Fridays opening: An abominable snow dad

What with all the mainstream films opening on Christmas (Thursday), Friday's only premiere will be at the Magic Lantern. And true to that theater's ongoing philosophy, the offering should be thoroughly thought-provoking. Friday's opening is as follows:

"Force Majeure": Swedish writer-director Ruben Östlund explores what happens to a family when, while they're vacationing in the French Alps, the threat of an avalanche causes dad to show his true colors. Reminds me of the 1950s-era television show "Make Room for Daddy" … on the rescue chopper.

So forget those post-Christmas sales specials and go to the movies.

P.S.: The Lantern continues "The Babadook," "My Old Lady," "Citizenfour" and "Awake: The Life of Yoganandya." The theater will be closed New Year's Day.