The Norman Transcript

Entertainment

July 23, 2010

Films playing at Hollywood Spotlight

NORMAN — New Releases:

· Salt: After being accused of being a Russian spy, CIA officer Evelyn Salt goes on the run to clear her name. PG-13.

· Ramona and Beezus: Based on the best-selling books, this story focuses on the relationship between Ramona Quimby and her big sister Beezus. G.

Now Showing:

· Despicable Me: Steve Carell is the voice Gru, an evil world dominator with plans to steal the moon. His plans are foiled when he meets three orphaned girls. PG.

· Grown Ups: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider play five grown-up friends who reunite. PG-13.

· Inception: Dom Cobb is a thief of dreams, taking secrets from people when they’re at their most vulnerable. His job has cost him many precious things in his life. With one task, he could get it all back if he can survive inception. PG-13.

· Knight and Day: Is he crazy or is he safe? That’s what June Havens (Cameron Diaz) must find out after her life gets tangled with that of a secret agent (Tom Cruise). PG-13.

· The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Balthazar Blake is a modern sorcerer in Manhattan. In an attempt to save the city from his arch-nemesis, he recruits a young protege. PG.

· The Last Airbender: This M. Night Shyamalan film follows Aang, an Avatar who must stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations. PG.

· The Twilight Saga: Eclipse: An army of newborn vampires is created to destroy Bella. But that’s not her only worry. She is also torn between her feelings for Edward and her friendship with Jacob. PG-13.

· Toy Story 3: The toy box heroes are back, this time taking on a local daycare center where they are donated when Andy, their owner, heads to college. PG.

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