At least a half-hour too long, “Fast and Furious 6″ is not fast, which made my backside furious.
Jim Cliffe talks about his first feature “Donovan’s Echo”
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Writer/director of “Donovan’s Echo”
Shirley Jones reflects on her career, musicials and plans for upcoming memoirs
May 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
“The Partridge Family, “Oklahoma,” “Carousel” and “The Music Man”
Film Review “Star Trek Into Darkness”
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Packed with action, the film is the second in director Abrams successful attempt to reboot a tired franchise.
Film Review “The Great Gatsby”
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The glamour on screen is matched by strong performances from the main cast.
Visual Effects Legend Ray Harryhausen Dead at 92
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Beginning with 1942′s “Tulips Shall Grow” and ending with his best known film, 1981′s “Clash of the Titans,” Harryhausen inspired moviegoers throughout the world.
2013 Summer Movie Preview
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Here is a look at many of the films heading to a multiplex near you between now and Labor Day
Film Review “Iron Man 3″
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Packed with virtually non-stop action from start to finish, “Iron Man 3” is the best film in the series and among the best Marvel-inspired films ever
Win Free Movie Tickets for the Summer to Your Local Alamo Drafthouse
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The contest has started and runs through May 30, 2013
Shirley Jones to Finally Appear in Nebraska! (Omaha to Be Exact)
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Shirley Jones will be appearing later this month at a benefit screening of “Carousel” to be held in Omaha on Friday, May 24th.
Film Review “The Big Wedding”
April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Flawlessly acted by a cast I would pay to see read the Yellow Pages
“Withered World” – An End of the World Web-Series to Debut This Week
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“Withered World,” a new web-series which tells about the last day on Earth through the eyes of a diverse group of filmmakers, debuts this week
Film Review “Oblivion”
April 19, 2013 by 2 Comments
An ambitious film with a story that begins to slip into camp
KC Planet Comicon The Best Ever!
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The convention, which was held April 6 and 7, was a major success, establishing Planet Comicon as not only the best annual convention in Kansas City but one of the best in the entire Midwest.
Win Passes to the Kansas City Screening of “Star Trek: the Next Generation – The Best of Both Worlds” [ENDED]
April 17, 2013 by 2 Comments
One random selection will be chosen on April 21st.
Jackie Robinson Returns to Kansas City – Hollywood Style!
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Coverage of red carpet for new movie “42″ with interviews from KC Royals Hall of Famer George Brett; Linda Paige, daughter of Satchel Paige; David Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s son and Actor Andre Holland
Film Review “The Place Beyond The Pines”
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Incredibly overlong with a plot twist you can spot from the back of the theatre
Kavan Smith talks his role on new DirecTV Original Series “Rogue”
April 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tom Travis in DirecTV’s “Rogue”
Film Review “Jurassic Park 3D”
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As exciting and frightening as it was two decades ago, “Jurassic Park” now has an extra scary feature – 3D.
Film Review “The Sapphires”
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“The Sapphires” is that rare film that is not only entertaining but conveys a message: that of the need for equality.
Remembering Roger Ebert
April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mr. Ebert passed away this morning, a day after announcing he would be curtailing his work schedule because of a recurrence of the cancer he bravely battled for over a decade. He was 70
Bryan Fuller & Hugh Dancy talk about new TV series “Hannibal”
April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Executive Producer Bryan Fuller and co-star Hugh Dancy of NBC’s “Hannibal”
Film Review “The Host”
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Horribly written with so many plot holes you could drive a truck through them
Peter Noone talks about Herman’s Hermits and “Coronation Street”
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Singer/Songwriter of Herman’s Hermits
Film Review “Admission”
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If there is one word to sum up the film…it’s FLAT
Film Review “Olympus Has Fallen”
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Directed with maximum impact, “Olympus Has Fallen” could easily be pitched as “Die Hard” in the White House.
Name Our Podcast and Win Some DVD’s! [ENDED]
March 19, 2013 by 11 Comments
This contest ends Sunday, March 31st
Film Review “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
March 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
Consistently funny, with a little heart mixed in
Free Screening/Filmmaker Q&A for “Chasing Beauty” in Kansas City
March 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
CHASING BEAUTY – A Documentary Film www.chasingbeautyfilm.com Upcoming Screening on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Kansas City, MO – Please join us for a free promotional screening of the new documentary film, CHASING BEAUTY, at Screenland Crossroads at 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. A panel discussion will follow featuring Director Brent Huff, Jenny Wheat [...]
Film Review “Oz: The Great and Powerful”
March 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
Visually spectacular, “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is a beautifully created film that really takes advantage of both super-sized screens and 3-D.
Win an Autographed DVD of the New Film “Broken Roads” [ENDED]
March 4, 2013 by 45 Comments
This giveaway will remain open until March 15th
William Forsythe talks about roles in “Happy in the Valley” and “Boardwalk Empire”
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Raising Arizona”, “Dick Tracy”, “Boardwalk Empire”
Film Review “21 and Over”
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I can’t remember the last time I laughed at the trailer of a film more then the entire film itself
Affleck’s Revenge Complete – “Argo” Takes Best Picture
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The night saw a few certainties as well as a few surprises.
Jonathan Lipnicki talks about producing “Broken Roads”
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Jerry Maguire” and “Stuart Little”
Film Review “Snitch”
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A smart story that only begins to unravel at the end
Sally Kirkland talks about her new drama “Broken Roads”
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“The Sting”, “Blazing Saddles”, “JFK” and “Richard III”
Film Review “Broken Roads”
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Smart screenplay by director Chambers and a talented cast
Coach Bill Courtney talks about football and Academy Award Winning Documentary “Undefeated”
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Former Head Coach of Manassas (Tennessee) High School football team
Film Review “A Good Day to Die Hard”
February 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
Packed with wall to wall action (sometimes too much), the fifth film with the words “Die Hard” in the title is a worthy addition to the family started with John McTiernan’s classic original
Justin Eugene Evans Talks About His Film “A Lonely Place for Dying”
February 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Director of “A Lonely Place for Dying”
Brett Alan Coker Talks About His Upcoming Project (And How You Can Help)
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Writer/Director of “Lenexa (a docu•mys•tory)”
Win a Track Jacket From the Film “Identity Thief” [ENDED]
February 10, 2013 by
This giveaway will be open until February 24th
Film Review “Identity Thief”
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Packed with some great physical comedy by both stars
Film Review “Side Effects”
February 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
An old fashioned thriller in every sense of the word
Media Mikes to Co-Sponsor Kansas City Oscar Charity Benefit
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The event, which will feature a live presentation of the 85th Annual Academy Awards on the Big Screen, will benefit The Parent Project
Win Passes to Attend Fathom Events Opera Series in Kansas City [ENDED]
February 4, 2013 by 4 Comments
The contest will run through February 25
Jason Vivone talks the Blues and touring with his band the Billy Bats
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Blues musician and member of the Billy Bats
Film Review “Bullet to the Head”
January 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
“Bullet to the Head” isn’t just a clever name…the film has a pretty hefty death count with the bullets pretty much hitting everywhere!
Complimentary Passes to the Kansas City Screening Of “A Good Day to Die Hard” [ENDED]
January 29, 2013 by 75 Comments
The contest will run through Sunday, February 10
Film Review “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters”
January 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
Best summed up in one word: Fun
Theater Review “Billy Elliot: The Musical” – Music Hall, Kansas City, Missouri
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Billy Elliot” is what I would call a “solid” musical
Film Review “Quartet”
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Packed wall to wall with a who’s who of some of Britain’s finest actors
Win Tickets to the Kansas City Advance Screening of “Identity Thief” [ENDED]
January 18, 2013 by
Winners will be notified on or before Wednesday, February 3, 2012.
Complimentary Passes to the Kansas City Advance Screening of “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” [ENDED]
January 18, 2013 by
Winners will be notified on or before Wednesday, January 23rd
“Critics vs Oscars Free-For-All” Coming to Kansas City
January 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you haven’t already got your Oscar ballots marked you may want to attend the annual “Critics vs Oscars Free-For-All” slated for Wednesday, January 23 at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre in Kansas City.
Betty White reflects on career and new season of “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers”
January 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Seven Time Emmy Award Winner and Legendary TV Icon
“Lincoln,” “Life of Pi” Lead Oscar Nominations
January 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 24th.
Julia Davis talks about documentary “Top Priority: The Terror Within”
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Former Department of Homeland Security Employee and subject of the documentary “Top Priority: The Terror Within.”
DVD Review “Top Priority: The Terror Within”
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Directed by: Asif Akbar Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Fleur De Lis Film Studios Release date: December 12, 2012 Run time: 98 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars No Extras When I first reviewed the film “Top Priority: The Terror Within” I summed up my reaction to what I had just seen in one [...]
Vlad Yudin talks about directing the long-awaited follow up to “Pumping Iron” titled “Generation Iron”
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Producer, Director, Writer
“Top Priority: The Terror Within” DVD Giveaway [ENDED]
January 7, 2013 by 36 Comments
This giveaway will be open for entries until January 21st
Film Review “Promised Land”
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Though a little heavy handed at times, Damon and Krasinski have crafted a very well thought out tale
Film Review “The Impossible”
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
An emotional wringer that will leave you exhausted at the end
Media Mikes Names The Best of 2012
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“Cloud Atlas” and “Lincoln” each took home two awards when the staff and readers of Meda Mikes.com held their end of the year voting. “Cloud Atlas” was named Best Film of 2012 while composers Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer shared the award for Best Original Score for the same film. Tykwer also served [...]
Charles Durning Dead at 89
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Charles Durning, a highly decorated World War II vetaran and Oscar nominated actor, passed away today due to natural causes. He was 89. Born on February 28, 1923 in Highland Falls, New York, Durning knew about the military life at a young age. His mother worked in the laundry at the West Point Military Academy [...]
Dylan McDermott talks about his dark return in “American Horror Story: Asylum”
December 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
“American Horror Story” & “American Horror Story: Asylum”
Film Review “This Is 40″
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The script, also by Apatow, has it’s funny moments but some of the lines seem like retreads from earlier films
Film Review “Jack Reacher”
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A tightly woven thriller with an undertone of comedy
Film Review “The Guilt Trip”
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mildly funny in parts (and those parts are so few and far between)
Film Review “Les Misérables”
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
EPIC! That is the word that jumped into my mind less than a minute into “Les Misérables”
Kansas City Film Critics Name Best of 2012
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Kansas City Film Critics Circle, the second oldest critics group in America, held their annual end of year award voting on Sunday and, like in most years, the diversity of the group meant that all genre’s of films were recognized. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” leading the films selected with three awards, including Best [...]
Film Review “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A jaw-dropping visual carnival courtesy of Peter Jackson and company
Howie Mandel talks about his new game show “Take It All”
December 10, 2012 by 3 Comments
“Deal or No Deal”, “Bobby’s World” & voice of Gizmo in “Gremlins”
Film Review “Hitchcock”
December 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hopkins does a good job imitating the voice and cadence of the great director
The Art of Joe Alves, Production Designer of “Jaws” and “Close Encounters,” Now Available to Fans
December 5, 2012 by 21 Comments
This giveaway will remain open until December 16th
IGN Offers “Evil Dead” Fans a Chance to Meet Bruce Campbell
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Media Mikes is teaming up with IGN to offer the chance of a lifetime to the ultimate “Evil Dead” fans. By going to the Facebook link below fans can explain why they are the biggest “Evil Dead” fan. When they do this they will be entered to win prizes from Sony (including a television and [...]
Complimentary Passes to the Kansas City Advance Screening of “The Guilt Trip” [ENDED]
December 5, 2012 by
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Free Tickets to National Screenings of “The Guilt Trip” [ENDED]
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The screenings are taking place this Sunday, December 2nd
Film Review “Back to 1942″
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Skillfully directed, “Back to 1942” is an unfiltered – and unflinching- look at the true perils of war
Film Review “Killing Them Softly”
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Suffers from a script that can best be described as Quentin Tarantino meets Kevin Smith
2012 Holiday Movie Preview
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now that the turkey has been put away and the last piece of pie has been eaten it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming Holiday Movie Season. In the next five weeks the best (and sometimes the worse) of Hollywood will be coming to a theatre near you. With early shots like “Argo,” [...]
Larry Hagman, television legend, dies at 81
November 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Larry Hagman, who will forever be remember for his portrayal of one of television’s best loved (and hated) characters, died earlier today (November 23) after a bout with throat cancer. He was 81. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Hagman’s parents were Benjamin Hagman, a local district attorney, and his wife Mary (nee Martin). The two [...]
Film Review “Silver Linings Playbook”
November 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Packed with real life moments and sometimes brutal honesty
Film Review “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part II”
November 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
There are so many things wrong with this film that I’m not sure where to start.
Film Review “Lincoln”
November 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Told with the touch of a master painter, “Lincoln” is an epic canvas on which our 16th president comes alive before our eyes.
Concert Review: Paul McCartney: On the Run Tour – St Louis, Missouri
November 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Paul McCartney/On the Run Tour Date: November 11, 2012 Venue: Scottrade Center, St Louis, Missouri Even at age 70 Paul McCartney can bounce around like a youngster. Despite a trip off of a riser towards the end of the show (Macca quickly hopped up, struck a pose and began his guitar duel with Rusty Anderson [...]
Andre Braugher talks about his role in ABC’s “Last Resort”
November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Captain Marcus Chaplin in “Last Resort”
Film Review “Skyfall”
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Action-wise, the film is among the best of the year.
007 Prize Pack Giveaway: Win an Official “Skyfall” Poster and T-Shirt [ENDED]
November 2, 2012 by 82 Comments
This giveaway will be open until November 11th
Film Review “Flight”
November 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
In his first live-action film since “Cast Away”, Robert Zemeckis has returned first class story telling
Eddie Mekka talks about “Laverne and Shirley” and his appearance at the 31st Omaha Film Event
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Carmine Ragusa (The Big Ragu) on television’s “Laverne and Shirley”
Film Review “Chasing Mavericks”
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s not that I didn’t like “Chasing Mavericks.” It’s just that I liked it better the first time I saw it, when it was called “The Karate Kid.”
Film Review “The Master”
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sure to be in the front of the line when Academy Award nominations come out
Paranormal Activity Interview with expert Christopher Chacon
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Member of the Phenomenology Division of The Office of Scientific Investigation and Research
Film Review “Alex Cross”
October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Perry is fine as Cross…the story is pretty much by the book
Eric Kripke talks about creating new hit series NBC’s “Revolution”
October 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Creator and executive producer of NBC’s action drama “Revolution”
A Friend Remembers Ray Harryhausen
One of the most influential filmmakers in history…