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Ale Fest returns to Tremont in Lincoln Park on Saturday, July 15th!

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Andrea Pallaoro’s Beautifully Rendered Monica Portrays a Trans Woman’s Return to Her Terminally Ill Mother

And shows the power of slow cinema

By Kayla McCulloch

May 19, 2023

After seeing Monica, the new film by Italian writer-director Andrea Pallaoro, I’m sure opinions will be divided. Shot in a narrow aspect ratio and composed almost entirely of static shots, Monica could be dismissed as a chilly exercise in rigid formalism...

Trace Lysette plays the title character in Monica.

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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' is a Dazzlingly Worthy Sequel to 2018 Triumph

It aims to one-up its predecessor in almost every way imaginable, from its audacious style to the sheer quantity and diversity of Spider-People

By Andrew Wyatt
Jun 2, 2023
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Disney’s Live Action Remake of 'The Little Mermaid' is a Sanitized Multicultural Fantasy in Search of a Lot More Soul

A bland, neutered update you're not supposed to criticize, but here we are

By Craig D. Lindsey
May 26, 2023
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Paul Schrader Brings Cinema Another Agonized Hero in Master Gardener — and Shows He’s Still in Command

The garden of good and evil

By Cliff Froehlich
May 12, 2023
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a Fitting End to the Series — Chaotic, Annoying and Somehow Still Kind of Fun

It's the lasty huzzah

By Craig D. Lindsey
May 6, 2023
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‘Locked Out’ Documentary is Triggering for Those Who’ve Experienced Eviction

The Detroit-based documentary shines necessary light on housing injustice, but is heavy to watch

By Randiah Camille Green
May 5, 2023
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"Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret" is a Faithful, and Moving, Adaptation of Judy Blume’s Coming-of-Age Classic

Smells like tween spirit

By Eileen G’Sell
Apr 28, 2023
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The Winchester To Host Premiere Event for New 'Little Lion's Den' Episodes

The live action comedy series is filmed in Cleveland

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 6, 2023
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Award-Winning 'Black Daddy: The Movie' To Screen at Grog Shop on March 28

A special Lyrical Rhythms concert will follow the screening

By Jeff Niesel
Mar 3, 2023
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Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore To Host Special Screening of Locally Filmed 'Evenfall' Series

A Cleveland crew of more than 100 worked on the post-apocalyptic program

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 21, 2023
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More Than 200 Films To Screen at Upcoming Short. Sweet. Film Fest

Event will take place at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 17, 2023
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MGM Northfield Park to Host An Evening with Actor Charlie Sheen on April 28

The film 'Major League' will screen as well

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 13, 2023
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First Episode of New Locally Filmed Web Series 'The Coroner's Assistant' Debuts

Series was filmed entirely in Northeast Ohio

By Jeff Niesel
Feb 10, 2023
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New Documentary Film Series Focuses on Cleveland Artisans

Series launched earlier this month

By Jeff Niesel
Jan 17, 2023
Movie Reviews & Stories

Update: Cedar Lee Theatre Adds Second 20th Anniversary Screening of Cult Classic 'The Room'

Actor Greg Sestero reflects on his involvement in one of the most bizarre movies of all time

By Jeff Niesel
Jan 11, 2023
Movie Reviews & Stories

See Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 2 on Big Screen Sunday

Cinemark Valley View only location in Ohio to participate in chain's "Stranger Things Day"

By Sam Allard
Nov 1, 2022
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Capitol Theatre Celebrates Centennial with Gala Saturday

Justin Bibb to attend, former Cleveland Councilman Matt Zone to be honored.

By Sam Allard
Oct 19, 2022
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Free Popcorn and Fountain Drink Refills at Cleveland Cinemas This Week

OH HELL YEAH, GIMME THAT LAYERED BUTTER

By Sam Allard
Oct 7, 2022
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Actress Linnea Quigley To Appear at Upcoming 'The Return of the Living Dead' Screening at Lorain Palace Theatre

A Q&A session will precede the showing of the cult classic

By Jeff Niesel
Oct 4, 2022
Movie Reviews & Stories

Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque To Screen François Truffaut's Antoine Doinel Cycle

Films will screen as new 4k restorations

By Jeff Niesel
Sep 21, 2022
Movie Reviews & Stories

Cinematheque To Screen ‘The Heart of Cleveland’ and ‘Greed’ as Part of National Silent Movie Day

Silent film musician Jeff Rapsis will provide live keyboard accompaniment at the screening

By Jeff Niesel
Sep 16, 2022