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The Big Screen

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Last week, June 12

“Jurassic World”

This week, June 19

“Inside Out” (Walt Disney), PG, 94 minutes

About — By Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures, it’s the animated story of a happy 11-year-old Midwestern girl who moves to San Francisco. Emotions get the best of her as she tries to adjust to her new city, house and school. Stars — Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling. Director — Peter Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen.

“Dope” (Open Road), R, 115 minutes

About — Malcolm survives as a geek, and his life takes off on an L.A. adventure. Stars — Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly Elise. Director — Rick Famuyiwa.

Next week, June 26

“Ted 2”; “Max”; “Big Game”

Home rentals

The latest top 10 digital movie purchases based on transaction rate, by Rentrak:

1. “American Sniper”

2. “Kingsman: The Secret Service”

3. “Whiplash”

4. “The Wedding Ringer”

5. “Interstellar”

6. “Still Alice”

7. “Taken 3”

8. “Jupiter Ascending”

9. “Strange Magic”

10. “Focus”

Other recent favorites: “Mortdecai”; “Top Five”

Doc spotlight

“Batkid Begins”

Watch for the theater showing, DVD or stream of the documentary about the city of San Francisco — and world, with nearly 2 billion people reached through social media on the subject — rallying to help 5-year-old cancer patient Miles Scott, who, thanks to the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation, dressed as “Batkid,” and how and why people rallied to his cause. For more info: www.batkidbegins.com.

Upcoming event

Who doesn’t love movies shown outdoors during warm summer nights? We’ll have more later, but Portland Parks & Recreation’s Movies in the Park begins in early July — with “Despicable Me 2” at Peninsula Park, July 8 — and continues into September. For info: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks.


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