THE VISIT includes plenty of chills and gallows humor
Rating: ««« out of 4Running Time: 94 min.
After watching dozens of found footage films, I’ve developed something of a pet peeve with the format. So many entries in this horror subgenre feature characters so deeply flawed (or simply obnoxious) that they come across as grating and annoying. And when you don’t like the protagonists, it quickly kills the suspense. Frankly, in these types of flicks most of the inevitable demises can’t come soon enough. So it’s with some relief that The Visit bucks the trend. And a large part of it has to do with the young leads. Here’s a real shocker for you - they’re actually likable.
The crux of the story involves aspiring filmmaker...
DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for September 11, 2015
Hello once again. It’s time to take a look at what’s new for the week on DVD and Blu-ray. So if you can’t make it out to the movies this week, be sure to give one of these titles a try!Big New Releases!
The Age of Adaline - This romance title involves a woman who has an accident and soon finds that she can no longer age. Nearly 80 years later, she falls for a guy, but struggles with letting him in on her secret. Reviewers were split on the movie. Some found it to be a sweet concoction that would appeal to those who enjoyed similar titles like The Time Traveller’s Wife. Others called it ridiculous and absurd, wasting a good cast. It stars Blake Lively, Harrison Ford...
Community Calendar Sep. 11 - Sep. 17, 2015
FRIDAY Sept. 11
Computer Class
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September at 2-4 pm at the Octavia Felin Library. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required at the Front Desk call (505) 863-1291 at the Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Drop-in Films
Tonight’s feature: The Lego Movie. Starts 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. All ages.
The Navajo Wranglers
Hard Days Night to perform Classic Rock n Roll at 8-10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 W, Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
Movie: Magic Mike XXL
Starts at 5 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. Rated PG-13.
SATURDAY Sept. 12
Family Open House
The Octavia...
Computer Class
The library is offering free computer training throughout the month of September at 2-4 pm at the Octavia Felin Library. Class size is limited to 10 participants per session. Registration is required at the Front Desk call (505) 863-1291 at the Main Branch, 115 W. Hill Ave.
Drop-in Films
Tonight’s feature: The Lego Movie. Starts 4 pm. Children’s Branch, 200 W. Aztec. All ages.
The Navajo Wranglers
Hard Days Night to perform Classic Rock n Roll at 8-10 pm at Coal Street Pub, 303 W, Coal Ave. (505) 722-0117.
Movie: Magic Mike XXL
Starts at 5 pm. El Morro Theater, 207 West Coal Ave. Rated PG-13.
SATURDAY Sept. 12
Family Open House
The Octavia...
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