Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful, crowd-pleasing, and lauded movie directors living today. He has three Oscars and another sixteen Oscar nominations. His iconic films include the “Indiana Jones” films, “Jaws,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic Park,” and “E.T.” So, when he writes and directs a film based on his own life in his teen years, we need to take a time out and pay attention. Read more'The Fabelmans' a treat for movie fans, but doesn't inspire
The Pine Strawberry Arts and Crafts Guild has provided an opportunity for local and visiting artists and crafters to share their wares for nearly 40 years. Read morePine Strawberry Arts & Crafts Guild showcases work in festivals
"M3GAN," the character, is a companion robot for a child. "M3GAN" the movie is a PG-13-rated horror/comedy. Does it seem odd to mix horror and humor in the same picture? Well, yes, and something that is hard to pull off successfully. But producer Jason Blum and director Gerald Johnstone managed to do it, and very well. Read more'M3GAN' an above-average horror/comedy
SNOWFLAKE-TAYLOR — Auditions for Northland Pioneer College’s production of "Our Town", Thornton Wilder’s timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning play,… Read moreNPC schedules auditions for the spring production of 'Our Town'
Artists, writers and music lovers have lots of opportunities to join those with similar passions. Groups are active in both the Rim Country and the White Mountains. Read moreArtists, authors and music lovers all have a place in Rim Country and White Mountains
A live music program by New Legacy Project comes to Peace Lutheran Church, 105 Svenson St., Holbrook from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17. It is a Nashville-based men’s vocal band. Read moreLive music program at Holbrook Peace Lutheran Church
Tired of shopping, wrapping and cooking this holiday season? Read moreThe Dance Academy of the White Mountains presents The Nutcracker Ballet
The White Mountain Symphony Orchestra will present their annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. in the Snowflake High School… Read moreRing in the Holidays with the White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
Being the first Black person to enter the bounds of a particular profession cannot have been easy for the pioneers. In “Devotion,” we have a c… Read more'Devotion' is about a deeper history than the Korean War
This part of the movie year, the space between Halloween and New Year’s Eve, is stuffed with films made by ambitious movie makers wanting to w… Read more'The Menu' serves up psychological thrills with a side of dark humor
The thoughtful vision and creative talent of local artists from throughout Navajo and Apache counties is evidenced in the works currently on d… Read moreNPC’s ‘Locally Grown exhibition’ currently on display at the Talon Gallery
“Stars at Noon” confounds us at several levels. Seventy-six-year-old French writer/director (Clair Denis) made a movie set in Nicaragua but fi… Read more'Stars at Noon' is confounding on many levels
I firmly believe that if a scrum of producers spends $200 million to make a movie, I should see it. We should do proper honor to the purse. An… Read more'Black Adam' — not your typical one-dimensional superhero
Show Low High School will present Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at 7 p.m. Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The play is a family-friendly show… Read moreSLHS presents 'The Little Mermaid'
Ballet White Mountains will present its Easter Concert for Christ with two performances on April 16. The first performance is at 10 a.m. and t… Read moreBallet company to present Easter programs
Who doesn't love a good sword fight movie? There have been some great ones (“Robin and Marian” comes to mind.) We love the armor, the up-close… Read more'The Last Duel'
One of the best-selling musical artists of all time (or at least some of their biggest fans) will be in the House Saturday evening. Read moreAbba “in the House”
Scary, creepy movies are not my cup of tea but people like to be scared or grossed out, so here we go. Read moreMalignant
I never heard of Neo Noir before I went to see “Reminiscence.” The classic period of film noir came in the 1940s and 1950s. Such memorable fil… Read moreReminiscence
At first I thought this would be just a fluff film, something light and trivial to watch, laugh at and forget. Read moreFree Guy
When Disney lines up at the plate and spends $200 million to make a movie with two of the most popular stars of the day it is time to look for… Read more'Jungle Cruise'
We love M. Night Shyamalan, even if we never did figure out how to say his name. Read moreOld
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 moreBoss Baby 2: Family Business
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 moreSCLT presents musical Friday, Saturday at SHS
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 moreMovie review
What can you expect from DreamWorks’ new movie about a little girl and a horse in “Spirit Untamed?” Read moreThe Movie Review
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"Spiral-From the Book of Saw"
Writer/director Taylor Sheridan snagged an Oscar nomination for writing the script for “Hell or High Water.” Read moreMovie Review
How do we get from here, Earth, to there, a distant star system? Read moreMovie Review
We love British director Guy Richie for his over-the-top, funny, horribly violent, and relentlessly clever movie about London gangsters. In th… Read moreWrath of Man
“Mortal Kombat” comes with a built-in contradiction. The most accepting demographic for this movie is probably young male humans between the a… Read moreMovie Review
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 moreThe Unholy
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 moreFrench Exit
Two of our favorite giant monsters are together again for the first time since the 1962 classic “King Kong Vs. Godzilla.” Read moreGodzilla Vs. Kong
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 moreThe Father
"Our Friend" Read moreThe Movie Review
Arizona alert-the movie people filmed part of “Nomadland” in Arizona. The theme of people who have homes but not houses had to include the vas… Read moreNomadland
Bob Odenkirk came to my attention with his leading role in the TV series “Better Call Saul,” a spin-off of the super popular “Breaking Bad.” Read moreNobody
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 moreChaos Walking
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 moreThe Movie Review
We continue this week with another in a series of solid, dramatic films of excellent quality, but few car chases or explosions. Read moreMovie review, 'Land'
“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 moreThe Little Things
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 moreMovie Review 'The Croods: A New Age'
A guy (wildly handsome actor Richard Early) is having problems with his marriage. His wife (played by Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and ac… Read moreMovie Review
Hopefully, we are reaching the end of the plague-tainted movie year. Read moreNews of the World
SPRINGERVILLE/EAGAR – Judging for the 3rd Annual Heritage Center Christmas Tree Decorating Contest takes place December 18 at 2 p.m. The cont… Read moreHeritage Center Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
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'Under the Christmas Tree' presented by Shumway School House
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 moreA Round Valley Christmas - Music and Hay Rides
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 more5K Running of the Elves
Ballet White Mountains will be presenting a series of small performances this Saturday Dec. 12th in their studio in Pinetop. Please note limit… Read moreBallet White Mountains offers series of mini performances