Movies This Week: June 8 - 15, 2012
In local independent film events for Austin, for only $3 admission Cinema East hosts a screening this Sunday of Bob Byington's film Somebody Up There Likes Me with Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) in attendance for the Q&A. I missed the SXSW premiere, but in his SXSW review Don described the film as "a charmingly off-kilter examination of human relationships torn asunder." Don't forget your blanket or lawn chair, as well as cash for beer and hot dogs.
The Paramount Theatre Summer Film Series celebrates anniversaries of several classic films with double features that include a couple of my personal favorite films including Raising Arizona and the must-see psychological thriller masterpiece, The Manchurian Candidate. Tuesday and Wednesday's double-feature includes Ishtar and Raising Arizona and the double-feature on Thursday and next Friday includes The Manchurian Candidate and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. I highly recommend seeing The Manchurian Candidate on the big screen at the Paramount for the full impact of the suspense of this film.
And if Moonrise Kingdom isn't enough Wes Anderson for you, Alamo Kids' Camp is screening Fantastic Mr. Fox at Alamo Drafthouse Village on Monday through Thursday at 11 am. Admission is free but it's first-come, first-served and they do fill up quickly.
Movies We've Seen
Madagascar 3 -- Wayward zoo animals Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman continue their journey home to the Big Apple, with a detour through Europe. Mike says in his review, "Noah Baumbach's co-writing helps lift the Madagascar circus to the highest platform. Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages will all find something to love in this explosive conclusion to the trilogy." (wide)
Moonrise Kingdom -- The latest film from UT alum Wes Anderson is a quirky whimsical tale of two young lovers who flee their small New England town, wreaking havoc on those they've left behind. Jette raves in her review, "What makes Moonrise Kingdom such a memorable and lasting film, (is) that central relationship and the turns it takes throughout the movie." (Alamo South Lamar, Regal Arbor, Violet Crown Cinema)
Prometheus -- Director Ridley Scott pleases science-fiction fans with this terrifying journey to discover the origin of mankind on a distant planet. "This film is even more epic than it appears to be on the surface" says J.C., whose review will run this weekend. (wide)
Other Movies Opening in Austin
Beyond the Black Rainbow -- First-time writer/director Panos Cosmatos' homage to the classic sci-fi films of the late 60s and 70s such as 2001, Solaris and Altered States appears to be more of a slow burn mixing suspense and horror. Dark psychological thriller. (Alamo Ritz)