Kenny's Korner

Each Thursday for the past decade, I have put out a commentary on the week's films, Vine happenings and fun information in the form of Kenny's Korner.  This has been in our weekly email newsletter.  Please sign up for this newsletter to get my commentary, and the best information about the Vine.  Below is this week's Kenny Korner - enjoy!

 

Hello all,

Today we open the movie I was most excited about when I saw the 2025 slate a few years back.  From legendary filmmaker James Gunn comes the movie that is expected to be the #1 movie of the summer – SUPERMAN!  Reviews are very strong for this film at 96% on RottenTomatoes.  It certainly has a throwback feeling to the original Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman films.  Newcomer David Corenswet shines as Clark Kent and Superman.  

As many of you know from reading “Kenny’s Korner” during the 14-month pandemic time-period, one of my favorite movies of all time is SUPERMAN 2.  After seeing it in theatres, I would watch it over and over again from a VHS tape after my dad recorded from HBO!  

Synopsis:  Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent.  As the embodiment of truth, justice and the human way he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.

We would be very grateful if you chose to watch the new SUPERMAN at the Vine Cinema!

We had a wonderful turnout last weekend for THE LIFE OF CHUCK!  But, with only two screens, sometimes we cannot hold movies as long as I would like to.  If we have another one-week opening in our schedule, I will try to bring back that wonderful film so more of you can see it!

We continue with F1 on our other screen this week!  This movie has been universally praised by critics and patrons alike as a wonderful summer film.

Synopsis:  The F1 movie follows Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, a former Formula One driver who makes a comeback to the sport.  He teams up with rookie Joshua Pearce as they navigate the challenges of racing and mentorship within the fictional APXGP team.  The film explores Sonny's journey as he strives to save his team and achieve greatness, despite being nicknamed "The Greatest That Never Was" for his past failures.

Join us in just one week for Jim Carrey in THE MASK!  This classic from 1994 has never been shown at the Vine as a one night only classic, so we are excited!

The Mask synopsis:  Timid bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is too gentle, and is unable to handle confrontations.  After one of the worst days, he finds a mask which depicts Loki, the Norse god of mischief.  When he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon wild man.  After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills the friend of small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel (Peter Greene), he wants the green-faced goon destroyed.

And join us on Thursday, August 7th for the final family classics night of the summer – JUMANJI!  Starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt and Bebe Neurwirth, Jumanji is yet another film we have never shown as a classic.

Jumanji Synopsis:  A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on siblings Peter (Bradley Pierce) and Judy Shepherd (Kirsten Dunst).  While exploring an old mansion, the youngsters find a curious, jungle-themed game called Jumanji in the attic.  When they start playing, they free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who's been stuck in the game's inner world for decades.  If they win Jumanji, the kids can free Alan for good -- but that means braving giant bugs, ill-mannered monkeys and even stampeding rhinos!

Tickets are now on sale for both The Mask and Jumanji!

We are excited to again offer FREE 10AM summer family movies every Tuesday!  This year they run from June 3 – August 12!  Doors open at 9:15AM and the movies start at 10AM.  No tickets are required, we just ask that you support us in the best way possible – by buying our amazing popcorn and other goodies at the concession stand!  This week we have two movies to choose from – AN AMERICAN TALE and LYLE LYLE CROCODILE.

We hope that you will continue to spread the word that the Vine Cinema & Alehouse is the valley’s only movie theatre showing independent films and classics, while serving beer, wine and food.

Kenny