The buck stops with ‘Tom and Harry’ on Feb. 21 at Screenland Crossroads
Before he gave ’em hell as the 33rd President of the United States, Harry Truman worked closely with Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast, who backed Truman’s successful 1934 U.S. Senate campaign. What were the ramifications of the two men’s ongoing alliance in the 1920s and 1930s, for which Truman conspicuously never apologized? Were they…
Read MoreJoin Us For “Critics vs. Oscars Free-For-All” On January 23, 2013!
See up to 90 minutes of trailers for this season’s Oscar-nominated films and get Oscar picks from a feisty panel of Kansas City’s top movie critics, when CinemaKC presents “Critics vs. Oscars Free-For-All” on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre, 1656 Washington St. Trailers for Oscar-nominated films in all major categories will begin…
Read MoreRevolutionary Deejay Celebrated In ‘Radio Unnamable’ event Oct. 9
KANSAS CITY, MO – Community radio station KKFI-FM (90.1) will present the acclaimed documentary film, “Radio Unnamable,” the remarkable story of free-form New York radio disc jockey Bob Fass, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Screenland Crown Center Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd. There also will be a pre-show meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m. with…
Read MoreBeatles Bash on Oct. 5 to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of ‘Love Me Do’
On Oct. 5, 1962, a precocious rock ’n’ roll quartet named the Beatles released its debut single, “Love Me Do.” The free-spirited music and irresistible charm of the four lads from Liverpool would go on to invade America and change the world. To celebrate the historic half-centennial of the Fab Four’s first record, CinemaKC joyfully…
Read MoreCinemaKC & MAPA Present the 1st Animation Celebration @ Boulevard Drive-In!
See the best animation from the Midwest and beyond when CinemaKC and the Midwest Association of Professional Animators present the first MAPA Animation Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Boulevard Digital Drive-In Theatre, 1051 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kan. Admission is $20 per car. Kansas City TV personality Michelle Davidson (co-host of “CinemaKC” on…
Read MoreCinemaKC and Kansas City Improv Festival invite audiences to “Trust Us”
CinemaKC and the Kansas City Improv Festival present the laugh-inducing documentary film, “Trust Us, This Is All Made Up,” at 2 p.m. Sept. 2 and Sept. 9 at the Screenland Crown Center Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd. Tickets are available at screenland.com. “ ‘Trust Us, This Is All Made Up’,’’ is a gem of a documentary…
Read MoreHale To The Chief
During his 31 years with the Kansas City Fire Department, George C. Hale became famous for his dedication. He expanded the department, travelled the world promoting his profession, and invented several life-saving devices. But it was after his retirement in 1902 that he became a significant – if largely forgotten – figure in the development…
Read MoreFREE Submission Open For MAPA Animation Celebration! Deadline August 21!
Do you have an animated short or feature that you would like to see on the LARGEST screen in the state of Kansas (75 x 100 ft.)? What about screening them along side some of entertainment’s hottest animators working right here in the Kansas City metro area? How about getting feedback right from the artists?…
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