A mishmash of news about upcoming films, food, and free classes!

Goodies

I’ve been posting this kind of good stuff as part of the Happenings List, but a few things popped up that I wanted to share with you sooner!

1. Love you.

MyIntent has created a 14-day series of journal prompts and challenges around the topic of Self-Love – specifically how you can cultivate a positive and healthy relationship with yourself.

2. Drink to this.

Next up in the Agave Renaissance series of free lectures and tastings (held monthly via Zoom): Tumamoc Agave with Suzy and Paul Fish on 2/10 + Sonoran Local Agave Spirits with Jesús Garcia on 2/11. (We met all three of them at past Agave Heritage Week events!)

3. “Buy out the 8 o’clock show… Let’s all go to the movies!”

For the month of February, you can rent out The Loft Cinema in Tucson for $150! The rental includes…

• Up to two hours in-screen for 2-4 people.
• 1 complementary glass of sparkling wine (or nonalcholic drink) + 1 medium popcorn for all attendees.

4. What’s Up, Docs?

Watch 15 short documentaries created by students at the UA School of Theatre, Film + Television free on The Loft Cinema’s YouTube channel!

Hot Off the Press Releases

1. Walkers Lasso The Rocks

Apple TV would like you to know that they have received four Golden Globe nominations for Apple Originals programming. I haven’t seen any of the items on this list (I think you need an Apple TV+ subscription), but sounds like they may be good, so let me know if you have!

• Wolfwalkers (Best Motion Picture, Animated): A young apprentice hunter journeys to Ireland with her father intending to wipe out the last wolf pack – until she befriends a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.
• “Ted Lasso” (Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy + Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy Series, Jason Sudeikis): a comedy about a college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. Starring Jason Sudeikis.
•  On The Rocks (Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role In Any Motion Picture, Bill Murray): a generation-clash comedy about a young New York mother faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, who teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans.

2. Independents Cinema

Members of real-life band The Sweet Remains are starring in an upcoming musical comedy/drama. The Independents is about three solo artists who reluctantly join forces and journey across America for one last shot at musical glory. It will premiere February 26 to view on demand via Laemmle Theatres and Angelika Cinemas.

Tucson Chews On…

Food news in the Old Pueblo.

• The Red Light Lounge (inside The Downtown Clifton hotel) is now open for lunch to go! Hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. (They’ll continue serving dinner and drinks daily from 5-10pm.)
• Decibel Coffee Works has started serving food. The kitchen is open daily, 7am-2pm with a limited, soon-to-be expanded menu.