Entertainment : In Depth: 'Lincoln' comes to Palace Friday

We’re expecting large crowds this week at the Palace when “Lincoln” opens Friday, January 18 through Thursday, January 24, with shows every evening at 7 pm, and Monday at 2 pm.

Daniel Day Lewis, who has twice won an Academy Award for Best Actor in “My Left Foot” (1989) and “There Will Be Blood” (2007), is again nominated for his performance as Abraham Lincoln. He captured the Golden Globe last weekend.

Sally Field is also nominated for her portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln, as well as Steven Spielberg for Best Director, and the film for Best Picture.

“Lincoln,” which focuses on the final few months of the president’s life, is rated PG-13 for war violence and carnage, as well as strong language. It runs 149 minutes.

FEBRUARY

Due to the current popularity of “Lincoln,” we are fortunate to have this film before the Oscars. It is an unusual year for the Academy Awards, as many of the nominated movies have been big box office sellers, well loved by national audiences.

As a result, the Palace has already screened several Oscar-nominated pictures, including “Argo,” “Flight,” “Skyfall,” and “Cloud Atlas.” In February, we will show “Life of Pi,” as well as “Jack Reacher,” “Parental Guidance,” and “Gangster Squad.”

Unfortunately, we were unable to get the much-requested “Les Miserable,” but will ask for that film for our annual March Oscar Month. We will also be asking for “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Django.” See you on the red carpet!