Cry Macho (based on the book by N. Richard Nash) is directed and stars Clint Eastwood. Eastwood plays a one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder, who in 1978, takes a job to bring an ex-boss’s young son home and away from his alcoholic mom. Crossing rural Mexico on their back way to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption through teaching the boy what it means to be a good man.

Some critics think Clint Eastwood is not the right lead for this film and others say the film is rather slow, but has redeeming values. Rotten Tomatoes critics rate this film at 57%, and the audience score is 63% favorable.

This movie will show on Oct. 1-3 and Oct 5, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 3 pm, and Tuesday at 6:30 pm. It is rated PG-13 for language and thematic events. It runs 104 minutes.

Special Events Coming Soon

The Touchet Valley Arts Council (TVAC) is bringing Master Puppeteer, musician, and interdisciplinary artist Dan Luce, to the Liberty Theater October 6- 9. Dan is originally from Dayton (a DHS graduate) and is a very talented performer, as well as creator of puppets and marionettes. During his 25+ year career in puppetry he has regularly collaborated with clients including Disney Studios, Cirque du Soleil, and the Blue Man Group. TVAC hopes that Dan’s presentations and workshop will motivate and inspire others interested in the arts in our community, particularly youth and children, to follow their dreams.

Dan will give a free presentation about his work and worldwide experiences at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 6, at the theater. He will also give the presentation at an assembly at Dayton Elementary School earlier that afternoon. Reserved seats are required and available at the Liberty Theater website under special events, or at the Theater Box Office on Tues. and Friday 2-5 pm. This special event will have full seating with masks required at all times, and no concessions.

On Thursday, Oct. 7, Dan and his wife Tracy McFarland will give a concert of original music. The concert performance will be kicked off by special guest Libby Miller of Walla Walla. Cost of admission is $10. This concert will have full seating with masks required at all times, and no concessions.

On Saturday, Oct. 9, Dan will also lead a workshop to “make and take” a puppet/marionette from 10-12 am at the Liberty Theater Annex (enter from the alley behind the theater). This workshop is limited to 20 participants and has a $5.00 materials fee. Children (Kindergarten and up) and adults are welcome.

Please visit http://www.libertytheater.org for ticket information and/or seat selection for these special events.