New Releases - April 21, 2009

And so, with Frost/Nixon and The Wrestler, the last of the big oscar nominated films have dropped. Also take note of Toronto Stories - I've got no idea if it's any good or not, but I'm still waiting for a filmmaker to turn this world-class city into a world-class film setting like New York or Los Angeles. Maybe this isn't the film to do it, but it can be a lot of fun to watch a professional film set in your back yard.

Frost/Nixon
Wrestler
Personal Effects
Notorious
Caprica (Battlestar Galactica spinoff)
Toronto Stories
Marie and Bruce
The Caller
Laid to Rest
Hearts of War
Into the Blue 2
Stone council
The Poker Club

New Releases - April 14, 2009

Oh, look. It's The Reader. I suppose we all have to watch it now. I plan to check out The Spirit tonight, it got critically panned but I could see myself really enjoying it. The word on Cassandra's Dream is that it's Woody Allen's worst flick in years, but if you're a fan you'll probably check it out anyway, but on the upside this week Dave pointed out the cover art to Splinter is pretty dang cool.

The Reader
The Spirit (Also on Blu-Ray)
Cassandra's Dream
The Deal
Dark Matter
Splinter
Hank and Mike
Autopsy

Also, note that The Reader is coming out on Blu-ray closer to the end of the month.

Music in the store

If you're roaming the aisles during a shift that I'm supervising (usually Friday and Saturday evenings) you'll probably hear [Radio Paradise] coming out of our sound system. It's a volunteer and donation-based radio station out of California, and I really like the variety of music they play, and how the songs lead into one another; A little Nick Cave, a little Band of Horses, just enough Beatles, and some Zero 7 every once in a while. I used to go to Last.FM, a form of user-customizeable automated internet radio similar to Pandora.com, but since they started charging listeners outside the U.S. a minor mandatory subscription fee, I've had to look elsewhere. A Jumbo customer turned me on to R.P. and I haven't looked back, although it's sometimes too mellow for Dave. I just thought I'd give them a plug, so check them out if you're interested. And if anyone out there has any other internet radio suggestions, leave a comment and let us know!

New Releases - April 7th, 2009

Here are this week's releases. I can't honestly recommend The Day the Earth Stood Still, but that certainly hasn't hampered its popularity so far. I can honestly recommend Doubt though, watch it if for no other reason to see Viola Davis fully earn an Oscar nomination with a five minute scene. Is that some kind of record?

Doubt
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Yes Man
The Tale of Despereaux
Vinyan
Not Easily Broken
Blue Gold: World Water Wars
Faith Like Potatoes
Donkey Punch
Bedtime Stories

Notable releases for the month of April

Here's your monthly release forecast. Doubt, The Wrestler and Frost/Nixon just around the corner, so mark your calendars. And although I have some misgivings, I can't wait to check out The Spirit and JCVD. This isn't a complete list, just the biggest stuff, so check back weekly for the nitty-gritty and the hidden gems.

April 7th:

Bedtime Stories
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Doubt
Yes Man

April 14th:

The Reader
The Spirit

April 21st:

Frost/Nixon
The Wrestler
Notorious
Battlestar Galactica: Caprica

April 28th:

Bride Wars
Hotel for Dogs
JCVD
The Uninvited