‹‹ Alibi V.26 No.37 • Sept 14-20, 2017 ››

Film News

Summer Cinema Meltdown

The good, the bad and the ugly of 2017’s box office

By Devin D. O’Leary

2017’s summer movie box office has come to an end and like a roller coaster, it was a season of highs and lows with a hell of an exciting finish.

movies

Reel World

By Devin D. O’Leary

Go see ¡Cine Magnífico!, Spirited Away or The General.

Idiot Box

Space Junk

“The Orville” on FOX

What do you call an identical carbon copy that isn’t a parody? An uninspired rip-off.

Week in Sloth

Highlights from around the dial. Except no one has dials anymore.

Film Times and Capsule Reviews

Saturday

Film

Are We There Yet?: Film Screening with Director Brian Levant

Saturday, Feb 22: 12:30-3:30pm

South Broadway Cultural Center

Enjoy a matinee with the director, writer and producer followed by a Q&A and cinematography talk with clips of his other films.

Film

Books to the Big Screen: Destry Rides Again

Saturday, Feb 22: 2-4pm

Special Collections Library

This annual book to film adaptation event, features the story of Tom Destry, son of a legendary frontier peacekeeper, doesn't believe in gunplay, but becomes the object of widespread ridicule.

Film

Alien Hour with Dr. Howard Live Taping

Saturday, Feb 22: 7pm

Fourteen Fifteen Gallery

The acclaimed ufologist, veterinarian and host discusses the year of UFO disclosure and covers recent sightings with special guests, surprises and live music from Ribcage.

Sunday