Tag Archives: Jack Poessiger
Jack Goes Confidential: Kevin Costner Scores With Sports Drama
Sure Kevin Costner turns in sound performances and usually scores well with critics… Sadly though some of his more recent movies haven’t fared as well with the ticket buying public. Both DRAFT DAY and BLACK OR WHITE under performed at … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged Jack Poessiger, Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, McFARLAND, USA
1 Comment
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ – Softcore, Hanky-Panky Fetish
I’m obviously the wrong person to review this decadent BDSM, Cinderella melodrama… And I’m totally the wrong demographic for this (love) story of fetish sex. I haven’t even read the books, for crying out loud. Still I’m NOT letting those small … Continue reading
Posted in Jack_Poessiger
Tagged Dakota Johnson, Fifty Shades of Gret, Jack Poessiger, Jamie Dornan
4 Comments
New Jack City: Mommy Porn – ‘Mr. Grey Will See You Now’
This Valentine’s Day why not give that special someone a whip? That’s Hollywood’s wish, anyway. There hasn’t been this much excitement about an erotic fantasy movie targeted largely to married women over 30 since 2012’s MAGIC MIKE. And we all remember that one, … Continue reading
Posted in Jack_Poessiger
Tagged 50 Shades of Grey, Anastasia Steele, Christian Grey, Jack Poessiger, Magic Mike XXL
3 Comments
New Jack City: ‘AMERICAN SNIPER’ SMASHES RECORDS!
This just in… Clint Eastwood’s movie American Sniper took in $90.2 million domestic 3-day opening weekend – double the industry’s prediicted numbers. The anticipated 4-day Martin Luther King weekend gross: $105 million. Exit poll scoring: A to A+. Warner Brothers distribution chief … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged American Sniper, Bradley Cooper, Clint Eastwood, Jack Poessiger, Martin Luther King
4 Comments
Jack Goes Confidential: Obsessive ‘Foxcatcher’ Disturbs & Fascinates
Two amazing motion pictures both opening in KC on the same date! Coincidence? Not really. After all it’s Hollywood’s Oscar nominations weekend and both films are taking advantage of the extra buzz and publicity. The first, of course, is the earlier reviewed … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged American Sniper, Bennett Miller, Foxcatcher, Jack Poessiger, John E. Dupont, Steve Carell
8 Comments
Jack Goes Confidential: Clint Eastwood Brilliantly Directs Bradley Cooper As ‘American Sniper’
Years ago the actor Clint Eastwood uttered his now famous words, “Make My Day.” Today the phrase could easily be attached to producer-director Eastwood’s latest contribution to the American cinema scene. With AMERICAN SNIPER the 84 year-old filmmaker flawlessly lays bare the account … Continue reading
Posted in Jack_Poessiger
Tagged American Sniper, Bradley Cooper, Chris Kyle, Clint Eastwood, Jack Poessiger, Sienna Miller
4 Comments
New Jack City: So Much for Airline Service Out of Topeka
Remember when I chuckled at the announcement of United Airlines non-stop service out of T-Town to Chicago about this time last year? Two small jet round trips a day, to be exact. I predicted at the time that without a continued … Continue reading
Posted in Jack_Poessiger
Tagged Greyhound, Jack Poessiger, Kansas, Topeka, United Airlines
5 Comments
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘Selma’ – Powerful Story of Painful American Movement
Some naysayers have blasted SELMA for its supposed inaccuracies… They say the film distorts the REAL goings-on during those painful days in 1965 when Martin Luther King was well into his campaign for equal rights and passage of the all important … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged Jack Poessiger, Martin Luthger King, Oprah Winfrey, Selma movie, Tim Roth
5 Comments
New Jack City: Sony Entertainment, Now What?
My final thoughts on THE INTERVIEW debacle… Bear in mind that I fully supported the nation’s top theater circuits for having taken their tough hands off stand in not showing the movie. In my opinion it’s got nothing to do with … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged AMC Theatres, Aurora, Colorado, Jack Poessiger, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Sony Entertainment, The Dark Night Rises, The Interview
6 Comments
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘The Imitation Game’—Eccentric Tale Of Code Cracker
Much of the credit for World War II ending in 1945 instead possibly a couple of years later can be attributed to a gentleman named Alan Turing… Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the brilliant British mathematician and cryptanalyst responsible for breaking the Nazi’s … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged Benedict Cumberbatch, Jack Poessiger, Keira Knightley, The Imitation Game
2 Comments
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘Big Eyes’ Paints Imbalanced Courtroom Showdown
Whenever Tim Burton’s name is attached to a movie, curiosity drives me to want to check it out… So it is with Burton’s latest outing, BIG EYES. And yet, but for the fact that it’s a true story I probably would have … Continue reading
New Jack City: ‘The Interview’—Not In Your Backyard?
If you want to see that raunchy, goofball comedy THE INTERVIEW, it may take a road trip… Is it a case of freedom of speech with the big movie theater chains? I don’t think so. I believe it’s a matter … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged AMC Theatres, Cinetopia, Jack Poessiger, The Interview
Leave a comment
Hearne: Star Flubs Telling Readers Where to See ‘The Interview’ Christmas Day
My wife and I will be going to see “The Interview” on Christmas Day… And although Jack warned me I’d have to stay up for a late, late show if I wanted to see it – and Tim Engle at the Star choked … Continue reading
Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized
Tagged Hearne Christopher, Jack Poessiger, Kansas City Star, The Interview, Tim Engle
25 Comments
New Jack City: Exhibitors Were Right to Pull the Plug on ‘The Interview’
My take on movie exhibitors pulling THE INTERVIEW from their screens for Christmas? It was the right thing to do. Ultimately the circuits dumping the movie led to Sony Entertainment scrapping the picture for good. Yet as late as early yesterday afternoon, evening press … Continue reading
Jack Goes Confidential: Reese Witherspoon Captivates In Gritty ‘Wild’
If you read Cheryl Strayed’s book Wild: From Lost To Found On The Pacific Crest Trail you’ll be happy to hear that the film follows the book quite closely… You may also be wondering how well WILD translates to the screen. Rest assured that DALLAS … Continue reading
New Jack City: “Birdman’ Tops 48th Annual KC Critics Awards
The 24 members of Kansas City’s Film Critics Circle have spoken… Representing local and regional radio, television, newspaper and on-line media outlets— they voted Sunday for The Best On Film for 2014. And the KC’s Critics Circle’s top pick this year was “BIRDMAN” … Continue reading
New Jack City: Holiday Air Travel Tips—Read ‘Em & Don’t Weep!
A few holiday angst travel avoidance reminders… With the legacy carriers all booked to the brim during the upcoming holiday peak travel period, here are a few last minute tips that may keep you from experiencing a ruined Christmas trip. First … Continue reading
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘Horrible Bosses 2’ Lowers The Bar—And Then Some
Were there REALLY any good reason for a sequel to 2011’s raunchy ensemble comedy HORRIBLE BOSSES? OK, I keep forgetting the business end. After all the first one grossed $118 million domesticly and another $92 million worldwide. Making it a … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged Dumb and Dumber To, Horrible Bosses 2, Jack Poessiger, Jamie Foxx, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey
1 Comment
Jack Goes Confidential: ‘Mockingjay-Part 1’—Franchise Forges Towards Cliffhanger
Even though you KNOW that the movie version of the final HUNGER GAMES book has been split into two parts, it’s still jarring when it actually occurs… A sigh of disappointment swept through our screening audience. However it sure isn’t the … Continue reading
Posted in Jack Poessiger
Tagged Hunger Games \, Jack Poessiger, Jennifer Lawrence, Mockingjay Part 1
Leave a comment
