Today at The Lyric
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
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Calling all trainers. You have been summoned to the ultimate Pokémon showdown! Lyric Theatre Late Night brings you the rarest Pokémon of all in their first movie.
When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try and clone the greatest ever Pokémon, Mew, the end result is success and Mewtwo is born. However Mewtwo is bitter about his purpose in life and kills his masters. In order to become the greatest he throws open a challenge to the world to battle him and his Pokémon. Ash and his friends are one of the few groups of trainers who pass the first test and prepare for battle. However they soon find out about further cloning and Mewtwo's ultimate plan for the earth.
Showtimes & Tickets
Midnight • $5.00
Calling all trainers. You have been summoned to the ultimate Pokémon showdown! Lyric Theatre Late Night brings you the rarest Pokémon of all in their first movie.
When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try and clone the greatest ever Pokémon, Mew, the end result is success and Mewtwo is born. However Mewtwo is bitter about his purpose in life and kills his masters. In order to become the greatest he throws open a challenge to the world to battle him and his Pokémon. Ash and his friends are one of the few groups of trainers who pass the first test and prepare for battle. However they soon find out about further cloning and Mewtwo's ultimate plan for the earth.
| » IMDB | |
| RATING: | G. |
| RELEASED: | 1998 |
| RUN TIME: | 75 Minutes |
Showtimes & Tickets
Midnight • $5.00
The Descendants
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From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscar-winning Sideways, set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
Showtimes & Tickets
7:00pm • $6.00, $5.00 with Membership
9:15pm • $6.00, $5.00 with Membership
From Alexander Payne, the creator of the Oscar-winning Sideways, set in Hawaii, The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
| » Official Site | » IMDB |
| RATING: | R. |
| RELEASED: | 2011 |
| RUN TIME: | 115 Minutes |
Showtimes & Tickets
7:00pm • $6.00, $5.00 with Membership
9:15pm • $6.00, $5.00 with Membership
| (M): Movie | (LM): Live Music |
| (P): Play | (SE): Special Event |
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Since 1998, the Lyric has operated a not-for-profit movie theatre and community center in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. We are located on College Avenue across the street from Virginia Tech's main campus.
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Week At A Glance
Sat • Jan 28
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (M)
Midnight
Rothstein's First Assignment (M)
1:30pm
The Descendants (M)
7:00pm • 9:15pm
Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (M)
Midnight
Rothstein's First Assignment (M)
1:30pm
The Descendants (M)
7:00pm • 9:15pm
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Announcements
Effective August 1, 2011, prices on all concession items (except water) will go up 25 cents.
We regret to say that the January 20 concert with pianist Garrick Ohlsson has been canceled due to an unexpected scheduling conflict with the artist. Ticket holders will receive a full refund. If you purchased your ticket through the Lyric box office, contact us at (540) 951-4771 during business hours for a refund.
If you are a UCM ticket holder, you will receive your refund in the mail from the VT Department of Music (540-231-5685.)
If you are a UCM ticket holder, you will receive your refund in the mail from the VT Department of Music (540-231-5685.)
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