Are the Oscars a big deal? A number of facts suggest yes, very much so...Approximately 40 million Americans will watch the show. And, it will be broadcast in more than 225 countries. There were 282 films eligible for Best Picture...
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New This Week
Take your Valentine out for a night on the town! You can thrill her with action, entertain him with animation, or just snuggle through a nice romance. Enjoy!A Good Day to Die Hard --- Bruce Willis is back as uber-tough...
Warm Bodies
Warm Bodies' unique take on the zombie film offers to breathe some new life into the lull between Oscar season and the summer blockbusters that will be released come Memorial Day. This film puts a new spin on two genres...
Give that man several Oscars please
Michael Heneke that is, for his new film Amour. Heneke has once again created something special for the cinema. His new French-language film follows Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and his wife Anne (Emmanuelle Riva), a couple in their eighties, who live...
New This Week
I know snOMG will keep a lot of folks out of theaters for Friday openings, but when you get cabin fever over the weekend, there will be lots of new choices for you.Identity Thief -- stars Jason Bateman (Arrested Development)...
Movie Monday
Do you have a case of 'em? The Mondays, that is. Well, in case you forgot, here's what's on at the Palace for the rest of their Monday series:2/4: The Wiz (Tonight!)2/25: The Princess Bride3/4: The Last Waltz3/25: The Big...
APL’s Silent Film Spectacular is Back!
Are you ready for Hallowe'en? I'm getting ready. My black feather wreath is on the door. The orange candlesticks and pumpkin placemats are out. Heck, even my cat is orange and black.The Albany Public Library is ready, as well. They're...
I feel terrific!
Ay caramba. Reader(s)! It's not true, what you've heard. Rumors of my demise (and that of the blog) have been greatly exaggerated. I do feel terribly that we've missed out on the start of the summer popcorn season, but here's...