Movies

A scene from director Terry Gilliam's "Time Bandits."

Art House Extra: Anthony Ladesich Recommends ‘Time Bandits’

Kansas City-area filmmaker Anthony Ladesich recommends director Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits.”

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Boulevard Drive-In

Cliffhanger: Boulevard Drive-In Open to Anything for 70th Season

Could it be that, in a plot twist straight out of Hollywood, the coronavirus could suddenly make drive-ins the hub of popular culture again?

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Scene from "The Day After."

Art House Extra: Imagining ‘The Day After’ a Nuclear War

Art House host John McGrath reviews “The Day After,” the most famous film ever made in the Kansas City area.

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Actor Robert Blake in "In Cold Blod."

Art House Extra: A Masterpiece Created ‘In Cold Blood’

Flatland producer John McGrath reviews Richard Brooks’ classic 1967 true crime film “In Cold Blood” in this Art House extra.

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A screen grab from 'Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.' Mr. and Mrs. Bridge.

Are You Entertained? A Virtual Weekend Guide to Everything KC

Here’s a selection of (mostly) Kansas City-influenced works to absorb while we are stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Scene from "October Sky"

Art House Extra: ‘October Sky’ Can Lift Your Spirits During the Age of Coronavirus

“Art House” host John McGrath strongly recommends watching the 1999 film “October Sky” for folks looking for a little escape and inspiration during the stay-at-home order.

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Fillmmaker Kevin Willmott

Art House Extra: Oscar-Winner Kevin Willmott Reviews ‘Seven Beauties’

Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott reviews Lina Wertmüller’s 1976 film “Seven Beauties” for “Art House.”

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John McGrath

Art House Extra: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Serves as a Great Sequel to ‘The Shining’

“Art House” host John McGrath touts “Doctor Sleep,” a sequel to film legend Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” as a great streaming recommendation for folks seeking to keep their social distance during the coronavirus scare.

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A scene from the film "Atlantic City."

Kansas City Underground Film Festival Begins Thursday in Westport

The Kansas City Underground Film Festival will screen more than 60 films between March 12 and March 22 at the Westport Coffeehouse Theater.

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John McGrath

Art House Extra | John McGrath Reviews ‘You Were Never Really Here’

“Art House” host John McGrath reviews “You Were Never Really Here,” starring Joaquin Phoenix.

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