A World War One veteran find solitude and solace on a remote island, but manages to find love and the hope to start a family. Their dashed hope finds a little miracle in a rowboat washed ashore, but their choice to rear the child later devastates them. The Light Between Oceans is based on the best-seller and the powerful cast has earned talk of Oscars. The PG-13 romantic drama lasts a little longer than an hour-and-a-half. Grab the tissues for Movies 16 or the Alamo.
Robert De Niro stars in Hands of Stone training boxer Roberto Duran during his epic bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard. Usher stars as Sugar Ray. Duran’s story is inspiring, rising from a life of poverty to a boxing legend. The R-rated action/adventure-drama runs about an hour-forty-five. Join the fight at Tinseltown or Premiere.
This coming Wednesday would have been Buddy Holly‘s 80th birthday. The Buddy Holly Center hosts Buddy’s Birthday Bash all day long. Admission is free, they’ll have snacks and make-and-takes for kids, plus, of course, live music. You can get more details on their website.
That’s a look at what’s happening in the Hub City!