Movies

Art House Extra | Abolitionist John Brown Goes to the Movies

Two new movies would suggest abolitionist John Brown is having his moment in the popular culture spotlight. Art House shares the story of a locally written John Brown movie that was never made.

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Bobbi Jo Reed, founder of Healing House

Art House Extra | ‘Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence’

“Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence” tells the riveting tale of Bobbi Jo Reed, who emerged from a hellish 22-year journey of alcohol and drug abuse to found Healing House in Kansas City.

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Michael Douglas and Annette Bening in "The American President."

Art House Extra | ‘The American President’

Kansas City screenwriter, actress and producer Michelle Davidson recommends “The American President.”

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"Art House" guests Michelle Davidson Bratcher and Patrick Rea

Art House | A Celebration of Heartland Filmmaking

“Art House” guests Patrick Rea and Michelle Davidson Bratcher discuss filmmaking in the heartland.

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The Boulevard Drive-In Theatre

Art House Extra | Boulevard Drive-In Theatre Hosts World Premiere

Flatland spent a recent evening at the Boulevard Drive-In, which hosted the world premiere of “I Am Lisa,” local filmmaker Patrick Rea’s latest movie.

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Spike Lee's new film on Netflix is "Da 5 Bloods."

Art House Extra: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’

Screenwriter Kevin Willmott discusses Spike Lee’s new Netflix film “Da 5 Bloods.”

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A Clockwork Orange

Art House Extra: ‘A Clockwork Orange’

Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange” is a dystopian vision of social chaos. It just might be as relevant as ever.

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Sandra Bullock in "Gravity."

Art House Extra: Feeling Lonely? Same.

Art House Extra features five films about isolation.

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Transformation scene from "An American Werewolf in London."

Art House Extra: ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Screenland Armour Theatre co-owner Adam Roberts recommends “An American Werewolf in London.”

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Art House Episode 4

Art House: Pondering the Future of Film Following a Pandemic

Screenland Armour Theatre co-owner Adam Roberts and Kansas City filmmaker Anthony Ladesich ponder the future of film creation and exhibition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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