In repertory, odd ‘El Topo’ is back at The Brattle; Reviews of ‘Resurrection’ and ‘Take the Night’
Alejandro Jodorowsky’s “El Topo” and “Holy Mountain” return to enthrall and bewilder audiences, but there’s Judy Garland and Josef von Sternberg-Marlene Dietrich to balance it out, as well as John Frankenheimer’s “The Train,” Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train” and the new Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” (and more) to keep you on your toes.
As a ‘Predator’ pre-prequel, ‘Prey’ leads pack; ‘Lost Highway’ is a rep gem, and Hitch is back
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include repertory films such as David Lynch’s “Lost Highway” and a month of Hitchcock in Kendall Square, as well as new films “Persuasion,” “The Whole Lot” and a “Predator” film called “Prey” that goes back 300 years for the hunt.
Cambridge goes to Woods Hole for a film festival, enjoys ‘Fury Road’ and feels heat of ‘Fire of Love’
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include Cambridge’s presence at the upcoming Woods Hole documentary film festival, repertory gems such as “Mad Max: Fury Road” and new works such as the fatal “Fire of Love” and the rom-com “Anything’s Possible.”
Catch rep from ‘Sweet Sweetback’ to ‘Badlands’ and new ‘Good Madam,’ ‘Vengeance’ and more
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include a classic repertory works such as “Pink Flamingos” and “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” as well as reviews of the newer “Glasshouse,” “Good Madam” and “Vengeance.”
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ arrives, Caan passes, and rep screens deliver ‘Coffy’ and ‘Strawberry’
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include a remembrance for James Caan, a look at what’s playing in repertory (a little “Coffy,” anyone?) and reviewed of the newly available “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “H.P. Lovecraft’s Witch House.”
Go Fourth with ‘Glory,’ road trip with ‘Pee-wee,’ then see if ‘Marcel,’ ‘Gru’ & Co. are worth a visit
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include a selection for this Fourth of July holiday in “Glory”; repertory selections such as “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and more at The Brattle, Harvard Film Archive and Somerville Theatre; and new releases including “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On,” “The Sea Beast” and “The Princess.”
‘Mad God’ and more cult flicks are at The Brattle; ‘Elvis’ and ‘Official Competition’ begin their runs
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include literally giant films at the Somerville Theatre, including “L.A. Confidential” and “Spartacus”; unforgettable weirdness such as “Mad God” and Lynch’s “Lost Highway” at The Brattle; and new works such as “Elvis” and the delicious “Official Competition” reviewed.
Juneteenth arrives with Roxbury Film Festival, ‘Touki Bouki’ and ‘Neptune Frost’ at The Brattle
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include Juneteenth selections, news of a local with a short coming to the Roxbury Film Fest, and the classic “Touki Bouki” pairing with the new and mind-melting “Neptune Frost” at The Brattle. Somerville has big-screen gems, and we have reviews of some small-screen fare as well.
Pride Month selections led off by ‘Birdcage,’ Fellini in repertory and ‘The Janes’ reviewed
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include Pride Month selections such as “The Birdcage”; repertory choices at The Brattle (including “The Shining”), Harvard Film Archive (Fellini films including “La Dolce Vita”) and the Somerville Theater (including “Touch of Evil”) and new releases including the “The Janes,” about the pre-Roe v. Wade era.
‘Bound’ crosses Pride Month with noir flicks; HFA has all of Fellini; Somerville goes bigger
These looks at what’s on screens in the coming week include “The Pop-Art Cinema of the Wachowski Sisters” and “Noir City” offerings (with “Bound” being a great crossover); “The Complete Federico Fellini” at the Harvard Film Archive; and the Somerville Theater bringing back some classics in 70 mm glory. We review the new “Benediction” too.
