Films offer perfect spring break treats
n Lessons from the Peanuts gang
What lessons did we learn from Charlie Brown growing up that we hope our kids today are still gleaning? Persistence wins out is one that comes to mind. Charlie Brown often lost, failed and didn’t get picked but he never gave up. It’s been 35 years since the last Peanuts movie and the Panida is bringing you a last chance to see it on the big screen.
Linus carried a security blanket for years despite his friends laughing reminding us it’s what you think of yourself that counts. The Peanuts gang was made up of different kids with different and unique talents and qualities but through it all they were always there for each other.
As the Peanuts gang comes back to us through the big screen we get to relive the magic of the biggest dreamer of them all, Snoopy. This flying ace embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his archnemesis, The Red Baron. Snoopy’s wild imagination often led to even wilder, more fantastic adventures in his life and Snoopy knew that you must have a big dream if you are going to lead a big life.
“The Peanuts Movie” is playing Saturday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. Join Charlie Brown and the gang on an epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M Schulz and the creators of the Ice Age films, “The Peanuts Movie” will prove that every underdog has his day.
n ‘The Revenant’ cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki used only natural light
Oscar-winning “The Reve-nant” is one those epic films best seen on the big screen. The Panida offers us a chance to catch it before the epic views disappear to the size of the TV screen. Based on the true story of 1800s frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), who was left for dead in a harsh winter, “The Revenant” was filmed in part in our corner of the world. The film had a long and difficult shoot in snowy conditions. The cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, wanted to communicate the experience in immersive and visceral tones by using natural light to help the audience better feel what was happening. Scenes were often shot at dawn and dusk to give the right sensitivity of capturing scenes rather than using all artificial light. For us in the Northwest it will have a familiar winter feel. For those out of our area they may have viewed the film differently as a new experience.
Aleandro G. Inarritu may not be from North America but he certainly captured its rugged beauty. Some of us who enjoy the outdoor camping life Idaho offers may need to cover our eyes in the bear scene but we don’t want to miss the magnitude of the film the rest of the time.
The film is showing at the Panida today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The film is rated R (strong frontier combat and violence, sexual assault, language and brief nudity.)