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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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	From Up On Poppy Hill Opening Date: May 17, 2013 A group of Yokohama teens look to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. "Gentle and nostalgic, From Up on Poppy Hill is one of Studio Ghibli's sweeter efforts -- and if it doesn't push the boundaries of the genre, it remains as engagingly lovely as Ghibli fans have come to expect." - Rottentomatoes.com
	Burn Opening Date: May 21, 2013 A documentary about Detroit told through the eyes of firefighters charged with the thankless task of saving a city that many have written off as dead. Screening:Tuesday, May 21 at 2:00 and 6:45/Wednesday, May 22 at 6:45 Note Special Ticket Price: advance: $15 for non members, $12.50 for members. Day of screening: $20 non members, $17.50 members.
	Frances Ha Opening Date: May 31, 2013 A story that follows a New York woman (who doesn't really have an apartment), apprentices for a dance company (though she's not really a dancer), and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as their possible reality dwindles. "Noah Baumbach officially takes over Woody Allen's mantle as New York's representative auteur of quirky romantic comedy." - Cole Smithey
	Kon Tiki Opening Date: May 31, 2013 The story of legendary explorer Thor Heyerdal's epic 4,300 miles crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times. "A rousing and thoroughly enjoyable Old Hollywood-style adventure." - Ian Buckwalter, NPR "A visually impeccable, professionally crafted modern vessel that lacks any of the patched-together soul of its subject." - Andrew Barker, Variety
	Blancanieves Opening Date: Jun 4, 2013 Part of Our Tuesday Film Series A twist on the Snow White fairly tale that is set in 1920s Seville and centered on a female bullfighter. "Most films are experiences to be ignored or at best forgotten. BLANCANIEVES is a little classic to be treasured." - Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune "It is a full-bodied silent film that might have been made by the greatest directors of the 1920s, if such details as the kinky sadomasochism of this film's evil stepmother could have been slipped past the censors." - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
	We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks Opening Date: Jun 7, 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
	What Maisie Knew Opening Date: Jun 7, 2013 In New York a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle. "It's undeniably difficult to watch at times, but WHAT MAISIE KNEW ultimately rises on the strength of its solidly sourced script, powerful performances, and empathetic direction." - Rottentomatoes.com
	Bill W. Opening Date: Jun 10, 2013 ONE SHOWING ONLY -- June 10th at 6:45pm Bill W. tells the story of William G. Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, a man included in TIME Magazine's "100 Persons of the 20th Century." Interviews, recreations, and rare archival material reveal how Bill Wilson, a hopeless drunk near death from his alcoholism, found a way out of his own addiction and then forged a path for countless others to follow. With Bill as its driving force, A.A. grew from a handful of men to a worldwide fellowship of over 2 million men and women - a success that made him an icon within A.A., but also an alcoholic unable to be a member of the very society he had created. A reluctant hero, Bill Wilson lived a life of sacrifice and service, and left a legacy that continues every day, all around the world. "'Bill W.' draws on a treasure trove of archival footage, audio recordings and interviews with people who knew him, and drives home his lifelong struggle with depression, as well as the sheer emotional burden of becoming a hero to millions." - Lou Lumenick, New York Post
	No Place on Earth Opening Date: Jun 11, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series A cave exploration in Ukraine leads to the unearthing of a story of World War II survivors who once found shelter in the same cave. "The film is built from moving, frank interviews with survivors from two families who hid, speaking over and around extensive re-enactments." - Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post
	Before Midnight Opening Date: Jun 14, 2013 We meet Jesse and Celine nine years on in Greece. Almost two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna. "An emotionally astute and tremendously enjoyable conclusion to this rather improbable trilogy." - William Goss, Film.com "Though this stage is harder to watch, audiences who have aged along with Celine and Jesse will treasure this new episode." - John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
	Renoir Opening Date: Jun 18, 2013 Part of Our Tuesday Film Series Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Gilles Bourdos' lushly atmospheric drama RENOIR tells the story of celebrated Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in declining health at age 74, and his middle son Jean, who returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I. The elder Renoir is filled with a new, wholly unexpected energy when a young girl miraculously enters his world. Blazing with life, radiantly beautiful, Andrée will become his last model, and the wellspring of a remarkable rejuvenation. At the same time, Jean also falls under the spell of the free-spirited young Andrée. Their beautiful home and majestic countryside grounds reverberate with familial intrigue, as both Renoirs, père et fils, become smitten with the enchanting and headstrong young muse. "Renoir offers viewers a drama of sumptuous beauty." - Rottentomatoes.com
	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. "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 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
	An Oversimplification of Her Beauty Opening Date: Jun 25, 2013 Part of our Tuesday Film Series A 25 New Faces Favorite! 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
	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
	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* Shlomo who discovers in his son's Assaf room, women's clothing and accessories, decides to 'teach the boy a lesson'. When Assaf returns to his parents' home on a rainy night from a party, his attempts to enter home fail. His father, with the silent consent of his mother, locked the door. At present, 4 years later, Gallia turns to an investigation agency to help her find her son Assaf and bring him to Shlomo, his father who is dying of cancer. One night, at a night club in Tel Aviv, Assaf is seen performing as a beautiful transgender lady singer who goes by the name of Anna. After a few days a private nurse turns up at Shlomo's room at the hospital, sent as she claims by the insurance agency to assist Shlomo. The nurse is Anna (his son Assaf) and she manages to conquer Shlomo's heart by her charming personality and her special attitude toward life.
	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
	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
	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.