D.C. MOVIE GUYS

D.C. Movie Guys extends its reach to Denver as we welcome the Enchanted Grounds Weekend Movie Review Group to our film discussion family. While Joe Barber and Bill Henry remain on the East Coast, Movie Guys webmaster and friend, Bill Woods hangs out and talks film with the patrons of The Enchanted Grounds Coffeehouse and Gameporium every Monday at 7:00 PM Mountain.

Of course Movie Guys West will discuss reviews from Joe and Bill (east), but Bill (west) will also add his own influences and thoughts. D.C. has Joe and Bill, and now Denver has Bill and a cup of joe. Unfortunately for Joe, if one Bill is always right, two Bills are never wrong.

Welcome to Colorado movie watchers! If you are lucky enough to be in Denver, stop by The Enchanted Grounds every Monday at 7:00 PM for a cup of coffee and lively discussion on movies old and new.

Whimsical fantasy, rip-roaring adventure of some sly, slightly naughty sexuality are among the treats offered up by “Stardust,” a new film that shares more than a few elements with the much-beloved “Princess Bride.” What it lacks in fairy tale-like charisma, it more than makes up for in sheer audacity.

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MOVIE REVIEW: “TALK TO ME”

Native Washingtonians are often dismayed by the way Hollywood films portray their city. Far too often, films set in the Districit either concentrate on global politics or focus on the District’s reputation for street violence and poor public schools. Director Dasi Lemmons (”Eve’s Bayou”) brings a different perspective to the situation in her new film, “Talk To Me.” Based on the life and times of beloved and controversial ’60’s qnd ’70’s radio and television host and community activist Ralph “Petey” Greene, this entertaining and thought provoking film offers a close-up look at the “real” Washington. (more…)

Yes, I know. When you look at Matt Damon, the last thing you think is “this is the deadliest man on Earth.” But, after plunging, head long,, into “The Bourne Ultimatum, ” the final chapter in the Jason Bourne spy trilogu, you might just join me in changing your mind. Director Paul Greengrass’ second Bourne thriller is lean, mean and subtly subversive in its storytelling.

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