’80 for Brady’ is a sports film fumble
By Mark Kennedy AP Entertainment Writer Tom Brady has officially — and finally, he insists — retired from the National Football League. Based on his… Login to continue reading Login…
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Even J.Lo can’t save this ‘Shotgun Wedding’
By Jocelyn Noveck AP National Writer Spoiler alert: J.Lo looks fantastic in a wedding dress. You surely knew that, given not only the wedding-themed movies… Login to continue reading Login…
Gerard Butler, a hero for all seasons
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service The latest Gerard Butler action movie, “Plane,” is a brawny thriller that knows just what it is and delivers… Login to continue reading Login…
Her dream comes to life on the page
By Bill Althaus, bill.althaus@examiner.net From “Ed the Horse” to her Colorado Killer series, Grain Valley High School graduate Breanna Hicks is living a life she… Login to continue reading Login…
City Theatre: Moments of laughter, moments of drama onstage
What: City Theatre of Independence presents “Miracle on South Division Street,” a drama/comedy by Tom Dudzick, directed by Nancy Eppert and produced by special arrangement… Login to continue reading Login…
Grumpy Tom Hanks makes his way in 'Otto'
By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service The “Grumpy Old Men” era seems to come for all of our lovable movie stars, including Tom Hanks, who… Login to continue reading Login…
Janelle Monae, the not-so-secret weapon of ‘Glass Onion’
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — To get a sense of Janelle Monáe’s powers of transformation, look no further than her… Login to continue reading Login…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Kansas City
By Bill Althaus, The Examiner Al Pitrelli is the godfather of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The New York native is TSO’s musical director. He cut his rock… Login to continue reading Login…
Best graphic novels of 2022: Here are 8 picks
By Jim Harrington, Bay Area News Group I don’t mess around when I want recommendations for the best new graphic novels. I go straight to… Login to continue reading Login…
Murder, fraud and sex tapes
It was one of the most bizarre crimes of 1980s Los Angeles. An ambitious Indian immigrant and founder of “Chippendales,” a club that featured shirtless male dancers, plotted the murder of his business partner and several others.