Fluffy, fluffy, fluffy-ish, fluff remover? This week's new releases are probably unlikely to be reviewed by this little black duck. Chalet Girl (UK teen gets job at ski resort, bags rich handsome Yank, becomes pro snowboarder in record time), One Day (revisits a couple on the same day each year over 20 years to see how their friendship/relationship has lasted), The Help (a young white aspiring journalist writes the stories of black maids, at great risk to all in a segregated and racist society) and Final Destination 5 (no explanation required, oh, alright, a series of bizarre and inventive deaths) are out today. The third one has promise as a serious drama but the trailer makes it look all fluffy and cosy female bonding moments. So sorry if you want to know what those movies are like....
In sad news today, the Tribal Theatre in Brisbane is probably going to close. Due to the sale of the building in George Street, the cinema's future is very uncertain. Apparently audience support has been good but it may not be enough to convince the new owners to keep it going. Okay, the cinema is not the most comfortable around (Ben refuses to attend) but the films they are showing are not seen anywhere else and it gives many younger viewers the chance to see movies on the big screen that they were too young to see the first time. They also have beanbags and BYO alcohol! For example, this week their daily screenings are Raging Bull, one of de Niro's best ever performances, and The Wizard of Oz. How many of us have seen that at the cinema in a forum where you could easily sing along without offending anyone? They also have Scott Pilgrim vs the World tomorrow evening at 10pm, which is an awesome movie.
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