The ‘Secret Mall Apartment’ website reports that the movie’s run has been extended through Wednesday, April 2nd, with several screenings a day. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been to see the film lately; the theater has been packed and the crowd particularly enthusiastic. (You don’t have to be from Providence or […]
Talk about meta. “Secret Mall Apartment” had its Providence premiere today in the mall where it happened, with director Jeremy Workman and two of the artists featured in the film, on hand to greet the enthusiastic audience. And mall management has been smart enough to lean into the event with a few special displays hidden
(2.27) The Avon will be screening the 2025 Oscar Nominated Shorts starting Friday, running the three categories in separate groups over the course of the week. Seen here is The Only Girl in the Orchestra from the documentary category. This is the only one I have seen and it’s quite entertaining. The New York Times
It’s happening! The documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” will premiere on March 21st, here in Providence, at the Showcase Cinema in the Mall! I was lucky enough to catch a sneak preview at the library downtown last June. That event was hosted by artist Michael Townsend and director Jeremy Workman, in a theater full of hometown
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If you have nothing planned for this Wednesday, head over to the Avon Cinema and take in the new Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” with Timothée Chalamet acting and singing. In 1961, unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar. He forges relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his
(11.3) This weekend it’s a short hop up to the Pawtucket Film Festival which culminates on Sunday night with a screening of the 1991 Providence epic “A Complex World” followed by a Q&A with writer and director Jim Wolpaw. The weekend takes place in two venues. Friday night is dedicated to a screening of the
(10.20) What a great way to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday. Originally shot on 16mm film, this lost 1983 cult classic documentary has been fully remastered in 4K and will be screening around the world for two nights only: October 17 and October 20 (on what would have been Tom Petty’s 74th birthday). “Tom Petty: Heartbreakers
(9.29) This happened. The Avon will be holding two screenings of the documentary “In the Whale” this weekend. Following the screening on Saturday, audience members can engage with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and director David Abel and ask him questions like, “How the hell am I supposed to get to sleep tonight?!!!” Really, who among us,
It’s time for NecronomiCon, the international convention of weird fiction, art, and academia. Events run from August 15th to 18th, starting on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the First Baptist Church with Barnaby Evans and organ music, a thing at the AS220 Black Box, and a cool block party at the Red Door on
Head over to the Providence Performing Arts Center tonight for the opening ceremony of the Flickers RI International Film Festival. The evening will feature six short subjects running 108 minutes. The festival features documentary, narrative, and animated films in all genres, screening in venues around the city including the Avon Cinema, the RISD Metcalf Auditorium,
When the movie “Problemista” first ran here in April at the Columbus Theatre, I was unaware it had a local angle; I just knew I wanted to see the latest from former SNL writer Julio Torres (remember Papyrus?). The film follows Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer, who moves from his native El Salvador to New
The folks at Narragansett Brewery are throwing their own shark week celebration, starting this Thursday with a screening of “Jaws” complete with costume contest. There will probably be several Quints crushing it. While the book is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the movie won’t turn fifty until next June. But the brewery celebrates “Jaws”
Tape artist Michael Townsend was really enjoying himself last night. Not only was he excited that the new documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” would finally be seen by a hometown crowd, but this sneak preview at the Providence Public Library was basically a homecoming party with old friends, including the rest of the “Mall Eight.” Lots
Summery weather is on tap for this weekend — time for a trip to the drive-in! And since we no longer have a drive-in here in the city, we are going to send you up Route 146 to the Rustic Tri-View who will be celebrating 72 years in business this year. Three screens show different
I really want Helen’s to be real. The cast and crew of “Ella McCay” have completed filming in Providence. They leave a warehouse of good will in their wake, particularly Jamie Lee Curtis who took the time to recommend local favorites like Little Sister on Hope Street to her 5.8 million followers. In March one
This just has to happen. The documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” was a hit at the SXSW Festival and now has $10 million and actor Jesse Eisenberg attached to the project. He and director Jeremy Workman are wildly enthusiastic about this idea. One sticking point? Artist Michael Townsend, the subject of the film, was banned permanently
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