Film

With 'Karate Kid: Legends,' this film franchise keeps on kicking

There’s a lot of pressure for a film like this to live up to the original. What does KUOW’s film reviewer Dyer Oxley think of "Karate Kid: Legends"? In short, expect sequels.

Action, comedy, and Beastmode. 'Love Hurts' is classic movie theater fun

"Love Hurts" is a short and sweet punch-em-up movie with plenty of extravagant, over-the-top displays that add up to a simple good time. Don't overthink it. Just have fun.

The great 'Die Hard' debate: Yes, it's a Christmas movie (or not?)

When the holiday season arrives, with the tree decorated, and the stockings hung, I will gather my loved ones close for an annual Christmas tradition — watching my favorite Christmas movie "Die Hard."

'Kraven The Hunter' will not have audiences cravin' more

'Wicked' enters new era of fandom with big-screen debut

It's been a long journey, as the broom flies, for the story of the Wicked Witch of the West to reach movie audiences. As "Wicked" sings into its big-screen debut, it marks the beginning of a new era for this musical franchise and its fervent fandom. Go to the theater for this film.

Movie ideas to pair with your 2024 Halloween

KUOW's "Seattle Now" spoke with Scarecrow Video's Matt Lynch to get a few ideas for Halloween mo

'Love Hurts': Former Seahawk Marshawn Lynch steps further onto the big screen

Watching the recently released trailer for "Love Hurts," it won't take long for Seattleites to gasp, hit pause, and ask, "Is that Marshawn Lynch?!"

In 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' the joke's on you

With "Joker: Folie à Deux," general audiences will still get a story that does not at all feel like a comic book movie, while fans of the first film may be scratching their heads over what they are seeing.

There is now a movie about the praying Bremerton football coach

Got films? Scarecrow Video needs $1.8M to keep offering movies you can't stream online

From the rise of streaming video to the Covid pandemic, Seattle's cherished Scarecrow Video has survived challenge after challenge. Now, it admits it needs help — $1.8 million in help, to be exact.