My Week With Marilyn opens Dec. 23
"Michelle William's performance is both an eerie imitation and a touching revelation. Oscar voters who overlooked Williams for her camouflage roles in 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Wendy and Lucy' and 'Blue Valentine' should now throw diamonds at her feet." --Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Read More...We have new T-shirts!
Check out these hot new tees we just got! Designed by local poster artist Ben Chlapek. Twenty bones at the box office. Limited quantities. Super soft. Get yours now before they're gone.
Read More...We have beer!
Well, technically, Uprise Bakey has beer (and wine and everything else). And you can take it into the theaters. We get that question a lot. So to set things straight: You can take any food or drink you buy from Uprise Bakery into your movie. And we hope you do. And now for the obligatory […]
Read More...Everyday Sunshine with Co-director in Person! Wed. Dec. 7, 5:30
Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone Everyday Sunshine is a documentary about the deeply influential L.A. band Fishbone, who fell apart while on the verge of big success. With its frantic blend of ska, punk, funk, soul and rock, Fishbone made music that was like the greatest party mix ever, and its frenetic live shows were all […]
Read More...Membership Appreciation Social is Sunday, Dec. 11@5:30
With a special performance by the Rats and People Orchestra! It's our little way of saying thank-you for your support as we draw near to the end of another great year. Please present your membership card at the box office for entry, and if yours has expired, no worries, just renew at the box office […]
Read More...Kiss Me Deadly, the final film in No Happy Endings! Film Noir at Ragtag
The final film in our series is Kiss Me Deadly and is Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:30pm. Ragtag celebrates the world of film noir with six films — both celebrated masterpieces and forgotten gems — from one of the greatest eras of American filmmaking
Read More...Cross-legged #2 with Fire Dog
Thanks for coming out to see Fire Dog this last Sunday. It looked like everyone had a lot of fun. Here's a couple of photos I took of the action. In typical fashion, I forgot my camera so I had to use my old (non-Apple) cell phone. The kitties turned out okay... Stay tuned for […]
Read More...Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In
I watched The Skin I live In (La piel que habito) last night and it was great. I won't say too much about it 'cause there are some surprises, but it's about love, loss, promises and a mad scientist. I've been thinking of a way to compare it to Pedro Almodóvar's other movies, and I […]
Read More...Cross-legged # 2 this Sunday! (And photos from # 1)
Come see St. Louis-based Fire Dog kick out the kid-friendly jams this Sunday from 4:00-5:00pm. This is the second of our fun-filled variety shows for families. Donations are encouraged. (All of it goes to the band.) Here are some photos Steph took of the first Cross-legged, featuring The Towne Dandies, a one-man psychedelic costume explosion […]
Read More...Martha Marcy May Marlene opens Wed. Nov. 23
"Right now you probably know Elizabeth Olsen as the younger sister of the tycoon Olsen twins. After you see Martha Marcy May Marlene, you'll know her as an actress of uncommon subtlety and feeling. It's a sensational performance in a gripping psychological thriller, from gifted first-time writer-director Sean Durkin, that reveals its secrets in the silence […]
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