Movie guide

Juneau

GOLD TOWN

For complete listings, visit www.goldtownnick.com.

“The Diary Of A Teenage Girl” — Synopsis: Minnie (Bel Powley) longs for love, acceptance and a sense of purpose in the world, and begins a complex love affair with her mother’s (Kristen Wiig) boyfriend Monroe (Alexander Skarsgård).

“Wildlike” — Synopsis: Filmed in Juneau and Denali. A troubled teen (Ella Purnell) is sent by her struggling mother to live in Juneau with her seemingly supportive uncle, but the relationship turns and she’s forced to run. Trying to get back to her mother, she winds up deeper in the Alaskan interior. Live Skype session with the direction in between the Sunday shows. See last week’s issue for a movie review by Clint Farr.

20TH CENTURY TWIN

For complete listings, visit www.juneaumovies.com.

“Everest” (PG-13) — Synopsis: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm.

“Sicario” (R) — Synopsis: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.

GLACIER CINEMAS

“Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) — Synopsis: Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

“Pan” (PG) — Synopsis: 12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny — to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

“The Martian” (PG-13) Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

“Maze Runner Scorch Trials” (PG-13) — Synopsis: After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

“The Walk” (PG) — Synopsis: In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers.

Ketchikan

For complete listings see http://ketchikan.grossalaska.com/

Ketchikan Coliseum

“THe Martian” (PG-13) — Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

“Hotel Transylvania 2” (PG) — Synopsis: Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

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