Chloé Zhao finds transcendence in silence. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal illuminate the void.
Timothée Chalamet, Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried, Lee Byung‑hun and Paul Rudd lead a Christmas slate where ping‑pong collides with chaos.
A year marked by visionary filmmaking and commanding performances, from “Hamnet” to “One Battle After Another.”
Cameron’s third Pandora epic blazes visually, yet struggles to ignite fresh narrative sparks.
Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Amanda Seyfried, Will Arnett and Ella Purnell headline a watchlist where volcanic battles meet SpongeBob.
From animated magic to heartfelt dramas, here’s your guide to festive stories that bring the entire family together.
Emma Mackey, Mads Mikkelsen, Kate Winslet and Walker Scobell headline a watchlist where quests meet politics and Christmas chills.
“One Battle After Another” leads Golden Globes with nine nominations as awards expand to streaming, stand‑up, podcasts and global cinema.
Netflix’s Dec. 2025 slate shines with George Clooney, Daniel Craig, Glen Close, Kate Winslet, Millie Bobby Brown, Riz Ahmed and Elmo.
From prestige dramas to family blockbusters, here’s your guide to the films lighting up theaters this holiday season.
Three or four new sculptures will be displayed in the Urbandale Art Park starting in March; artists may apply now to have their work chosen.
Dance to inaugurate three-day Heartland Swing Festival
Jazz concert to begin 2015-16 fine arts series at Faith Lutheran Church
An interview with Ankeny artist Amy E. Witte and information about her exquisite fine art exhibition that opens in August.
An interview with local photographer and artist Shauna Humrich with information about her Ankeny exhibition that opens in August.
How is the former Olympic gymnast and West Des Moines native doing in Donald Trump's board room?
The Des Moines native and Olympic champion hits the spotlight again, this time in Donald Trump's dangerous boardroom.
Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.
Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.
"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.
Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.
'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.
Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.
Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.
Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.
The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.
The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.
Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.
Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'
Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.
Leslie Combemale loved this movie.
The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.
2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.
Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.
Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.
Is your favorite film in this list?
Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.
Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.
Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?
Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.
PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.
We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.
Watch an interview with Jennifer Lawrence and director Francis Lawrence. PG-13 film debuts Friday.
The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.
Burdening the multiplex with bulging plots, bulging pecs and glorious purpose.
PG-13 film in theaters Friday.
If you’re planning to see a movie at Carmike Cinemas Cobblestone 9 this weekend, check the reviews of “Machete Kills,” “Runner Runner,” “Don Jon,” “Prisoners,” “The Family,” “Rush,” “Riddick” and “Insidious Chapter 2.”
If you’ve got an acting bug, the Des Moines Playhouse has scheduled auditions for next month.