From Deseret News archives:
Playing at local movie theaters
NEW FILMS FRIDAY13 TZAMETI — ** 1/2 — This French-made mix of "The Most Dangerous Game," "Fight Club" and "Saw" has its share of tense moments. French with subtitles. Running time: 90 minutes. Not rated, probable R (violence, profanity, gore, drugs, vulgarity).
THE COVENANT — Thriller based on the comic book miniseries about a sorcerous pact. Not screened for critics; to be reviewed next week. Running time: 97 minutes. PG-13 (violence, sex, partial nudity, profanity).
HOLLYWOODLAND — *** — Ben Affleck's performance as George Reeves is one of the highlights of this slowly engrossing but lengthy mystery/thriller. Running time: 126 minutes. R (profanity, violence, vulgarity, sex, gore, brief partial nudity, brief drugs, racial epithets).
THE PROTECTOR — ** — Thai action star Tony Jaa has plenty of astonishing fighting moves, but he lacks presence and the plot for this revenge-thriller is ridiculous. Running time: 92 minutes. R (violence, profanity, gore, vulgarity, brief nudity, brief sex, brief drugs, racial epithets).
MIDNIGHT MOVIE
THIS IS SPINAL TAP — *** 1/2 — Rob Reiner's hysterical 1984 mockumentary about a past-its-prime heavy-metal act. Running time: 82 minutes. R (vulgarity, profanity). (Tonight and Saturday, Tower)
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
THE GANGRENE FILM FESTIVAL 2006 — This spotlight on locally made, short comedy films returns for its seventh year. The films are not rated but may feature PG- rated content. (Tonight, 9 and 11 p.m., Ed Kenley Amphitheater, Layton)
GLOBAL LENS 2006 — A mini-film festival spotlighting features from Third World and Asian countries. A schedule is available at www.slcfilmcenter.org. These films are not rated but may feature R-rated content. (Through Thursday: Broadway; through Sunday: Orson Spencer Hall, University of Utah.)
HAROLD LLOYD: THE CLASSIC SHORTS — Compilation of short comedies featuring the silent film star, including "Bumping into Broadway" (1919). Black and white. Live musical accompaniment. Not rated, probable G (slapstick violence). (Tonight, 7:30 p.m.; Organ Loft)
HOLLY HOBBIE & FRIENDS: SECRET PARTY — Direct-to-video cartoon featuring the animated character. Running time: 60 minutes. Not rated, probable G (nothing offensive). (Saturday and Sunday, 1, 3 and 10 p.m; Carmike 12, Ritz and Wynnsong, Provo)
MONSTER HOUSE 3-D — Select theaters are showing the new film in 3-D. (Jordan Landing, Megaplex 17)
