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Reviews of new movies, plus an archive of 6 years of past reviews!
Kubo and the Two Strings: A Stunningly Beautiful Story from Laika Studios
Summer of the Arts presents a free outdoor screening of Kubo and the Two Strings…
Movies & Music at the Orpheum in July
From local history to international medicine, the Orpheum is hosting a special selection of must-see…
RGB: The Life & Career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
“I ask no favor for my sex . . . all I ask of our…
Oceans 8: A Great Cast of Women in a Formulaic Movie
The Oceans movies follow a familiar formula, and the female-centric Oceans 8 is no exception.…
Darkest Hour: An Electrifying Thriller That’s an Eye-Opening History Lesson
Darkest Hour plays at the Orpheum Theatre in Fairfield on Friday & Saturday, June 15-16…
Tully: Motherhood 911
See Tully at FilmScene in Iowa City at 4 p.m. and 6:30 on May 24.…
A Quiet Place: Scared Silent
“A QUIET PLACE is an extraordinary piece of work. Terrific acting, but the main thing…
I, Tonya: “White Trash” Athlete in a Hostile Skating World
The Orpheum Theatre in Fairfield will be screening I, Tonya on April 22 & 23…
Last Tree Standing Premieres at the Iowa Motion Picture Awards
A 30-minute, internationally acclaimed film shot by Agnes Peel-McGregor in Fairfield premiered in Iowa at…
Ready Player One: A Thrilling Adventure Cloaked in ’80s Nostalgia
Part of the fun of this film is enjoying the many references to the ’80s—the…
Call Me By Your Name: A Passionate Story of Forbidden First Love
As a member of the viewing audience, I prefer to know as little as possible…
Celebrate St. Paddy’s with the Jefferson County Green Band
It’s a green thang! Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Depot Brewery with Fairfield’s…
What the Folk? Folk Alliance International Conference is All-Embracing
What constitutes folk music today? In February, I attended the Folk Alliance International conference in…
Loving Vincent: An Animated Look at the Artist’s Life
Loving Vincent opens in 1891, in France, one year after the death of Vincent van…