Friday, September 03, 2010

Debut of George Clooney's "The American"

Dear Opera House Friends – Movies for the Sept 3 – Sept 6 Labor Day weekend.

Apparently the movie distributors have missed something in the new census numbers, and tiny Shepherdstown somehow finds itself debuting “The American”, George Clooney’s newest thriller, on opening week. No one is more mystified than are we – did some of you get counted twice?

Adapted from Martin Booth’s 2005 novel “A Very Private Gentleman” and directed by Anton Corbijn, the award-winning director of “Control”, “The American” stars Clooney as Jack, a professional assassin. Despite his reputation of being a master of his “craft”, a recent assignment in Sweden did not go as planned, and Jack informs his superior that his next job will be his last. Holed up in a small town in the Italian countryside, while a weapon he needs is being constructed, Jack surprises himself by befriending a local priest and attracts the romantic attentions of a local beauty. But is he tempting fate by stepping out of his usual shadows? Running time 105 minutes, rated R.

Coming attractions – “Winter’s Bone”, “Get Low”, “Mao’s Last Dancer”, and “Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky”. For more information about other upcoming films and events, please check our website at www.OperaHouseMovies.com.

Pam & Rusty Berry