by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Jul 7, 2023 | Home-Page, Journal, Movie Maker Notes, Tench's Topics
(Reprinted from Virginian-Pilot) For nearly two decades, Mal Vincent stood in front of crowds each summer at Norfolk’s Naro Expanded Cinema just before the lights dimmed and classic films rolled onto the screen. The Virginian-Pilot’s movie critic introduced each movie as part of his film festival, “Mal’s Movies,” in an inimitable and rich Southern accent.
by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | May 17, 2022 | Home-Page, Journal, Tench's Topics
The following excerpts are taken from an article in Vogue magazine by Hayley Maitland about Downtown Abbey: A New Era which opens at The Naro with an early access presentation on May 18th and a full run starting on Friday, May 20th.
by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Apr 7, 2022 | Home-Page, Journal, Movie Maker Notes, Tench's Topics
There are some interesting back stories behind the surprise smash Everything Everywhere All at Once. It seems that iconic martial arts start Jackie Chan was going to be in the lead role, but the feeling of the directors to pay homage to the strong women in their lives won out, and Michelle Yeoh was casted as the everywoman thrust into a dazzling multiverse of parallel lives.
by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Mar 15, 2022 | Home-Page, Journal, Movie Maker Notes, Tench's Topics
The 50th anniversary of The Godfather recalls to us that the double-feature of Godfathers I and II were the very first films presented by the new Naro Expanded Cinema in 1977. (45 years ago.) Arguably one of cinema’s most iconic works, we’re pleased to participate in its re-release for a new generation to enjoy on the big screen with the latest in digital projection and sound. (We naturally expect many fellow old-timers to come out too!)
The late great film critic for The New Yorker Pauline Kael reviewed the film back in 1972 and her piece retains its brilliance for its superlative writing and in-depth analysis of various aspects of the film – music, cinematography, themes, and even some of the underlying sociological messages it contains – now more relevant than ever:
by Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema | Mar 10, 2022 | Home-Page, Journal, Tench's Topics
In her review of “The Worst Person in the World”, Washington Post film critic has glowing praise for this Oscar-nominated film and Cannes “Best Actress” winner Renate Reinsve. “Julie’s a bit of a mess. When we meet her, she has no sooner...
by Thom Vourlas | Feb 7, 2022 | Home-Page, Journal, Tench's Topics
Spielberg’s 2021 acclaimed remake of West Side Story would definitely be an audience favorite during Oscar season at The Naro, but alas, we are unable to present this film during this period. Here’s why: