When 2020 ended, we all hoped for better things in 2021. And if it was still another mightily difficult 12 months in many ways, there were things to celebrate in there – more must-see movies on screens big and small, times where audiences could congregate in cinemas again, and a […]
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There’s a crass commercialization of the Yuletide year exemplified by the retail Xmas creep that starts off in September. Lots of folks obsessively play and sing holiday break jingles for months. The Hallmark Channel unleashes two months of whitewashed Xmas flicks that evoke nostalgia for an period that, for a […]
Hollywood studios are planning on rolling out the proverbial red carpet for an eclectic mix of winter season fare, from Oscar-courting dramas (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and franchise reboots (“Scream”) to lower-profile offerings across genres. Here’s a guide to some of the notable titles slated for release between the middle […]
Spider-Man is one of the most popular Marvel characters of all time, and Tom Holland’s current run on the big screen is appropriately massive. Fans can’t wait to see the upcoming threequel No Way Home, which will also mark the end of the actor’s current contract. But moviegoers hoping to […]
This holiday season the State Theater has movies featuring Griswolds, golden bells, a grouchy Grinch, guardian angels and the golden age of Hollywood. “We think there is a Christmas movie for everyone in our lineup,” said Beth Pyles, State Theater operations manager. The lineup includes “Christmas Vacation,” “The Polar Express,” […]
With titles like “Gingerbread Miracle” and “Single All the Way,” Santa has delivered syrupy sweet Christmas viewing early, perfectly tied up in a red bow. Here are several we found to get you started: Even St. Nick, apparently, has family problems and Netflix has a movie about them. “When his […]