Is Ryan Reynolds a good actor? It’s a seemingly ridiculous question to ask about the second highest paid movie star in the world, who made
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Mid-America at the Movies: Underseen summer surprises
When we think of summer movies or summer blockbusters, a select few titles immediately come to mind: “Jaws,” “Independence Day,” “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park”
Mid-America at the Movies: “Old”- the twists and turns of M. Night Shyamalan
Several weeks ago, we noted that director Alfred Hitchcock is often dubbed “The Master of Suspense.” Well, if we had to apply a nickname to
Mid-America at the Movies: “Space Jam” and its new, flawed legacy
MJ vs. LeBron is already the most annoying and ubiquitous debate in sports, and now, thanks to “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” their never-ending
Mid-America at the Movies: Neeson Netflix nirvana?
Liam Neeson, the massive Northern Irish force of nature who can’t seem to shake his accent no matter how many times he plays an American,
Mid-America at the Movies: A horror sequel spectacular!
Of all of the genres in film, horror might be the single most divisive: some people, like Rob’s mother-in-law Liz, are obsessed with it,
Mid-America at the Movies: “Cruella” and our fascination with origin stories
Have you been sitting around, scratching your head recently wondering where the movie character Cruella de Vil came from? Or how about Willy Wonka? Maybe
Mid-America at the Movies: Memorial Day Edition
Like the western, which we discussed in a previous edition of this column, the war film has been a constant in cinema from the very
Mid-America at the Movies: “The Woman in the Window” and Hitchcock Gone Wrong
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most iconic directors in cinematic history. Dubbed “The Master of Suspense,” his career spanned from pioneering the medium with
Mid-America at the Movies: “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and the Modern West
It’s not hyperbole to say that the Western, more than any other genre, built Hollywood. Its biggest stars and directors—John Wayne, John Ford, Jimmy Stewart,