Let’s Learn, Adult-Aged Science-Phobic Culture Vultures!
I regularly front like I’m someone who cares/understands/loves science. Though I am certainly curious and do enjoy rigorous inquiry (ie: asking dumb questions), I wouldn’t say…
Read articleHappy People: A Year in the Taiga: Documentary or Poetry?
The film “Happy People: A Year in the Taiga” follows a year in the lives of sable trappers in a remote Bakhtian village. Filmmakers Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov present the narrative as a slice-of-life drama, an everyday epic for which the camera crew is merely along for the ride. Happy People plays at the Grand Cinema one night only, on Tuesday, March 19.
Read articleGet your Holiday Film Fix at the Grand
Mark your calendars and enjoy your favorite holiday films on the big screen thanks to the Grand Cinema’s Holiday Film Series.
Read articleStadium Video Suggests: Deliverance
Seasoned in the art of fielding petulant demands for film recommendations, Elliot of Stadium Video instantly prescribed Deliverance. When audaciously asked to justify his selection, he calmly replied, “It explores the nature of evil”.
Read articleHigher Ground: A Vision of Faith
This story shows us that no one, not even the film itself, can claim to be free of contention, small-mindedness, and uncertainty – a pointed reminder to both the faithful and non-believers to curb the derisive impulses of moral superiority.
Read articleThe 2011 Tacoma Film Festival
Beginning October 6th, film enthusiasts from the Pacific Northwest will be coming to Tacoma to celebrate independent filmmakers and films for 8 days. Hosted by Tacoma’s own The Grand Cinema, this year’s weeklong festival is shaping up to exceed expectations.
Read articleNow Showing at the Grand Cinema: The Names of Love (Le Nom Des Gens)
Though The Names of Love conducts itself like a romantic comedy, and certainly dresses the part, it is difficult to dismiss it as a vapid piece of escapism.
Read articleFilm Review: The Help
If you’re someone who either knows nothing about history or is able to suspend your knowledge for the sake of enjoyment, it is likely you’ll enjoy this film.
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