Dec 27, 2006
Out of Frame: Volver
Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film, Volver, was screened in a few suburban locations last month, but it has just opened on two screens at the E Street Cinema. Fans of the legendary Spanish director do not need a review to tell them to see this film. However, those who do not know Almodóvar’s work, or who have had a bad experience with it, should give this excellent movie a chance. It has all of the positive…
Sep 22, 2006
Out and About: Weekend Picks
FRIDAY: >> We interviewed Josh Lefkowitz when he was in town performing at the Fringe Festival, and now he’s bringing his thoughtful/hysterical monologue, Help Wanted: A Personal Search for Meaningful Employment at the Start of the 21st Century, to the Woolly Mammoth stage. Tickets are $15, and the show runs through Oct. 8. Details and showtimes are available here. >> Soft Complex has a debut EP, Barcelona, and it’s damn well time for them to…
Jan 07, 2005
Out and About: ‘Where’s Winter?’ Edition
Happy Friday, folks. Like we’ve said, enjoy the weather this weekend, eventhough there will be some rain tomorrow. FRIDAY: >> Since we were shamed about omitting them in our January music round-up, let’s make sure to tell you: punk rockers Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are playing the Black Cat. Except, oops — looks like it’s sold out. Sorry. We suck. >> MCCXXIII is donating 100 percent of the proceeds raised at a benefit…