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In Disney-Pixar's first 3D digital film, a 78-year-old man literally takes off with his entire house on thousands of helium balloons for a long-awaited trip to South America. An unlikely sidekick, a little boy named Russell, accompanies Carl on the adventure. 101 minutes. All ages admitted.
Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3
Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
CGV Prime Sindorim (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Sindorim Station on subway line 1 and 2
Cinecube Gwanghwa-mun (2220-7770~1) connected to Gwanghwa-mun Station on subway line 5
Take-Off
Inspired by a true story, the Winter Olympics bidding committee needs to quickly form a national ski jumping team. An unlikely group comes together for the take-off of their life time: Bob, a Korean adoptee who has experience in the U.S. Junior Alpine Ski Championships; a womanizing club waiter Heung-cheol; Jae-bok, a young man living in the shadows of his ``fascist'' father; and Bong-gu, who desperately needs to skip the mandatory military to care for his family. 137 minutes. 12 and over. No English subtitles available.
CGV Gangnam (1544-2280) connected to Gangnam Station on subway line 2
Cinus Myeongdong (1544-0070) near exits 7 and 8 of Myeongdong Station on subway line 4
CGV Gangbyeon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Gang-byeon Station on subway line 2
Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2
Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser
Recently featured at the Puchon (Bucheon) International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan), the classic Japanese animation starts with 6 murders in Tokyo. Six cards with letters on them are the only clues given. Chasing the murderer, Conan realizes it is not just a simple serial killer. 110 minutes. All ages admitted. Films dubbed in Korean and in Japanese with Korean subtitles are available.
CGV Sangam 10 (1544-1122) near exit 2 of World Cup Stadium Station on subway line 6
Cinus Ichae (031-955-5999) in Paju publication complex
CGV Incheon (1544-1122) near exit 1 of Munhak Sports Complex station on the Incheon subway line
Medium: The Haunting In Connecticut
When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, Sara soon realize that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history but hides it to the family. The house was a funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred and now an unspeakable terror awaits the unsuspecting new residents. 102 minutes. 15 and over.
Plastic City
Yuda runs a counterfeit goods empire in modern-day Brazil, and his godson Kirin (Jo Odagiri) believes in ``earning real money by selling fake goods.'' But Yuda's empire doesn't last long and Kirin sets out seeking revenge. 118 minutes. All ages admitted. In Japanese and Spanish with Korean subtitles.
Sangsangmadang Cinema (02-330-6237) near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2
Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway
SpongeHouse Gwanghwamun (02-2285-2095) near exit 6 of Kwanghwamun Station on subway line 3
SpongeHouse Joongang (02-2285-2011) near exit 5 of Euljiro 1-ga Station on subway line 2
Nagwon Music Film Festival
Seoul Art Cinema is hosting a festival featuring music-themed films through Sunday: ``Last Waltz'' at 2 p.m., ``The Commitments'' at 4:30 p.m. and ``Sogyumo Acacia Band's Story'' at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1; ``The Volga River'' at 12:30 p.m., ``Jolly Fellows'' at 3 p.m., ``Cossacks of the Kuban'' at 5:30 p.m., ``The Diamond Arm'' at 8 p.m. on Aug. 2.
Seoul Art Cinema (02-741-9782) near exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station on subway lines 1, 3 and 5
Movies on Cable TV
The Golden Compass
OCN 8:40 a.m., Friday Morning
Lyra is an orphan living in a fantastical parallel universe where the dogmatic dictatorship of the Magisterium threatens to dominate the world. Directed by Chris Weitz. Starring Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman.
Penelope
OCN 12:40 p.m., Saturday Afternoon
Afflicted by a secret family curse, Penelope has a pig's nose and lives a reclusive life on her estate. Only true love can break the spell. Directed by Mark Palansky. Starring Christina Ricci, James McAvoy and Catherine O'Hara.
Bangkok Dangerous
Channel CGV 10:00 p.m., Sunday Night
Joe is hired by Thai crime boss Surat to kill four people in Bangkok. But when one of the assassinations goes wrong, Joe becomes the new target. Directed by Oxide Pang Chun and Danny Pang. Starring Nicolas Cage, Shahkrit Yamnarm and Charlie Yeung.