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Video Americain Newsletter Sept. 27, 2011
Baltimore's Independent Video Store since 1989!
*~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Welcome to the Sweeps (whimper) Issue of the Video Americain
Newsletter, in which
we'll keep you up to date on new releases, movie related events around
town, in-store specials and more. If you like the Newsletter, let us
know by email @ VideoAmeric...@gmail.com -- (and if you don't want to
receive it, please let us know ASAP!) Please pass this on to a friend,
and subscribe by
visiting http://groups.google.com/group/video-americain-newsletter or
by emailing
video-america...@googlegroups.com
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
I was just informed by my colleague that a lot of people in the USA
are excited about Sweeps Month (TV Show Premiere Month for people like
me who are unfamiliar with the “Sweeps” lingo), which is apparently
happening right now. Now I'm not going to say that you should watch
movies instead of TV (after all Video Stores are only around because
of this Television invention), but we're gonna try to broaden
everyone's experience of TV in this issue with some films and shows
that provide different perspectives of this box and the people sending
the signals.
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Contents
* Overlooked TV Shows * Film Picks of the Week * New Releases this
Week
* Coming Attractions * Friendly Internerd Information * Free
Rental Special
* Film Events around Town * Where in the world is Video
Americain?
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Overlooked TV Shows
Our current Golden Age of Television (e.g. HBO, Showtime, etc. and
even some of the recent network output) has yielded some fantastic
programming. Unfortunately, even with mainstream TV's creative
breakthroughs, many foreign and more or less independent artists' work
in the medium is overlooked and forgotten. So next time you're in the
store, try bypassing our monumental Television Section and checking
out some of the shows in the Director's Room. Some of my favorites
include:
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980 Criterion Collection) New German Cinema
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 14 part adaptation of Alfred
Doblin's novel follows Franz Biberkopf's tragic adventures in search
of work and love in Berlin after being released from prison in the
late 1920s. Through Franz's attempts to transform himself, Fassbinder
delves deep into German collective identity - its disintegration after
World War I and reactionary political assertions through Naziism and
Communism before the second World War.
- Fishing With John (1991) John Lurie (Stranger Than Paradise, Down By
Law) stars in this mock fishing program in which John along with a
guest (Willem Dafoe, Tom Waits, Dennis Hopper, Jim Jarmusch, Matt
Dillon) embark on a quest to fish but end up exploring the strange
relationships between human beings and the wrath of mother nature.
- The Kingdom (1994) Danish Director Lars Von Trier's haunted hospital
soap opera may be the closest you're going to get to seeing another
Twin Peaks. It's got ghosts, monsters, secret societies, and
relentless jokes at the expense of Sweden. It's a lot of fun and very
intelligent. Also, for those who are weary of Lars's enfant terrible
persona and provocative filmmaking style, this is by far his most tame
production.
- First Person (2000) Acclaimed Documentarian Errol Morris takes
talking heads to a whole new level in this mini-series. He gets some
exceptionally candid stories through his invention the “Interrotron,”
a device through which he is able to constantly maintain eye contact
with the interviewee. Subjects range from Mutter Museum Director
Gretchen Worden to Temple Grandin to one of the first contestants on
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Fascinating!
So those are my favorites, but there's certainly a lot more. You might
also like Roberto Rosselini's Age of the Medici, the Criterion
Collection's Golden Age of Television (1950s TV specials including
work by John Frankenheimer), David Lynch's Twin Peaks, and Slings &
Arrows (a Canadian soap about a Shakespearean theater company, in
which the soap opera's narrative parallels one of the bard's great
tragedies each season).
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Film Picks of the Week
-Network (1976) My TV-savvy colleague says that it is vital that
everyone see this movie by director Sidney Lumet as soon as possible.
It's an entertaining depiction of how the mass media manipulates our
reality, leaving only madness in its wake. If you are wondering why
things seem so crazy these days, you need not look any further than
Network.
-Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) George Clooney's directorial
debut was adapted from the diaries of game show host and CIA assassin
Chuck Barris. Watch as Barris develops ideas for his terrible TV shows
(e.g. the Dating Game, the Newlywed Game, and the Gong Show) while
dealing with the angst of killing people for the C.I.A.
-Good Night and Good Luck (2006) Remember back when TV had class? This
movie directed by George Clooney does. Edward R. Murrow's TV program
engages in ideological combat with Joe McCarthy's Red Scare.
-UHF (1989) Poor little “Weird” Al drew the short straw on this movie.
His big screen debut had to compete with Indiana Jones and the Last
Crusade and Batman at the box office. This nerdy gem about a little
UHF station trying to raise enough money to stay open is chock full of
Mr. Yankovich's humorous brand of spoofiness.
-Truman Show (1998) Quite possibly the most touching thing that Jim
Carey has ever done. If you think the world revolves around you, take
a look at Truman's life. It seems like that would be a terrible way to
live. Directed by Peter Weir.
-Bamboozled (2000) Director Spike Lee explores the tradition of
minstrel shows and popular trends in television. Possibly Lee's most
focused political statement to date next to When the Levees Broke.
-A Face in the Crowd (1957) Classic depiction of one man's meteoric
rise from hobo to TV superstar. A highly emotional journey through
this country's delusional myth of fame starring Andy Griffith and
directed by Elia Kazan film.
-Encino Man (1992) Pauly Shore helps a caveman who has wandered into
the 20th century to become the most popular guy in school. How can a
caveman be so cool when native 20th century guys are so lame?
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
New This Week on DVD
September 30
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
September 27
Without Men (2011 comedy)
The Ledge (2011 thriller with Liv Tyler)
L'Amour Fu (2011 documentary about Yves Saint Laurent)
Hung: 2nd Season
3 By Theo Van Gogh (DVD release of 3 films by the late Dutch filmmaker
Theo Van Gogh. The films include Interview, Blind Date, and 1-900)
Carlos (Criterion Collection release of the acclaimed 2010 miniseries)
The Phantom Carriage (Spooky, silent, and Swedish film from 1920. A
Criterion Collection Release)
World of Sholom Aleichem (1960 TV program at Cold Spring Only)
Queer as Folk: Complete UK Collection
How to Make it in America: 1st Season (2011)
A Man for All Seasons (1988 Director Charlton Heston)
The Dybbuk (1960 TV version directed by Sidney Lumet!)
Viva Riva! (2010 African Drama)
American Loser (2007 Comedy)
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Coming Attractions on DVD
October 4
Scream 4 (2011)
In Treatment: Season 3
I'm a Cyborg, but that's Ok (Director Chan-wook Park's 2006 mental
hospital romance finally released on DVD)
Jig (2011 Irish Dancing Documentary)
Amer (2009 Italian Giallo Homage)
Ken Burns: Prohibition
High Cost of Living (2011 Indie Drama)
Nothing Personal (2009 Ireland)
The Names of Love (2010 France)
Little Sparrows (Australian Family Drama)
Pee Wee Herman Show on Broadway
October 11
Horrible Bosses (2011 comedy with Jason Bateman)
Terri (2011 Azazel Jacobs film with John C Reilly)
The Trip (2010 Steve Coogan film about food and friendship)
The Tree of Life (2011 Terence Malick film that I will never stop
recommending)
Zookeeper (2011 Kevin James Comedy)
Beautiful Boy (2010 Dutch drama with Maria Bello)
Master Harold... and the Boys (2010 Drama about race in South Africa)
Four Feathers (Korda's 1939 film gets a Criterion Collection release)
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989 drama by Baader Meinhoff Complex director
Uli Edel)
Mr. Nice (2010 biopic about a British drug smuggler)
Princess of Montpensier (Bertrand Tavernier's 2010 historical drama
set during the Wars of Religion in France)
Maniac Cop (1987 Bruce Campbell)
Boccassio '70 (1962 Italian omnibus film with directors Fellini, De
Sica, Visconti, and Monicelli)
Zombie Diaries 2 (2011 Horror)
October 18
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strangers Tides (2011)
Bad Teacher (2011 comedy with Cameron Diaz)
Green Lantern (2011)
Page One: Inside the New York Times (2011 Documentary)
Prince of Broadway (Lee Daniels)
Kuroneko (Criterion Collection release of Kaneto Shindo's 1968 horror
film)
A Better Life (2011 Indie Drama)
Grave Encounters (2011 Spooky Indie Drama)
Hellraiser: Revelations (2011 Horror)
Baaria (2009 Italian Comedic Drama)
Leningrad Cowboys (1994)
Nora's Will (2008 Mexican Film)
Red State (2011 Director Kevin Smith)
Fire in Babylon (2010 documentary about the 1970s West Indies cricket
team)
Sodium Babies (2011 French Vampire Movie)
V: Season 2
The Last Circus (2011 Spanish Civil War and circus film)
Robber (2011 German Bank Robbing Marathon Runner Docudrama)
Roger Corman's Lethal Ladies Collection (Set includes Firecracker, TNT
Jackson, and Too Hot To Handle)
Clone Wars: Complete Season 3 (Star Wars)
Batman: Year One (2011 Animated)
October 25
Attack the Block (2011 British SciFi)
Captain America (2011)
Faces in the Crowd (2011 Why not make a good thriller about face
blindness?)
Father of Invention (2010 Kevin Spacey Comedy)
The Countess (Director Julie Delpy's 2010 excursion into the sublime
with a murderous Hungarian countess)
Identification of a Woman (1982 Director Antonioni)
Island of Lost Souls (1932 film with Charles Laughton as Dr. Moreau.
Fun classic horror just in time for Halloween)
Wrong Turn 4 (2011 Horror)
Judas Kiss (2011 Indie SciFi)
A Serbian Film (2010 Serbian Arthouse Horror)
Tom and Jerry: Golden Collection Volume 1
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Friendly Internerd Information
Our borg clerk, Vee Dee O'Americain, has been working hard on
Facebook to keep things fresh and fantastic. If you're not a Facebook
friend already, why not log in and become one today?
Buddy up with Vee Dee here:
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video.americain.baltimore
Check her status for specials! We've also expanded our transhuman
existence over the last year, so for those of you tech savvy
customers,
please checkout our blog for reviews and weirdness:
http://videoamericain.tumblr.com
and our tweets for more weirdness and SPECIALS!:
http://twitter.com/#!/VideoAmericain
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Free Rental Special
Only 3 more days to take advantage of this deal that makes us look
good
just by writing us a review or “Checking in” on our Google Places
page!
It's pretty simple and it saves you money!
1. Find us on Google Places using your smart phone or computer:
Charles Village:
http://maps.google.com/coupons/page?oi=lbc&did=0_15877429008625469551...
Roland Park:
http://maps.google.com/coupons/page?oi=lbc&did=0_12915299120825305448...
2a. Write a review!
or
2b. "Check in"!
3. Show us your work! You can print it out or just bring it up on
your
smarty pants phone in the store and we'll credit you 1 free rental!
WOW! IT'S JUST
THAT EASY! (Offer can only be redeemed once and for 1 free rental per
account.
Offer expires September 30th 2011.)
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Film Events around Town
Gunky's Basement Presents Starship Troopers (http://whamcity.com/
wordpress/gunkys-basement/):
I know this is a bit last minute, but if you have any love for Paul
Verhoeven, self-consciously bad acting, poignant criticism of the mass
media and military industrial complex, extremely visceral battle
scenes, or even if you're thing is looking at weirdly photographed
weirdos, please do yourself a favor and go see Starship Troopers at
9:00 PM tonight at the Charles Theater tonight.
Revival Series at the Charle Theater (http://thecharles.com/go/
revivals):
This Thursday at 9 will be your last chance to see Louis Malle's
dark, jazzy thriller Elevator to the Gallows. Next week you can keep
the vibe going with Francoise Truffaut's slightly less noirish but
still quite jazzy thriller Shoot the Piano Player. If you would like
to further your film education check out our Criterion Collection
Editions of both films for documentaries, interviews, and commentary.
Matt Porterfield on The Ed Schrader Show:
Harking back to our TV theme, we have the new season premiere of local
TV sensation Ed Schrader's chat show with Director Matt Porterfield
(Putty Hill, Hamilton) as his special guest. The show will also
feature Future Islands and Ellie Thyme. Thursday, 8 PM at the 5th
Dimension (H&H Building).
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Where in the world is Video Americain?
Roland Park (410) 243-2231
700 W. Cold Spring Lane
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Charles Village (410) 889-5266
3100 St. Paul St
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12midnite
Takoma Park (301) 270-4464
6937 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912
To purchase DVDS from us online: www.videoamericain.com
Feedback!
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Video Americain Newsletter Sept. 27, 2011
Baltimore's Independent Video Store since 1989!
*~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Welcome to the Sweeps (whimper) Issue of the Video Americain
Newsletter, in which
we'll keep you up to date on new releases, movie related events around
town, in-store specials and more. If you like the Newsletter, let us
know by email @ VideoAmeric...@gmail.com -- (and if you don't want to
receive it, please let us know ASAP!) Please pass this on to a friend,
and subscribe by
visiting http://groups.google.com/group/video-americain-newsletter or
by emailing
video-america...@googlegroups.com
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
I was just informed by my colleague that a lot of people in the USA
are excited about Sweeps Month (TV Show Premiere Month for people like
me who are unfamiliar with the “Sweeps” lingo), which is apparently
happening right now. Now I'm not going to say that you should watch
movies instead of TV (after all Video Stores are only around because
of this Television invention), but we're gonna try to broaden
everyone's experience of TV in this issue with some films and shows
that provide different perspectives of this box and the people sending
the signals.
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Contents
* Overlooked TV Shows * Film Picks of the Week * New Releases this
Week
* Coming Attractions * Friendly Internerd Information * Free
Rental Special
* Film Events around Town * Where in the world is Video
Americain?
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Overlooked TV Shows
Our current Golden Age of Television (e.g. HBO, Showtime, etc. and
even some of the recent network output) has yielded some fantastic
programming. Unfortunately, even with mainstream TV's creative
breakthroughs, many foreign and more or less independent artists' work
in the medium is overlooked and forgotten. So next time you're in the
store, try bypassing our monumental Television Section and checking
out some of the shows in the Director's Room. Some of my favorites
include:
- Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980 Criterion Collection) New German Cinema
Director Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 14 part adaptation of Alfred
Doblin's novel follows Franz Biberkopf's tragic adventures in search
of work and love in Berlin after being released from prison in the
late 1920s. Through Franz's attempts to transform himself, Fassbinder
delves deep into German collective identity - its disintegration after
World War I and reactionary political assertions through Naziism and
Communism before the second World War.
- Fishing With John (1991) John Lurie (Stranger Than Paradise, Down By
Law) stars in this mock fishing program in which John along with a
guest (Willem Dafoe, Tom Waits, Dennis Hopper, Jim Jarmusch, Matt
Dillon) embark on a quest to fish but end up exploring the strange
relationships between human beings and the wrath of mother nature.
- The Kingdom (1994) Danish Director Lars Von Trier's haunted hospital
soap opera may be the closest you're going to get to seeing another
Twin Peaks. It's got ghosts, monsters, secret societies, and
relentless jokes at the expense of Sweden. It's a lot of fun and very
intelligent. Also, for those who are weary of Lars's enfant terrible
persona and provocative filmmaking style, this is by far his most tame
production.
- First Person (2000) Acclaimed Documentarian Errol Morris takes
talking heads to a whole new level in this mini-series. He gets some
exceptionally candid stories through his invention the “Interrotron,”
a device through which he is able to constantly maintain eye contact
with the interviewee. Subjects range from Mutter Museum Director
Gretchen Worden to Temple Grandin to one of the first contestants on
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Fascinating!
So those are my favorites, but there's certainly a lot more. You might
also like Roberto Rosselini's Age of the Medici, the Criterion
Collection's Golden Age of Television (1950s TV specials including
work by John Frankenheimer), David Lynch's Twin Peaks, and Slings &
Arrows (a Canadian soap about a Shakespearean theater company, in
which the soap opera's narrative parallels one of the bard's great
tragedies each season).
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Film Picks of the Week
-Network (1976) My TV-savvy colleague says that it is vital that
everyone see this movie by director Sidney Lumet as soon as possible.
It's an entertaining depiction of how the mass media manipulates our
reality, leaving only madness in its wake. If you are wondering why
things seem so crazy these days, you need not look any further than
Network.
-Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) George Clooney's directorial
debut was adapted from the diaries of game show host and CIA assassin
Chuck Barris. Watch as Barris develops ideas for his terrible TV shows
(e.g. the Dating Game, the Newlywed Game, and the Gong Show) while
dealing with the angst of killing people for the C.I.A.
-Good Night and Good Luck (2006) Remember back when TV had class? This
movie directed by George Clooney does. Edward R. Murrow's TV program
engages in ideological combat with Joe McCarthy's Red Scare.
-UHF (1989) Poor little “Weird” Al drew the short straw on this movie.
His big screen debut had to compete with Indiana Jones and the Last
Crusade and Batman at the box office. This nerdy gem about a little
UHF station trying to raise enough money to stay open is chock full of
Mr. Yankovich's humorous brand of spoofiness.
-Truman Show (1998) Quite possibly the most touching thing that Jim
Carey has ever done. If you think the world revolves around you, take
a look at Truman's life. It seems like that would be a terrible way to
live. Directed by Peter Weir.
-Bamboozled (2000) Director Spike Lee explores the tradition of
minstrel shows and popular trends in television. Possibly Lee's most
focused political statement to date next to When the Levees Broke.
-A Face in the Crowd (1957) Classic depiction of one man's meteoric
rise from hobo to TV superstar. A highly emotional journey through
this country's delusional myth of fame starring Andy Griffith and
directed by Elia Kazan film.
-Encino Man (1992) Pauly Shore helps a caveman who has wandered into
the 20th century to become the most popular guy in school. How can a
caveman be so cool when native 20th century guys are so lame?
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
New This Week on DVD
September 30
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
September 27
Without Men (2011 comedy)
The Ledge (2011 thriller with Liv Tyler)
L'Amour Fu (2011 documentary about Yves Saint Laurent)
Hung: 2nd Season
3 By Theo Van Gogh (DVD release of 3 films by the late Dutch filmmaker
Theo Van Gogh. The films include Interview, Blind Date, and 1-900)
Carlos (Criterion Collection release of the acclaimed 2010 miniseries)
The Phantom Carriage (Spooky, silent, and Swedish film from 1920. A
Criterion Collection Release)
World of Sholom Aleichem (1960 TV program at Cold Spring Only)
Queer as Folk: Complete UK Collection
How to Make it in America: 1st Season (2011)
A Man for All Seasons (1988 Director Charlton Heston)
The Dybbuk (1960 TV version directed by Sidney Lumet!)
Viva Riva! (2010 African Drama)
American Loser (2007 Comedy)
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Coming Attractions on DVD
October 4
Scream 4 (2011)
In Treatment: Season 3
I'm a Cyborg, but that's Ok (Director Chan-wook Park's 2006 mental
hospital romance finally released on DVD)
Jig (2011 Irish Dancing Documentary)
Amer (2009 Italian Giallo Homage)
Ken Burns: Prohibition
High Cost of Living (2011 Indie Drama)
Nothing Personal (2009 Ireland)
The Names of Love (2010 France)
Little Sparrows (Australian Family Drama)
Pee Wee Herman Show on Broadway
October 11
Horrible Bosses (2011 comedy with Jason Bateman)
Terri (2011 Azazel Jacobs film with John C Reilly)
The Trip (2010 Steve Coogan film about food and friendship)
The Tree of Life (2011 Terence Malick film that I will never stop
recommending)
Zookeeper (2011 Kevin James Comedy)
Beautiful Boy (2010 Dutch drama with Maria Bello)
Master Harold... and the Boys (2010 Drama about race in South Africa)
Four Feathers (Korda's 1939 film gets a Criterion Collection release)
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989 drama by Baader Meinhoff Complex director
Uli Edel)
Mr. Nice (2010 biopic about a British drug smuggler)
Princess of Montpensier (Bertrand Tavernier's 2010 historical drama
set during the Wars of Religion in France)
Maniac Cop (1987 Bruce Campbell)
Boccassio '70 (1962 Italian omnibus film with directors Fellini, De
Sica, Visconti, and Monicelli)
Zombie Diaries 2 (2011 Horror)
October 18
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strangers Tides (2011)
Bad Teacher (2011 comedy with Cameron Diaz)
Green Lantern (2011)
Page One: Inside the New York Times (2011 Documentary)
Prince of Broadway (Lee Daniels)
Kuroneko (Criterion Collection release of Kaneto Shindo's 1968 horror
film)
A Better Life (2011 Indie Drama)
Grave Encounters (2011 Spooky Indie Drama)
Hellraiser: Revelations (2011 Horror)
Baaria (2009 Italian Comedic Drama)
Leningrad Cowboys (1994)
Nora's Will (2008 Mexican Film)
Red State (2011 Director Kevin Smith)
Fire in Babylon (2010 documentary about the 1970s West Indies cricket
team)
Sodium Babies (2011 French Vampire Movie)
V: Season 2
The Last Circus (2011 Spanish Civil War and circus film)
Robber (2011 German Bank Robbing Marathon Runner Docudrama)
Roger Corman's Lethal Ladies Collection (Set includes Firecracker, TNT
Jackson, and Too Hot To Handle)
Clone Wars: Complete Season 3 (Star Wars)
Batman: Year One (2011 Animated)
October 25
Attack the Block (2011 British SciFi)
Captain America (2011)
Faces in the Crowd (2011 Why not make a good thriller about face
blindness?)
Father of Invention (2010 Kevin Spacey Comedy)
The Countess (Director Julie Delpy's 2010 excursion into the sublime
with a murderous Hungarian countess)
Identification of a Woman (1982 Director Antonioni)
Island of Lost Souls (1932 film with Charles Laughton as Dr. Moreau.
Fun classic horror just in time for Halloween)
Wrong Turn 4 (2011 Horror)
Judas Kiss (2011 Indie SciFi)
A Serbian Film (2010 Serbian Arthouse Horror)
Tom and Jerry: Golden Collection Volume 1
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Friendly Internerd Information
Our borg clerk, Vee Dee O'Americain, has been working hard on
Facebook to keep things fresh and fantastic. If you're not a Facebook
friend already, why not log in and become one today?
Buddy up with Vee Dee here:
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video.americain.baltimore
Check her status for specials! We've also expanded our transhuman
existence over the last year, so for those of you tech savvy
customers,
please checkout our blog for reviews and weirdness:
http://videoamericain.tumblr.com
and our tweets for more weirdness and SPECIALS!:
http://twitter.com/#!/VideoAmericain
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Free Rental Special
Only 3 more days to take advantage of this deal that makes us look
good
just by writing us a review or “Checking in” on our Google Places
page!
It's pretty simple and it saves you money!
1. Find us on Google Places using your smart phone or computer:
Charles Village:
http://maps.google.com/coupons/page?oi=lbc&did=0_15877429008625469551...
Roland Park:
http://maps.google.com/coupons/page?oi=lbc&did=0_12915299120825305448...
2a. Write a review!
or
2b. "Check in"!
3. Show us your work! You can print it out or just bring it up on
your
smarty pants phone in the store and we'll credit you 1 free rental!
WOW! IT'S JUST
THAT EASY! (Offer can only be redeemed once and for 1 free rental per
account.
Offer expires September 30th 2011.)
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Film Events around Town
Gunky's Basement Presents Starship Troopers (http://whamcity.com/
wordpress/gunkys-basement/):
I know this is a bit last minute, but if you have any love for Paul
Verhoeven, self-consciously bad acting, poignant criticism of the mass
media and military industrial complex, extremely visceral battle
scenes, or even if you're thing is looking at weirdly photographed
weirdos, please do yourself a favor and go see Starship Troopers at
9:00 PM tonight at the Charles Theater tonight.
Revival Series at the Charle Theater (http://thecharles.com/go/
revivals):
This Thursday at 9 will be your last chance to see Louis Malle's
dark, jazzy thriller Elevator to the Gallows. Next week you can keep
the vibe going with Francoise Truffaut's slightly less noirish but
still quite jazzy thriller Shoot the Piano Player. If you would like
to further your film education check out our Criterion Collection
Editions of both films for documentaries, interviews, and commentary.
Matt Porterfield on The Ed Schrader Show:
Harking back to our TV theme, we have the new season premiere of local
TV sensation Ed Schrader's chat show with Director Matt Porterfield
(Putty Hill, Hamilton) as his special guest. The show will also
feature Future Islands and Ellie Thyme. Thursday, 8 PM at the 5th
Dimension (H&H Building).
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
Where in the world is Video Americain?
Roland Park (410) 243-2231
700 W. Cold Spring Lane
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Charles Village (410) 889-5266
3100 St. Paul St
Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12midnite
Takoma Park (301) 270-4464
6937 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park MD 20912
To purchase DVDS from us online: www.videoamericain.com
Feedback!
~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~::~
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