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Run for Fun and more...
Run for FunIt’s that time of year when we see more people having fun outdoors running (and walking). We want to share with you some of the best films about running to celebrate the “running spirit” in all of us.
Chariots of Fire tells the true story of two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian, who compete in the 1924 Olympics. An Oscar went to the composer Vangelis for his extraordinary musical score. (1981, PG)
Saint Ralph is the unlikely story of Ralph Walker, a ninth grader who outran everyone’s expectations except his own in his bold quest of trying to win the 1954 Boston Marathon. (2002, PG-13)
Race– Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. ( 2016, PG-13)
Without Limits– The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine from Oregon, and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.(1998, PG-13)
McFarland USA– Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region. (2015, PG) And if running is not your favorite activity, try a saunter, a walk, a scramble or a wander to lift your spirits too! The Ruby is open now for private rentals. Just call 509-687-3210 or rubytheatre@nwi.net. See you at the Ruby (soon) !      The Sound of Spring!The birds are chirping the flowers are blossoming and the sun is shining! We’re feeling so warm and full of love we were inspired to share some of our favorite heart warming movies that remind us of the energy and sounds the season brings. Here are some of our picks from romper.coms list of 20 of the best movies to watch in the Spring! Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo
It’s up to Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, and Roo to get Rabbit’s spring cleaning done so the Easter festivities can begin in this 2004 Winnie the Pooh movie. Watch Winnie the Poo: Springtime with Roo on Disney+. Babe
A pig with a knack for conversation finds his way with the help of some friends on the farm in this 1995 family comedy that will have you embracing nature’s seasonal joys. Watch Babe, rated G, on HBOMax. Bee Movie
Jerry Seinfeld lends his voice to Barry, a worker bee who makes honey, and sues humans when he learns they’ve been stealing the bee’s nectar in this film all about springtime’s biggest nuisance’s. Watch Bee Movie, rated PG, on Netflix. The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max, Gidget, Snowball, and the rest of the gang take on new adventures in this Secret Life of Pets sequel that will make you want to take your furry friend for a walk in this newly warm weather. Watch The Secret Life of Pets 2, rated PG, on Netflix. The Sound Of Music
Get transported to Austria in the springtime in this 1965 movie musical about a governess who won the heart of the Von Trapp family. Watch The Sound of Music, rated G, on Disney+. Enjoy the weather and all the sights and sounds it brings. Happy Spring! See you at the Ruby!   Hop into some fun!Easter is just around the corner! Can we all agree that it’s one of the most adorable holidays? Getting dressed in our pastel Sunday best, hunting for colored eggs, fresh blooms of spring and of course, the beloved Easter Bunny. It gives us all the feels and this year we are really looking forward to the message Easter brings. A new start, new life and a celebration of love (and cuteness). We found a list from Town and Country of some of the best films to watch on and around Easter. We picked some of our favorites from the list and shared them below. Hop into some fun and enjoy one of these films to celebrate the Holiday! Peter Rabbit  A classic MGM musical from the Golden Age of Hollywood starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, Easter Parade is the perfect nostalgic escapism for Easter Sunday. The film takes place around the holiday, when a Broadway star and a chorus girl fall in love, and culminates with a proposal that happens during the Easter Parade, naturally.   
See you at the Ruby!
  A night at the Oscars!?!This years annual Academy Awards may have been postponed until April 25th but the Nominees are in! We found an article by the Los Angeles Times that features the Oscar Nominees and the predictions of who will take each category as researched by experts! You could be an expert too and make your guesses. So put on your critic hat because this week we are going to challenge you to watch these critically acclaimed films and let you decide if they deserve to take home the gold man.
Best picture Prediction: “Nomadland”“Nomadland” has been a frontrunner all awards season long, and it remains in first place in Round 3, with the panel expecting it to continue its winning ways Oscar night. However, “Minari” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7″ have significantly closed the gap, possibly indicating a closer race for best picture than previously thought.
Lead Actress Prediction: Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman”Carey Mulligan holds at No. 1, with Viola Davis creating some distance between herself and Frances McDormand for 2nd. As expected, Vanessa Kirby and singer Andra Day complete the field, matching the SAG noms (the BuzzMeter had all five called as well).
Lead Actor Prediction: Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”The late Chadwick Boseman‘s leave-it-on-the-field performance has him as one of only two consensus picks in the entire Round 3 of the BuzzMeter. Boseman has ruled the awards circuit, winning everywhere. He’s the runaway favorite for the Oscar, with only Riz Ahmed in earshot. Anthony Hopkins, Gary Oldman and Steven Yeun complete the field. Yeun is the first of Korean descent to get a lead-actor Oscar nomination (1956 winner Yul Brynner, of partial Tartar descent and a naturalized American citizen at the time, is the only other Asian-American nominee thus far). For a full list of Nominees and categories visit: BuzzMeter 2021: Our experts predict the Oscar winners — and so can you Did you Know? The Ruby will be Opening April 1st for Private Rentals!Contact: Rubytheatre@nwi.net to book your viewing today!
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