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NEW ON DVD Bob Odenkirk is tired of being a ‘Nobody ’
“Nobody”: A dadsploitation flick about a seemingly mildmannered husband and father who rediscovers his inner rage tops the DVD releases for the week of June 22.
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Bob Odenkirk stars as the titular “Nobody,” a suburban dad named Hutch who’s always getting pushed around, but has a lurking certain set of skills. Emasculated following a home burglary where he does nothing to stop the robbers, Hutch finally snaps and taps into his repressed past life as an assassin when confronted by hooligans on a bus.
Directed by Ilya Naishuller, the film “is a riff on the ‘John Wick’ model, which makes sense, because it’s written by ‘John Wick’ screenwriter Derek Kolstad, who’s had some fun with the formula adapting it for comedianturneddramaticactor Odenkirk,” writes Tribune News Service critic Katie Walsh in her review.
“Lean, mean and brutish, ‘Nobody’ is best enjoyed as the juicy piece of pulp that it is,” Walsh concludes. “But Odenkirk, stepping into an action hero role for the first time, brings a sense of dolefulness and rue to this performance. Hutch’s character arc is fascinating, because his turn to violence doesn’t necessarily render him virile, but vulnerable, which allows him to connect to his family, and himself.”
ALSO NEW ON DVD JUNE 22
“The Unholy”: After being visited by the Virgin Mary, a young hearingimpaired woman can hear, talk and even heal the sick. But as strange events begin to occur, it becomes clear the “miracle” may be the work of an evil force.
“The Paper Tigers”: Former martial arts prodigies known as the Three Tigers, now middleaged and dealing with the mundane responsibilities of everyday life, must put aside old grudges and reconnect to avenge the murder of their kung fu master.
“Death in Texas”: A man returns home to El Paso, Texas, following his release from prison, and discovers his mother is dying of liver failure. With her low on the transplant list, the man sets out to find an organ through illicit means and becomes involved with a cartel. Starring Ronnie Gene Blevins and Bruce Dern.
“Georgetown”: Christoph Waltz, who also directed, stars as an opportunistic social climber who marries a wealthy widow in Washington, D.C., so he can gain access to the world of powerful politicians.
“Hunter Hunter”: A family living off the grid as fur trappers in a remote forest becomes the hunted when a rogue wolf returns to the area. But all may not be what it seems in this horror thriller.
“Siberia”: Willem Defoe stars as a man haunted by his past who moves to Siberia and opens a bar. One night, he travels by sled dog to a nearby cave, where he confronts his personal demons and traumatic past events. Directed by Abel Ferrara.
“Umbrella Academy: Season One”: In this Netflix series, a family of former child superheroes must come back together as estranged adults to save the world. Stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper and David Castaneda.
“Night of the Sicario”: Natasha Henstrige and Costas Mandylor must protect the daughter of a key witness in a federal court case who is being hunted by members of a drug cartel.
Hutch (Bob Odenkirk) lets the bad guys know what he thinks of their dirty money in “Nobody.” COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL
“Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One”: In this animated film inspired by the iconic mid1990s DC Comics story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman partners with Gotham’s only trustworthy lawmen (James Gordan and Harvey Dent) after a brutal Halloween murder.
“Life in a Year”: Jaden Smith stars as a high school standout who finds out that his girlfriend, played by Cara Delevingne, is terminally ill and sets out to cram a lifetime of experiences into the year she has left.
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Pop Art
It will be cinema-worcester’s the first in-person screening since March, 2020, when it presents “Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide” at 7 p.m. June 25 in the Park View Room, 230 Park Ave., Worcester. For the past 15 months cinema-worcester has been showing movies online. The acclaimed documentary about the pop art icon Kenny Scharf features interviews and rare archival footage with Scharf, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Ed Ruscha, Dennis Hopper, Yoko Ono, Kaws, Marilyn Minter, and Jeffrey Deitch. (RD)
What: “Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide” When: 7 p.m. June 25 Where: Park View Room, 230 Park Ave., Worcester How much: $10; $8.50 students and seniors. www.cinema-worcester.com
The Jean McDonough Arts Center on Franklin Street, home to Worcester PopUp and BrickBox Theater. FILE PHOTO
‘Baggage’ claim
The artist currently known as Bruja The Villain has presented her works under a number of different names, but her work has always been daring and viscerally exciting, and that’s definitely true for her current exhibition, “Baggage Check,” at the Worcester PopUp. “What if you actually had to carry your personality around like it was luggage and in this luggage you carried your personal baggage,” says a statement on the exhibition’s Eventbrite page. “All the items in one box which instantly shows everyone who you are and why you are.” Considering Bruja’s past work, this promises to be the sort of exhibit which will make a fearless delve into mental health and the nature of how we change. (VDI) What: “Baggage Check,” an exhibition by Bruja The Villain When: Opening night 6 p.m. July 1, exhibit running July 16 Where: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC, 20B Franklin St., Worcester How much: Free, but preregister for opening night at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/the-baggage-claimtickets-154096333281 Maker party
Evidently, this is the summer of outdoor parties! Next up on the social calendar is Technocopia, a maker space located in the Printers Building which has a a mission of making tools, technologies, and technology and craft education accessible and affordable. Technocopia will be throwing its first Maker Festival event, where it will showcase some of the crafts and technology that have emanated from the downtown maker space, and although the event itself will be outside, there will be tours of the building with participating organizations, including, Technocopia, WorcLab and ArtsWorcester. Some of the events on the agenda include screen printing, yarn bombing, wood working, leather working, large scale weaving and 3-D printing. (This event will be following COVID guidelines, include facemasks and social distancing.) What: Technocopia’s Maker Festival When: 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. June 26 (rain date June 27) Where: Outside the Printers Building, 44 Portland St., Worcester How much: Free, but visit https://technocopia.org/make-it to preregister for tickets
Technocopia in the Printer’s Building, T&G STAFF/ASHLEY GREEN Back on stage
The Hanover Theatre Conservatory’s Youth Acting Company presents “Urinetown” for three performances June 25 to 27 at the BrickBox Theater. A winner of three Tony Awards, “Urinetown” is a musical satire set in a Gotham-like city where a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. (RD) What: “Urinetown” When: 7 p.m. June 25, 26 and 27 Where: BrickBox Theater at the JMAC, 20 Franklin St., Worcester How much: Tickets are $25. Seating is general admission. The Brick Box currently requires all audience members to wear masks. Please contact the box office at (877) 5717469 for more information.
Puppy Love
There’s more than one summer concert series going on in Worcester county, and Spencer Parks and Recreation Commission is starting their own this Sunday with The Love Dogs. This blues band is bursting with energy — bringing an ensemble of piano, guitar, horn and rhythm section all led by a charismatic front man. The Love Dogs boast four CD releases and years of touring experience, so it’s a guaranteed good time for an afternoon of fun and music. (VM) What: The Love Dogs — Summer 2021 Concert Series When: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 Where: Powder Mill Park, corner of Smithville and Meadow Road, Spencer How much: Free
