09 Nov 2026

Tipping the Scales: “Godzilla Minus Zero,” “Wild Horse Nine,” “Possible Love,” “Jimmy,” and “The Cat in the Hat”

By Mike Schulz

Whatever else there is to say about writer/director Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus Zero, you gotta give the film credit: It sure knows how to make an entrance.

03 Nov 2026

“Every Little Thing” and Quad City Environmental Film Series Sneak Preview, November 15

By Reader Staff

With the November 15 event featuring free admission, drawings, popcorn, and a Q&A with filmmaker Sally Aitken, River Action will host a sneak preview of its 2027 Quad City Environmental Film Festival at Davenport's St. Ambrose University, the afternoon featuring the announcement of the season's titles and a special screening of the documentary Every Little Thing.

03 Nov 2026

“Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife,” November 18

By Reader Staff

An official selection at the WRPN Women's International Film Festival and the Best Cinematography victor at the AltFF Alternative Film Festival, director Jacinta Lagos' lauded documentary Allowed to Birth: The Journey of a Global Midwife enjoys a special screening at Davenport venue The Last Picture House, the November 18 event presented by Encompass Midwifery and Wonders of Nature Midwifery boasting a post-show Q&A with the film's featured midwife Kristine Lauria.

02 Nov 2026

Start Spreading the News: “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” “Fjord,” “Everest: The Other Side,” and “SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of”

By Mike Schulz

Along with Manhattan's skyline and the Statue of Liberty, few images more indelibly, succinctly suggest New York than the face of John Turturro.

31 Oct 2026

“To All the Books” Screening and Filmmaker Q&A, November 10

By Reader Staff

With the screening boasting a visit by the author whose works were adapted into the hit thrillers Bird Box and Other Mommy, Davenport's The Last Picture House will host a November 10 showing of the forthcoming documentary To All the Books, the event featuring special guest Josh Malerman in a post-show book signing and Q&A led by venue co-owners and filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods.

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

05 Nov 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, November 5: Discussion of The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, Fjord, Everest: The Other Side, and SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of; previews of Wild Horse Nine, The Cat in the Hat, Drummer Boy, and Jimmy; Dave's advance review of Godzilla Minus Zero; thoughts on the Beekeeper 2 and Violent Night 2 trailers; a lament for those unfamiliar with SCTV; many samplings of Dave's Jimmy Stewart impression ... . It's a packed segment.

04 Nov 2026

Now Playing: Friday, November 6, through Thursday, November 12

By Administrator

Now playing at area theaters.

26 Oct 2026

Semi-Silly Putty: “Clayface,” “Wildwood,” “Wicker,” and “A Talent for Murder”

By Mike Schulz

I may not have been wowed by Clayface, but it's hardly a disappointment, and also a decent amount of fun.

20 Oct 2026

“A Celebration of the Rocky Horror Picture Show,” October 30

By Reader Staff

On October 30, guests at the Adler Theatre are invited to do the "Time Warp" – again! – when the Davenport venue hosts A Celebration of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, a pre-Halloween bash featuring a live DJ during seating, Davenport-based drag performer and designer Milange Cavalli as the evening’s emcee, a costume contest, and a showing of the iconic movie musical.

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