Monday, December 16, 2013

The Big Parade (1925)

New on Blu-ray is The Big Parade (1925). When this silent film first came out it was a financial success playing at the Astor Theater in New York for nearly two years. Directed by King Vidor this tale of three buddies caught up in what then was called the Great War and is a shrewdly judged blend of comedy, romance, action, and tragedy. The Big Parade also happens to be one of the few silent features for which the original negative still exist. Worth checking out! Not seeing it offered by Netflix for viewing.

Actor Peter O'Toole dies

Classically trained actor Peter O'Toole died on December 14th at the age of 81. Folks can check out his filmology on Netflix. Some of his most notable films included: Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Last Emperor (1987), My Favorite Year (1982), The Man Mancha (1972), Beckett (1964), The Lion in Winter (1968), and more recently Venus (2006).

The Nativitiy Story (2006)

Carnegie-Stout Public Library continues it's film series presenting The Nativity Story. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes with Shohren Aghdashloo, The Nativity Story (2006) is a dramatic account, as told from Mary's perspective of the Annunciation and the arduous journey of Nary and Joseph to give birth to baby Jesus. The movie is 101 minutes long and is rated PG for some violent content. WHAT: The Nativity Story WHEN: Wednesday Dec. 18th, 2013 @ 6PM WHERE: Aigher 3rd Floor Auditorium Carnegie-Stout Public Library ADMISSION: Free Free snacks are served.

Tuesday, December 03, 2013

New York Film Scene 12/1/13

Here are some of the films currently playing on the New York theater scene: Mandel, Philomena, Dallas Buyers Club, Oldboy, Nebraska, All is Lost, The Great Beauty, and Detroit Unleaded. Some of these films may eventually find their way to Dubuque, but if not, check them out on Netflix.