07 Oct 2026

“La Bamba,” October 14

By Reader Staff

Presented as a special event in the Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series, the beloved 1987 hit La Bamba will be shown at Davenport venue The Last Picture House on October 14, the film a celebration opf rock icon Ritchie Valens' artistry, and one that, according to Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus, “distills its subject's creative energy and reflects his music's enduring appeal.”

05 Oct 2026

Potboilerplate: “Verity” and “Digger”

By Mike Schulz

In director Michael Showalter's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Verity, the title figure is a fabulously wealthy celebrity who appears willing to go to psychotic extremes to get a little peace and quiet. Having now appeared in five films over the past six months, and with a new baby on the way, it's no wonder Anne Hathaway is so good in the role. She must relate to Verity Crawford like crazy.

28 Sep 2026

Peacock of the Walk: “Primetime,” “Heart of the Beast,” and “Forgotten Island”

By Mike Schulz

With Robert Pattinson supplying a demented stare, wicked grin, and one of his signature affected accents, this big-screen Chris Hansen is magisterially icky: sweaty, scary, pathetic, and wholly deserving of the downfall you know is coming.

22 Sep 2026

“Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE: Jurassic Park,” October 8

By Reader Staff

In a one-of-a-kind movie-riffing experience at Davenport's Putnam Museum & Science Center, one of the biggest hits in Hollywood history will be ribbed for nearly two full hours in the comedy event Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE: Jurassic Park.

18 Mar 2020

A-Z INDEX: Reader Movie Reviews

By Mike Schulz

Numbered Titles / A /  B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z / Special Features

08 Oct 2026

Mike Schulz with Dave & Darren on Planet 93.9 FM

By Reader Staff

Going to the cineplex or staying in and streaming this weekend? Every Thursday morning at 8:15 a.m. you can listen to Mike Schulz dish on recent movie releases & talk smack about Hollywood celebs on Planet 93.9 FM with the fabulous Dave & Darren in the Morning team of Dave Levora and Darren Pitra. The morning crew previews upcoming releases, too. Or you can check the Reader Web site and listen to their latest conversation by the warm glow of your electronic device. Never miss a pithy comment from these three scintillating pundits again

Thursday, October 8: Discussion of Digger (spoiler-free!) and Verity, previews of Angel & the Badman, The Social Reckoning, Other Mommy, and April X, and a big huzzah to Coyote vs. Acme, which initially looked like it wasn't going to recoup its $50-million purchase price and just surpassed $60 million. A true Hollywood Happy Ending.

07 Oct 2026

Now Playing: Friday, October 9, through Thursday, October 15

By Administrator

Now playing at area theaters.

22 Sep 2026

“This Is Buzz” with Mark Pellington, October 5

By Reader Staff

On October 5, staffers at Davenport venue The Last Picture House are proud to present a special, one-night-only screening of the new documentary This Is Buzz, this exploration of the celebrated cult magazine series also featuring a Q&A session with the film's writer/director Mark Pellington, famed for Hollywood thrillers including Arlington Road with Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins and The Mothman Prophecies with Richard Gere and Laura Linney.

21 Sep 2026

Take Me Down to the Raccoon City, Where the Blood Is Red and the Vibe Is Sh-tty: “Resident Evil,” “The Weight,” and “Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

By Mike Schulz

Among Zach Cregger's three features to date, Resident Evil is my favorite.

15 Sep 2026

“I, Daniel Blake,” October 1

By Reader Staff

A Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or winner that also netted the 2017 BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film, director Ken Loach's critically revered I, Daniel Blake enjoys an October 1 screening at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, this contemporary drama the first in the Free Film at the Figge series showcasing distinguished, award-winning works that depict the essential roles that persistence and perseverance play in our everyday lives.

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