At the Liberty:"Inside Out 2"

DAYTON — “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

This movie has been highly rated by critics and audiences (90% and 96%, respectively on the Rotten Tomatoes website). Critics at the Rotten Tomatoes website summed up their review as “Spicing things up with the wrinkle of teenage angst, ‘Inside Out 2’ clears the head and warms the heart by living up to its predecessor’s emotional intelligence.” This movie is rated PG for some thematic elements and has a runtime of 96 minutes. It will run for two weeks at the Liberty Theater.

Our free summer movie series for children continues with “Dolphin Tale” on Tuesday July 2 and Friday July 5, at 1 pm. A small popcorn and small beverage are available for only $2. The movie summary is as follows: While swimming free in the ocean, a young dolphin gets caught in a trap and severely damages her tail. Though she is rescued and transported to a marine hospital, her tail cannot be saved, and the prognosis is dire. She needs a miracle, and she gets it. This movie is rated PG for some mild thematic elements. Runtime is 1 hour and 53 minutes. Then, showing on Tuesday, July 9, and Friday the 12th, the children’s movie will be “Detective Pikachu,” which is rated PG.

Coming July 8 is magician Jeff Evans for a free live performance at 1:30 p.m. Jeff, has over 25 years of experience, is a seasoned magician known of his ability to engage audiences of all ages. He performs up-close and stage magic shows for events including private parties, school assemblies, and corporate events.