Tonight, the Lagoon Cinema is hosting a free, advance screening of Volver, Pedro Almodovar’s latest film starring Penelope Cruz. I haven’t seen it yet, so I can’t offer my personal endorsement. However, our much-trusted film guy, Peter Schilling, seems to like it. On the other hand, plenty of critics have panned the thing, as is often the case with Almodovar’s work. For example, I did overhear a remark made by another prominent local film critic. (I was eavesdropping on his conversation with Landmark Cinema’s local PR guy.) His basic assessment was a confused “What?!”
In any case, you’ll need a pass to make good on these free tickets. According to an ad in our December issue, passes are available at Puerta Azul, a restaurant in St. Paul. But we here at Rake Media Worldwide are big fans of Almodovar as well, and so we happen to have a stash at our front desk–while supplies last. You might quietly enter our suite, tell the receptionist what you’re up to, and swiftly take one away.
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