Film: Salt
Angelina Jolie stars in this wild, implausible, reality-suspending thrill ride as Salt, a fugitive CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy. Is she or isn’t she? Regardless, you know there will be plenty of ass-kicking by Jolie, who dyes her hair as black as her ruthless heart. We’re talking the more hardcore, female version of Jack Bauer here. “Who is Salt?” the trailer asks. Watch and find out. And expect a few explosions along the way. Free popcorn and soda will be available.
Princeton Garden Theatre
Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 p.m.
Film: The Social Network
Hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the best movies of the year, “The Social Network” charts the meteoric rise of Facebook and its effect on the (now former) best friends who created it, played by Jesse Eisenberg (“Zombieland”) and Andrew Garfield (the next Spiderman). A very funny yet poignant script written by Aaron Sorkin (“A Few Good Men”) is the real star of the show, so anyone looking to see an entertaining and thoughtful movie should definitely check it out. Free popcorn and soda will be available.
Princeton Garden Theatre
Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 p.m.
Music: Princeton University Jazz Ensemble
Don’t miss what promises to be an inspiring collaboration in celebration of jazz and world music, featuring the Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble and Brazilian superstar Gilberto Gil. With 52 albums released and 4 million records sold, Gil has been part of the jazz scene for nearly 50 years and continues to tackle such wide-ranging issues as social inequality, science and religion and racial tension through his fusion of rock, reggae and funk.
Richardson Auditorium
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Film: The Kids Are All Right
Two teenagers living with lesbian parents search for their biological father in this summer film. See what happens as the children’s quest opens a new chapter in this family’s life, strengthening family ties as well as bringing new love into all of their lives.
Frist Film/Performance Theatre
Friday, 10 p.m.
Party: Bring an Ally Dance
This week is LGBT awareness week, and to celebrate, the Pride Alliance is hosting a party on Saturday at Campus Club. What better way to show support for the LGBT community? This evening promises a ton of dancing and food from Olives.
Campus Club
Saturday, 10 p.m.
Film: Let the Right One In
In a time when Twilight has turned the blood-sucking undead into heartthrobs, “Let the Right One In” restores the fear inherent in vampire mythology. The dark, bloody drama centers on Oskar, a bullied boy longing for vengeance. An opportunity arrives in the form of Eli, an unusual girl who, as Oskar discovers, is a vampire. The American remake of this Swedish film, “Let Me In,” is currently playing in theaters.
Frist Film/Performance Theater
Saturday, 10 p.m.
Film: Ajami
A documentary-style crime feature, “Ajami” explores five stories set in an impoverished neighborhood of Tel Aviv. The film was very well received in Israel and elsewhere, winning five Ophir Awards (the Israeli equivalent of the Oscars) and being nominated for the Academy Award for best foreign-language film. It has been highly praised for its realistic depiction of the language divide in Israel between Hebrew and Arabic and the interactions between speakers of the two languages. This is a must-see for foreign-film enthusiasts.
East Pyne 010
Sunday, 7:15 p.m.
Campus Picks compiled by Charles Du, Bruce Easop, Lisa Fierstein, Benjamin Neumann, Ashwath Rabindranath and Meghan Todt.
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