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Hippie Moms, a Sad Banker, and 48 Hour Films at the Hollywood Theater

This weekends lineup mixes comedy, drama and local Pittsburgh filmmaking.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, grab some popcorn and a ticket for one of the films being shown at the on Potomac.

All weekend long starting on Friday, the big screen will show "Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding" staring Jane Fonda and Catherine Keener. This comedy focuses on an uptight lawyer and mom who journeys home with her two children for a family vacation at her free loving hippie mother's farm. 

Next later in the evening on Friday, Tommy Wiseau will play the depressed banker, Johnny, in the 2003 cult classic "The Room." Johnny's life was great until all his friends started turning on him one by one and soon Johnny's life is not so great.

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The 48 Hour Film Project will be highlighted on Saturday and Sunday at the Hollywood. These films were created completely in one sleepless weekend from a Friday to a Sunday by a team of Pittsburgh moviemakers. 

For a night at the movies:

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Friday July 27: "Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding" at 7:00 p.m. and "The Room" at 9:15

Saturday July 28: The 48 Hour Film Project at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and "Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding" at 8:00 p.m.

Sunday July 29: The 48 Hour Film Project at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and "Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding" at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for adults age 62 and older, $5 for children age 12 and younger, unless otherwise noted. Call the theater at 412-344-2958 for details.


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