Movies This Week: Don't Be an Idiot, Colombiana
So we've broken the record for most 100-plus degree days in a year. If you're like me, your electric bill is astronomical. So like me, you're looking for ways to cool off, which usually involves going out to the movies.
This weekend, Austin has several great options for special film events. Tonight, the Long Center Cinema series is screening the recently restored Metropolis (remember in 2008 when more than 20 minutes of lost footage was found)? Saturday is the Night of the Bat at the Paramount, complete with Adam West and Batman (1966), which just happens to coincide with the 7th annual Bat Fest (surprise). This was a big hit last year, and it should be a lot of fun. And there will be an Adam West Photo Booth with photos taken by Annie Ray.
And on Sunday, don't forget the special screening of The Perfect House; that's free, but you can avoid the line if you win reserved seating through the Slackerwood contest. It's a great way to prepare for Fantastic Fest.
Movies We've Seen:
Colombiana -- Mike's review won't be up until tomorrow, but he's teasing us by saying, ""Colombiana is 10 lbs of The Fifth Element in a 5 lb bag. This violent flower is covered in Luc Besson's stench but lacks the humor and quality of storytelling that made his previous work such a hit." (wide)
Don't be Afraid of the Dark -- Having Guillermo del Toro as screenwriter is a big draw for any sort of horror film, and Rod says, "There are some truly creepy and scary parts of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark." Read his review for more. (wide)
Senna -- J.C. De Leon says in his review, "Senna may not spark any future interest in watching Formula One racing, but you'll be sorry you didn't know more about this legendary icon during his prime." (Regal Arbor, Violet Crown)
Other Movies Opening in Austin:
Our Idiot Brother -- Roger Moore at the Austin American Statesman says, "Lovable 'Idiot' would be nowhere without Rudd" and the trailers support him. Read his review over at Austin360 for more. (wide)
Redemption Road -- The opening scene is set in Austin, and the movie even includes a song by Gary Clark, Jr. Kimberley Jones at the Austin Chronicle says the main character "has nowhere to go but up -- and eventually he gets there (note the title) -- but, boy, does the getting there take its sweet time." Read her review for more. (Cinemark Tinseltown)