Misericordia University to offer movie nights in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall

DALLAS, Pa. – The Misericordia University Student Activities Department has announced the campus will begin to offer movies in the recently renovated Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. The schedule includes “Couples Retreat,” on Jan. 24; “Precious,” on Feb.7; and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” on March 14. All movies will be shown at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $1 for Misericordia students with ID and $2 for the general public.

“Couples Retreat” is an off-beat comedy produced by Vince Vaughn and co-stars Jason Batemen and Faizon Love. With their relationship in danger of dissipating, a couple racing to salvage their marriage invites three other couples to join them in a tropical paradise. Upon arriving, the guests are disturbed to find that participation in therapy sessions in mandatory if they plan to stay on the resort. (107 minutes; rated PG-13)

The second installment of Stephenie Meyer’s immensely popular Twilight series, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” delves deeper into the mysteries of the supernatural world with the romance between the mortal Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson). (130 minutes; rated PG13)

“Precious,” based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire, is the harrowing yet ultimately inspiring story of illiterate Harlem teenager, Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) who escapes a life of abuse at the hands of her parents by discovering her own inner strength through the help of a social worker (Mariah Carey) and alternative school teacher (Paula Patton). Mo’Nique has earned rave reviews cast as Precious’ verbally and physically abusive mother. (110 minutes; rated R). The movie has earned critical acclaim and has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards for Best Drama, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress and numerous NAACP Image Awards.

For more information about Movie Night at Misericordia, please contact Patrick McKamy, coordinator of student activities, (570) 674-6411. For additional information on events at Misericordia, go to the Misericordia website www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore.

Founded and Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is Luzerne County’s first four-year college and offers 32 academic majors on the graduate and undergraduate levels in full and part-time formats.