Director Davis Guggenheim eloquently weaves the science of global warming with Mr. Gore’s personal history and lifelong commitment to reversing the effects of global climate change. A longtime advocate for the environment, Gore presents a wide array of facts and information in a thoughtful and compelling way. "Al Gore strips his presentations of politics, laying out the facts for the audience to draw their own conclusions in a charming, funny and engaging style, and by the end has everyone on the edge of their seats, gripped by his haunting message," said Guggenheim. An Inconvenient Truth is not a story of despair but rather a rallying cry to protect the one earth we all share.(2006, Runtime: 100 minutes, Rated: PG) For more information about the film, visit climatecrisis.net.

Later in September the Art House Theater will feature Quinceañera (Sept. 22–Oct. 5). Magdalena, 14, comes from a lovely yet troubled Mexican-American family in Los Angeles. She dreams of her upcoming Quinceañera (the dresses, the limo, and her friends) but unfortunately becomes pregnant! She is kicked out of the house by her preacher father and ends up living with her uncle (a lovely elderly tolerant gentleman) and her gay, estranged cousin. This unlikely trio becomes a true family, helping each other through challenging times while learning about tolerance, being non-judgmental, and creating community and family. (2005, Runtime: 90 minutes, Rated R) Quinceañera won the Grand Jury prize and the Audience Award at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.

For more information about the film visit sonyclassics.com/quinceanera.

Crossword puzzle fanatics—this one is for you! Wordplay will be in town from Oct. 6 -19. Wordplay focuses on the man most associated with crossword puzzles, New York Times puzzle editor and NPR Puzzle Master Will Shortz. Director Patrick Creadon introduces us to this passionate hero, and the inner workings of his brilliant and often hilarious contributors. The film also addresses the current and historical creative forces behind crossword puzzles, revealing an entire amazing world behind its practice, creation, and history, from the annual crossword convention in Stamford to the breadth of individuals who enjoy it daily. (2006, Runtime: 94 minutes, Rated PG) For more information about this film, visit wordplaythemovie.com.

For those unfamiliar with the Art House Theater, theater #14 in the Movies at Midway complex is home to independent films programmed by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society.