Slim pickings for new selections at theaters
It’s been a relatively quiet week for movie theater news in Fayetteville.
Section: Movie Reviews
Coronavirus continues to impact local movie theaters
If we have learned anything from observing the film industry during a global pandemic, it’s when the sands shift, the dominoes begin to fall.
Malco theaters reopen with blast from past
The Malco Razorback and Rogers Towne cinemas reopen Friday with a slate of classics and newish movies at reduced prices to welcome back movie goers after a three-month hiatus.
UPDATED: AMC reopening most of 600 theaters in time for ‘Mulan’ debut
AMC, which owns the Fiesta Square 16, did not list which theaters would re-open on July 16 or the ones that would open later, but on its website, it said look forward for announcements soon.
Malco to reopen six theaters Monday, phase others in through mid-July
There is no exact word on when movie theaters will reopen in Northwest Arkansas, but Memphis-based Malco Theaters will reopen six of its 35 theaters on Monday.
AMC continues to ride coronavirus roller coaster
Following the plight of AMC Theaters through the pandemic’s nearly three-month closure of the movie exhibiting business has been a roller-coaster ride to say the least.
July appears to be target date for movie theaters reopening
Hopefully there will soon be news of when Malco and AMC theaters will reopen.
Soggy forecast prompts homestyle weekend film festival
To lift my spirits, I’ve decided to have my own little film festival this weekend at home to celebrate the unofficial start to summer.
‘Scoob!’ can’t wait for theaters to re-open, debuts on VOD
As we enter our ninth week without movies in theaters because of the coronavirus pandemic, Warner Bros. boldly drops the CGI animated feature Scoob! on VOD.
Will WB gamble, keep ‘Tenet’ for July 17 release?
We are 10 weeks away from the tentative release date for a film that its creator hopes will be the movie that brings fans back to the theaters.
AMC theaters goes from the verge of bankruptcy to issuing ultimatums
Expect AMC and Regal movie theater chains to continue to show movies produced by Universal Pictures once theaters are up and running following the pandemic.
Warner announces May 27 launch for HBO Max amid much speculation
Warner Media has been the key newsmaker over the last week in the world of movies and TV on a number of fronts including announcing the May 27 launch for the HBO Max streaming service.
Movie theaters hopeful for late July re-opening
There seems to be light at the end of the coronavirus-infected tunnel.
AMC theater chain struggling amid COVID-19 shutdown
AMC furloughed or laid off all its employees, and calls to its corporate offices in Leawood went unreturned Thursday.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Lagging VOD rentals a good sign for theaters
Unless prices on VOD aren’t drastically slashed, then theaters still hold the preeminent spot in people’s hearts and minds for watching newly released films.
VOD, streaming platforms offer an abundance of options for homebound movie lovers
There have never been more options for at-home viewing of movies of all sorts than today with the bevy of streaming platforms available.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Affleck lifts ‘The Way Back’ above sports-movie norm
Affleck imbues his character with a believability that’s hard to deny.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Predictable ‘Onward’ one of Pixar’s lesser efforts
The film isn’t an absolute strikeout for Pixar, but it is more of a bloop single than the home runs the studio regularly produces with its animated family fare.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Tension-filled ‘The Invisible Man’ a strong take on a classic tale
How do you make an abusive narcissistic sociopath even scarier? Make him invisible.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Ford gives sturdy performance in family film ‘‘The Call of the Wild’
The movie hits the target for the family and pre-teen audience, although it might be a bit too earnest for the teen and twenties set.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: ‘Downhill’ equals a numb night at the movies
The film is well shot with stark but beautiful scenery, but it isn’t a romantic comedy, or a slap-schtick spoof, or really even a black comedy.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Robbie’s Harley Quinn returns in surprisingly strong “Birds of Prey”
It’s always a great feeling leaving the theater when a movie turns out to be better than what you anticipated.
