If you’re looking to get out later this week after-hours, here is one thing you can do: catch a movie. Little Rock and North Little Rock have four special film screenings– one sneak preview, one Oscar contender, one Oscar winner and one in-depth documentary– all showing Thursday and Friday (Feb. 20-21).
Here is look at the screenings:
Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock
Just in time for The Rep’s revival of “Les Miserables,” starting March 5, the North Little Rock library will be screening the newest film adaptation of the production, starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway, as part of the Between Stage and Screen program that screen films in conjunction with The Rep’s production schedule. The story follows convict Jean Valjean, who is on the run. Hunted relentlessly by the policeman Javert for breaking his parole, he must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphaned Cosette. But with revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Jean Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. The screening starts at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 20). Prior to the screening of each film, one or more members of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s artistic team will lead a brief discussion on the upcoming show, offer behind-the-curtain insights and host an audience Q&A. Admission is free. Get more information here.
Ron Robinson Theater, 1 Count Pulaski Way, Little Rock
The Gathr Preview Series will be screening “Next Goal Wins,” a documentary about the American Samoan soccer team and what it really means to win. Since their crushing 31-0 defeat to Australia back in 2001, American Samoa have been rooted firmly to the bottom of FIFA’s world rankings. It follows the story of these Pacific warriors who, having never won an official FIFA game, are on a mission to rewrite the history books. This screening is part of the Previews Subscription Series where members pay a monthly fee, save 45-60 percent over individual ticket prices, and are guaranteed ticket(s) to sneak-peek screenings of four new films each month. The film starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and tickets can be purchased here.
Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock
If you haven’t seen “Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Matthew McConaughey, this week is the time. The highly touted film tells the story of electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof (McConaughey), who works around the system to help AIDS patients get medication they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease. It has six pending nominations at the Oscar’s this year and at the Golden Globe Awards, this year, McConaughey and Jared Leto (who plays Rayon) won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor awards, respectively. The screening, a part of the Argenta Film Series, starts at 7 p.m. Thursday and is free to the public. To reserve your seat, click here.
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. Ninth St., Little Rock
The Mosaic Templars Cultural is partnering with The Conyers Institute of Public Policy to present “An Evening with Dick Gregory.” The renowned comedian, satirist, author and activist stop by 7-9 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) and will include a screening of the documentary film “COINTELPRO: The FBI’s War on Black America,” followed by discussion with Gregory at 8 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact MTCC at (501) 683-3593 or reserve tickets online here.