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). [...]
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 [...]
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!
Denton’s Thin Line Film Festival Starts Tonight: 11 Days of Docs!
Do you love real life? Do you love documentaries? Have we got a festival for you!
Indie Opening: ‘Pina’
Director Wim Wenders explores the world of modern through the choreography of Pina Bausch in a new documentary.
Retro Scene: ‘Rocky’ in 35mm
Sylvester Stallone transformed himself from a slab of beef into a movie star as Rocky Balboa.
Opening Wide: ‘Chronicle’ and ‘Big Miracle’
Teen superheroes, found-footage style, and environmentalism, Hollywood-style, are featured in two new wide releases this weekend.
2012 Academy Award Nominees — Where to See Them in D/FW
The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards were announced last week, which may prompt two questions in your mind: (1) What are these movies I’ve never heard of? and (2) Where can I see them in theaters, the way they are meant to be seen, before the awards are presented on Sunday, February 26?
