MOVIE BUFF-ET: Race to the end of year filled with anticipated movies
Here’s a list of several highly anticipated films that will be opening before the New Year.
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AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: Musical version of “A Christmas Story” feels familiar in a chaotic world
The holidays are chaos. Be grateful for yours, however it works for you.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Knives Out’ sharp, witty whodunit packed with social satire
No matter how you might classify the movie, it was as fun a night as I’ve had at the theater in quite a while.
Giveaway: A Christmas Story, Dec. 10 at Walton Arts Center
The musical version of one of the most well-loved holiday movies of all time is coming to Walton Arts Center this year, and we have tickets to give away to the show.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Last Christmas’ a twisty Christmas movie with the possible makings of a classic
The film is ultimately uplifting, but there is an underpinning of melancholy that also fits into the Christmas season.
In TheatreSquared’s “A Christmas Carol,” new chances arrive as fast as the holiday season
Christmas has come to Fayetteville. Whether you’re ready for it or not, it has arrived – and will be around for a while.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Frozen II’ a sure bet for families, but not as strong as original
While the film, directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, won’t go down as one of my personal Disney favorites, the laughs and animation probably make it the best bang for a family’s bucks currently in the theater.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Damon, Bale push ‘Ford v Ferrari’ over finish line
It’s a polished piece of film-making that makes for a very entertaining night at the movies.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ now at the WAC, goes side-splittingly right in riotous show
It’s breathtakingly funny, and a dose of pure theater escapism.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Technically well-crafted “The Lighthouse” frustrates, bores movie buff
The craft behind its production is impeccable. I could see Dafoe getting another Best Supporting Actor nomination.
Giveaway: The Play that Goes Wrong, Nov. 12 at Walton Arts Center
Enter to win tickets to see “The Play that Goes Wrong,” coming to Walton Arts Center Nov. 12-17.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Western Stars’ proves there’s a little country in Springsteen rock-n-roll soul
It’s a must-see for Springsteen fans, but the mileage may vary for others because the film contains only the tunes from the new album and none of his classics.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Current War’ less than electrifying
Even the most intriguing historical lore doesn’t necessarily make for the best source for big-screen drama.
AT WALTON ARTS CENTER: ‘Margaritaville’ musical a breezy but basic show aimed squarely at a carefree crowd
It’s a must-visit vacation destination if you love Jimmy Buffett or have a 30A sticker on your car window.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Zombieland, Maleficent sequels offer fans more of the same
The Zombieland sequel is probably on par with the original, and even if it slipped a bit, the winning cast has such strong chemistry that 10 years later, it’s still fun to watch their apocalyptic antics.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘The Addams Family’ too vanilla to be spooky or ooky
When Hollywood decides to reboot an old property to cash in on nostalgia these days it opts for one of two choices…
REVIEW: Small story looks at the bigger picture in TheatreSquared’s close up of ‘Native Gardens’
There’s a depth of reality at work that really pushes Native Gardens. For a show that is nominally about a garden, it was a far from peaceful affair.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Phoenix carries ‘Joker’ uncomfortably well
Not enough can be said about Phoenix’s performance which completely carries the film. The journey his character traverses begins at achingly awkward and ends in stone-cold madness.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Humor, charm make up for Abominable’s familiar plot
The film has enough charm, humor, and lovely imagery to make it an enjoyable and somewhat educational family movie if you are a fan of animation.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Ad Astra is a slow-burning, but supremely well-made movie that’s introspective and thought-provoking
The movie’s aesthetics and pacing will remind film buffs of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, but the film’s basic plot is much more in tune with Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Faulty story choices weigh down ‘The Goldfinch’
Great source material, a talented cast, and an artful crew doesn’t always add up to a wonderful movie.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘It Chapter 2’ delivers scares, ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ soars
King’s novel and the two films are scary because the fear is generated from a foundation of real-life terror many kids face each day from bullies and abusers at home, at school, and in every other walk of life.
