Movies This Week: I Am Luv Eclipse the Airbender Cropsey
It's a light week for film releases, but then, with the last Twilight film coming out, who in their right mind wants to take on that? Still, there are options this Independence Day weekend.
Cropsey -- Cropsey (pictured above) takes on the boogieman concept with the real story of a local neighborhood, missing kids and a man so creepy he's tried for murder. This documentary will make you think about how quick we are to judge, and the monsters among us. If you love true crime or fictional, this is a must-see during its three-day run at the Alamo. (Ritz)
I Am Love -- Tilda Swinton stars in a early 19th century period piece set in Milan and described as "the fall of the haute bourgeoisie due to the forces of passion and unconditional love." You had me at Swinton. (Arbor)
I Hate Luv Storys -- Oh, how I weep for the English language sometimes. This latest Bollywood flick pairs a jaded guy with a gal in love with love. (Tinseltown 17)
The Last Airbender -- 3-D or not, reports on the latest M. Night Shyamalan film have been universally panning it. Don braved the screening and can tell you more in his review; from the looks of it, I'm glad I missed this one. (wide)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse -- I didn't brave watching the first Twilight movie until it was on Showtime. Sparkly vampires just do not do it for me. However, Debbie took on the challenge, and lived to tell the tale in her review. (wide)
Check our event calendar for special film events, and our personal picks below. Don't forget you can always alert us to special screenings, new film series, etc.
Debbie -- I regretted missing Cropsey at Fantastic Fest 2009, the buzz about this film piqued my curiosity. Fear not -- Alamo Drafthouse will feature Cropsey for three screenings next week.
Jenn -- I just moved this week, so I'm exhausted. But I have a screener of Cropsey somewhere so I'll revisit that to tell you more about this provocative doc while recovering on my new and very comfortable couch.
Jette -- Two things I can't resist: first of all, Charles Burnett's film Killer of Sheep at noon on Saturday at Ritz, as part of the Milestone Films series from AFS. And on a lighter, goofier note, this week's free Summer Kids Camp movie at Alamo South Lamar is The Muppet Movie, a perfect lunchtime selection.