Just in time for the upcoming Oscars, shocking I know, several theatres here in the Twin Cities have decided to host some movie marathons of films nominated for this year’s Oscars, from Live Action and Animated short films, to Documentary to every Best Picture nominee, you can find them somewhere in the Cities this weekend and next.
Live Action and Animated Short Films The Lagoon Cinema
Animated – 2:50 & 7:15 (Daily)
Live Action – 5:10 & 9:30 (Daily)
Matinee $7 | General $9
Twin Cities Gold Film Festival Woodbury 10 Theatre
The Most Dangerous Man in America – Sat @ 7:00 (Twin Cities Premiere)
Food Inc – Fri @ 1:00 | Sat @ 5:00 | Sun @ 3:00
Burma VJ – Fri @ 3:00 & 9:00 | Sat @ 3:00 | Sun @ 1:00
Which Way Home – Fri @ 7:00 | Sat @ 9:00 | Sun @ 5:00 (Twin Cities Premiere)
The Cove – Fri @ 5:00 | Sat @ 1:00 | Sun @ 7:00
Tickets $6 | Festival Pass $25
Best Picture Marathon Day 1 (Feb 27th)
AMC Eden Prairie 18
10:30 – Avatar
1:45 – Up
3:45 – A Serious Man
6:30 – Precious
8:45 – District 9
AMC Arbor Lakes 16 & AMC Rosedale 14
10:30 – Avatar
1:45 – Up in the Air
4:00 – Precious
6:45 – The Blind Side
9:15 – Inglourious Basterds
Day 2 (March 6)
AMC Eden Prairie 18
10:30 – An Education
12:45 – The Hurt Locker
3:25 – Up in the Air
6:00 – The Blind Side
8:30 – Inglourious Basterds
AMC Arbor Lakes 16 & AMC Rosedale 14
10:30 – Up
12:45 – A Serious Man
2:45 – The Hurt Locker
6:00 – An Education
8:00 – District 9
Its been a few weeks since I’ve had the time to post some recommendations. And while the time aspect is a big part of it, some fault also goes to the complete lack of decent films being released on DVD for the past month or so. To call it dry would be an understatement. Thankfully, this Tuesday it looks like we finally have some decent selections. The big one I am excited for is the release of the Spanish horror film [REC]. I’ve already seen the US remake, Quarantine, which is decent, but I’m very excited to see the original. The other DVD release that is a must own is Season 2 of Mad Men. If you aren’t watching that show, you’re missing out on a fantastic show. Its amazing, and I can’t wait for Season 3 to start.
As for theatres the big release is of course Bruno, but after going to a late night screening of The Hurt Locker it is easily going to be my recommendation. Really a well made and tense film that was great to watch. My only complaint is I found the ending to be a bit heavy handed and unrealistic, but it wasn’t enough to ruin an otherwise great film. While I’m not a huge fan of Kathryn Bigelow, their are plenty of her films I enjoy and I think this is easily her best film to date.
I apologize for the terrible trailer, for what I hear is a pretty good movie. I only hear because I didn’t attend the screening of In the Loop this morning, because I was too busy watching The Hurt Locker until 4 am last night. Which is a good movie, and certainly better then this terrible trailer.
Interest level: Exhausted
In the Loop opens exclusively at The Uptown Theatre on July 31st.
Lots of additions to the late months of the sheet, hopefully they stay on but with that much lead time who knows at this point. The big addition is the Miyazaki anime film Ponyo.Hopefully he keeps up his seemingly flawless run. And while it is scheduled to open at the Edina, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it actually open at The Uptown. Daniel should also note that his fondest wish has come true, as the new Harry Potter film has been added to the schedule as well. Maybe you should keep your mouth shut next time, Daniel!
*** – Denotes recommended viewing
All dates subject to change
07/10 The Hurt Locker Uptown***
07/10 Bruno Lagoon***
07/10 Jerichow Edina
07/15 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Lagoon (tentative) (NEW)
07/17 Treeless Mountain Lagoon
07/17 Tetro Edina (tentative)***
07/24 500 Days of Summer Uptown
07/24 Betty Blue: The Director’s Cut Lagoon***
07/24 Seraphine Edina (tentative)
07/24 The Merry Gentlemen Edina (tentative)
07/31 In the Loop Uptown
07/31 $9.99 Lagoon ***
07/31 Soul Power Lagoon (tentative)
07/31 Shrink Lagoon/Edina
08/07 The Cove Uptown***
08/07 The End of the Line Lagoon
08/07 The Answer Man Edina
08/14 Not Quite Hollywood Lagoon***
08/14 Adam Edina (NEW DATE)
08/14 Ponyo Edina (NEW)***
08/21 Inglorious Bastards Lagoon (very tentative)***
08/21 Lorna’s Silence Edina
08/28 Cold Souls Uptown ***
08/28 The World’s Greatest Dad Lagoon ***
08/28 Taking Woodstock Lagoon***
08/28 Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg Edina
08/29 The Adventures of Robin Hood Edina (One Night Only) ***
08/30 The Bride of Frankenstein Edina (One Night Only) ***
08/30 It Happened One Night Edina (One Night Only) ***
09/04 Thirst Lagoon ***
09/04 Afghan Star Lagoon
09/04 My One and Only Edina
09/11 The Baader Meinhof Complex Uptown
09/11 Captain Abu Raed Lagoon
09/18 The Beaches of Agnes Edina
09/18 Burning Plain Edina /Lagoon(tentative)
09/25 Somers Town Lagoon***
09/25 Paris Edina (NEW)
Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film, The Hurt Locker, certainly has caught my eye, but I’m still not sure if this film will be as good as it appears it will be. She’s made good films like Point Break and Strange Days, but also terrible films like Blue Steel and K-19: The Widowmaker. And the fanboys will hate me for this, but Near Dark is totally overrated. Hopefully, though, this ends up being another one of her good films.
Interest level: Rising
The Hurt Locker will open exclusively on July 10th at the Minneapolis Uptown Theatre.
Just in time for the upcoming Oscars, shocking I know, several theatres here in the Twin Cities have decided to host some movie marathons of films nominated for this year’s Oscars, from Live Action and Animated short films, to Documentary to every Best Picture nominee, you can find them somewhere in the Cities this weekend and next.
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