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FORD VS F ERRAR I Saturday, February 29 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (2019) Cast: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. the movies never-ending stream of cigarettes in her hand, Mrs. Wilkinson’s zest for teaching is revived when she sees Billy’s potential. UNS I NKABL E MOL LY BROWN Friday, February 14 at 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 15 at 6:00 pm & Sunday, February 16 at 6:30 pm (1964) Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Harve Presnell, Ed Begley Molly Brown is determined to rise from her country roots and marry a rich man. She finds one in Johnny Brown, who’s just sold off his lucrative claim on a Colorado silver mine. With the cash hidden in a stove, Molly accidentally burns it. But Johnny soon strikes it rich in gold, making the pair Denver royalty. But money doesn’t ensure happiness and, with their union on the rocks, Molly travels to Europe -- before making an eventful return trip on the Titanic. THE SOLOI ST Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm (2009) Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr, Catherine Keener Los Angeles columnist Steve Lopez has reached an impasse in his life. His marriage is on the rocks, and he’s disillusioned with his job. Then, while wandering through L.A.’s Skid Row, he spots a homeless man playing a two-stringed violin with a virtuoso’s skill. Lopez initially thinks of the man, named Nathaniel Ayers, as just a story idea. But as he begins to unravel the mystery of Ayers’ strange fate, Lopez realizes that a change is happening within himself. BL I NDED BY THE L I GHT Sunday, February 23 at 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm (2019) Cast: Billy Barratt, Ronak Singh Berges, Viveik Kaira Javed is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the stubborn views of his traditional father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteeen, Javed sees parallels between the singer’s powerful lyrics and his own working- class environment. Springsteen’s melodies soon inspire Javed to find his own voice and follow his dreams. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR L I VES Friday, February 21 at 1:30 pm, Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 pm & Sunday, February 23 at 6:30 pm (1946) Cast: Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Fredric March Fred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred is a war hero who, unable to compete with more highly skilled workers, has to return to his low-wage soda jerk job. Bank executive Al gets into trouble for offering favorable loans to veterans. After losing both hands in the war, Homer returns to his loving fiancée, but must struggle to adjust. KIRBY PINES MOVIE RATING SYSTEM The Pinecone | February 2020 • 11 • = AVERAGE = GOOD = EXCELLENT = OUTSTANDING