Author Archives: Jack Poessiger

One of my not-so secret vices in life is movie trailers… Not the good ones, mind you, the hard sell, schlock approach ones used to market B-movies. And it’s not necessarily the pictures on the screen that give me those … Continue reading →

AMC founder Stan Durwood was one of a kind… He was a trendsetter in the movie exhibition business that no one could or would deny. Sure, some in the industry thought some of his innovations were impractical and outlandish at … Continue reading →

The other new wide entry in this week’s dismal end of first quarter lineup is PAIN & GAIN, and it’s a stretch… P & G is a comedic, action crime thriller about the personal trainers and body builders who in … Continue reading →

There’s no doubt the first quarter of 2013 is one movie theater exhibitors would very much like to forget… There was no HUNGER GAMES or 21 JUMP STREET to bring in the masses. Sure we had OZ: THE GREAT AND … Continue reading →

Note to self… Having returned from a week at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, do your homework before asking stupid questions of movie stars next time out. A couple of examples, I’m definitely not proud of: The first was with Harrison … Continue reading →

When is it OK to drop the F-Bomb on live TV? I guess when a really bad situation finally resolves itself in a good way. Case in point this past Saturday when Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz slipped one … Continue reading →

Brian Helgeland understand the art of masterful writing having scripted such compelling films as L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, MYSTIC RIVER and MAN ON FIRE… Now with ’42’ Helgeland takes on racism in America by basing his latest screenplay on true events—specifically those … Continue reading →

The passing of Roger Ebert – America’s most famous movie critic – brings back memories of face-to-face encounters with the great one… I had seen him at ShoWest and other industry functions over the years but never got to see … Continue reading →

My plan was to stop by at the JURASSIC PARK 3D screening only briefly… You know, get a feel for the film’s conversion to 3D and cut out. After all, I’d seen the movie a couple of times before. But … Continue reading →

The cost of a visitor’s daily living expenses speaks volumes about the current state of economy in KC… I’m talking about the per diems companies hold their employees expenses to when traveling on business. Generally speaking the per diems were … Continue reading →

They were best buds since childhood and loved magic tricks… Today they’re aging illusionists in Las Vegas, barely hanging on with their outdated “Burton and Anton: A Magical Friendship” act at Bally’s main showroom and ticket sales have plummeted. We’re … Continue reading →

How does a movie studio update one of filmdom’s most beloved classics—especially one it doesn’t own? Not easily. That’s the case however with OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL which, of course, is Disney’s new prequel to MGM’s great 1939 original—now … Continue reading →

Kansas City is about to gain a giant new movie screen… The Extreme Screen to be exact. And it’s in a movie theater facility dedicated to presenting top, first run commercial motion pictures. The Regnier Extreme Screen at Union Station … Continue reading →

When reporting a business story it’s always a good idea to get a few of the facts straight before you start… That’s something that was lacking in Wednesday’s Jenee Osterheldt column in the Kansas City Star. Osterheldt’s story about saving … Continue reading →

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER is a big screen fairytale bordering an action-filled spectacle… A family adventure that’s probably not for the entire family—hence its PG-13 rating. Some of the film’s fighting and battle scenes are surprisingly graphic and could easily … Continue reading →

It’s the middle of winter… When should I book my summer vacation? That’s one of the more frequently asked questions I always get. I’ve been an independent travel agent for over 20 years now. First with Abbey Road Travel and … Continue reading →