Movies

Apr 2023 29

Actor John Cho At the Speakers Forum at Fresno City College

2023 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Movies, Steven Sanchez, TV

by Steven Sanchez

For years, the Speakers Forum held at Fresno City College has brought high-profile names to grace their stage. There was the actor Taye Diggs, the philosopher and activist Cornell West, author Max Brooks, and Sheryl Underwood who is an FCC Graduate and Co-host of The Talk on CBS … just to name a few. These events are for the students and are free to the public. Those who attended these events walked away with knowledge and lessons learned, no matter who was the speaker.

Jun 2022 11

Q & A With Local actor/director/film maker Robert Jerome Pagan

2022 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

KRL interviews a lot of actors and others involved in local theatre and film, and during Pride Month we especially like to highlight artists in the LGBTQ+ community. This week we are interviewing Robert Jerome Pagan who has done a little bit of everything in the theatre and film world and has won awards for his work.

Apr 2022 26

This Year’s Upcoming Adventure Films

2022 Articles, Movies

by Staff

This year, we can expect to be graced with some great films. Anything from an adventurous comedy to an action-packed superhero movie - there's something for everyone! Check out this list of the upcoming adventure films.

Mar 2022 5

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder

2022 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Movies, Mysteryrat's Maze, TV

by Kathleen Costa

Aurora Teagarden is the twenty-something, red-headed cozy sleuth from Charlaine Harris popular novels, and in 2015, she became the iconic figure in eighteen telemovies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. By occupation, “Roe” is a librarian at the Lawrenceton Public Library, by passion, she is an active member of the Real Murders Club for true crime enthusiasts, and by complication, she’s the thorn in the side of law enforcement and the bane of many a killer. Aurora’s best friend Sally Allison, also a member of the club, is a reporter for the local newspaper and often Roe’s reluctant investigative sidekick.

May 2021 15

New Hallmark Mystery Movies: Riddle Me Dead/The Art Of The Kill

2021 Articles, Movies, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Doward Wilson

Riddle Me Dead is the fifth and newest Crossword Mysteries entry on Hallmark's Movies and Mysteries channel starring Lacey Chabert as crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper and Brennan Elliott as New York Detective Logan O'Connor. Tess has been hired to read clues on a well know game show, but when the host is found murdered Tess joins Logan in investigating the crime.

Jan 2021 9

Real People and Real Neighbors: Jeff and Jill Aiello

2021 Articles, Community, Movies, Tom Sims

by Tom Sims

On December 24, Christmas Eve, Jeff Aiello posted these words to his Facebook friends: “Christmas Eve marks the official end of the Creek Fire.”
It was a great Christmas gift after four months of High Sierra burning.

Oct 2020 28

Looking Ahead, Our Eyes Wide Open Presented By College of the Sequoias

2020 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies, Tales of Diversity, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

As the arts community continues to look for creative ways to share their talents in a Covid world, many theatre companies are turning more and more to streaming shows. This includes the performing arts department at the College of the Sequoias which will be posting a show called Looking Ahead, Our Eyes Wide Open, on November 1. We chatted with Chris Mangels, Professor of Theatre and Cinema at College of the Sequoias, to learn more.

Oct 2020 17

Halloween At Home (And Some Propmaking!)

2020 Articles, Movies, Rebecca Potts, Reedley News, Theatre

by Rebecca Potts

As we near the finale of the best month of the year, a lot of us can’t help but feel a little deflated. Things are a lot…different this year, and tragically, Halloween will not be untouched by the chaos going on around us. Some of us might not feel comfortable going out, or we’re just looking for a new project, so it’s time to get creative at home. Propmaker Kimberly Houston from Reedley knows how to do exactly that. Kim creates props for theatre companies, horror movies, and anyone and everyone looking for props.

Oct 2020 10

Valley Actors Favorite Scary Movies to Watch for Halloween

2020 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Movies, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Halloween season is here and for many people part of Halloween is enjoying their favorite scary movie! So this year we asked some local actors, who we have missed seeing on the stage this year due to the pandemic, to share what their favorite scary movie is.

Aug 2020 8

Local Film Spotlight: Caleb Mueller’s NightCall

2020 Articles, Movies, Mysteryrat's Maze, Steven Sanchez

by Steven Sanchez

This has been the summer of movies. Actually, every summer is the time for movies. Not only has it been a time for film watching, but also a moment to go out and make movies yourself. We’re in lockdown because of the pandemic, so what else is there to do? The majority of Americans have spent most of their days in front of a screen watching stories, but Kings River Life for these past few issues has been covering local filmmakers who have taken their screens, reversed them, and have been telling their own stories.