'Les Miserables' and 'Django Unchained' Featured at Lehigh Valley Theaters

Check out our links to local theater times if you plan to see a movie this weekend

Les Misérables and Django Unchained had big Christmas openings and continue to play in Lehigh Valley theaters this weekend. You can find local movie times here: And if you like to plan ahead, here is Firstshowing's 2013 movie release schedule. What movies did you see or are you planning to see this holiday season? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Andy Novick

5:44 am on Friday, December 28, 2012

I refuse to see "Central Park 5" because Ken Burns, the film maker did not do his research. The critics said " feels incomplete, no new information," New York Times review....that is because he could not get interviews from the other side, the cops, the DA, etc...I was there the whole time, video taping the 5 "bad guys" and am very willing to talk, the cops have a Blue Wall, and the DA's all have…   more ›

James Bond's "Skyfall" in Lehigh Valley Theaters This Weekend

It's a big weekend for movies as James Bond comes to Lehigh Valley theaters

It's a big weekend for movies as James Bond and Abraham Lincoln come to a theater near you. You can check our local movie times here:   Other new movies include: "A Late Quartet": A drama about a Manhattan string quartet (Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Mark Ivanir) approaching its 25th anniversary.  "Brooklyn Castle": Katie Dellamaggiore's documentary about a junior-high chess team. "This Must Be the Place": Sean Penn stars as a rock star trying to avenge his late father in this new dramedy.  "Head Games": This new documentary examines the risks of head trauma in the world of contact sports. It opens Friday at the SIFF Cinema at the Film Center. "The Details: Tobey Maguire stars in this filmed-in-Seattle …

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Boyd Will Stay Closed Through 2011

Rain damage deprives owner of busiest season; a repurposing of theater might be considered.

The Boyd Theatre, closed since May because of water damage, will remain closed through the end of 2011, its owner announced today. In the meantime, repairs to the 90-year-old downtown landmark will continue with an eye on re-opening next year – perhaps with some different programming than its traditional slate of first-run movies. The cinema was forced to close its doors just before Memorial Day after days of heavy rain caused leaks to the inside of the auditorium. “With the freakish monsoon-like rain that hit the area in the spring, we saw damage in locations where we have never seen water before,” said Joyce Heydt, the owner, through a news release. “I knew we needed to nip this problem in the bud before we could even think about …

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Free and Discounted Summer Movies

Kids and families love to enjoy the movies, but so often it’s too expensive. Here’s your opportunity to sit back, relax, stay cool and enjoy the sites and sounds of a local theater.

Every summer, a handful of theaters around the Lehigh Valley offer free or discounted summer movie series for children and parents. What better way to catch a flick, beat the heat AND save some dollars? Here is a listing of some of the local theaters offering summer programs: Rave Motion Pictures – The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. beginning June 21 with the final showing on August 10. Doors open at 9:30. Movies start at 10 a.m. Get there early to make sure to get a good seat – these showings fill up FAST! All movies are rated G or PG. Guests receive $1 off Rave Meal Deals. June 21 & 22: Megamind June 28 & 29: Yogi Bear July 5 & 6: Diary of a Wimpy Kid July 12 & 13: Live Large July 19 & 20: Ramona …