the lives of others
Just a quick plug for a great movie I saw last week, The Lives of Others (Leben der Anderen, Das). It seems more and more seldom that a high quality movie makes into the mainstream distribution channels, particularly for non-English language films--what a nice surprise. Great directing, acting, cinematography, set design, and an excellent story, it's all there (well, unless you're really into the CGI graphics; there aren't any of those).
Also, if you live in or around Oaktown (a.k.a Oakland) and haven't visited the Parkway Speakeasy Theater yet, find something that's showing you want to see and go there. Who wouldn't want to eat pizza and beer while sitting on a comfy couch at the movie theater? (They also have some very nice sandwiches and wines if you prefer that scene).
It's a "second run" theater, so you won't find the latest and greatest just released movies, but you can't beet the atmosphere, and I always love the chance to support a quirky locally owned and operated business.
Parkway Theaters link (now in El Cerrito too!)
What's Playing
Also, if you live in or around Oaktown (a.k.a Oakland) and haven't visited the Parkway Speakeasy Theater yet, find something that's showing you want to see and go there. Who wouldn't want to eat pizza and beer while sitting on a comfy couch at the movie theater? (They also have some very nice sandwiches and wines if you prefer that scene).
It's a "second run" theater, so you won't find the latest and greatest just released movies, but you can't beet the atmosphere, and I always love the chance to support a quirky locally owned and operated business.
Parkway Theaters link (now in El Cerrito too!)
What's Playing
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