Good Movie News Gets Even Better, Charlie Kaufman-er

Trevor Kupfer |

So I warned you in the current issue’s cinema story that the titles of Carmike’s film series may change. Well, I just got an e-mail from the manager, Milo, who says they indeed have changed the lineup. And if you’re like me, you’ll react embarrassingly giddily when you glance at the new list. Not only will the series include previously mentioned titles like Ashes of Time Redux, Frozen River, and I Served the King of England, but our humble market will also get Pray the Devil Back to Hell, Blessed is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh, The Other End of the Line, and the BIGGEST OF THEM ALL: Charlie Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York!

Each movie is a mere $5, and the screenings begin with Anita O’Day: Life of a Jazz Singer on Feb. 6, and end with The Other End of the Line on April 2. Synecdoche, NY plays March 6-12.

“This is supposed to be the final list,” Milo wrote, “… but I’ll update you if there’s more changes.” I make the same guarantee to you, my friends my loyal followers people I sometimes stalk kind readers.

This amazing news comes a week after London Square announced its screening of Slumdog Millionaire, which starts tomorrow (more than two months after its release).

When you go to any of these flicks, feel free to hurl your jujubes and snow caps at the annoying bastard sitting in front of you. That’ll be me.