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Cinematic

July 20, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises opens July 20

“The Dark Knight Rises” beyond expectations. Christopher Nolan has some pretty big shoes to fill – his own. After his directorial success of “The Dark..

Cinematic

July 20, 2012

The Darkest Knight – A Review of The Dark Knight Rises

Heavy. Yes. That’s the best way I think I can describe Christopher Nolan’s final entry into the Batman legend. Heavy. From the opening sequence to..

Performing

July 13, 2012

Westport Center for the Arts Production Ponders “Where’s the Prairie?” and “Why Call It a Village?” at KC Fringe Fest

Westport Center for the Arts will offer a look at one of the area’s idyllic suburbs with “Prairie Village Home Companion” during the annual Kansas..

Cinematic

July 13, 2012

Ice Age: Continental Drift opens July 13

“Ice Age: Continental Drift” keeps the franchise afloat. How many is this now? 3 or 4? I guess it doesn’t matter, having only seen the..

Performing

July 6, 2012

Guest Commentary: Bill Shapiro Celebrates Folly Cyprus Avenue Live

Bill Shapiro is a known commodity in Kansas City. He’s the creator and host of “Cyprus Avenue” which premiered on KCUR-FM in October of 1978...

Cinematic

July 6, 2012

Smoke ’em if You Got ’em – A Review of Savages

Sorry to start with a rant … oh wait, who am I kidding … no I’m not. To say that Oliver Stone’s new film “Savages”..

Cinematic

July 3, 2012

The Amazing Spider-Man opens July 3

“The Amazing Spider-Man” gets a somewhat amazing reboot. Are the writers in Hollywood really out of original ideas? We have come to the point where..

Performing

July 2, 2012

BINGO! The Winning Musical Makes Funny Kansas City Premiere at American Heartland Theatre

The final production in American Heartland Theatre’s 25th anniversary season once again demonstrates AHT’s continuing efforts to support local actors and bring new works to..

June 29, 2012

Starlight Continues Meeting Patron Requests with Broadway Shows

One Show Heads to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Five more shows remain for the Starlight Theatre 2012 Broadway season. In the Heights,..