Lark Shows Tragedy Of Anne Boleyn

Queen Anne Boleyn is one of the most famous names in English history, largely for her unfortunate role in one of England's greatest scandals.

That scandal provides fodder for the dramatic storyline behind Donizetti's opera Anna Bolena. The Met Opera's production of the opera will be shown Saturday at 10 a.m. at The Lark Theater

As the story goes: King Henry VIII had hoped to make Anne his mistress, as he had done earlier with her sister Mary. Anne denied the King, saying he would have to marry her and make her queen first. That caused a problem for the amorous King Henry, who was already married.

Anne was eventually given a title and she married King Henry in secret, although his marriage to Catherine was never dissolved. No one was safe in the chaotic court of King Henry VIII and Anne's enemies soon came out of the woodwork, especially when he cast his eyes upon Jane Seymour, Anne's lady-in-waiting.

Anne was eventually charged with treason and incest, driven insane and beheaded.

Fun stuff, huh?

Here's a look at what's showing in local movie theaters this weekend:

Lark Theater

Men in Black 3: 5:40 p.m., 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday

Men in Black 3: 4:40 p.m., 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday

Anna Bolena: 10 a.m. Saturday

Century Cinema Corte Madera

Prometheus: 1 p.m.

Prometheus (3D): 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 10 p.m.

Century Larkspur Landing

Rock of Ages: 5 p.m., 7:50 p.m., 10:35 p.m.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted: 9:35 p.m.

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (3D): 7:05 p.m.

Snow White and the The Huntsman: 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.