Events for December 11th, 2010
A Christmas Story
Directed by Bob Clark. US. 1983. Ages 6+. 98 min.
Sponsored by Carnevale Eustis Architects
- Sat, Dec 11, 2:00 pm
“A Christmas Story grasps the full scope of childhood injustice and obsession. Amid the comically cranky Santa Clauses and tree-lighting mishaps, the movie’s key moment is a Billingsley crying jag, prompted by a fight with the neighborhood bully and the fear that his dad will clobber him. The affection audiences feel for A Christmas Story is related to the holiday spirit, yes, but specifically to director Bob Clark and writer Jean Shepherd’s awareness of how the true meaning of Christmas manifests in the real world, where a warm meal on a cold, dark day–and a surprising moment of parental grace–can ease a troubled mind.” (Noel Murray, The Onion A.V. Club)
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
Directed by Daniel Alfredson. Sweden. 2009. R. 147 min.
Fri, Dec 3 thru Thu, Dec 16 -- Roll over to view showtimes.
“Alfredson finds his footing in “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” and delivers a rousing, grueling, almost operatically scaled finale to the series.” More»