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December 23, 2011

The Artist opens Dec 23

“The Artist” speaks volumes. Before Jake Sully landed on the 3-D world of Pandora in “Avatar” and before Dorothy Gale stepped from black and white..

Visual

December 20, 2011

Artists Finding Jobs and Career Satisfaction

Many people still perceive an education in the arts as preparation for living a bohemian life — a life without concern for financial security or..

Cinematic

December 20, 2011

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Movie Review

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Opens: Dec. 20 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo catapults out of the best..

Cinematic

December 20, 2011

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opens Dec 20

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” I’m in Love with a Punk Rock Girl. In America, subtitled movies aren’t a big draw at the box..

Leisure

December 19, 2011

New Year’s Eve Bashes Abound in KC

From small, intimate soirees to big-budget extravaganzas, Kansas City has a party to match every budget and personality this New Year’s Eve. Following is a..

Visual

December 19, 2011

Kansas City, Kansas Public Libraries Offer Art Displays

Now through January 3, 2012, “Flowers and Faces” artwork by Janet Manson and “Klicks for Kids,” a photography exhibit featuring the images of Kansas children..

Cinematic

December 16, 2011

Young Adult opens Dec 16

“Young Adult” needs to grow up. It is so hard as a viewer to feel empathy or even sympathy for a slightly insane, alcoholic character..

Cinematic

December 16, 2011

Second Verse … Better Then the First? A Film Review of "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"

Making a sequel is inevitable these days. Making a sequel that is as good the original, very difficult. Making a sequel that is better then..

Cinematic

December 16, 2011

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opens Dec 16

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows” is far beyond elementary. Starting where 2009’s “Sherlock Holmes” left off, we are immediately drawn into the world of..