Calendar for March, 2010
Monday March 1, 2010
One Book One Philadelphia Mugshots Film Series: Waltz with Bashir - 07:00 PM to 08:45 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Director Ari Folman employs vivid black-and-white animation in this Golden Globe-winning film, exploring the memory gaps in his life during his service for the Israeli army in the Lebanese war of the early 1980s. Recounting stories based on recorded interviews with colleagues and friends, Folman relives the horrors of war and dissects the curious coping mechanisms humans use to survive under brutal circumstances. Wednesday March 3, 2010
Actor of the Month Wednesdays: Robin Williams in The Birdcage - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Longtime lovers Armand Goldman ( Robin Williams) and Albert Goldman ( Nathan Lane) own a Miami drag club. When Armand's son announces his intent to marry Barbara (Calista Flockhart), the daughter of U.S. Senator (and vice president of the Committee for Moral Order) Kevin Keeley ( Gene Hackman), Armand decides he has to fake a "normal" family. Nominated for an Academy Award, director Mike Nichols's comical farce is fast, funny and out of control. Friday March 5, 2010
Family Fridays: Honey, I Shrunk The Kids - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Funnyman Rick Moranis stars as ditsy inventory Wayne Szalinski, who spends many days and nights trying to get his wacky miniaturization machine to work. No such luck -- until one day, he unknowingly shrinks his children down to 1/4 inch tall and tosses them outside in the trash. The thimble-size adventure begins, as the kids must make the trek across their backyard jungle, battling giant sprinklers, garden insects and curious canines along the way. Monday March 8, 2010
New Release Mondays: In The Loop - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
When the U.S. president and the U.K. prime minister decide to invade a certain Middle Eastern country, skeptical American and British operatives do their best to stop the runaway train to war in director Armando Iannucci's scathing political comedy. This 2009 Sundance Film Festival entry stars Tom Hollander as a British international development chief, James Gandolfini as a U.S. general, and Anna Chlumsky as a well-positioned intern. Wednesday March 10, 2010
Actor of the Month Wednesdays: Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won an Oscar for their script about friendship and risk for this film directed by Gus Van Sant. With an abuse-filled past and a janitorial job, Will Hunting (Damon) spends his days hanging out with best friend Chuckie Sullivan (Affleck). But the aimless young man's also a mathematical genius, and when his talents are discovered, a therapist ( Robin Williams) helps Will confront the demons that have been holding him back.
Open Mic Night - 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM - in Manayunk - View info
Open Mic Nights at Mugshots! Every Wednesday at 7:30pm* beginning March 10th! Hosted by Adam Monaco!
Come hungry for delicious, local food & inspiring, local music! * sign-ups begin at 7pm!
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Thursday March 11, 2010
Dinner and Film Screening: A Land Out of Time - 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Mugshots is proud to host a screening of the documentary, A Land Out of Time. Come early to order dinner or dessert!
Natural gas production is devastating public lands in the Rocky Mountain West. This is a must-see documentary for Philadelphians who love to escape to the public wildlands for fresh air, streams and hikes; currently many state parks and public forests are being leased to gas producers. This film is part of a lead-up to an all day teach-in about gas production in the Marcellus Shale on March 18 at Temple University. Sponsored by the Temple University Center for Natural Resource Development and Protection, and Damascus Citizens for Sustainability.
Friday March 12, 2010
Family Fridays: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Three household pets -- a lovable golden retriever (voiced by Don Ameche), a sassy cat ( Sally Field) and a feisty, funny bulldog pup ( Michael J. Fox) -- mistakenly believe their owners have abandoned them in this lighthearted live-action adventure based on Sheila Burnford's novel. In an incredible effort to be reunited with their family, the trio set out together on a journey through the great outdoors that takes them beyond their wildest dreams. Monday March 15, 2010
New Release Mondays: Milk - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Sean Penn (in an Oscar-winning role) stars in this fact-based drama about Harvey Milk, the openly gay activist and San Francisco politician who was murdered along with Mayor George Moscone ( Victor Garber) by disgruntled city supervisor Dan White ( Josh Brolin) in 1978. Emile Hirsch, James Franco and Diego Luna co-star in director Gus Van Sant's compelling biopic, which also earned Oscar nods for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Brolin).
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Local Physicians Discuss Experiences in Haiti - 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Local Emergency Room Physicians Pete Sananman and Adam Cooper will discuss their recent trips to Haiti to help with relief efforts. Tickets for this event are only $5 in advance and can be purchased at either Mugshots location. (Tickets are $10 the day of the event.) All money raised will be directed to Housing Works, a non-profit providing relief efforts in Haiti and the organization with whom Dr. Sananman is affiliated. Raffle prizes donated by local businesses. Refreshments provided by Philadelphia Brewing Company.
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Open Mic Night - 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM - in Manayunk - View info
Open Mic Nights at Mugshots! Every Wednesday at 7:30pm*! Hosted by Adam Monaco!
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Play Preview Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard ( Robin Williams), estranged from his exasperated spouse ( Sally Field), is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as an English nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start. Not surprisingly, the film won an Oscar for Best Makeup.
Friday March 19, 2010
Family Fridays: Aladdin - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Aladdin is a street-urchin who lives in a large and busy town long ago with his faithful monkey friend Abu. When Princess Jasmine gets tired of being forced to remain in the palace that overlooks the city, she sneaks out to the marketplace, where she accidentally meets Aladdin. Under the orders of the evil Jafar (the sultan's advisor), Aladdin is thrown in jail and becomes caught up in Jafar's plot to rule the land with the aid of a mysterious lamp. Legend has it that only a person who is a "diamond in the rough" can retrieve the lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Aladdin might fight that description, but that's not enough to marry the princess, who must (by law) marry a prince. Monday March 22, 2010
New Release Mondays: World's Greatest Dad - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
After his son ( Daryl Sabara) dies in an awkward freak accident, high school poetry teacher Lance ( Robin Williams) ghostwrites a suicide note to spare the family embarrassment. But when the note becomes an unexpected hit, Lance sees a chance to resurrect his writing career. In a bid for literary fame, Lance writes his son's journal and passes it off as his own. Writer-director Bob Goldthwait's comedy debuted at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Wednesday March 24, 2010
Actor of the Month Wednesdays: Robin Williams in Jumanji - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Judy ( Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce) discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical jungle world. Suddenly, Alan ( Robin Williams), an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years, greets the pair. Alan's only hope for freedom is for the kids to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys, vicious lions and other terrifying jungle creatures.
Open Mic Nights at Mugshots! Every Wednesday at 7:30pm*! Hosted by Adam Monaco!
Come hungry for delicious, local food & inspiring, local music! * sign-ups begin at 7pm!
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Friday March 26, 2010
Family Fridays: Annie - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin ( Aileen Quinn) as she captures Daddy Warbucks' ( Albert Finney) heart with her unquenchable optimism -- and dodges the treacherous orphanage matron ( Carol Burnett). Directed by John Huston, Annie features the hit song "Tomorrow." Monday March 29, 2010
New Release Mondays: Revolutionary Road - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
The perfect couple living in the perfect house in a perfect suburb? Not quite. April ( Kate Winslet) and Frank's ( Leonardo DiCaprio) marriage unravels when a desperate plan to change their "perfect" lives becomes their last hope to escape lives actually engulfed in emptiness. Sam Mendes helms this heartrending, razor-sharp glance at the 1950s American Dream -- behind the picture window. Michael Shannon and Kathy Bates co-star. Wednesday March 31, 2010
Actor of the Month Wednesdays: Robin Williams in Hook - 07:00 PM to 09:15 PM - in Fairmount - View info
The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up -- Peter Pan -- did just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer ( Robin Williams) whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids, in this family-oriented fantasy from director Steven Spielberg. But a trip to see Granny Wendy ( Maggie Smith) in London, where the vengeful Capt. Hook ( Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland, could lead to a chance at redemption.
Open Mic Nights at Mugshots! Every Wednesday at 7:30pm*! Hosted by Adam Monaco!
Come hungry for delicious, local food & inspiring, local music! * sign-ups begin at 7pm!
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