Olivia Wilde’s sophomore directorial effort is a gorgeous-looking film with a great deal of style and panache, but its screenplay is a feckless retread of ideas that were more effectively executed by better films.
Author: By Terry J. Wood
Razorbacks play give and take on defense
Going into this season, Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom and his defensive staff must have determined the reward for blitzing would be worth the risk.
Mixed bag of movies opens locally this weekend
While there are no blockbusters on tap, here’s a brief preview of five new movies opening today in local theaters.
Missouri State is just a bump in the Hogs’ heavy-duty schedule
For now, Missouri State is on tap, and Hog fans should render all the enjoyment they can out of it before jumping too far ahead on the schedule.
Petrino’s return, top-10 ranking, evening kickoff makes for big weekend for Hog fans
Events have conspired to make the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 6 p.m. game Saturday with Missouri State bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Hog fans should arrive early for SEC opener with Gamecocks
Ticketless entry takes longer than the old method, and Arkansas’ new scanning stations evidently took longer than anyone anticipated.
Review: Disney’s update of ‘Pinocchio’
Disney’s remake is a solid film for families to kick back and enjoy.
Hogs’ opener is a road map for improvement
The great thing about season-opening victories against a formidable opponent is that it gives coaches and players a road map for improvement that no amount of practice can provide.
Fall movie lull precedes the big films of the holiday season
As summer fades into fall, there is a lull at movie theaters around the country.
Hogs’ passing game may benefit from addition by subtraction
It may be counterintuitive to think the Arkansas Razorbacks’ passing game could improve this season, but fans could see a growth in the Hogs’ receiving corps.
Bearcats pose stout obstacle for Hogs’ season opener
Hog fans need to reach that magic level again this Saturday for the Bearcats, and stay there for the rest of the year against what is a very demanding schedule.
Recruiting, player development, and coaching are equal components in Hogs’ improvement
There is no doubt that Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman values player development.
Review: ‘The Invitation’ surprises as thrilling but oft-told vampire tale
Cross the tendencies of Jane Austen with those of Bram Stoker, and you have the surprisingly frightening and fun new gothic-horror picture.
Kickoff to Hog season is ‘so close, and yet so far’
It’s got to be the most anticipated Arkansas football season in at least a decade. Hog fans need to be ready to do their part in making Razorback Stadium a three-hour nightmare zone for all opponents who dare to enter.
112 Drive-In inches toward final screenings
The end of an era is nearing for a Fayetteville institution as the 112 Drive-In prepares for its final two weekends of operation.