Mrs. Bates and other memorable movie mothers
My current viewing obsession is the deliciously addictive “Bates Motel,” a series on A&E that is a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic chiller “Psycho.”
My current viewing obsession is the deliciously addictive “Bates Motel,” a series on A&E that is a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic chiller “Psycho.”
Prolific and adventurous Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh (“Traffic,” “Ocean’s 11,” “Contagion,” “Magic Mike”) announced in 2011 that he would retire from filmmaking.
More news from the unnecessary remake department:
The Tallgrass Film Association is bringing another dazzling independent film to Wichita.
I think the new “Evil Dead” (which opened Friday) is the scariest movie ever — not because of the horror or the gore, but because it’s further proof that Hollywood is going to remake everything.
The lines between Hollywood’s seasonal calendar are getting more blurred every year as summer blockbuster season starts earlier and earlier.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration of all things Irish and in the spirit of the holiday, here are some of my favorite films that are set in Ireland or have Irish people in them:
There was a strange disturbance in the Force this week, as more rumors swirled around the new “Star Wars” film that has the genius temporary title of “Episode VII.”
Get ready, Kansas, because we’re about to hear more Oz references with the opening of “Oz the Great and Powerful” on Friday.
Ready to be entertained? Thats what producers of this years Oscars are promising a show that will feature more production numbers and musical performances.
The story at the heart of the French film “Amour” (“Love”) is a touching one, about true, undying love and responsibility. But it’s also downright heartwrenching, driven by beautifully realized performances — especially from Emmanuelle Riva, who rightfully earned an Oscar nomination for this role. She’s now the oldest person to be nominated for best actress.
For the 27th time, the Wichita Public Library will host screenings of Academy Award-nominated short films in animated, live action and documentary categories.
Update on “Star Wars” — When the official word came out recently that J.J. Abrams (“Super 8,” “Star Trek”) would direct the next “Star Wars” film, you could hear a veritable sigh of relief from fanboys across the globe.
It’s certainly not of the Harlequin variety, but this week brings us a new entry in the zombie genre: zombie romance.
We’re in the thick of movie awards season, with the Screen Actors Guild Awards being handed out Sunday night in Hollywood (the program airs on cable networks TBS and TNT at 7 p.m.).
Director Jacques Audiard’s last film was the brilliant, gritty “A Prophet,” an Academy Award nominee for best foreign language film. His style was stark, moody and unflinching. He seemed to be preoccupied with studying how small moments make us who we are, and how we discover strength as vulnerable beings.
Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday with some big surprises.
Hope you haven’t gotten your fill of comic book heroes, twists on fairy tales or sequels — because there’s lots more on deck for 2013.
When I look back at the best movies of the year, I remember films that I admired for their artfulness or technical prowess, but I also remember films that reminded me why I love movies — the ones that truly had spirit.