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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation  |  Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories New Southern Oregon University board votes to bump tuition nearly 5 percent in the fall Police Reports Schneider Art Museum installation re-imagines Rivera UPDATED: Two lanes open after I-5 truck crash near Siskiyou Summit 10 things to know for Friday Education New Southern Oregon University board votes to bump tuition nearly 5 percent in the fall Why OLLI matters: A personal perspective Southern Oregon University names director of marketing Dianne Williamson: College admissions mania ill-advised Rotary Club of Ashland names Riley O'Sullivan as Student of the Month Environment Mt. Ashland Ski Area to host party March 28 Mt. Ashland hopes coming storm will reopen ski area Wild Side: Selfish and other reasons for saving endangered species Mt. Ashland Ski Area: Low snow closes 'bunny hill' chairlift for beginning skiers With pre-season conditions worst in 25 years, catastrophic wildfires expected in region this summer Business Ride & Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Snow hopes dashed, Mt. Ashland Ski Area hosts season-ending party Saturday Iconic Ashland bookstore to celebrate 35th anniversary on April 19 Test Drive: 2015 Honda Accord Cars We Remember: The original Candymatic Ramchargers Politics and elections Jackson County Commissioners plan no tax on marijuana for first year Grassroots group campaigns for Plaza paver do-over Arthur I. Cyr: Iran – a crisis without end Short-term rental restrictions kept in some areas, loosened in others Arthur I. Cyr: South Korea represents long-term triumph – for them and for US State News Oregon's governor appoints new secretary of state Nation - World Leonard Nimoy, famous as Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' dies Obituaries Death Notices Alicia Applegate Hardy Death Notices Rosalind Dee Death Notices Shareable Sports Latest Stories Grizz baseball team caps Arizona trip with another win Ashland Rowing Club hires highly touted coach and national-award winning team director to lead expansion Antionette Kerr: Tourney fever gets superstitious Blazers fight back, edge Jazz Grizzlies rally past Colorado school for Greenway Festival victory High school Grizz baseball team caps Arizona trip with another win Grizzlies rally past Colorado school for Greenway Festival victory Ashland softball team splits pair in second day of Bend tournament Grizzlies rally past GP, to 2-0 start Ashland boys capture another Sato Cup snowboard title at Mt. Bachelor Southern Oregon University Grizz baseball team caps Arizona trip with another win Grizzlies rally past Colorado school for Greenway Festival victory Ashland softball team splits pair in second day of Bend tournament Ducks enjoy the challenge Oregon bows out Voices Latest Stories Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity Philip Maddocks: GOP plan offers hope for poor once they become rich Matthew T. Mangino: A clearer picture of police shootings begins to emerge Letters to the Editor, March 27 Editorial Our View: Build it; they will play Our View: How it should work Our View: Ashland High principal is the head of her class Our View: Tuition trauma Our View: SOU's economic clout Letters Letters to the Editor, March 27 Letters to the Editor, March 25 Letters to the Editor, March 23 Letters to the Editor, March 20 Letters to the Editor, March 19 Guest opinions Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent Guest Opinion: Hannah Thomas-Garner's father thanks the Ashland community Guest Opinion: Ashland is asking for trouble with new room rental rules Guest Opinion: More reasons to oppose Jordan Cove Guest Opinion: It's Groundwater Awareness Week; test your well Columns Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity Philip Maddocks: GOP plan offers hope for poor once they become rich Matthew T. Mangino: A clearer picture of police shootings begins to emerge Jeffrey Gillespie: Pax Americana? At what price? Chris Honore Council Corner Editor's Notes Jeffrey Gillespie Herb Rothschild Revels Latest Stories Top 5 things to do this week Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick pay tribute to Arkansas bluegrass duo Vern Williams and Ray Park The Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical 'Long Day's Journey into Night' Community blog: Words, wine and Craig Wright 4 Things To Do This Week Theater Ticket availability Ticket Availability Ashland Contemporary Theatre seeks new artistic director Ticket Availability The Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents Eugene O'Neill's autobiographical 'Long Day's Journey into Night' Music Futureshock: Kendrick Lamar release points to road ahead Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick pay tribute to Arkansas bluegrass duo Vern Williams and Ray Park Album reviews: Recent and recommended for March The Farr Side: New format for ‘American Idol’ as show continues a strong run Improv rock and folk band hosts a dance party at the Ashland Community Center Visual Art Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Movies Movie review: In ‘Danny Collins,’ Pacino helps us imagine a Lennon story Noah Baumbach talks Ben Stiller, adult comedies and more In 'Timbuktu,' lust for power disturbs peace Movie review: ‘The Gunman’ misses the target Movie listings: March 20-26 Food and Drink Cruelest Month: Poetry Blog Lifestyle Latest Stories Ride & Drive: 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque App Finder: Best barbecue apps Health Watch: It’s OK to have a cheat day Inner Peace: The good, the bad and the spiritual Antionette Kerr: Tourney fever gets superstitious Aging Happens Inner Peace Column Inner Peace Blog Rogues: Tales from the Valley Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED   » Obituaries Photos Videos Blogs Business Business Services NEWS NOW   Ashland Calendar: Saturday, March 28       ...       Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent       ...       Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity       ...       Ashland Calendar: Saturday, March 28       ...       Guest Opinion: Ashland council vote on travelers accommodations was less than transparent       ...       Herb Rothschild Jr: Failing at charity       ...           Movie listings: March 13-18 Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM »  Social News Varsity Theatre March 13-18 Note: March 19 showtimes will be adjusted for an advance showing. Check showtimes at catheatres.com The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Fri.-Sun. early show: 12:05 Daily showtimes: 3:00, 5:55, 8:50 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the expansionist dream of Sonny, and it's making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina. Sonny has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy — posing a rooming predicament for fresh arrivals Guy and Lavinia. Directed by John Madden. Starring Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Judi Dench, Richard Gere, Dev Patel. Rated PG for some language and suggestive comments/124m.  GETT: The Trail of Viviane Amsalem NEW Fri.-Sun. early show: 12:45 Daily showtimes: 3:30, 6:15, 9:00 An Israeli woman seeking to finalize a divorce (gett) from her estranged husband finds herself effectively put on trial by her country’s religious marriage laws. In Israel, there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce; only Orthodox rabbis can legalize a union or its dissolution, which is only possible with the husband’s full consent. Trapped in a loveless marriage, Viviane Amsalem has been applying for a divorce for three years but her religiously devout husband Elisha, continually refuses. Directed by Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz; Starring Simon Abkarian, Ronit Elkabetz, Menashe Noy, Sasson Gabay. Not Rated/115m. What We Do in the Shadows NEW  Fri.-Sun. early shows: 12:20, 2:35 Daily showtimes: 4:50, 7:05, 9:20 Housemates Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are three vampires who are trying to get by in modern society; from paying rent and doing housework to trying to get invited into nightclubs, they’re just like anyone else — except they’re immortal and must feast on human blood. When their 8000 year-old roommate Petyr, turns 20-something human hipster Nick, into a vampire, the guys must guide him through his newfound eternal life. Directed by Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement; Starring Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Jackie van Beek, Jonny Brugh, Cori Gonzales-Macuer, Stu Rutherford. Not Rated/86m. Mr. Turner Fri.-Sun. early show: 11:55  Daily showtimes: 5:45 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: Cinematography, costume design, Music (original score) and production design —  This film explores the last quarter-century of the great-if-eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851). Profoundly affected by the death of his father, loved by a housekeeper he takes for granted and occasionally exploits sexually, he forms a close relationship with a seaside landlady with whom he eventually lives incognito in Chelsea, where he dies. Throughout this, he travels, paints, stays with the country aristocracy, visits brothels, is a popular if anarchic member of the Royal Academy of Arts, has himself strapped to the mast of a ship so that he can paint a snowstorm, and is both celebrated and reviled by the public and by royalty. Directed by Mike Leigh. Starring Timothy Spall, Ruth Sheen, Martin Savage. Rated R for some sexual content/150m. Still Alice Fri.-Sun. early show: 1:15  Daily showtimes: 3:40, 6:05, 8:40 ACADEMY AWARD WINNER: Best actress (Julianne Moore) — Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, and brief language including a sexual reference/101m. Whiplash Daily showtimes: 3:10, 9:10 ACADEMY AWARD WINNER: Best supporting actor (J.K. Simmons), film editing, sound mixing — Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble  at a music school, and he discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man's life. Directed by Damien Chazelle. Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons. Rated R for strong language including some sexual references/107m. Ashland Street Cinemas March 13-18 Cinderella NEW Sat.-Sun. early shows: 12:10 Daily showtimes: 3:00, 5:45, 8:30 A live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale about a servant step-daughter who wins the heart of a prince. Directed by Kenneth Branagh; Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden. Rated PG for mild thematic elements/113m (includes 8m "Frozen Fever" short) Chappie Sat.-Sun. early show: 12:20  Daily showtimes: 3:10, 6:00, 8:50 In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. Directed by Neill Blomkamp. Starring Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Dev Patel. Rated R for violence, language and brief nudity/120m. Run All Night NEW Sat.-Sun. early shows: 12:50 Daily showtimes: 3:55, 6:20, 9:10 When retired hitman Jimmy's son Mike, estranged from Jimmy because Mike hated his business, becomes a target after accidentally witnessing a mob murder, Jimmy has to pick up his guns again to go against the Irish Philadelphia mob run by his longtime friend Shawn. Directed by Jaume Collett-Sera; Starring Liam Neeson, Nick Nolte, Ed Harris, Vincent D'Onofrio, Joel Kinnaman. Rated R for strong violence, language including sexual references, and some drug use/114m Unfinished Business Daily showtimes: 4:25, 9:30 A hard-working small business owner (Vince Vaughn) and his two associates (Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco) travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every imaginable — and unimaginable — way, including unplanned stops at a massive sex fetish event and a global economic summit. Directed by Ken Scott. Also starring James Marsden, Sienna Miller, Nick Frost, Dave Franco. Rated R for some strong risqué sexual content/graphic nudity, and for language and drug use/91m. Focus Sat.-Sun. early show: 1:20 Daily showtimes: 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 Will Smith stars as Nicky, a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess (Margot Robbie). As he's teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame — now an accomplished femme fatale — shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high stakes racecar circuit. In the midst of Nicky's latest, very dangerous scheme, she throws his plans for a loop ... and the consummate con man off his game. Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa. Also starring Rodrigo Santoro, Gerald McRaney. Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief violence/105m. McFarland, USA Sat.-Sun. early show: 11:55 Daily showtimes: 2:50, 5:50, 8:45 The true against-all-odds story of the 1987 McFarland high school cross country team in an economically challenged community. Directed by Niki Caro. Starring Maria Bello, Kevin Costner, Martha Higareda, Chris Ellis, Carlos Pratts, Morgan Saylor, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran. Rated PG for thematic material, some violence and language/129. Kingsman: The Secret Service Sat.-Sun. early show: 1:30 Daily showtimes: 6:40 This is the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into their ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine, Colin Firth, Taron Egerton. Rated R for sequences of strong violence, language and some sexual content/128m. 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