movies

Things to do, movies, L.A., O.C.: ‘El Mariachi,’ ‘Wizard of Oz’

George Shafe 4 months ago

Uncover a flick with our weekly curated list of typical motion pictures, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing at theaters and pop-ups and/or streaming on the net. Before you go, don’t forget to simply call or examine on the internet for reservation prerequisites and other COVID-19 protocols.

‘The Crow’
Brandon Lee, son of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee, plays a slain rocker who returns from over and above the grave trying to get revenge in this atmospheric 1994 motion-fantasy mashup directed by Alex Proyas. Introduced in 35mm. New Beverly Cinema, 7165 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 2 p.m. Jan. 14. $10 advance

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Sidney Poitier changed movies, and changed lives

George Shafe 4 months ago

NEW YORK – We go to movies not just to escape, but to find. We may well determine with the cowboy or the runaway bride or the child who befriends a creature from a different earth.

To see by yourself on screen has prolonged been a different way of understanding you exist.

Sidney Poitier, who died Thursday at 94, was the unusual performer who genuinely did change life, who embodied prospects when absent from the flicks. His affect was as profound as Technique acting or digital know-how, his story inseparable from the story of the region he emigrated to as

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How to watch the best Christmas movies and holiday specials

George Shafe 5 months ago

The getaway year is in full swing — and that suggests a plethora of Television set specials, episodes and flicks each new and previous that will take us by means of Xmas Working day (and further than).

Here’s a snapshot glimpse at some of the upcoming holiday programming.

Wednesday, Dec. 15

“Mr. Mayor’s Magical LA Christmas” (9 p.m. NBC)

Ted Danson’s sitcom returns for a 1-off holiday break episode in which Neil (Danson) displays his appreciate for his personnel by forcing them to operate on Xmas Eve — as they wait for his “perfect gift” to arrive. Co-starring Holly Hunter,

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A Cannes (sans kisses) to reawaken our romance with movies

George Shafe 11 months ago

The Palais des Festivals, the central hub of the Cannes Film Festival, a large bulwark of filmmaker-named halls and pristine movie screens, is about as close as you can get to a cinema temple. To enter, you should ascend pink-carpeted actions.

But in the earlier 16 months, Cannes’ Palais has not been home to the motion picture frenzy it hosts on a yearly basis. Last year’s festival was postponed, then canceled. The Palais, instead, was lined with clinic beds in the early months of the pandemic. Earlier this 12 months, it was turned into a mass-vaccination “Vaccinodrome.”

On Tuesday, the

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The Cinema Theater to show movies again | Culture

George Shafe 1 year ago

Not extended soon after the operators of the Cinema Theater announced in February that Rochester’s oldest movie house would close for good, the marquee began flashing a mysterious information that prompt a second showing: “The Cinema Theater Will Return.”

Now, new operators, spouses Kristina Dinino-Jeffords and Damon Jeffords, say they are delivering on the marquee’s cryptic promise.

“We plan on revitalizing this landmark theater and introducing a special food stuff menu including alcoholic drinks,” Dinino-Jeffords introduced in a Fb post. “We will be showcasing freshly unveiled, 1st-run, films including kid helpful matinees.”

The pair owns the Mad Hatter Cafe &

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What movies are playing: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ ‘Nomadland’

George Shafe 1 year ago

Craving a flick on the big screen? Here’s our latest rundown of new and classic movies playing at drive-ins, pop-ups or rooftops near you. We’ll update as new titles and showtimes are added.

Arena Cinelounge Drive-In
Parking lot, 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood
$30-$100 per car; advance purchase required. arenascreen.com

“The Boonies,” 9:20 p.m. March 30
“Godzilla vs. Kong,” 7:25 and 9:35 p.m. March 30-April 13
“Nomadland,” 9:15 p.m. March 27, 7:25 p.m. March 30
“Things Don’t Stay Fixed,” 7:30 p.m. March 27
“The Toll,” 9:45 p.m. March 26
“The Vault,” 7:30 p.m. March 26

Drive-In at the Roadium

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18 movies by Black directors available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime

George Shafe 1 year ago

As the United States engages in a national dialogue about systemic racism, we’ve rounded up a range of movies from Black directors available to stream now that tell stories of the Black encounter.

The movies touch on incarceration, the Civil Legal rights motion and what it means to be Black in America.

Simply click through the gallery over to see if your preferred built the listing.

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Drive-in movies: ‘Rocky Horror, ”Eraserhead,’ ‘Minari’

George Shafe 1 year ago

Craving a flick on the big screen? Here’s our latest rundown of new and classic movies playing at drive-ins, pop-ups or rooftops near you. We’ll update as new titles and showtimes are added.

Arena Cinelounge Drive-In
Parking lot, 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood
$30-$100 per car; advance purchase required. arenascreen.com

“Cosmic Sin,” 8:40 p.m. March 12
“Eraserhead,” 10:20 p.m. March 12, 9:15 p.m. March 14
“The Five Rules of Success,” 7 p.m. March 12
“Abandoned: Angelique’s Isle,” 6:30 p.m. March 13
“Dear Comrades!” 7:10 p.m. March 14
“Nomadland,” 8:30 p.m. March 13, 9:30 p.m. March 15
“Seeing Is Believing,”

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Movies at the drive-in: ‘Minari,’ Billie Eilish, Tom & Jerry

George Shafe 1 year ago

Craving a flick on the big screen? Here’s our latest rundown of new and classic movies playing at drive-ins, pop-ups or rooftops near you. We’ll update as new titles and showtimes are added.

Arena Cinelounge Drive-In
Parking lot, 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood
$30-$100 per car; advance purchase required. arenascreen.com

“Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry,” 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 7:55 p.m. March 1, 8 p.m. March 3
“Nomadland,” 6 and 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 5:55 and 7:55 p.m. Feb. 27, 6 p.m. Feb. 28, 6 p.m. March 1, 7:40 and 9:40 p.m. March 2, 6 p.m. March

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FunFlicks Outdoor Movies Producing Pop-Up Drive-In Movie Entertainment, Church Services and Graduations Ceremonies Across the Nation Due To the COVID-19 Pandemic

George Shafe 2 years ago

Pop-Up Drive-In Throughout The Country

The revitalization of the outdoor movie industry

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

COVID-19 has abruptly shifted how businesses interact with prospects. With movie theaters across the country becoming shutdown, the industry has tailored to offer movie enjoyment in unique techniques.

The latest development, a complete travel-in theater can be sent to you, courtesy of FunFlicks®. America’s major and most significant outdoor movie celebration provider is delivering movie devices to parks, church buildings, neighborhoods, procuring centers and parking tons in an effort to offer the demand.

Motion picture buffs and family members alike are in

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