LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Film Clips

There are several special events coming to the Lamorinda theaters in the next few weeks beginning with "Titanic" at the Orinda's Thursday Free Movie Night, 7 p.m. July 13. The story of the Titanic begins in the present, 2.5 miles under water where a fortune hunter (Bill Paxton) is looking for treasure amongst the ruins of the broken ship. From this point the film morphs into the past and the launching of the ill-fated ship and the love story of artist Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt (Kate Winslet). Titanic won 11 Oscars in 1998.

7 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Rheem Theatre, Derek Zemrak will present a history of the Life of Marilyn Monroe. She was famous for playing the "dumb blonde" and became the one of the most popular sex symbols of all time. Come and learn more about her fascinating life through Zemrak's lecture, rare movie clips and live music from her movies performed by Patti Leidecker. Marilyn Wines from Cine Cuvée will be sold at this event. Admission is $15

2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Rheem Theatre - Moraga Movers Movie with Larry Swindell. "Yankee Doodle Dandy" starring James Cagney, Joan Leslie, and Walter Huston, is the biographical musical about the life of renowned playwright, composer, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan. Admission is $7.

8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, is Comedy Night at the Orinda Theatre with comedian Johnny Steele. He is a comedian, talk show host, writer, humorist, political satirist, actor and all-around loudmouth commentator. Admission is $20.

6 and 8 p.m., Saturday, July 22, is the return by popular demand of Illusionist Timothy James. After sold-out shows on May 20 and June 3, James has agreed to return on July 22 for two additional shows - 6 p.m. for kids and 8 p.m. for the PG13 show. Get ready for a night of amazing sleight-of-hand, hilarious audience interaction and the grand finales. These shows are fun for all ages and for all generations! Pianist Patti Leidecker will accompany him on the baby grand piano. Admission: Kids' Show, $10 under 18; $15 18 and over. Admission to the PG13 show is $15.