Entertainment
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan gets an education in fame
Feb 9, 11:00 PM
Carey Mulligan's widely acclaimed, star-making performance in "An Education" has brought the 24-year-old British actress all way to the Oscars.
Nathaniel Ayers, the inspiration for the movie 'The Soloist,' cuts his first CD
Feb 9, 7:36 PM
I was beginning to think we’d never get around to making the CD that Nathaniel Anthony Ayers has been talking about for years.
With 'MacGruber' movie, 'SNL' traps us in a room with another bomb
Feb 9, 7:32 PM
The Hollywood Reporter recently revealed that the creator of the ’80s action series “MacGyver” is pursuing legal action to prevent the April release of the spoof film “MacGruber.” Can the rest of us get in on that suit?
Stargazing Q&A | Relax — 'Lie to Me' is just on break
Feb 9, 7:42 PMQ. Was the series “Lie to Me” on Fox canceled? It’s one of my favorite shows. I haven’t seen it for weeks.
Enter our 28-Second Funny Film Festival contest
Do you think you’re funny?
Movie poll | What's the best werewolf movie ever?
Feb 4, 8:21 PM
In honor of “The Wolfman” remake opening next Friday, we want to know your favorite werewolf movie. Maybe the Lon Chaney original? Or something newer, like “Underworld”? Vote here.
MORE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
- Today in Kansas City | Wednesday, Feb. 10 Feb 9, 7:40 PM
- Ellen is just what ‘Idol’ needs Feb 8, 6:36 PM
- Kenny Rogers celebrates 50 years in show business Feb 8, 10:38 PM
- 1941 ‘Wolf Man’ mirrored WWII’s horrors Feb 8, 6:36 PM
- Michael Jackson’s doctor pleads not guilty Feb 8, 11:01 PM
- ‘Past Life’ star Kelli Giddish delves into her own past Feb 8, 6:37 PM
- Review | Make note of the R Bar Feb 8, 8:36 AM
- Review | Colorful compositions highlight City in Motion’s choreographers showcase Feb 7, 10:34 PM
- Jenna Elfman, star of 'Accidentally on Purpose,' sees new sitcom era Feb 8, 8:39 AM
- The Puzzler | Know your current TV events Feb 7, 7:10 PM
- Calendar | Events, Feb. 4-10 Feb 7, 6:06 PM
- UMKC composer Zhou Long’s opera, ‘Madame White Snake,’ premieres this month in Boston Feb 7, 12:52 AM
- Future of TV news is up in the air Feb 7, 9:30 PM
- ‘I Am Legend’ writing experience prompts filmmaker to take vengeance in film Feb 6, 8:27 PM
- What to watch this week Feb 4, 6:12 PM
- UMKC to present ‘Slammed! KC Speaks Out About the Recession’ Feb 4, 6:12 PM
- Sneak peek at some of the ‘Magnificent Gifts’ at the Nelson Feb 6, 8:28 PM
- Staging plays big part in shows’ success Feb 6, 8:30 PM
- Calendar | Classical music, Feb. 7-13 Feb 4, 8:02 PM
- Calendar | Performing arts openings, Feb. 7-13 Feb 4, 8:02 PM
Aaron Barnhart
The Puzzler | Know your current TV events
Oh, sure, you remember exactly when Fonzie jumped the shark, and when New Darrin replaced Old Darrin. But that old-timey TV knowledge isn’t going to help you much with this week’s Puzzler.
Previous ColumnsTV BARN | Aaron Barnhart
- KSHB-KMCI general manager "retires"
- M*A*S*H finale no longer the biggest TV show of all time
- What to watch this week
- Future of TV news is up in the air
- Are Conan and Fox a good match? Yes, but.
- Nathaniel Ayers, the inspiration for the movie 'The Soloist,' cuts his first CD Feb 9, 7:36 PM
- Michael Jackson’s doctor pleads not guilty Feb 8, 11:01 PM
- Concert review | Casting Crowns deliver a night of ‘more than music’ Feb 5, 7:07 PM
- Review | Casting Crowns at Sprint Center Feb 5, 1:18 AM
- Tickets on sale | Ray Davies of the Kinks to play Liberty Hall on March 15 Feb 3, 7:40 PM
BACK TO ROCKVILLE | Tim Finn
- Get your Steve Martin tickets (or get small)
- Michael Buble: Let the presales begin
- On the way: a little catch-up
- 'Love Me Do': Songs of auto-romanticism
- On the way: Gretchen Wilson
- Henry and Marion Bloch donate impressionist collection to the Nelson Feb 5, 4:29 PM
- Sneak peek at some of the ‘Magnificent Gifts’ at the Nelson Feb 6, 8:28 PM
- Museum to get 29 impressionist works from Bloch collection Feb 5, 11:11 AM
MY DINNER AT ...
Savory or sweet, the crepes are real treats at Chez Elle
Feb 9, 10:26 PM
Sometimes an idea seems so obvious it’s a wonder no one thought of it before. For instance, how about a creperie in Kansas City?
- Sports bar atmosphere raise the noise at the Well, but food scores points
- My Dinner At | 715 in Lawrence
- My Dinner At | Oak 63
- My Dinner At | Burger Stand at Dempsey's, Jim's Diner, Max's Burgers & Gyros
- My Dinner At | Westside Local
- My Dinner At | 801 Chop House's Sunday night deal
- My Lunch At | Cafe Augusta, Farmhouse and Spin
FEATURED SPECIAL SECTIONS
BREAKING NEWS & REVIEWS
Phil Harris, captain on TV's 'Deadliest Catch,' dies at 53
Feb 10, 1:23 AM
Phil Harris, the fishing boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast were captured on the TV show "Deadliest Catch", has died, the Discovery Channel said Tuesday night. Harris, 53, had suffered a massive stroke Jan. 29.
- 'Dear John' bumps 'Avatar' with $32.4M debut
- Review | 'Say You Love Satan' at Egads Theatre
- Review | Casting Crowns at Sprint Center
- Coroner: Pneumonia killed Murphy, drugs had role
- Fans delighted by DeGeneres' 'Idol' debut
- Levi Johnston on Playgirl cover
- Leno to Letterman: Thanks for Super Bowl ad invite
- SI swimsuit edition puts Roddick's wife on cover
- Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star
Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan gets an education in fame
Feb 9, 11:00 PM
Carey Mulligan's widely acclaimed, star-making performance in "An Education" has brought the 24-year-old British actress all way to the Oscars.
- `Up' wins best animated feature at Annie Awards
- Geoffrey Fletcher is `Precious'
- Oscar ballot complexity? Count on it
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HOT OFF THE WIRE
- For defense team, singer's fame may pose challenge Feb 10, 4:50 AM
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VIDEO GAMES
- An epic masterstroke: 'Mass Effect 2' is the first great game of 2010 Feb 3, 7:57 PM
- 'Dark Void' is fairly fun and fresh, despite dumbness Jan 27, 8:09 PM
- A return to 'Silent Hill' has glitches, but it's still satisfyingly creepy Jan 20, 7:09 PM
- ‘Dear John’ too heavy on clichés | 2 stars Feb 9, 9:01 PM
- ‘From Paris With Love’ is a copycat victim | 2 stars Feb 4, 8:41 PM
- ‘Edge of Darkness’ | Mel Gibson is back in action | 2 ½ stars Feb 4, 9:21 AM
- ‘When in Rome’: Kristen Bell makes the cliché worse | 1 star Feb 4, 9:03 PM
- ‘Crazy Heart’: You’ll fall hard for Jeff Bridges | 3 stars Jan 21, 10:48 PM
- ‘Legion’ is pure hell | 1 star Jan 25, 11:06 PM
Robert W. Butler
Free movies examine the human psyche
Once again the Searching the Psyche Through Cinema series will use films to examine issues of mental health and the movies' treatment of the subject.
Previous Columns- With 'MacGruber' movie, 'SNL' traps us in a room with another bomb Feb 9, 7:32 PM
- Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan gets an education in fame Feb 9, 11:00 PM
- Nathaniel Ayers, the inspiration for the movie 'The Soloist,' cuts his first CD Feb 9, 7:36 PM
- 1941 ‘Wolf Man’ mirrored WWII’s horrors Feb 8, 6:36 PM
- Free movies examine the human psyche Feb 9, 6:42 AM
Robert Trussell
Review | 'Say You Love Satan' at Egads Theatre
You might expect a show about sex and the devil to generate some heat, but you won’t find much in “Say You Love Satan.”
Previous Columns- Review | 'Say You Love Satan' at Egads Theatre Feb 5, 11:11 PM
- Review | Casting Crowns at Sprint Center Feb 5, 1:18 AM
- Performing arts address book | Feb. 4-10 Feb 3, 8:19 PM
- Quality Hill Playhouse cabaret review captures the essence of Richard Rodgers Feb 3, 8:07 PM
- Director Steven Eubank finds fun for his new performance group with 'Say You Love Satan' Feb 4, 7:34 AM
Music venue address book
Addresses, Web sites and phone numbers for music venues throughout Kansas City and Lawrence
28-Second Film Fest finalists
Check out the finalists and the winners in our 28-Second Film Fest contest
SUMMER CAMP SUBMISSIONS
Feb 1, 8:05 AMSizzling summer days seem so far away, but winter will wither — eventually. So FYI is compiling a guide to children’s day camps and area enrichment classes.
ENTERTAINMENT Q & A
- Robert W. Butler
Movies - Jenee Osterheldt
Lifestyle
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Pop music - Alice Thorson
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