DCist’s highly subjective and hardly comprehensive guide to the most interesting movies playing around town in the coming week. Indie: War/Dance Sometimes you need an antidote before the poison even arrives. Next week Hollywood releases yet another of those diabetic-shock-inducing films about musically gifted youngsters and how they can be an inspiration to us all, designed to make soccer moms everywhere weep into their hankies. One week prior to that, though, comes a documentary from…
Although 192 protesters were arrested Saturday during the March to End the War and competing counter-protest by the Gathering of Eagles, by most measures turnout was low. The Post’s Marc Fisher notes in his column that the small numbers of people who marched over the weekend is more a measure of a lack of enthusiasm for protesting in this country, rather than a lack of strong feelings against the war — just visit any popular…
– The American U. Eagle has a longer piece on the closing of Visions Cinema Bistro, which characterizes the cinema’s demise as “100% financial” and blames corporate competition:Then, the opening of large chain theaters showing indie films resounded like death knells. Georgetown Loews in November 2002. AFI Silver Theatre in April 2003. Then E Street Cinema last January, bringing Landmark’s clout into the downtown pond. Suddenly it was big fish versus small fish. – why.i.hate.dc…
Although DCist isn’t necessarily surprised that Visions Cinema Bistro has been at risk of going out of business (with Landmark opening its E Street multiplex), but we are surprised about a possible replacement tenant. A DCist tipster says that he “wouldn’t be surprised if Grover Norquist tries to turn Visions into a Reagan museum.” Say what? We’re a bit confused. Think about it. Since Reagan was shot around the corner at the Washington Hilton, it…
Independent Dupont area theater Visions Cinema Bistro Lounge, located at 1927 Florida Avenue, is closing. Early this evening an attendant behind the counter confirmed the business was closing, but said he didn’t know when. The twentysomething manager told us to call back during business hours for more information, and when pressed for details waxed dramatic, replying “I’m not at liberty to say.” The closing was lamented by Metroblogging D.C. contributor “joshsisk” who said it was…
A new documentary about U.S. Representative Barney Frank, titled “Let’s Get Frank” is showing at Visions Cinema this weekend only. Screenings at 8:00 and 9:40 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are $9. A 6:15 p.m. screening on Sunday is $15, and features a discussion with Rep. Frank after the film. From the synopsis:Filmmaker Bart Everly has spent the past 24 months following U.S. Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.), one of the nation’s few openly gay politicians….
From DCist contributor Catherine Andrews: What do you have going this weekend? Here’s what caught our eye. FRIDAY: The director’s cut of Donnie Darko is opening at Visions Cinema tonight. Check out yesterday’s Live Online chat with director Richard Kelly. Neccessary reading: Salon’s “Everything you were afraid to ask about Donnie Darko” Hurrah for free stuff! 9:30 Club is having a free concert, featuring Taking Back Sunday, The Honorary Title and Stars Hide Fire. 21+….
Here’s a quick sampling of what’s going on around town this weekend. Stay dry! TONIGHT: Music. Local bands you probably haven’t heard of: The Routineers, Two If By Sea, People Who Know People 9:30 @ Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW Movie. Monty Python and the Holy Grail Midnight @ Visions Cinema Bistro (repeats Saturday at midnight) Help Visions kick the keg. $10. SATURDAY: Book Sale Starts 9 a.m. @ Radisson Barcelo Hotel, 2121 P…