movie." - Matthew Razak, Flixist "A project this simple would be nowhere without the actors, and Whedon gets fine work out of just about everybody." - Linda Holmes, NPR
	The Beyond Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 Last Grindhouse Series Pick A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where after a series of supernatural 'accidents', she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.
	An Oversimplification of Her Beauty Opening Date: Jun 25, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series Skype chat with director/actor Terrence Nance after the 6:45pm showing! A quixotic artist hypothesizes about why he feels bad when a mystery girl stands him up. The event prompts him to ask: what's the content of a momentary feeling? Is it the sum of your experiences? And perhaps more importantly, are your experiences the sum of you? "A dense, organic, dazzling and funny tapestry, making use of varied and subtly colored animation and stop-motion; candid video; playfully verbose direct address; chapters and footnotes and doodles; and suavely chosen music and sonic bridges." - Nicolas Rapold, New York Times
	Twelve Monkeys Opening Date: Jun 27, 2013 Part of our Science on Screen Series In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. "Excellent performances and mind-blowing plot twists make 12 Monkeys a kooky, effective experience." - Rottentomatoes.com Emerging Diseases expert Dr. James Bales and Public Disease Outbreak Response leader Nigel Turner will give a brief presentation about researching and planning for dangerous viral outbreaks prior to the film.
	Love Is All You Need Opening Date: Jun 28, 2013 A hairdresser who has lost her hair to cancer finds out her husband is having an affair, travels to Italy for her daughter's wedding and meets a widower who still blames the world for the loss of his wife. "A deceptively light-hearted romp that blends English and Danish with a touch of Italiano, for a lively, likeable view of the complexities of life and love." - Ed Gibbs, Australasia "An appealing comic romance for and about folks of a certain age." - Don Groves, SBS
	The Zen of Bennett Opening Date: Jul 2, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series This documentary is a seductive and soulful view into the mind of singer Tony Bennett as well as an intimate portrait of the artist's creative process as he turns 85 years old. In a first person narrative, Tony reflects back over his 60 year career while looking ahead within the context of his latest recording project. We experience inspirational insights as Tony discusses his philosophies of life, lessons learned, and his passion for art and music. "We see an art form bridge generations with a strange mixture of grace, joy and melancholy." - Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times "Like with any great singer, it's often the telling pauses of the man born Anthony Benedetto that say the most in 'The Zen of Bennett.'" - Lou Lumenick, New York Post
	Monty Python and the Holy Grail Opening Date: Jul 3, 2013 One Night Only in Original 35mm!! King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles. "A cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm." - Rottentomatoes.com
	We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks Opening Date: Jul 5, 2013 A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. "After a long run of Bush-critical pics, it's heartening to see Gibney shift his target to the current administration, demonstrating an ongoing willingness to take on the Man, whoever that may be." - Peter Debruge, Variety "Alex Gibney's docu-portrait of WikiLeaks is both a juicy chronicle of recent history and a provocative reflection on the role of secrecy in an instant-access world." - David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
	Ain't In It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm Opening Date: Jul 9, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series A documentary on Levon Helm, a founding member of The Band, at home in Woodstock in the midst of creating his first studio album in 25 years. "The portrait of the ailing artist is bittersweet, but when Helms sings or plays, the look on his face is pure joy." - Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail "An affectionate tribute and a gift for fans who grew fond of his company on records or at concerts and who would like a little bit more." - A.O. Scott, New York Times
	Fill the Void Opening Date: Jul 12, 2013 Eighteen-year-old Shira (Hada Yaron) is the youngest daughter of the family and is about to be married off to a very promising young man of the same age. On Purim, her twenty-eight-year-old sister, Esther (Renana Raz), dies during childbirth, leaving her husband to care for the child and postponing Shira's promised match. When the girls' mother finds out that Yochay may leave the country with her only grandchild, she proposes a match between Shira and the widower, which leaves Shira to choosebetween her heart's wish and her family's wish to keep the child with them. FILL THE VOID was the 2012 Venice Film Festival winner for Best Actress (Yaron), and has been selected as the Israeli entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. It will also be featured in the Spotlight Program at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
	Kiss Me Opening Date: Jul 15, 2013 Part of our Pride Film Series In this love story with a twist two stepsisters-to-be fall in love - creating turmoil and heartbreak for everyone involved. KISS ME pushes us into the unexpected - and for Mia, the film's main character - the unexpected is exactly where she needs to be. Beautifully shot, warmly humorous and boasting an excellent Swedish cast (Lena Endre, Millenium; Krister Henriksson, Wallander; Joakim Nätterqvist, Arn the Knight Templar and Tom Ljungman, Patrik 1.5) KISS ME tells a strong probing and romantic story - and features a fantastic soundtrack, including singer songwriter Jose Gonzales and pop songstress Robyn.
	Melting Away Opening Date: Jul 16, 2013 Part of our Pride Film Series* This heartfelt drama follows the story of a family drawn into crisis after the parents discover their child is secretly a cross-dresser and kick him out of the house. Years later, when the father is dying of cancer, the mother hires a private detective to track him down. Instead of a "son", the detective finds a woman who earns her pay dancing at gay cabarets.
	Interior. Leather Bar. Opening Date: Jul 17, 2013 Part of our Pride Series* Filmmakers James Franco and Travis Mathews re-imagine the lost 40 minutes from "Cruising" as a starting point to a broader exploration of sexual and creative freedom.
	The Way, Way Back Opening Date: Jul 19, 2013 Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers. "Navigates a crowd-pleasing middle ground between the mopey introspection of Adventureland and the raucous summer antics of Meatballs." - William Goss, Film.com "An endearingly sweet coming-of-ager." - Peter Debruge, Variety
	Obselidia Opening Date: Jul 25, 2013 Part of our Science on Screen Series Tacoma Community college Anthropology Professor Dr. Elizabeth Fortenbery will give a brief presentation about what can be lost when a language disappears (becomes obsolete) prior to the film.
	I'm So Excited Opening Date: Aug 2, 2013 When it appears as though the end is in sight, the pilots, flight crew, and passengers of a plane heading to Mexico City look to forget the anguish of the moment and face the greatest danger, which we carry within ourselves. "With its sprawling satire and knockabout tone, 'I'm So Excited' is the closest Almodóvar has come in years to early romps like 'Labyrinth', 'Pepi, Luci, Bom' and 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?'" - Ben Walters, Time Out
	Blue Jasmine Opening Date: Aug 23, 2013 A New York housewife struggles through a life crisis.
	2013 Tacoma Film Festival Opening Date: Oct 3, 2013 The 2013 Tacoma Film Festival runs October 3-10! With over 100 films to be shown, and a handful of special events and celebrations, this is a sure-fire festival, not to be missed! Tickets will be available at the Grand Cinema box office, or online: www.TacomaFilmFestival.com.

	The East Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. "The second picture in a fascinating collaboration with producer-writer-star Brit Marling, this clever, involving spy drama builds to a terrific level of intrigue." - Justin Chang, Variety "Undercover anxieties drive satisfying eco-minded suspense film." - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
	Much Ado About Nothing Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. "Joss Whedon’s adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” — perhaps the liveliest and most purely delightful movie I have seen so far this year — draws out the essential screwball nature of Shakespeare’s comedy." A.O. Scott "What's obvious here is that Joss Whedon is a great director, Shakespeare is a great writer and if you get a cast together that really clicks you're going to make a fun movie." - Matthew Razak, Flixist "A project this simple would be nowhere without the actors, and Whedon gets fine work out of just about everybody." - Linda Holmes, NPR
	The Beyond Opening Date: Jun 21, 2013 Last Grindhouse Series Pick A young woman inherits an old hotel in Louisiana where after a series of supernatural 'accidents', she learns that the building was built over one of the entrances to Hell.
	An Oversimplification of Her Beauty Opening Date: Jun 25, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series Skype chat with director/actor Terrence Nance after the 6:45pm showing! A quixotic artist hypothesizes about why he feels bad when a mystery girl stands him up. The event prompts him to ask: what's the content of a momentary feeling? Is it the sum of your experiences? And perhaps more importantly, are your experiences the sum of you? "A dense, organic, dazzling and funny tapestry, making use of varied and subtly colored animation and stop-motion; candid video; playfully verbose direct address; chapters and footnotes and doodles; and suavely chosen music and sonic bridges." - Nicolas Rapold, New York Times
	Twelve Monkeys Opening Date: Jun 27, 2013 Part of our Science on Screen Series In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. "Excellent performances and mind-blowing plot twists make 12 Monkeys a kooky, effective experience." - Rottentomatoes.com Emerging Diseases expert Dr. James Bales and Public Disease Outbreak Response leader Nigel Turner will give a brief presentation about researching and planning for dangerous viral outbreaks prior to the film.
	Love Is All You Need Opening Date: Jun 28, 2013 A hairdresser who has lost her hair to cancer finds out her husband is having an affair, travels to Italy for her daughter's wedding and meets a widower who still blames the world for the loss of his wife. "A deceptively light-hearted romp that blends English and Danish with a touch of Italiano, for a lively, likeable view of the complexities of life and love." - Ed Gibbs, Australasia "An appealing comic romance for and about folks of a certain age." - Don Groves, SBS
	The Zen of Bennett Opening Date: Jul 2, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series This documentary is a seductive and soulful view into the mind of singer Tony Bennett as well as an intimate portrait of the artist's creative process as he turns 85 years old. In a first person narrative, Tony reflects back over his 60 year career while looking ahead within the context of his latest recording project. We experience inspirational insights as Tony discusses his philosophies of life, lessons learned, and his passion for art and music. "We see an art form bridge generations with a strange mixture of grace, joy and melancholy." - Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times "Like with any great singer, it's often the telling pauses of the man born Anthony Benedetto that say the most in 'The Zen of Bennett.'" - Lou Lumenick, New York Post
	Monty Python and the Holy Grail Opening Date: Jul 3, 2013 One Night Only in Original 35mm!! King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles. "A cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm." - Rottentomatoes.com
	We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks Opening Date: Jul 5, 2013 A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history. "After a long run of Bush-critical pics, it's heartening to see Gibney shift his target to the current administration, demonstrating an ongoing willingness to take on the Man, whoever that may be." - Peter Debruge, Variety "Alex Gibney's docu-portrait of WikiLeaks is both a juicy chronicle of recent history and a provocative reflection on the role of secrecy in an instant-access world." - David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
	Ain't In It for My Health: A Film About Levon Helm Opening Date: Jul 9, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series A documentary on Levon Helm, a founding member of The Band, at home in Woodstock in the midst of creating his first studio album in 25 years. "The portrait of the ailing artist is bittersweet, but when Helms sings or plays, the look on his face is pure joy." - Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail "An affectionate tribute and a gift for fans who grew fond of his company on records or at concerts and who would like a little bit more." - A.O. Scott, New York Times
	Fill the Void Opening Date: Jul 12, 2013 Eighteen-year-old Shira (Hada Yaron) is the youngest daughter of the family and is about to be married off to a very promising young man of the same age. On Purim, her twenty-eight-year-old sister, Esther (Renana Raz), dies during childbirth, leaving her husband to care for the child and postponing Shira's promised match. When the girls' mother finds out that Yochay may leave the country with her only grandchild, she proposes a match between Shira and the widower, which leaves Shira to choosebetween her heart's wish and her family's wish to keep the child with them. FILL THE VOID was the 2012 Venice Film Festival winner for Best Actress (Yaron), and has been selected as the Israeli entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards. It will also be featured in the Spotlight Program at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
	Kiss Me Opening Date: Jul 15, 2013 Part of our Pride Film Series In this love story with a twist two stepsisters-to-be fall in love - creating turmoil and heartbreak for everyone involved. KISS ME pushes us into the unexpected - and for Mia, the film's main character - the unexpected is exactly where she needs to be. Beautifully shot, warmly humorous and boasting an excellent Swedish cast (Lena Endre, Millenium; Krister Henriksson, Wallander; Joakim Nätterqvist, Arn the Knight Templar and Tom Ljungman, Patrik 1.5) KISS ME tells a strong probing and romantic story - and features a fantastic soundtrack, including singer songwriter Jose Gonzales and pop songstress Robyn.
	Melting Away Opening Date: Jul 16, 2013 Part of our Pride Film Series* This heartfelt drama follows the story of a family drawn into crisis after the parents discover their child is secretly a cross-dresser and kick him out of the house. Years later, when the father is dying of cancer, the mother hires a private detective to track him down. Instead of a "son", the detective finds a woman who earns her pay dancing at gay cabarets.
	Interior. Leather Bar. Opening Date: Jul 17, 2013 Part of our Pride Series* Filmmakers James Franco and Travis Mathews re-imagine the lost 40 minutes from "Cruising" as a starting point to a broader exploration of sexual and creative freedom.
	The Way, Way Back Opening Date: Jul 19, 2013 Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers. "Navigates a crowd-pleasing middle ground between the mopey introspection of Adventureland and the raucous summer antics of Meatballs." - William Goss, Film.com "An endearingly sweet coming-of-ager." - Peter Debruge, Variety
	Obselidia Opening Date: Jul 25, 2013 Part of our Science on Screen Series Tacoma Community college Anthropology Professor Dr. Elizabeth Fortenbery will give a brief presentation about what can be lost when a language disappears (becomes obsolete) prior to the film.
	I'm So Excited Opening Date: Aug 2, 2013 When it appears as though the end is in sight, the pilots, flight crew, and passengers of a plane heading to Mexico City look to forget the anguish of the moment and face the greatest danger, which we carry within ourselves. "With its sprawling satire and knockabout tone, 'I'm So Excited' is the closest Almodóvar has come in years to early romps like 'Labyrinth', 'Pepi, Luci, Bom' and 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?'" - Ben Walters, Time Out
	Blue Jasmine Opening Date: Aug 23, 2013 A New York housewife struggles through a life crisis.
	2013 Tacoma Film Festival Opening Date: Oct 3, 2013 The 2013 Tacoma Film Festival runs October 3-10! With over 100 films to be shown, and a handful of special events and celebrations, this is a sure-fire festival, not to be missed! Tickets will be available at the Grand Cinema box office, or online: www.TacomaFilmFestival.com.