Category Archives: Jack Poessiger

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 →

Hats off to Dwayne Johnson, he’s evolved into an actor… Oh sure he’s made movies before. But in SNITCH he goes beyond just walking through an action flick. He actually and believably ACTS! That’s not to say that this movie—which … Continue reading →

Finally the suspense is back at the Oscars! Sunday night’s 85th annual edition of Hollywood’s annual love fest is tighter than many of the stretched faces that’ll be on parade. We haven’t seen a slugfest like this in years. Like … Continue reading →

This just in… Movie industry tracker Deadline reports great news for fans of the critically acclaimed and box office hit SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. Its director David O. Russell has tapped Jennifer Lawrence to star opposite Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Amy … Continue reading →

If you’ve seen the TV spots promoting A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD you pretty well know what this movie is all about… Namely 98 minutes of rolling gun battles, explosions, violence and car chases. All punctuated by semi-clever one-liners … Continue reading →

How far is too far? Should a film critic stray beyond the bounds of reviewing the movie itself and wage a verbal assault upon an actor’s persona as well? That’s what veteran New York Observer critic Rex Reed did in … Continue reading →

Hollywood’s advance tracking indicates there’s a strong interest in IDENTITY THIEF… If one can believe such stats then this laffer is hit-bound. What we’ve got here is a road trip comedy about regular guy Denver businessman Jason Bateman who’s forced … Continue reading →

It only stands to reason. The practice of airlines buying each other out makes for less competition and seat availability. Hence higher fares. Especially on routes on which they once competed for passengers. And there have been plenty of buyouts … Continue reading →

Let me preface my remarks by saying right upfront that SIDE EFFECTS is a solid psychological mind twister… Not a big movie by any means but an interesting assemblage of screen talent that holds you in suspense throughout the film’s … Continue reading →

Forget about vampires—here come the zombies… And THIS one is (almost) a heart breaker. Who knows, it may even make flesh snacking fashionable.   WARM BODIES is a zombie romance in a lifeless world wiped out by a mysterious plague, … Continue reading →

With the new year upon us, comes another batch of forbidden fruit to keep you on the straight and narrow while cruising this great land of ours… *Like in Minnesota where it’s illegal to have sex with a live fish. … Continue reading →

The almighty Super Bowl is right around the corner… And with it comes its extraordinarily huge viewing audience. Especially given  the popularity of this year’s game featuring a duel between the two team’s head coach brothers. Then there’s America’s fascination … Continue reading →

BROKEN CITY is not a bad political crime thriller… There’s just not much here we’ve haven’t seen before. Cutting back on some of its R-rated soundtrack and trimming a few of its violent scenes a tad, would have made it … Continue reading →

As many of you may know next to my hobby of covering the movie scene and reviewing films, I’ve spent the past two decades as an independent travel agent… First with Abbey Road Travel in Overland Park and for the … Continue reading →

Remember watching the trailer for GANGSTER SQUAD last summer? One of its most memorable scenes showed goons with tommy guns positioned behind the huge screen at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre blasting audience members right through the screen. Well, that scene obviously … Continue reading →