Now Showing
Tears in the Arctic
The feature version of the critically acclaimed MBC documentary series hits theaters. Global warming has deeply affected life in the Arctic: a polar bear family hungrily feeds on grass and berries as their preferred food, seals and fish, become increasingly harder to find, while a reindeer drowns and an Eskimo hunter gives up hunting due to the melting glacier. Narrated by actor Ahn Sung-ki. 81 mintues. All ages admitted. No English subtitles available.
CGV Apgujeong (1544-1122) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Sation on subway line 3
CGV Wangshimni (1544-1122) connected to Wangshimni Station on subway line 1, 2 and 5
Primus Sillim (1544-5522) near exit 7 of Sillim Station on subway line 2
Planet B-boy
This documentary introduces viewers to the international, underground b-boy (breakdancing) scene in Japan, France, Germany, South Korea and the United States. Explore the most compelling stories and characters of five of the best b-boy crews from around the globe as they prepare for the 2005 Battle of The Year, one of the most prestigious b-boy events in the world, held annually in Germany. All ages admitted. 95 minutes. In English and some Korean, Japanese and French with Korean subtitles.
Cinecity (02-540-2500) near exit 3 of Apgujeong Station on subway line 3
Sangsangmadang Cinema (02-330-6237) near exit 5 of Hongik Univ. Station on subway line 2
Miro Space (02-3210-3370) near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5
Joongang Cinema (02-776-8866) towards the direction to Uljiro 1-ga in the subway line 2
I Come With the Rain
Kline (Josh Hartnett), a Los Angeles police officer-turned-private detective, is hired by a Chinese billionaire to find his missing son, Shitao (Takuya Kimura). The search takes Kline to Hong Kong, where he finds out that Shitao has run away with the beautiful, drug addicted girlfriend of a local gangster (Lee Byung-hun). 18 and over. 114 minutes.
Megabox Sinchon (1544-0600) near exit 3 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2
Cinus G Gangnam (02-530-8400) near exit 5 of Gangnam Station on subway line 2
District 9
When a spaceship, overlooking Johannesburg, South Africa, becomes stranded the aliens are put into District 9, a camp isolated from humans. M-NU, a private company, decides to move the alien residents to anew ghetto farther removed from society. After Wikus, the head of the mission, is infected with an alien virus, things become chaotic and the company he once worked for are now the ones hunting him. 18 and over. 112 minutes.
CGV Gangdong (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gangdong-gu Office Station on subway line 8
Artreon Sinchon (1644-2208) near exit 4 of Sinchon Station on subway line 2
City Of Fathers
Gambling street thug Gang-su is always on the run from loan sharks. But when his young son Jong-chul is diagnosed with kidney cancer, he tries to be a real parent for the first time and seeks out Jong-chul's biological father, Tae-suk. Tae-suk, however, refuses to help. 18 and over. 101 minutes. No English subtitles available.
CGV Gonghang (1544-1122) near exit 2 of Gimpo Int'l Airport Station on subway line 5
Megabox Coex (1544-0600) inside Coex Mall near exits 5 and 6 of Samseong Station on subway line 2
Lotte Cinema Konkuk Univ. (1644-8855) near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway lines 2 and 7
Brazilian Film Festival
A special Brazilian film festival will take place from Saturday through Oct. 27 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Korea-Brazil bilateral relations. Seven films including ``My Name Ain't Johnny,'' ``Out of Tune,'' ``Retribution,'' ``Without Control,'' ``The Samba Poet,'' ``Alice's House,'' and ``Youth'' will be shown. In Portuguese with Korean subtitles.
CineCode Sonje (02-730-3200) near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3
Movies on Cable TV
Shadows in the Palace
Channel CGV 10:00 a.m., Saturday Morning
A Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) court lady is found dead, but Chun-ryeong, another court lady, isn't convinced it was suicide and scavenges to uncover the truth. Directed by Kim Mi-jung. Starring Park Jin-hee.
Kung Fu Panda
Catch On 3:50 p.m., Friday Afternoon
Po the panda works at a noodle shop but his true passion is Kung Fu. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality until leopard Tai Lung appears. Directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. Starring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan and Dustin Hoffman.
Disturbia
Catch On 01:25 a.m., Sunday Night
Troubled by his father's unexpected death, Kale gets into trouble and is placed under house arrest. One night, he witnesses a murder and suspects his neighbor might be a serial killer. Directed by D.J. Caruso. Starring Shia LaBeouf and David Morse.