Sequels tend to give us a degree of familiarity and comfort. We think we can safely view a film because we know and have often seen its predecessor. Read more
The Silver Creek Little Theater is presenting the musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at 2 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Snow… Read more
This might be the only time in Hollywood when the bean counters who insist on making a sequel to a successful movie take a breath and listen t… Read more
What can you expect from DreamWorks’ new movie about a little girl and a horse in “Spirit Untamed?” Read more
Robert Heinlein said about critics, “A ‘critic’ is a man who creates nothing and thereby feels qualified to judge the work of creative men. Th… Read more
Writer/director Taylor Sheridan snagged an Oscar nomination for writing the script for “Hell or High Water.” Read more
How do we get from here, Earth, to there, a distant star system? Read more
We love British director Guy Richie for his over-the-top, funny, horribly violent, and relentlessly clever movie about London gangsters. In th… Read more
“Mortal Kombat” comes with a built-in contradiction. The most accepting demographic for this movie is probably young male humans between the a… Read more
This is the first time up to the plate as a director for Greek-born Evan Spiliotopoulos. He has a long list of writing credits, including “Bea… Read more
The Sawmill Theaters releases two new movies this week. I wanted to see one of them just to see Michelle Pfeiffer at age 62. She still has her… Read more
Two of our favorite giant monsters are together again for the first time since the 1962 classic “King Kong Vs. Godzilla.” Read more
Anthony Hopkins just doesn't make bad or even mediocre movies. If we take into account the four Golden Globes nominations for “The Father” and… Read more
"Our Friend" Read more
In this, the second plague year, when a film company has the courage and the sheer effrontery to plunk down $100 million to make a high-concep… Read more
With “Raya and the Last Dragon,” the kids will love this latest addition to the huge Disney storehouse of Princess movies. This makes No. 14 o… Read more
We continue this week with another in a series of solid, dramatic films of excellent quality, but few car chases or explosions. Read more
“The best movie of 2012,” “A thinking person’s murder mystery.” Those were just some of the favorable comments that burbled out of the popcorn… Read more
The producers risked $65 million to make this sequel to the 2013 original. In this plague year, I hope they can get a return for their investm… Read more
A guy (wildly handsome actor Richard Early) is having problems with his marriage. His wife (played by Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and ac… Read more
Hopefully, we are reaching the end of the plague-tainted movie year. Read more
SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR – Judging for the 3rd Annual Heritage Center Christmas Tree Decorating Contest takes place December 18 at 2 p.m. The cont… Read more
SNOWFLAKE — Normal Products presents "Under the Christmas Tree," December 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. The production is at the Shumway School Hous… Read more
SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR – Dec. 19, A Round Valley Christmas, Music in the Park at Ramsey Park from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Music features Chris Isaa… Read more
SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR – Dec. 19 at 9 a.m., 5K Running of the Elves. This is a 5K Run/Walk that starts and stops at Ramsey Park. There is also a … Read more
Ballet White Mountains will be presenting a series of small performances this Saturday Dec. 12th in their studio in Pinetop. Please note limit… Read more
APACHE COUNTY — Many chose to forego a traditional gathering of friends and/or family for Thanksgiving this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
CONCHO — The Concho Community Action Network (CAN) will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Concho… Read more
SHOW LOW — Don’t miss out on the annual Show Low Christmas Light Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting, Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The event is f… Read more
The Show Low High School Music Program welcomes everyone to come and celebrate the 36th annual Feaste of Carols On Dec. 9-12. The program’s ma… Read more
NPC’s ‘Locally Grown exhibition’ reveals thriving community talent and creativity in uncertain times
SHOW LOW — The talent of residents from throughout Navajo and Apache counties is evidenced in the Locally Grown 2020 exhibition currently on d… Read more
“Hillbilly Elegy,” a superb five-sawblade movie, will surely garner Oscar nominations for Best Actress for Glen Close or Amy Adams. It should … Read more
In the plague year of 2020, we rejoice when we can see a full-blown $20-million Hollywood crime drama like “Let Him Go.” Read more
Round Valley Animal Rescue's 8th annual fundraiser, Aviation Expo will be held Nov. 14 at the Springerville Municipal Airport. All proceeds g… Read more
Round Valley Animal Rescue's 8th annual fundraiser, Aviation Expo will be held Nov. 14 at the Springerville Municipal Airport. All proceeds g… Read more
Bringing the live theatre experience directly to your favorite digital device, Northland Pioneer College’s Performing Arts Department is proud… Read more
SHOW LOW — COVID-19 may have caused Broadway to “go dark,” but it was not “lights out” for Sequoia Village High School’s production of “Into t… Read more
Halloween has come around again, and with it a crop of new and not so new scary films. The new horror film is “Come Play.” Read more
Heber/Overgaard Read more
WHITE MOUNTAIN LAKE — The White Mountain Lake Community held their third annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday afternoon. The event was organized … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – The Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society (PLHS) held their annual general meeting on Oct. 14 at the Timber Mesa Fire and Med… Read more
The War With Grandpa Read more
Heber/Overgaard Read more
Writer/Director Miranda July (got to love a name like that) has a reputation and a following for the handful of films she has made. Here with … Read more
SHOW LOW – In a formal reception at The Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 17, the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains (AAWM) announced th… Read more
Rarely has a fresh new actress so dominated the screen as does twenty-five-year-old Aussie Geraldine Viswanathan in “The Broken Hearts Gallery… Read more
VERNON — With the COVID-19 pandemic still making the rounds, it is nice to know that there are some who think it is important for kids (and ad… Read more
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