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.
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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.
FLYER Q&A: Fayetteville expat Tony Presley laser-focused on growing Austin-based record label
Presley’s record label has just released new records from Buck Meek (of Big Thief), Sun June, and Katy Kirby.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ early contender for best movie honors
Look for the movie to garner a number of nominations on the awards circuit for directing, writing and acting.
Arkansas premiere of ‘Minari’ set for Feb. 11 at 112 Drive-In in Fayetteville
The movie, which won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, will also feature a pre-recorded question-and-answer session with director Lee Isaac Chung and Jeff Nichols.
TheatreSquared’s production of ‘School Girls’ a lesson in privilege and what we can expect from live theater in our current moment
This production was purposefully staged, imbued with a talented cast and carefully filmed. We are privileged to have such an offering from our own region.
FLYER Q&A: Modeling preps new single release ‘Nothing Unexpected’
Yes, it’s that good. One of the best I’ve heard from a Fayetteville band.
Washington not enough to save ‘The Little Things’
Denzel Washington makes every movie he’s in better.
