Alamo Drafthouse Coming to Richardson
This time, the rumors are true. The Alamo Drafthouse will be expanding into Dallas / Fort Worth, with the first location set for Richardson. The renowned movie chain, based in Austin, has entered into a franchise partnership with Iced Tea With Lemon LLC, which plans to pursue other locations in the Metroplex. The one in [...]
Indie Weekend: ‘Headhunters,’ ‘Bernie,’ ‘Sound of My Voice,’ and More
A handful of indies are opening locally today; truly, something for everyone: ‘Headhunters.‘ Slick, clever, thoroughly engaging thriller from Norway follows a corporate recruiter who moonlights as an art thief. Things get complicated fast when he attempts to recruit / steal from a target (above) who has an eye on his beautiful wife (also above). [...]
Review: ‘The Avengers’
‘The Avengers,’ which looks splendid in 3D, is a very good superhero picture. But is that enough?
Indie Weekend: ‘Sound of Noise,’ ‘Goon,’ ‘The Lady,’ ‘Monsieur Lazhar’
An unusual and joyous film about musicians on the loose toplines this weekend’s new releases.
Retro Scene: ‘Pink Panther,’ ‘Oyster Princess,’ ‘Tootsie,’ ‘Battle Royale’
Here’s a spotlight on four retrospective screenings, starting tonight: ‘The Pink Panther’ (1964; d. Blake Edwards). Nearing the age of 40, with ‘Lolita’ behind him and ‘Dr. Strangelove’ just around the corner, Peter Sellers teamed with Blake Edwards to create his most beloved character, the bumbling Inspector Clouseau. See it to marvel how Sellers absolutely [...]
Review: ‘The Raid: Redemption’
Poetic, pulverizing violence has never been seen like this before.
Programming Note: SXSW Interruptus
My ability to update the site this week has been hampered by my inability to tear myself away from all the films playing at SXSW, where I have been ensconced all week. Updates coming as soon as I return home (I’m on the road home today) and/or stop watching movies. Thanks for visiting!
Review: ‘Friends With Kids’
Adam Scott gives a standout performance in Jennifer Westfeldt’s new romantic comedy, co-starring Jon Hamm, Kirsten Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Chris O’Dowd.
Review: ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’
Tilda Swinton gives an outstanding performance in a film tht is difficult to watch.
Review: ‘Undefeated’
The winner of an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature) rides into town on the crest of a wave of acclaim and goodwill. Does it live up to the hype?
