This week at Theatre N:

The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)

Nevermind that the theatre is calling it "the original" when the 1982 version is a remake of the black & white original.  They're showing it only one time, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, and admission is FREE.  Street parking will be free and you can get booze right in the theatre; why take your date to a bar on Thursday?  This is much more likely to impress.  Or how about this - park, go to a happy hour nearby (like Mikimoto's), walk to the theatre.  I think I may just be talking myself into doing that.  I'll be the one with the sushi breath.

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Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

Documentary about how Monopoly became a worldwide success, and about the Monopoly players' yearly championship.  Friday at 8, Saturday at 5, Sunday at noon.  $5-$7.

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Senna

In English, French & Portugese with English subtitles.   A documentary about the life of a Brazilian Formula One racer.  Friday at 2, Saturday at 5 & 8, Sunday at 6.  $5-$7.

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Animated selection of the week:  The Secret of Kells

By the producer of The Triplets of Belleville.  Oscar-nominated for best animated feature.  Starring the voice of Brendan Gleeson (once again: the red-headed middle-aged guy from Gangs of New York and 28 Days Later).  "Magic, fantasy and Celtic mythology come together in a riot of color and detail that dazzle the eyes in this sweeping story about the power of imagination and faith to carry humanity through dark times."    Saturday at 11am only.  $5.

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Ballet or opera selection: Esmeralda, ballet.  Recorded at the Bolshoi just this past Sunday. 
Sunday at 2:30. $15.
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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 in the Nemours Building, at 11th & Orange St. (enter via the revolving doors on the courtyard side of the building).  Street parking is free on the weekends, or use the Community garage across 11th street for $1 validated parking.  Ask for a frequent viewer card.  For more info: http://www.theatern.org/Films