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Pearl (Mia Goth) from the film "Pearl" embraces a scarecrow. "Pearl" is one of the films A24 and AMC Theatres will release each Wednesday in February for Valentine's Day. (Christopher Moss | A24)

AMC, A24 to rerelease ‘Valentine’s Day’ films

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | January 31, 2024

AMC Theatres is partnering with indie film company A24 for special screenings of some of their previously released films. The series of films, “A Lovers Series,” will showcase four movies, one each Wednesday in February. The purchase of a ticket...

Ways to enhance the moviegoing experience

By Parker Otto | January 14, 2019

Going to the movies is a special time. Being in a theater with no cell phone on, no talking and no distractions is the way that films are meant to be viewed. Just a viewer and a film one-on-one. Film is a form of entertainment that stays relevant with...

‘Hidden Figures’ encourages women

By Tatianna Salisbury | February 23, 2017

Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe bring an untold story to fruition in “Hidden Figures,” the true story of three women who overcame obstacles and helped put the first astronaut into space. The film is nominated for two Oscars: Best...

Bob Odenkirk plays Saul Goodman in the “Breaking Bad” spin-off, “Better Call Saul,” which will premiere Sunday on AMC.

AMC revives dead, calls Saul

By Arthur Aumann | February 5, 2015

AMC is kicking off the first Sunday of the year of no football with zombies, lawyers and plenty of morally ambiguous characters.“The Walking Dead”“The Walking Dead” looks to pick up the pieces after the group suffered yet another loss in fall’s...

‘Story Notes’ trivia pleases your inner-entertainment guru

March 18, 2013

John Hughes, trivia--what more could an arts and entertainment geek want on a Monday night? Oh, how I love AMC’s “Story Notes” series. I was watching “The Breakfast Club” Monday night on AMC and there were facts that would intermittently flash...

Don Draper's pensive staring returns to AMC March 25.

AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ portrays more than 1960s

By Sarah Contreras | March 18, 2012

A wise woman (or ‘80s pop star Bonnie Tyler. Same thing.) once said, “I need a hero.” Cheesy as it is, the line rings true for most everyone in our despondent times. So if we all are in need of a hero, why the hell are we watching Mad Men, a show...

New zombie show 'Walking Dead' hits TV airwaves this Halloween.

‘Walking Dead’ appears to have legs

By Tony Martin | August 29, 2010

It seems like trailers for TV shows and movies have become more buzzworthy than the actual product itself. What better way to promote an upcoming program by throwing together a couple minutes-worth of grade-A moments from the show? At Comic-Con 2010,...