Friday, 13 March, 2009 16:46
by Brandy Evans
Recently, I met some friends after work and enjoyed a light dinner at the Robinson Film Center. It’s one of those places you experience in Shreveport-Bossier that you just can’t help feeling like you’re in the middle of something really cool. This place is a jewel in downtown Shreveport.
It’s the only place in town where you can have dinner and cocktails followed by a movie. I’ve seen several movies there including The Boy in Striped Pajamas and one of my all time favorites Imitation of Life.
But while dining with my friends, we all decided to try the new school shrimp and grits in the Abby Singer’s Bistro upstairs. It sounded interesting, plus in the South everything goes great with grits. These little bit size delights were so scrumptious. The firm triangle shaped polenta was topped with melted provolone cheese and a grilled shrimp. We didn’t get to catch a movie, but the two that started today, March 13 sounded really interesting.
The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke will play through March 19. This movie is about an aging professional wrestler who ekes out a living performing for small groups. As he struggles to resurrect his career, he also begins rebuilding his relationship with his daughter and courting a woman.
Che is now playing through March 19, too. It’s about a group of rebels lead by Fidel Castro. Among these young rebels is Argentine physician, Marxist, solder Ernesto “Che” Guevaro. The group engages in bloody battle to free the Cuban people from the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Che and his soldiers wrestle the nation's resources and affection from Batista's grasp. Though considered a hero by some, Che becomes a hugely controversial figure. At the height of his fame and power, he disappears. Entering South America incognito, Che recruits another band of guerilla fighters in the harsh Bolivian jungles. They embark upon a mission to spark revolution throughout Latin America.
Catch the brilliance of the Robinson Film Center. You can order a cocktail, new school grits and shrimp, followed by a movie to round out your experience. To view movie times, go to www.robinsonfilmcenter.org.
If you do go, please come back and share your experience. I’d love to know what you think about this delightful attraction. 