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.
Section: Columns & Features
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.
NWA Mutual Aid: Fighting coronavirus with hillbilly hospitality
Because older adults and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19, the global pandemic has led to a surge in grassroots community outreach to protect those at risk.
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.
It’s time to update our ‘Most missed restaurants in the history of Fayetteville’ list
It’s time for us to update one of the most popular posts we’ve ever made on the Flyer, our ‘Most missed restaurants in the history of Fayetteville’ list we made back in July of 2014.
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.
TRAIL TOUR: Biking the Greenway – Gordon Long Park to Walker Park
If you want to explore the Razorback Greenway, but you don’t live near the trail system, there are several places to park and ride in Fayetteville.
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.
REVIEW: ‘Anastasia’ musical is a beautifully stylized look at a not-so-distant past
It’s quite the onstage wonder. The costuming is nothing short of amazing, and the adaptability of the set pieces, along with a seamless directorial style, make it all the more like an animated dream.
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.
REVIEW: TheatreSquared’s “Ann” tells a story that humanizes our incessant political cycle
It’s frantic, and it’s thrilling theater. It’s also quite funny, and sometimes shockingly off-kilter.
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.
More than 50 years into career, Cate Brothers still hitting the high notes
A pair of musical events in the coming weeks will celebrate the twins’ long musical careers.
Fayetteville-based Slim Chickens continues to reach new heights
Slim Chickens celebrated its 100th restaurant in December, and will open its seventh UK location this weekend.
