Matt Damon stars in The Great Wall as much as the special effects do. He joins an elite force of warriors who is making what could be humanity’s last stand against ancient monsters known as the Taotie. The movie is epic, the reviews are not, but the effects are dazzling and it’s the biggest movie ever shot entirely in China. It’s rated PG-13 and runs a little longer than an hour-and-a-half. Join the battle at the Alamo Drafthouse, Premiere or either Cinemark.
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra wants to take you to the movies, sort of. This special, one-night-only performance will feature some of the most well-known movie scores, from Casablanca to Star Wars. They will perform the 12 selections Friday night only at the Civic Center Theater. Tickets range from $35 to $60 and you can get them through the LSO website.
The Lubbock Community Theatre presents the classic, A Raisin in the Sun. It’s the story of a family who all have different plans for their late patriarch’s life-insurance money. Not only do they face their own family tensions, they also face the prejudices of the time in Chicago’s South Side. Opening night is Friday and the show runs for three weekends. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for seniors and students, and you can get them through the Theatre’s website.
That’s a look at what’s happening in the Hub City, with Joe Sherwood‘s Entertainment Thursday.
