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'Accidentally Wes Anderson' Instagram Page Shares Photo of Clifton's Esquire Theatre

The account shared a photo of the art house cinema's exterior, with a caption detailing the history of the Esquire — and the time it almost became a fast food chain.

By Maija Zummo

May 9, 2022

A local landmark has received high cinematic praise from a popular Instagram account. Accidentally Wes Anderson (@accidentallywesanderson) is devoted to sharing single-frame photographs of architecture, objects, transportation and other mise en scène that capture the color story and sense of place typical of a Wes Anderson film (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, et al).

Legendary Special Effects Artist Tom Savini Discusses Impact of Friday the 13th Film Series Ahead of Esquire Screening

Can you survive Friday, May 13 at Camp Crystal Lake?

By Sean M. Peters
May 13, 2022
Washington Park Announces Movie Lineup Free Summer Cinema Series

Catch free flicks Wednesdays this summer, including Legally Blonde, Indiana Jones and Black Panther.

By Maija Zummo
May 11, 2022
'Float-In' Movie Nights Return to Great Parks of Hamilton County Lakes This Summer

Swap your car for a rowboat.

By Maija Zummo
May 9, 2022
Watch: Man Attacks Comedian Dave Chappelle on Stage at Netflix Is a Joke Festival

This is absolutely wild.

By Allison Babka
May 4, 2022
John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down Now Filming in Various Locations Throughout Cincinnati

Filming will take place around Cincinnati for the next two months.

By Ashley Moor
Apr 27, 2022
Esquire Theatre Screens 1970s Horror 'Death Game' and 2015 Remake 'Knock Knock,' Starring Keanu Reeves

Watch a restored version 1970s “psycho-sexual” film "Death Game" and Eli Roth's 2015 remake starring Keanu Reeves.

By Sean M. Peters
Mar 23, 2022
Cult Low-Budget Film Studio Troma Screens Gross New '#ShakespearesShitstorm' at Humble Monk Brewing

"#ShakespearesShitstorm" is a reimagining of "The Tempest" featuring a luxury cruise to North Korea, sex, violence and a whale laxative.

By Sean M. Peters
Mar 23, 2022
Winner of 'The Voice' Jordan Smith to Represent Kentucky In Eurovision-Esque ‘American Song Contest’ Premiering Next Week

The show features one singer from each state, performing an original song.

By Carolyn Brown, LEO Weekly
Mar 18, 2022
Watch This Kentucky Construction Worker Wow ‘American Idol’ Judges During Audition

Noah Thompson, 19, has his friend to thank for three "yes" votes from the judges.

By Carolyn Brown, LEO Weekly
Mar 2, 2022
'The Batman' is Hard-Boiled Super Noir That Could Give 'The Dark Knight' a Run for its Money

The Batman distinguishes itself from its caped-crusader forebears while honoring Gotham City's dark roots.

By Sam Allard
Feb 28, 2022
Guest Commentary: Here's How Scammers like Anna Delvey Exploit Human Nature

There’s something deeply human about the impulse to trust, the author says.

By Vanessa Bohns, The Conversation
Feb 24, 2022
Netflix’s New 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Doesn’t Make Cut

Leatherface is too old for this shit

By Sean M. Peters
Feb 21, 2022
Louisville Actress Emily James Stars in DraftKings Super Bowl Ad with Joe Namath

Did you see the ad during the third commercial break of the game's first quarter?

By Carolyn Brown, LEO Weekly
Feb 15, 2022
Yellow Springs Council Rejects Affordable Housing Plan After Dave Chappelle Threatens to Yank His Businesses

"You look like clowns," Chappelle told village council members this week.

By Allison Babka
Feb 10, 2022
Adapted from a Haruki Murakami Work, Oscar-Nominated Japanese Drama 'Drive My Car' to Screen in Cincinnati

"Drive My Car" won the Best Screenplay Prize at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and has been nominated for four Oscars.

By Steven Rosen
Feb 4, 2022
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Fiona the Hippo Pick Cincinnati Bengals as Super Bowl Champs

Colbert also had things to say about Cincinnati's famous chili.

By Allison Babka and Maggy McDonel
Feb 2, 2022
Watch The Beatles' Final Concert at the Cincinnati Museum Center's OMNIMAX

The CMC is screening 'The Beatles: Get Back — Rooftop Concert' on Feb. 11, 12 and 13.

By Maija Zummo
Feb 1, 2022
Pop Star Anitta Tells Jimmy Fallon Why the Bengals Are Going to Win the Super Bowl

The reason is slightly sexy.

By Maija Zummo
Feb 1, 2022
Cincinnati Once Again Named One of America's Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

MovieMaker magazine moved Cincy up its list thanks in part to "Ohio’s $40 million commitment to a 30% rebate on projects that spend at least $300,000."

By Maija Zummo
Jan 25, 2022
In Joel Coen’s ‘Tragedy of Macbeth,’ Denzel Washington Steals the Show

Frances McDormand joins Washington in the latest adaptation of Shakespeare's famous work.

By George Elkind
Jan 24, 2022

Race and Racism in Cincinnati: A 3-Part Docuseries

Mon., May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mon., May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Mon., June 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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