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Michael Shannon A Family Man, Hit Man And 'The Iceman'

Steve Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:12:01 +0000

As intense as actor Michael Shannon has been on screens large and small, his chilling performance in Ariel Vroman's The Iceman ups the ante.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 17-19, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 17-19, 2013? Brian McTavish has some options for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 17-19, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Steve Walker and Cynthia Haines — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:36 +0000

Looking for a great film to see the weekend of May 17-19, 2013?

Legislative Wrap-up: Missouri General Assembly

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:31 +0000

The Missouri General Assembly wraps up today. Will your income taxes be cut? Will sales taxes jump to pay for highways?

Writing Teacher Finds A Prodigy With Problems In 'In The House'

Steve Walker — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:00 +0000

Fans of both independent and foreign films can trust that, if they feature Kristin Scott Thomas, they're worth an investment of time, thought, and money.The bilingual actress has impeccable taste and can lift even mundane films to a place of esteemed elegance.

The Art Fantastic

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

When you watch a film like Star Wars or Harry Potter, the fantastical worlds they present seem to come alive on the screen with colorful planets and moving portraits.

90-Mile View: Dr. Gary Yarbrough

Danie Alexander and Steve Kraske — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gary Yarbrough has practiced family medicine in small towns for 30 years. In that time he's met some memorable people.

Allergies: Indoor, Outdoor & Everywhere

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:29:09 +0000

With the temperatures soaring this week, spring has burst onto the scene… and that means lots of pollen.

Parents, Teens & Socializing

Beth Lipoff and Stephen Steigman — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

If your child’s not the type to wear his heart on his sleeve or she often stays quiet in a crowd, he or she might be an introvert.

KCMO Police Chief Discusses Violent Crime

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

With 61 people indicted last week on weapons and drug charges, Kansas City is making a statement.

WyCo Effort Aims To Curb Infant Mortality

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

With one of the highest infant mortality rates in the country, Wyandotte County is taking steps to fix that problem.

Baby Care: The First Few Months

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

When you're a parent—especially a first-time parent—you worry about all kinds of things you see in your baby's development.

The Weekend To-Do List: May 10-12, 2013

Beth Lipoff and Brian McTavish — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Looking for ways to enjoy the weekend of May 10-12, 2013? Brian McTavish has some choices for you on the Weekend To-Do List.

Up To Date's Indie, Foreign & Doc Critics' 'Three To See', May 10-12, 2013

Steve Walker and Cynthia Haines — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:44:41 +0000

Looking for a great film to see the weekend of May 10-12, 2013?

‘Renoir’ A Portrait Of An Artist In Decline

Steve Walker — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:38:00 +0000

To look at the collected paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir is to see all possible colors and textures made more rich and tactile by the light. Gilles Bourdos’ evocative Renoir is less a comprehensive biography than a portrait of the man in his golden years (played with astonishing physical accuracy by Michel Bouquet) when his output is hardly dented at all by his physical impairments.