“Alfie”

“Alfie” is a remake of a 1966 film which I have not seen. It tells the story of a British male in NYC who is madly in love with himself and is sexually over-active. The device of talking to you directly into the camera is ok at first, but becomes tiresome and then irritating as […]

Dollar Movies on MON & TUES

“Gallery Place Stadium 14” theaters officially open on FRI, OCT 22. (MCI Center; 707 7th St., NW) To prepare the staff, they are offering $1 Movies, $1 popcorn, and $1 drinks on MON (10/18) and TUES (10/19) with proceeds going to charity. Check today’s (10/15) Washington Post Weekend section. Page 44 lists the movies and […]

Dinner and a Movie

Not to come off sounding like a commercial for Papa John’s, but just a word that the pizza chain has taken a page from Pizza Hut’s book. They are currently running a deal where you can get a DVD with the purchase of a large pie. The offerings include: Abbot & Costello meet the Mummy, […]

“Taxi”

“Taxi” is a not very funny comedy with a tired plot. Best performance is turned in (and around) by the title. Mr. Fallon should think again about giving up his regular job. Queen Latifah does her best with a poor script. Ann-Margaret, unfortunately, is pathetic as Fallon’s drunken mother. The start and finsih are the […]