Friday, May 24, 2013
'Hiring big names was not in the best interest of the film.'
To be fair, director Chris Wedge (of Ice Age and Rio) has created a nature-based fantasy engaging enough that it will find an audience, but when one changes the name of a movie from Leaf Men to Epic, one better come with one's A+ game, no? Epic qualifies for a solid C, which is still a passing grade, but if you brought that home to mom, she would be displeased. This over-plotted muddle with under-drawn characters is saved by a handful of characters' well-defined personalities and the beautifully rendered environments in which they interact. Click here for showtimes at Regal Kingstowne 16, where you can see Epic in 3D. It doesn't help that director Wedge was comparing his newest with the grandiosity of Star Wars and Avatar. While both …
Friday, May 10, 2013
This fearless interpretation by director Luhrmann is well worth seeing.
No question whatsoever, director Baz Luhrmann is someone who elicits strong opinions with his every movie. Moulin Rouge draws forth a swoony sigh from its biggest fans and an eye roll from its detractors. In an industry that often plays it safe, creating movies like Fast and Furious 6 to keep the easy money flowing, it is always refreshing that someone is taking chances, and certainly Luhrmann has built his career subscribing to the "go big or go home" school of filmmaking. His new film The Great Gatsby is no exception. Not only does he create the sort of visually over-saturated and extravagant fantasy he is known for, he does it with the cherished American classic novel written in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald that has already been …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Bands will perform at Lee District Park Amphitheater in Kingstowne.
The Lee District Nights Concert Series will kick off another season June 5 at the Lee District Park Amphitheater in Kingstowne. Concerts will take place Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. in June, July and August. Concerts at Lee District Park Amphitheater are cancelled when raining. If there’s a threat of inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW(7469) after 6 p.m. for updates. JUNE 5 - The Pietasters 12 - The U.S. Air Force Band "Celtic Aire" 19 - Robin and Linda Williams & Their Fine Group 26 - Daryl Davis JULY 3 - Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra 10 - Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie 17 - The NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra 24 - Chopteeth 31 - The United States Air Force “Max Impact” AUGUST 7 - The Nighthawks 14 - Chaise …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
PG-13 film in theaters starting Thursday is a 'hoot, wild ride and an emotional journey.'
Let's face it. Those of you who are interested in films of Iron Man's ilk and have waited through a year of Comic-Cons dressed like your favorite Marvel superhero, do not need Cinema Siren to tell you whether to head out this weekend to keep one of Hollywood's biggest studio franchises alive and Robert Downey Jr. out of the poorhouse. You already have your tickets. It is the souls who usually stay home with a glass of wine watching Downton Abbey, and occasion the multiplex only for the most hyped and well reviewed blockbusters they want to charm into theaters. With its mix of magnetic superstar power, exciting action and strong character development, Iron Man 3 has a good chance of making new Marvel fans and big dollars, making it the …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and DC.
Patch has 31 community sites in Virginia and D.C. Here are some of the top stories from around the region over the past week. 16. Mark Wahlberg Visits: Actor Mark Wahlberg visited T.C. Williams High School on Wednesday morning for an assembly presented by Get Schooled, a nonprofit that aims to engage high school students in an effort to improve graduation rates and empower more students to achieve in college. “I had to work really hard to get where I’m at,” Wahlberg said. “And I don’t mind working really hard to try and maintain it." 15. Runner Pledges 30 Races: Arlington resident Lauren Bailey is halfway through a personal challenge that has been daunting and exhilarating — running 30 races in one year, the year of her 30th birthday. …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
The drama club puts on a production that combines classic fairy tales, but with a bit of a twist.
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Saturday, April 27
Written by Kat Owczarski of Oakcrest School --- With classic characters such as Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood, it can almost be assumed that a "Happily Ever After" is soon to follow. This is not always the case, however, and especially not in Robert E. Lee High School’s production of "Into the Woods." Many classic fairy tales collide in Stephen Sondheim’s musical, which first appeared on Broadway in 1987. The musical did exceptionally well, winning three out of ten Tony nominations. Since then, "Into the Woods" has seen a number of different productions, including a 2002 Broadway revival. The story begins with four characters, Cinderella, Jack of the beanstalk fameand The baker and his wife each lamenting over their individual …
The drama club puts on a production that combines classic fairy tales, but with a bit of a twist.
Many classic fairy tales collide in Stephen Sondheim’s musical "Into the Woods." Robert E. Lee High School recently put on a production of the musical. Read a review of the April 20 performance. Keep up with Kingstowne news and events by signing up for our free newsletter. Learn more here!
Plus, Iguana models, cell towers in disguise, a Ladybug exodus and two birds ask, "Who cooks for you?"
Editor's Note: Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and D.C., and not a day goes by that something weird isn't happening somewhere in the area. Here's a look back at some weird goings on over the past week. Drivers at the Lake Ridge commuter lot near Interstate 95 saw more than the road crews and heavy machinery that have become standard commute scenery. Prince William County Police arrested a man April 19 when they found him dancing naked on the hood of his car. Without question, you should surrender to authorities when police have identified you as the suspect in a grand-larceny case. But we feel compelled to caution suspects about checking their pockets after a 27-year-old Annandale man turned himself in. Police in Falls Church say they …
Friday, April 26, 2013
It's springtime — get out and have some fun!
The weekend is upon us in Northern Virginia and it's time to start making plans for some fun. Patch has compiled a list of events that the whole family can enjoy. Have a great weekend! All About Bats Campfire Several species of bats flit in the late summer sky. Look for them Saturday from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center at a campfire where you learn fun bat facts and lore plus enjoy an American Indian story of how bats got their wings. Toast marshmallows over the embers. The cost is $6 per person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065. 'The Drowsy Chaperone' at West Springfield High School West Springfield’s annual spring musical! A frothy, fun send-up of musical comedies and their inherent silliness. …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Catjammers played bluegrass music at King Street Blues Thursday night, and Metro Run & Walk sold T-shirts.
Local bluegrass band the Catjammers perform at King Street Blues and raise money to donate to help animal rescue. This Thursday, however, the band partnered up with Metro Run & Walk to raise money to donate to One Fund Boston to support victims and families affected by last week's Boston Marathon bombing. Diners were also offered the opportunity to enter a raffle to win tickets to the Comedy Zone at the Old Town Theater. Keep up with Kingstowne news and events by signing up for our free newsletter. Learn more here!
mike Otis
1:19 am on Sunday, May 12, 2013
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