At the Liberty:"The Phoenician Scheme"

DAYTON — From Director Wes Anderson, “The Phoenician Scheme” tells the story of a family and their business. Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda names his only daughter, a nun, as the sole heir to his fortune. As Korda starts a new venture, they quickly become targets of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and relentless assassins. The cast features Michael Cera, Benicio Del Toro, Tom Hanks, Hope Davis, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Scarlett Johansson, Jeffrey Wright, Rupert Friend, Benedict Cumberbatch, Riz Ahmed, Richard Ayoade, and Mia Threapleton.

“The Phoenician Scheme” has been well received by critics on RottenTomatoes.com, who gave it a rating of 79%. One said, “A caper made with all the intricacy of a Rube Goldberg machine, “The Phoenician Scheme” doesn’t deviate from Wes Anderson’s increasingly ornate style but delivers the formula with mannered delicacy.”

The audience rated the film slightly lower, at 70%. One reviewer said, “I love Wes Anderson movies so much because of the quirkiness of his stories. They are genuinely so unique and different, but it is so hard not to get caught up in the stories and become invested in the story.”  Rated: PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, some sexual material, nude images, and smoking throughout. Runtime is 101 minutes.

The Liberty’s Summer Kid’s Movie Series will show “Tom & Jerry” on Friday, June 27 at 1 p.m. and the “Lego Movie” on Tuesday, July 1 and Friday, July 4. The series runs for six weeks on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. and admission is free. Also, enjoy a special low price of $2.00 for a small soda (or water) with a small popcorn – served with real butter.

The Missoula Children’s Theater is quickly approaching with “Snow White” as this year’s show. Preregistration is required and can be completed online at libertytheater.com, starting July 14, or in person at the theater on July 22 and 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the lobby. Participation is free for all students entering 1st grade through 12th grade. Auditions are scheduled for Monday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., with rehearsals taking place throughout the week. The performances will take place on Friday, August 1, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 2, at 3 p.m.

Upcoming Movies: “Phoenician Scheme” June 27 to July 1, “How to Train Your Dragon” July 4 to 8, “F1” and “Jurassic World Rebirth.”