Before Armstrong: Moon Missions from Méliès to Kubrick

August 20, 2019August 19, 2019 ~ Lincoln Spector ~ 2 Comments

I should have written this article weeks ago. But I got the idea a month too late. On or around July 20, The Rafael, The New Parkway, and The Roxie celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. But most of their programs centered on documentaries. But why not celebrate the anniversary with a series of fictitious … Continue reading Before Armstrong: Moon Missions from Méliès to Kubrick

What’s Screening: March 22 – 28

March 22, 2019 ~ Lincoln Spector

Cold wars, hot wars, evil spies, unions, and cinema's greatest femme fatale appear on Bay Are screens this week. We also have two film festivals, and both in the East Bay. Festivals The Albany FilmFest closes Sunday. Read my preview. The GLAS Animation Festival also closes Sunday Promising events Norma Rae, New Parkway, Saturday, 3:10 … Continue reading What’s Screening: March 22 – 28

2001: A Mistake Odyssey

January 8, 2019January 7, 2019 ~ Lincoln Spector

The more you love a film, the more you often you see it. And the more often you see it, the more you notice its flaws. And those flaws endear you to the movie all the more, because it reminds you that it was created by imperfect human beings. I don't know how many times … Continue reading 2001: A Mistake Odyssey

My 15 Best Moviegoing Experiences of 2018

January 1, 2019December 31, 2018 ~ Lincoln Spector

I went to the movies quite a bit in 2018, and it was often a wonderful experience. I attended six (I think) Bay Area film festivals, numerous special presentations, and just plain really good movies. In May, I flew to Rochester, New York for the Nitrate Picture Show. For four days of screenings and museum … Continue reading My 15 Best Moviegoing Experiences of 2018

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