Notes from the attic: Things to Come
A while back we watched H.G. Wells's unprecedented, super-ambitious 1936 sci-fi film that chronicles the rise and fall and rise again of mankind. The acting is sometimes dated in a long-winded histrionic kinda way, but it's worth watching for its historic importance to British cinema — the rising competition with Hollywood 'n' such. Also, the […]
Read More...Notes from the attic: Sonatine
We watched Sonatine (1993) last week in movie club. Written, directed and starring the badass Takeshi Kitano (aka Beat Takeshi), the film follows a group of Tokyo yakuza sent to Okinawa to flex some muscle. Things hit the fan, and the gang pretty much spends the rest of the film lying low on the beach. […]
Read More...Notes from the attic: Évocateur
We just watched Évocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie, about the rapid rise and fall of the Blue Collar King, the preeminent anger-entertainer of late-80s trash TV. None of us knew much about him ... let's just say it was entertaining, enlightening and a little bit scary. Recommended.
Read More...The Grandmaster leaves Thursday
Don't miss The Grandmaster, Wong Kar-Wai's romantic, beautifully-shot kung fu epic about Ip Man and other martial arts badasses. Read a perfect review from Manohla Dargis. And watch the trailer: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl8dzRLr3Mg[/youtube]
Read More...Kickstarter film
Our friend Andrew (A Face Fixed) Droz Palermo is making a documentary about the town of Rich Hill, Missouri, and needs your help. Check out his Kickstarter page here.
Read More...Citizen Jane passes now on sale
Our friends down the street at Stephens College have announced the film lineup for their October 4–6 festival. Check 'em out here. And watch a selection of trailers here: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMYIj2r2HW5jpCEsk_2B-GTXEqMG4OMPX[/youtube] Hit >| to advance the trailers.
Read More...Ragtag at 9th Street Video
Out now for your home-viewing enjoyment: From up on Poppy Hill Blancanieves Stories We Tell At Any Price Kon-Tiki (trailered only) Amour The Source Family Elena Kon-Tiki
Read More...Free screening of The Attack
This Monday at 6:30pm, come watch The Attack, a political drama about a successful Tel Aviv surgeon whose wife goes missing after a suicide bombing. This is our annual collaboration with the public library for their One READ program. Here's a review from Paste.
Read More...Passport has begun
We've started another exciting Passport Series. We hope you can make it out to a couple (or all of the) films. Take a look at the lineup – we pretty much have something for everyone. Don't forget to pick up a passport to keep track of what you've seen and a drink coupon for a […]
Read More...Ragtag policies
We've updated some of our theater policies for the 21st century. Take a look at them here. These include the Holy Three of movie-going: No cell phone use (of any kind), no talking (or whispering), no outside food (especially the stinky, crinkly variety), plus some other things -- it's a good read. We've also added […]
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