Film events

“Beasts of the Southern Wild” – Today-Saturday. Hushpuppy, an intrepid 6-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in “the Bathtub,” a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe; for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. Global Cinema Cafe film series. Shows at 7:30 p.m. daily. Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $7/adults, $6/seniors and students. (208) 263-9191.

“The Lucky One” – Today-Saturday. Romantic drama inspired by a Nicholas Sparks novel follows the story of U.S. Marine Sgt. Logan Thibault, who travels to Louisiana to find a girl he believes to have been his good luck charm during his three tours in Iraq. Part of the “Blockbuster in the Borah” series. Shows 7 and 9:30 p.m. nightly. Open to the public. University of Idaho, Student Union Building Ballroom, Borah Theatre, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 885-7251.

“The Tree of Life” – Part of the Professor Series, for which local professors select classic and contemporary films. “The Tree of Life” is hosted by David Calhoun and Dan Bradley of Gonzaga’s Faith and Reason Institute. Wednesday, 7 p.m. $7. Magic Lantern Theatre, 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 209-2383.

“All the King’s Men” – Won the Best Picture Oscar in 1949. Starring Broderick Crawford, it tells the story of power and Southern politics surrounding a Huey Long-type character. The Advocates for the Bing Crosby Theater presents its fall film series “Best of the Political Movie Classics.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $5. (509) 993-1732.

The Poor Boyz - Triple Threat Tour – Schweitzer Mountain Resort Ski Film. Thursday, 7 p.m., Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. (208) 263-9191.