Entertainment
Area libraries are going Hollywood in a big way
Sep 3, 10:57 PM
Want to see “Date Night” for free? The Johnson County Library has 31 copies of the hot new DVD, with more on the way — but you’ll be in line behind 474 other people, and the wait could take months.
Stargazing | Aly Michalka: Like mother, like daughter?
Sep 3, 7:41 PM
Aly Michalka, who plays a blonde who writhes her way onto the cheerleading squad on the CW’s “Hellcats,” premiering Wednesday night at 8, has never led a cheer in her life.
Review | Slash plays on, Guns a-blazing
Sep 3, 6:31 PM
Slash will forever be known as the top-hatted guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, but he has built quite a body of work in the 15 years since leaving that band. Thursday at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge, Slash drew on all phases of his career — Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, his new solo album and, of course, Guns N’ Roses — during his two-hour performance.
Game review | ‘Metroid: The Other M’ delivers nothing new
Sep 3, 6:31 PM
Followers of the “Metroid” game series from Nintendo are bound to covet the latest offering, “Metroid: Other M,” while those new to the series will probably find it a bit stale. “Metroid: Other M” brings surprisingly few engaging new features to the table. It’s a title that banks on a solid previous relationship with the gamer, rather than enticing new followers with fancy graphics or innovative game play.
MORE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
- KMBC discrimination lawsuit has ‘amicable’ ending Sep 2, 11:12 PM
- ‘Machete’: A real cutup | 3 stars Sep 2, 11:23 PM
- Big winners and losers of the Hollywood summer Sep 2, 11:29 PM
- ‘Cairo Time’: Though chaste, this romance is sumptuous | 3 ½ stars Sep 3, 5:39 PM
- ‘Anton Chekhov’s The Duel’ never quite comes together | 2 ½ stars Sep 2, 11:33 PM
- ‘Going the Distance’ goes to pieces | 2 stars Sep 2, 11:23 PM
- Show Me Social Justice film festival next weekend Sep 1, 6:30 PM
- Butler’s Top Five Sep 1, 6:30 PM
- Free films, special screenings Sept. 3-9 Sep 1, 6:30 PM
- ‘The American’ has a distinctly European air Sep 1, 6:28 PM
- The strange history of ‘Machete’ Sep 1, 6:30 PM
- 'Late Show' announcer Alan Kalter is game for laughs Sep 2, 7:48 PM
- Kansas City Irish Fest keeps it fresh with new twists this year Sep 3, 2:14 PM
- Ownership has changed, but PizzaBella's quality, character are the same Sep 1, 8:12 PM
- This Weekend in Kansas City | It's time for a Renaissance Sep 1, 8:36 PM
- September is a movie wasteland, with a few exceptions Sep 1, 7:47 PM
- First Friday goes to school with works by faculty, students and graduates Sep 1, 8:22 PM
- 'Red Riding,' now on DVD, offers three killer takes Sep 1, 8:44 PM
- Johnny Winter is part of a weekend leaning heavily toward heavy rock Sep 1, 8:06 PM
- She & Him & way too much racket at the Uptown Theater Sep 1, 8:25 PM
- Stargazing | Can f-bombs be art? Rapper Cee Lo thinks so Sep 1, 7:55 PM
- Tickets on sale | Papa Roach to play Oct. 17 at the Midland Sep 1, 8:27 PM
- Money, horses, death and owls pack fall film slate Sep 1, 7:47 PM
- Disney stars Meaghan Martin and Chloe Bridges rock back-to-school fashions Sep 1, 7:32 PM
- 'Scott Pilgrim' harks back to old video games while pushing genre forward Sep 1, 8:41 PM
- Lara Croft is up for 'Light' combat in new game Sep 1, 8:38 PM
- Movie best bets | Sept. 2 Sep 1, 7:19 PM
- Movies opening Sept. 3 Sep 1, 7:48 PM
- Free films, special screenings | Sept. 2-5 Sep 1, 8:13 PM
- 'The American': Though played by Clooney, assassin misses the mark | 2½ stars Sep 2, 11:27 PM
Aaron Barnhart
KMBC discrimination lawsuit has ‘amicable’ ending
Three KMBC journalists who sued the ABC affiliate for age and gender discrimination have reached a settlement with the station. KMBC management made the announcement at a Thursday staff meeting. The three — Kelly Eckerman, Peggy Breit and Maria Albisu-Twyman, known on air as Maria Antonia — will be staying on at the television station.
Previous ColumnsTV BARN | Aaron Barnhart
- KMBC resolves discrimination lawsuit on "amicable terms”
- KCWE adds 9 p.m. news, KCTV’s super-early starts 9/13
- Hallmark dropped from AT&T U-verse … so?
- Ralph Meador, we salute you
- What "The Tony Mendez Show” taught me.
- Kansas City Irish Fest keeps it fresh with new twists this year Sep 3, 2:14 PM
- She & Him & way too much racket at the Uptown Theater Sep 1, 8:25 PM
- Johnny Winter is part of a weekend leaning heavily toward heavy rock Sep 1, 8:06 PM
- Review | She & Him Aug 31, 9:20 AM
- Alejandro Escovedo's love of KC is focal point of an intimate performance Aug 29, 8:05 PM
BACK TO ROCKVILLE | Tim Finn
- Lilith and the recession blues
- Fan sues Rush over postponed show
- Review: Tom Petty
- On the way: Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
- On the way: Vampire Weekend
- First Friday goes to school with works by faculty, students and graduates Sep 1, 8:22 PM
- Three exhibits get a one-week jump on First Friday Aug 25, 7:51 PM
- KC artists Cody Critcheloe, Jaimie Warren and Peggy Noland find open doors in New York Aug 21, 11:47 PM
FEATURED SPECIAL SECTIONS
The new arts season
Aug 27, 3:23 PMCheck our 2010 Fall Arts section for what's coming this season in music, dance, theater, movies, TV, books and more
BREAKING NEWS & REVIEWS
Review | Slash at the VooDoo Lounge
Sep 3, 7:33 AM
Slash will always be known as the top-hatted guitarist for Guns 'N Roses, but he’s built quite a body of work in the 15 years since leaving that band. On Thursday night at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge, Slash drew on all phases of his career –- Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, his new solo album and, of course, Guns 'N Roses –- during his two-hour performance.
- Review | She & Him
- Review | Big Head Todd and the Monsters with the BoDeans at Crossroads KC
- Review | Alejandro Escovedo at the Record Bar
- Review: 'Marion Bridge'
Movie poll | What September film are you most anticipating?
Aug 26, 6:31 PM
Blockbuster season is over and Oscar contenders have yet to arrive, but September still offers some promise. Maybe the "Wall Street" sequel, or the shoot-em-up "Machete.' Which will be the best? Vote here.
- Fox: Kara DioGuardi departs 'American Idol'
- Brooks & Dunn end 20-year career at Nashville show
- Axl Rose tries Dublin's patience, sends crowd home
- Rapper T.I., wife arrested on drug charges
- Hilton banned from Wynn resorts after Vegas arrest
HOT OFF THE WIRE
- Bristol Palin tells Leno 'Dancing' choice was easy Sep 3, 11:39 PM
- Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set Sep 3, 9:16 PM
- Appeals court rules for Eminem in royalty lawsuit Sep 3, 11:01 PM
- ‘Machete’: A real cutup | 3 stars Sep 2, 11:23 PM
- ‘Going the Distance’ goes to pieces | 2 stars Sep 2, 11:23 PM
- 'The American': Though played by Clooney, assassin misses the mark | 2½ stars Sep 2, 11:27 PM
- ‘Anton Chekhov’s The Duel’ never quite comes together | 2 ½ stars Sep 2, 11:33 PM
- ‘Cairo Time’: Though chaste, this romance is sumptuous | 3 ½ stars Sep 3, 5:39 PM
- ‘Takers’: Slick crooks get away with an entertainment haul | 3 stars Aug 29, 3:15 PM
Robert W. Butler
‘Cairo Time’: Though chaste, this romance is sumptuous | 3 ½ stars
The year’s best screen romance is a sort of Middle Eastern “Brief Encounter” in which the participants never get beyond a chaste peck on the cheek. Yet “Cairo Time” will leave your head spinning with its lush images and its atmosphere of unrequited love and lust.
Previous ColumnsRobert Trussell
Actors Theatre builds a potent connection with sibling drama ‘Marion Bridge’
With Daniel MacIvor’s “Marion Bridge,” Kansas City Actors Theatre presents a delicately crafted play graced by three strong performances about sisters trying to make sense of their lives in rural Nova Scotia. Director Kathleen Warfel coaxes impressive work from Jan Rogge, Cinnamon Schultz and Rachel Hirshorn as three very different siblings drawn together when their mother is on her death bed.
Previous Columns- Review: 'Marion Bridge' Aug 28, 2:51 PM
- Theater review | Actors salvage muddled “This Is How It Goes” Aug 27, 8:55 PM
- Review | 'This Is How It Goes' at the Living Room Aug 27, 4:42 PM
- Theater review | The stars make 'The Producers' worth seeing Aug 26, 10:19 PM
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- The Star's list of 2010 farmers markets May 5, 10:00 AM
VIDEO GAMES
DINING OUT IN KANSAS CITY
Ownership has changed, but PizzaBella's quality, character are the same
Sep 1, 8:12 PM
When chef Quillan Glynn took over Crossroads stalwart PizzaBella from its previous owner earlier this year, the pizzeria’s fans grew anxious. Would it maintain its quality, its character under his ownership? Fret not: The house remains in order.
- Lenexa restaurant Edokko is a Tokyo treat for your taste buds
- Power & Light District Restaurant Week begins Friday
- Classic Cup offers well-prepared food, extensive wine list in a welcoming atmosphere
- Café Trio is sure packed, but it can miss a beat
- Familiar trumps fusion at Blue Fin
- InterContinental Hotel's Oak Room is a work in progress
- Can new owners bring long life to the Majestic?
