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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Film events

“Still Alice” Through Sunday. A renowned linguistics professor is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As the disease progresses, Alice struggles to not only fight the inner decay, but to make the most of her remaining time to find the love and peace to make simply living worthwhile. Starring Academy Award winner Julianne Moore. Rated: PG-13. Today at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5:15 and 8 p.m. and Sunday 4:15 and 7 p.m. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $6/adults $3/kids age 12 and younger. (208) 882-4127.

“Before Sunrise” Directed by Richard Linklater, this 1995 precursor to “Before Sunset” stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy as two people who meet on a train and forge a connection. The pair spend the night wandering Vienna together. Rated R. (105 minutes). Presented by the North Idaho College Film Club. Today, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 292-4637.

“DamNation” Film screening and discussion of this documentary film about America’s growing movement to restore healthy rivers through the removal of costly, outdated dams. Produced by Patagonia and hosted by the Idaho Conservation League and Idaho Rivers United, the evening includes a discussion following the screening on Idaho’s existing dams and the proposals to build more, as well as ways to get involed. The evening also includes a no-host beer and wine bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. Today, 7 p.m., 102 S. Euclid, Sandpoint. $8. (208) 265-9565.

Stage to Screen Film Series: “Great Expectations” This Jo Clifford adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic has been universally acclaimed as a triumph on its sellout tour of the UK ahead of its London West End debut. Sunday, 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $15; $45/Stage to Screen Series. (509) 227-7404.

“Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast” Talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can’t judge a book by its cover, or an animal by its fangs, so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tinker Bell and her friends aren’t so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, Fawn must trust her heart and take a leap of faith if she hopes to rally the girls to save the NeverBeast. Rated G. Monday, 4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Shirley Parker Storyroom, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

“Last Days in Vietnam” During the chaotic final weeks of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese army closes in on Saigon as the panicked South Vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. On the ground, American soldiers and diplomats confront the same moral quandary: whether to obey White House orders to evacuate U.S. citizens only or to risk punishment and save the lives of as many South Vietnamese citizens as they can. A 2014 American documentary film written, produced and directed by Rory Kennedy. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 227-7638.

“The Big Lebowski” “Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Julianne Moore. Suds and Cinema series. Dress up as your favorite character and win a prize. Rated R. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $4. (509) 227-7638.

“Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes” Driven to make the world better for his baby girl, John Ennis pieces together the cycle of pay-to-play politics that rules America. When insiders control the game, how can an outsider have a voice? Through first-time candidates in Ohio, following the money in our elections, and uncovering the secret history of monopoly, Ennis finds solutions along his surprising journey. Thursday, 7 p.m., Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $10/door. (509) 209-2383.

Spokane Film Society When was the last time you watched a really great movie and wanted to sit around and talk with a bunch of friends about it? Come watch great film, meet cool people and talk about interesting ideas as they relate to film. Drink and food specials. Thursday, 9 p.m., Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. $5. (509) 327-1050.