Coyotes vs. Pens; ‘Gods of Egypt’ in Local Movie Houses (Mon., 2/29/16)

1) The Pens face off against the Arizona Coyotes in a 7 p.m. game at Consol Energy Center. With Evgeni Malkin back in the line up now, the ‘guins should have a strong surge heading towards the playoffs. The team then travels to Washington, D.C. to play the Capitals Tuesday night. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown.

2) Gods of Egypt – Alex Proyas directs this CGI spectacular taking place in a mythical, ancient time. Set, the Egyptian god of darkness, has captured the throne and plans to make everyone’s life a living hell. But Bek, a mortal, teams up with the god Horus to battle Set and save the world. It’s a lovely idea, but someone forgot to tell Proyas and screenwriters Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless that Egypt is located in Africa … therefore the people would be (a show of hands please) African. They would not be the passel of white actors hired to play them. After this was brought to his attention, Proyas went on an apology tour expressing remorse. We’ll see whether or not the public buys it. For what it’s worth, the film stars Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Abbey Lee, Brenton Thwaites, Rufus Sewell, and Geoffrey Rush. Check Fandango for screens and times. (TH)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAs2bL4Sasw

3) Chimes at Midnight – Orson Welles wrote and directed this film centering on Shakespeare’s recurring character Falstaff. (He appears in Henry IV Parts 1&2 and The Merry Wives of Windsor.) Welles combined a number of texts that tell the story of what he called “the betrayal of friendship.” It was a difficult shoot and he had to continually scramble for money to complete the film. When released in 1966 it quickly disappeared but has grown in stature since and is now considered to be one of Welles’ best. Incredibly byzantine legal issues kept the film unavailable for general release until 2015. Also starring John Gielgud, Keith Baxter, Jeanne Moreau, Ralph Richardson, and Margaret Rutherford. 7:30 p.m. Showings through March 3. Hollywood Theater, 1449 Potomac Ave., Dormont. (TH)

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