My pick of the week is 'Take Shelter,' but here's a roundup of the independent films opening in area theaters.
Indie Weekend: 'Blackthorn,' 'Margin Call,' Horror at the Texas Theatre
Review: 'Take Shelter'
Michael Shannon gives what may be the best performance of the year in a powerful drama.
Review: 'Johnny English Reborn'
Your kids may love it, but does Rowan Atkinson's spy spoof hold any promise for adults?
Opening: 'The Mighty Macs'
An inspiring tale, based on a true story, and suitable for the entire family.
Opening: 'Texas Killing Fields'
A true Texas story comes to life.
Review: 'The Thing'
The new 'Thing' stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The prequel is really more like a remake than it cares to admit.
Indie Weekend: 'Weekend,' 'Incendiary,' 'Sholem Aleichem'
Seven new independent films are vying for your attention this week.
Last Call: 'Gainbourg: A Heroic Life' at Texas Theatre
10/14/11: Final two shows for 'Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life,' an "inventive biography," will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:40 p.m. at the Texas Theatre.
'Take Shelter': Put this on your calendar now.
10/14/11: 'Take Shelter' lives up to advance word. Mesmerizing performance by Michael Shannon, with very strong support by Jessica Chastain, and great visual storytelling by writer/director Jeff Nichols. Opens next week at the Landmark Magnolia and Angelika Plano.
Retro Scene: 'The Thing' at Texas Theatre
John Carpenter's 1982 version stands alone as a horror classic.
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