“Disfigured” is a movie that takes on one of the most sensitive issues in our culture: weight. It tells the story of the friendship between Lydia (Deidra Edwards), a fat woman, and Darcy (Staci Lawrence), a recovering anorexic. Their relationship is tested when Lydia becomes involved with Bob, a sweet guy determined to lose his […]
Read more →Every year, the 48-Hour Film Project Filmapalooza is one of my favorite parts of Cinequest. This year, we were treated to nearly eight hours of short films in a series of four screenings. The project is straightforward: teams of filmmakers gather in cities around the world (last year’s project took place in over 50 cities […]
Read more →Remaining screenings: March 8, 6:30pm (Cam 12); March 8, 5:15pm (Rep) The title alone is an attention-grabber. The content is even more arresting: a group of autistic kids working together under the guidance of parents and teachers to put on a musical play. There are bumps and snags along the way, but the kids and […]
Read more →Screenings: March 7, 9:15pm (Cam 12); March 8, 4:30pm (Cam 12); March 9, 12:01pm (Rep) This is a peculiar film. Part existential crisis, part lighthearted horror movie, it defies a description which does justice to its story without spoiling the surprises scattered through the second half of the film. What I can tell you is […]
Read more →Screenings: March 8, 5pm (Cam 12), March 9, 2:45pm (Cam 12) “Karl Rove, I Love You” is two things: a shallow overview of Karl Rove’s perfidity and a hilariously surreal look at what might happen to a peace-loving, democratic actor who gets a little too into his role as Bush’s top adviser. Everyone in this […]
Read more →Whatever your angle, if you’re interested in independent film Cinequest is well worth checking out. Below are brief guides for some of the many sorts of folks who might enjoy attending. Be sure to check the Films and Events listings at www.cinequest.org to confirm times, check out new additions, and buy tickets. GENERAL GUIDELINES: * […]
Read more →Screenings: March 4, 4:45pm (Cam12); March 8, 12:30pm (Cam12) The HP Lovecraft Historical Society brings us an unusual adaptation of one of the author’s most popular stories, “The Call of Cthulhu.” This tale of widespread cult activity, ancient god-aliens from beyond the stars, and horror rising from the depths of the ocean is brought to […]
Read more →Screening: Opening Night only, February 27, 7pm (Cal). Schroeder Duncan (Thomas Lennon, “Reno 911!”) is turning 30 and has realized he is not living the life he dreamed of when he was a young ballplayer with a hundred-mile-an-hour fastball. He married his high school sweetheart, but they live in a trailer park, she always wants […]
Read more →Screenings: March 6, 6:45pm (Cam12); March 7, 4pm (Cam 12) This collection of short films looks at the relationships between pairs of people — strangers, long-married folks, and even one man and himself. It includes a wide range of styles, from the Beckett and Pinter inspired “Folly of Two,” about a pair of criminals who […]
Read more →Screenings: March 1, 10:15pm (Rep); March 2, 7pm (Cal). Plenty of folks know Jack Black is an actor, but his musical career as half of the acoustic heavy metal satire duo Tenacious D was known only to the band’s cult following — until their film, “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny” reached a somewhat […]
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