Chu, Miranda’s “In the Heights” soars to cure box-office ills
The movie was absolutely uplifting and joyful, which is just the kind of tonic we need after figuratively being boarded up in our homes for too long.
Section: Columns & Features
Recent fright films offer a slight escape from pandemic woes
You’d think it was creeping up on Halloween instead of summertime with all the horror/suspense films populating local theaters.
Local pools that offer day passes and memberships in Washington County
Here is a list of pools and splash pads in the surrounding area that offer day passes, visitor passes, and memberships to help you keep cool this summer.
The 12 most anticipated movies opening between now and Labor Day
The summer movie season beckons film fans back into theaters.
Crystal, Haddish shine in ‘Here Today,’ but final act comes up short
Crystal is as sharp as ever, and this is Haddish’s best and most well-rounded performance to date.
Rock fails to sharpen latest ‘Saw’ sequel
Chris Rock’s starring role lured me back into the cinema to see what the latest movie in the series had to offer.
Statham-Ritchie film ‘Wrath of Man’ kicks of summer-movie season
It may not be a Marvel movie or a Star Wars sequel, but the release of Wrath of Man signals the summer-movie season has begun.
New comedy “At the Wedding,” developed in part in Fayetteville, returns as TheatreSquared’s first in-person production in a year
After the run in Fayetteville, the show will take the stage at the Lincoln Center in New York.
Malco reopens Springdale location as vaccinations rise
Malco Theaters Inc. is reopening its Springdale Cinema Grill today, making it the third of the Memphis-based company’s four Northwest Arkansas theaters to reopen.
Oscars celebrate film despite Covid-19’s crushing impact on movie industry
The 2021 Academy Awards air at 7 p.m. Sunday night on ABC.
‘Operation Varsity Blues’ compellingly lifts lid on college admissions scandal
If you ever wanted to know more about the ins and outs of the college admissions scandal that shocked America a couple of years ago then director Chris Smith and Netflix has an informative and entertaining documentary for you.
‘The Unholy’ conjures effective scares despite familiar subject matter
The Unholy is an effective piece of horror film work that will offer you some thrills and chills if you give it half a chance.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ delivers titanic monster action, but little else
If you are hankering to watch big monsters romping and stomping all over the screen, Godzilla vs. Kong has the goods.
Odenkirk shows tough-guy skills in black comedy ‘Nobody’
The plot is reminiscent of every Charles Bronson or Chuck Norris tough-guy movie you’ve ever seen, just with a very adept Odenkirk as the Clark Kent-like butt-kicker.
Snyder Cut longer, improved version of 2017’s ‘Justice League’
Seldom in professional life do you get a do-over, particularly one that costs $70 million.
Mackie’s charisma can’t lift ‘Outside the Wire’
Outside the Wire is a sci-fi war movie that provides action, explosions, and a twist that I probably should have seen coming.
Murphy delivers mediocre sequel with ‘Coming 2 America’
Maybe the film’s most redeeming quality is that the cast looked like they had a heck of a good time making the movie. There is quite a bit of joy up on the screen as we return to the colorful fictional African nation of Zamunda.
FLYER Q&A: Bones Of The Earth preps new record for April release
It’s no secret that the band is among Fayetteville’s best – and certainly the heaviest.
REVIEW: Dixie’s Happy Hour slings up a bit of pandemic relief for the Walton Arts Center and its audience
The show is available in Fayetteville from Feb. 26-28 and again from March 4-7. It’s meant to be watched synchronously at 8 p.m.
Great cast can’t save humdrum thriller ‘Ava’
For an inexpensive action-thriller, ‘Ava’ is not a bad watch.
New urban camping experience ‘The Hideout’ now open in Fayetteville
Now, a group of friends have created a new and wholly new option for a different type of camping right in the middle of Fayetteville.
“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” falters with tired time-loop trope
If there is anything more heartbreaking than unrequited love, it’s the death of a loved one. The new Amazon Prime film “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” deals gently with both subjects, although, maybe a bit too gently to ultimately be affective.
