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.

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.

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.

15 Sep 2026

“The Lost One,” September 30

By Reader Staff

With the fifth and final offering in its series hailed by Film Threat as a "scalding film noir classic," the German American Heritage Center concludes its “The Lost Years of German Cinema: 1948-1963" film screenings with writer, director, and star Peter Lorre's The Lost One, which enjoys a September 30 screening at Davenport venue The Last Picture House.

14 Sep 2026

Witchy Women: “Practical Magic 2,” “The Uprising,” “Runner,” and “Hope”

By Mike Schulz

I'm happy to report that director Susanne Bier's sequel is at least significantly stronger than its forebear, though it's a measure of just how drippy PM1 is that the new outing is still only not-bad, at best.

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

24 Sep 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

Discussion of Resident Evil, The Weight, and Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, and previews of Heart of the Beast, Primetime, Forgotten Island, and the encore of Avengers: Endgame, which reportedly comes with extra footage you need to see before December's next Avengers flick. Because three-hours-plus apparently wasn't enough time to squeeze in everything.

23 Sep 2026

Now Playing: Friday, September 25, through Thursday, October 1

By Administrator

Now playing at area theaters.

15 Sep 2026

Dolly Parton Day: “9 to 5,” September 25

By Reader Staff

Presented in celebration of one of the most influential and beloved entertainers in American history, the September 25 “Dolly Parton Day” at the Rock Island Public Library's Southwest Branch will boast a screening of 9 to 5, the star's film debut and among the most widely adored comedies of the 20th century.

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