This week at Theatre N:

I haven't done this post in a couple of weeks because Theatre N hasn't had many showings the past couple of weeks (maybe due to the Newark, Wilmington, and Taiwan film festivals that happened in September).  But they're back in full swing this week, with two regular showings and one animation.

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The Guard

Starring Brendan Gleason (the red-haired guy from Gangs of New York and 28 Days Later - you know the one) and Don Cheadle.  "The Guard is a comedic fish-out-of-water tale of murder, blackmail, drug trafficking and rural police corruption.  Two policemen join forces to take on an international drug-smuggling gang- one, an unorthodox Irish policeman and the other, a straitlaced FBI agent."  Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.

Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 11am.  $5-$7

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Brighton Rock

Based on the Graham Green novel, and starring Helen Mirren. 

"With the aesthetics of a British gangster flick and the soul of classic film noir, screenwriter Rowan Joffe’s debut feature BRIGHTON ROCK tells the story of Pinkie, an ambitious teenage gangster who will stop at nothing to make a name for himself in Britain’s sinister world of organized crime.His aspirations are nearly derailed when Rose, a naïve local waitress, stumbles upon evidence linking him to a revenge killing. To keep his alibi alive, Pinkie seduces Rose, weaving a chilling web of deception and passion, violence and love."

Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 2 & 8pm, Sunday at 6:30pm.  $5-$7.  An icebox talk discussion will follow the Saturday 8pm showing.

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Summer Wars: Visually stunning Japanimation about a math whiz teenager who falls and love and nearly causes a world catastrophe.  One showing only - Saturday at 11am, $5.

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Opera in Cinema: Gounod's Faust.  Performed at the Royal Opera House in London (just this Wednesday, in fact).  Sunday at 1:30pm, $20. 

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Theatre N is northern Delaware's best option for indie, foreign, and art house films.  Beer, wine, popcorn and candy are available very cheaply in the theater before showings.  The theater is located in the Nemours Building, between 10th & 11th on Orange St. (enter via the revolving doors on the courtyard side of the building).  Parking is free and plentiful on the weekends, or you can park in the Community garage across the street and get $1 validated parking.  Ask about the frequent viewer card.  For more info about the films or the theater:
http://www.theatern.org/Films