Entertainment

Weather Blamed for lots of Shut-ins not going to Movies; 2023 boasts "Barbie," "Fast X" and a new "Indiana Jones"

Visually Intricate "Way of Water" Arrives on Multiple Marquee Pullman Screens

James ("Titantic") Cameron's Avitar sequal, "The Way of Water", has been drawing rave reveiws for visuals and imagination, though the story itself has been criticized. Read more

Inspirational "Father Stu Reborn" Screens at Marquee Pullman; "Scrooge" (Albert Finney) Flashesback on Sunday & Wednesday

Christmas comes, but not yet. Instead of a bad Santa or a jingle bell slasher, the weeks wide opening is  Father Stu Reborn. Read more

Devotion, Strange World join line up at Marquee Pullman Square

Here's the line up for Marquee Pullman Square in Huntington for the week  of Nof. 24.

The Flashback  is Christmas Carol.  Sunday/Wednesday 7 p.m. 

Special Showing Nov.29/30, 7 p.m. 

IT'S CHRISTMAS AGAIN 

Jake Young (Lawson Touliatos) wants nothing more than to spend his Christmas vacation with his girlfriend, Abbey Walker (Leela Owen). So when Abbey volunteers for her church's Christmas play, Jake is ready to skip Christmas this year until an unexpected turn of events lands him in a field outside Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. While on his journey with the shepherds to find the promised Messiah, Jake discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Coming this Christmas season, IT'S CHRISTMAS AGAIN is a modern-day musical the whole family will love!

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SHELLY’S WORLD: The Case of the Itsy Bitsy Spider

Oh me. Oh my. Someone is telling a lie!

Or, at least, that’s what our insurance client suspected when she asked Charles G. King Associates if we could investigate a case that was not an arson. Read more

PlayMining to Begin Development of New Web3 User-Producer IP Co-Creation Project 'SOUL Fusers'

SINGAPORE, Sept. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Singapore-based global GameFi company Digital Entertainment Asset Pte. Ltd. (DEA), known for its leading GameFi platform PlayMining is pleased to announce the development of "SOUL Fusers", a Web3 user-producer IP co-creation project with the aim of creating new IP in collaboration with user communities. Read more

Marquee Times for WV: Honk for Jesus, Spiderman; $3 seats all day Saturday

Mark Saturday on your calendar. It's National Cinema Day nationwide. $3 seats all day Saturday; Concessions discounted too.

Marquee Cinemas is participating, along with GHTC, Regal, AMC and most other chains. Tickets available on line.  Read more

$3.00 Movies (all films, all formats) for National Cinema Day Sept 3; Tickets Available Now on line

Approximately two thirds of movie screens nationwide will participate Sept. 3 in National Cinema Day. All movies, all times, all formats $3.00, according to Variety.

This is a promotion to say "thanks" for coming back after COVID and to inject some fire into the fall season.  aDVANCE TICKETS ARE oN SALE on LINE . The convenience fee applies.  Read more

SHELLY’S WORLD: The Case of the Camouflaged Clues

It is said that a man can never “be a hero to his valet,” because the more we know about a person, the less we respect him. But I was closer to Charlie King than any valet, and he was always a hero to me.

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'The Invitation,' 'Orphan,' 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' at All Marquee Locations Friday

Pullman 16 and Marquee WV have up to three new offerings, including a vintage Flashback. Some advance showings on Thursday  late afternoon. This week's flashback, AMERICAN GRAFFITI.

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Marshall Announces 2022-23 Artists Series

Huntington - The Marshall Artists Series is thrilled to announce the return of a full season of shows and events for the 86th season. Packed with music, film, comedy, dance, and holiday-themed specials, this season is sure to entertain one and all.

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Annual Herd Rally Aug. 26 in Downtown Huntington

Huntington – Marshall University and Kindred Communications will kick-off the school year and fall sports with its annual Herd Rally at 7 p.m. Friday, August 26, along 9th Street in between 3rd  and 4th Avenues in Huntington. Read more

A Beast, Bodies and Dragon New this weekend for Pullman 16 and select Marquee Cinemas

When I state a "Beast" hovers in projections rooms across the nation, it's not the one about a tanking crew trying  to put down a Third World rebellion. That "Beast" was made by MU graduate John Fiedler, who at one time was President of World Wide Productions at Columbia Pictures (as it was acquired b Coke). Fiedler married Bess Armstrong from Baltimore. .

Joining Beast, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, and an anime feature DRAGON BALL SUPER.. Read more

'Bullet Train' Stays #1, but Slips Substantially

Bullet Train remained #1 at the Boxoffice but it slipped from $30 million to $13.2 million. The second week for the R action/comedy compares with Kingsmen, Baby Driver, Game Night and 21 Jump Street, according to Box Office.  It’s less of a drop than Deadpool  and Suicide Squad, for instance. Read more

ENTERTAINMENT: John Cleese: Wokeism Is the Enemy of Comedy—and Creativity

In a career that has spanned seven decades—and included classic shows and movies such as Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers, Life of Brian, and A Fish Called Wanda—the comedian John Cleese has uproariously and relentlessly satirized politics and religion while stretching the boundaries of decorum and good taste like so many silly walks.

Now 82, Cleese—who studied law at Cambridge—has recently set his sights on political correctness and wokeism, which he says are the enemy not only of humor but of creative thinking in all areas of human activity.

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SHELLY’S WORLD: You Be the Fires Investigator - Encore

After accompanying me to fires scenes as a spectator for the last few weeks, I thought you might enjoy this article from my early days at The E Read more

WV Marquee Line-Up for Aug, 12-18; Dragon Ball Super, Mark & Rita; Superman this week's Flashback

This is the official weekend line up for Marquee Cinemas in WV.  Dragon Ball Super and Mack and Rita go for wide release

The $5 Flashback is Christopher Reeves debut as "Superman." Read more

Marquee opening "Mark & Rita starring Diane Keaton; "Superman" (1978) Flashback

During mid-August big screen doldrums of tentpole wanna be's and quirky genre types which pull a following. Last week , Bullet Train rushed to $32 million for a first place finish in the weekend boxoffice race. "DC Superpets"  took a big tumble. It's $11 million for second place resembles the weak grosses of the pandemic. "Nope," "Thor" and "The Minions" Guru chalked up three through five. Read more

WV Marquee Cinema Aug. 5-11 Showtimes; "Bullet Train," "Easter Sunday"

As the summer movie season begins winding down, WV Marquee Cinemas will open Jo Coy's comedy , "Easter Sunday," and Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock's "Bullet Train." The Flashback is My Neighbor Totoro. Read more

"Superpets" Debuts #1 at Boxoffice; Brad Pitt's "Bullet Train" on tap for this weekend

"D.C.'s League of Superpets" finished on top of the weekend boxoffice with a lower than expected $23 million dollar gross. According to Box office Pro New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston and Atlanta were the top cities as the film scored in the South and Midwest. Read more

Marshall Hosting Drum Corps International Competition Monday

The Marshall University School of Music will host Drum Corps International at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

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SHELLY’S WORLD: The Case of Charlie’s Angels

The title of this piece is a misnomer, because Charlie’s Angels were not a “case,” they were a blessing … although we hadn’t known when we hired one that we would eventually get all three.

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WV Marquee Cinema Times for Superpets, Vengeance

Here's this week's line ups for WV Marquee Cinemas that includes "Superpets," "Vengeance" and in some locations UFC 277: Peña vs. Nunes 2   . The Flashback is Smokey and the Bandit. Bullet Train has a Thursday, Aug 4 premiere showing.  Read more

'Superpets' Debuts at Marquee Pullman Square with 'Vengeance'; Flashback : 'Smokey and the Bandit'

Marquee's Pullman Square 16 will be opening ... D.C.'s League of Super Pets and Vengeance. 

This week's Flashback is Smokey and the Bandit. Read more

SHELLY’S WORLD: The Case of the Isolated Heir

I’m not sure if everyone who lives in a big city gets bitten by the Voyeur Virus, but I certain was. This was a tad challenging after I moved to New York City, as most apartments are on the second floor or higher, and at night, Manhattanites close their curtains or blinds. Read more

WV Marquee Cinemas Schedule & Times

The horror movie, "Nope"  will be opening wide this weekend. 

The Flashbacck is "Good Fellas."  Read more

Pullman 16 adds "Nope," a horror flick, to line up on Friday; Flashback: Good Fellas

Marquee's Pullman Square has one new film on its slate Friday. It's "Nope", a horror film, that reunites Jordan Peele with Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya who is joined by Keke Palmer and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

The Flashback on Sun day and next Wednesday is Good Fellas.  Read more

Marquee WV Cinema Showtimes, Flashback: Poltergeist

Three new film open in some regions, including Nope, Paws of Fury, and Where the Crawdads Sing. This weeks Flashback is Poltergeist. Read more

WV Marquee Cinemas Bring on Thor; Dirty Dancing Flashback

Thor's taking over for Minions this weekend meaning continually  packed cinemas as Maverick, Dominion and Dark Phone continue wooing patrons.

For the Sun and Wednesday Flashback catch a feeling as Dirty Dancing (the original) returns. Read more

WV Marquee June 30 - July 7 Showtimes: Minions, Flashback Indy Jones and Last Crusade, Thor next Thursday

Have a joyous July 4 weekend. 

Marquee WV movie schedule through Thursday July 7 when THOR comes for a July 7 sneak peak before opening July 8.

This weekend 's Flashback is Indiana Jones and  the Last Crusade. 

Lots of hold overs, Dominion, Maverick, Elvis, Black Phone, Lightyear and Dr. Strange. 

Minions and Mr. Malcolm's List are the newcomers. Read more

Dawg Dazzle Returns Friday with Music and Fireworks in Downtown Huntington

Huntington -The Tri-State’s largest Independence Day party, Dawg Dazzle, returns  to downtown Huntington.  Read more