Fairchild Cinemas is going to do two showings of the Humphrey Bogart classic The Maltese Falcon next week at 7 p.m. on the Oct. 27 and the 29.
Both are free on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is the finale of the Mid-Columbia Libraries' "The Big Read," a program designed to get people to read. They focused on Dashiell Hammetts classic book and as a treat, Fairchild Cinemas is going to let those participating in the program and even those that didnt see the film.
The Maltese Falcon, written and directed by the legend John Huston (Angelicas dad) is the granddaddy and best of all private detective flicks.
Mr. Movie rating: 5 stars
Not rated, probably PG-13. It plays Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Fairchild Cinemas.
5 stars to 4 1/2 stars: Must see on the big screen
4 stars to 3 1/2 stars: Good film, see it if it's your type of movie.
3 stars to 2 1/2 stars: Wait until it comes out on video.
2 stars to 1 star: Don't bother.
0 stars: Speaks for itself.
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