(4.26) Those not familiar with comedian Julio Torres might benefit from this description in the New York Times review of his new film, “Problemista,” playing Friday night at the Columbus Theatre. The comedian Julio Torres presents himself like an alien from outer space, an unsmiling observer of Earth paraphernalia. Born in El Salvador, but seeming […]
(4.4) This week at the Avon Cinema: “Perfect Days” is the latest from German filmmaker Wim Wenders. The subject of public toilets may seem unusual until you see how Japan does it up: Hirayama (Koji Yakusho) works as a public toilet cleaner in Shibuya, Tokyo. His is a calm, quiet existence. Every day, he wakes
(3.7) This week the Avon Cinema plays host to the Providence French and Francophone Film Festival (PFFFF), organized by the Department of French and Francophone Studies at Brown University and open to the broader community in and around Providence. The festival includes 13 recent French-language films from France, Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea, and Canada, and runs
(3.3) Both the Avon Cinema and the Columbus Theatre are screening all three of the Oscar short categories. Avon Cinema — February 23 thru Thursday, February 29. Animation: 2:15pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Documentary: 1:15pm, Monday & Tuesday. Live Action: 1:15pm, Wednesday/ 2:20pm, Thursday. The Columbus Theatre — Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. Animation:
Props to the props crew. The faded plastic signs up on the corner of the building look like they’ve been there since Helen’s opened back in ’72, but they went up on Thursday. Filming for “Ella McCay” has moved to Broadway near Almy Street for a few days. The “new” Helen’s 445 is so convincing
The Providence Children’s Film Festival kicks off this Friday and runs through February 25. Venues include the Wheeler School Gilder Center, South Providence Library, Mount Pleasant Library, the Newport Art Museum, RISD Museum Metcalf Auditorium, and the Providence Athenaeum. Go here for event calendar. Opening night party and film Friday, Friday 16, at the Fleet
Filming on Lorraine Avenue is scheduled to end tomorrow, at least that was the scuttlebutt among the neighbors and onlookers today. Directed by James L. Brooks, “Ella McCay” stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Woody Harrelson. Other cast members include Kumail Nanjiani (“Silicon Valley”and “Welcome to Chippendales”) and Boston native Ayo Edebiri who is having a
(2.9) Take another look at the life and influence of Brian Jones when “The Stones and Brian Jones” premieres Thursday at the Columbus. While key figures like Mick, Keith, and Marianne Faithful appear only through archival footage, director Nick Broomfield did get an interview with the decidedly problematic (and I do not use that word
(2.3) Head over to the Columbus this Saturday for the Oscar nominated film “Past Lives” directed by Celine Song and starring Greta lee and Teo Yoo. Nominated in both the ‘Best Picture’ and ‘Best Original Screenplay’ categories this movie has been getting lots of favorable attention. There will be two screenings. Nora and Hae Sung,
I am always complaining about movies being too long. The exception? Abel Gance’s 1927 masterpiece “Napoleon,” a silent movie, black and white mostly, and over four hours long. Maybe not an easy ticket to sell in 1981. But add Carmine Coppola leading the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra through his original score, and you had countless
Just down the street from Hollywood Road, the hulking Cranston Street Armory with its crenellated turrets, is once again being put to use as a sound stage. Director James L. Brooks is filming “Ella McCay,” a romantic comedy with Emma Mackey (Barbie), Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere, The Bear), and Woody Harrelson (Cheers). I would
(2.15) For a complete escape from all the glad tidings and jingle-bellery check out ‘Poor Things’ at the Avon Cinema with Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, and Emma Stone, star of the underappreciated ‘Cruella.’ Stone is currently nailing down the role of Whitney in ‘The Curse’ on Showtime, a show I can’t stop watching now but
This is kind of like naming your band Standing Room Only. Theater owners must have known when they signed up for this film that they would have to add at least one extra week. It will probably work our fine. The Holdovers reunites Sideways alums Paul Giamatti and director Alexander Payne in a Christmas story
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(10.25) The Providence Performing Arts Center invites the public to ‘Stage Fright’ this Wednesday, a sort of Halloween party for children and adults. And it’s free! The evening kicks off with family fun at 5:30pm; kids and families in costume are invited to PPAC for a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and a showing of the silent
Sorry Joan, you didn’t make the marquee. Two movies are showing at the Avon right now: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Joan Baez I am the Noise.” The schedules are woven together throughout the week. The New York Times liked the Eras movie and loved Swift: Swift can command a stage. I’d never thought
(10.7) This perfectly timed movie covers Hispanic Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples Day, Halloween, and our cherished Thanksgiving traditions all in one fell swoop, while also bringing attention to the problem of elder abuse. Because in the right hands, a great movie can do all that and still be hilarious. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written