This week on KOIN Local 6's "Keep it Local" we talked Portland movie news, The Smurfs finally getting ready for their big screen debut and the new DVDs including The Lord of the Rings coming out on Blu-ray. Yes, The Smurfs starring real-life actors Hank Azaria (as Gargamel) and Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays as a married couple, will be hitting screens in the not so near future. Watch the video for full details.
But most importantly, the local, independent film Brutal Beauty has a showing Thursday night. Here's the details ...
The Northwest Film Center Presents: BRUTAL BEAUTY Thursday, April 8 7 pm
BRUTAL BEAUTY DIRECTOR: CHIP MABRY / PORTLAND — ARTIST IN ATTENDANCE US 2009 “Forget Drew Barrymore’s recent foray into roller derby: Chip Mabry’s BRUTAL BEAUTY gives an honest shot of girl-powered adrenaline in his documentary on Portland’s own Rose City Rollers. Stakes are raised when their all-star team goes on the road to face off against Bay Area and Denver opponents. Without the contrived personalities or plotlines of WHIP IT, Mabry’s tattooed and bruised chicks are entertainment enough, and with the help of Voodoo doughnuts to explain the derby rules, there’s no way a Portlander won’t feel a rousing sense of pride as they gear up for the Rollers’ upcoming season.”—Ali Rothschild, Willamette Week. (80 mins.) The audience is invited to join Bitch Media, Portland's Rose City Rollers, and the Northwest Film Center for no host drinks and snacks after the screening at Momo's Bar (725 Southwest 10th Avenue).
Also, looks like I am heading to the exhibition match on Friday night when Portland's Break Neck Betties take on the Lava City Roller Dolls. If you see me, say hi, I'll buy you a beer.