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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1977

Page

15

Close Encounters of the Third Kind Review

A detailed critique of Close Encounters of the Third Kind directed by Steven Spielberg. It praises the groundbreaking special effects and the climactic sequence but criticizes the simplistic story and uneven dialogue while noting the film's upbeat tone and massive marketing.

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Theater listings and showtimes for Friday night

The page lists multiple cinema and stage showings across theatres Eastown Plaza Stage 1 to 4 and Iowa Roosevelts, plus Marion features and Danish Book World repeats. Notable screenings include World Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Smokey and the Bandit at various times, with family friendly options Pete's Dragon and Looking for Mr. Goodbar also scheduled along with stage productions First Love Hazing The Goodbye Girl and Tele fone in multiple acts.

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