"Saving Private Ryan" and "The Green Mile" films

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The GenX Cinema series presents a double feature, with Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” and Frank Darabont’s “The Green Mile,” on Saturday, January 20 at 7:00 pm at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport. Entry is by donation. No host beer bar will be open; additional refreshments will be on sale at the concession stand including popcorn and candy. “Saving Private Ryan” is about the search for a missing soldier just after the WWII D-day invasion in Normandy. The film breaks new ground in content and style. It merges some of the most realistic and disturbing battle footage ever included in a feature film with a touching human story. Stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. Music by John Williams. Winner of 5 Academy Awards. “The Green Mile” is based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Frank Darabont, who also directed “The Shawshank Redemption,” which means you can expect unusual plot twists and turns, and a dash of the supernatural. Stars Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan. Four Oscar nominations including Best Picture. “Saving Private Ryan” was made in 1998, is rated R, with run time of 2 hours 49 minutes. “The Green Mile” was made in 1999, is rated R, with run time of 3 hours, 9 minutes. The films are sponsored by Performance Mechanical, and are jointly presented by the Lake County Theatre Company and the Soper Reese Theatre. The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, soperreesetheatre.com.