What To Watch This Weekend: 'The Social Reckoning,' 'Other Mommy,' 'Misty Green,' 'Animals' And More

Mikey Madison, Jessica Chastain, Ben Affleck, John Cena, Rosalind Eleazar and Adam Driver lead stories of identity and responsibility.

'The Social Reckoning' Review: Aaron Sorkin Examines Power, Accountability And Facebook's Reckoning

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong anchor Aaron Sorkin's ambitious study of influence and accountability.

What's New On Netflix October 2026: 'East Of Eden,' 'Animals,' 'Below,' 'Sacrifice' And 'Lupin'

Halloween scares, prestige adaptations and long-awaited new seasons headline Netflix's October lineup.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Digger,' 'Verity,' 'East Of Eden' Season 1, And 'War' Season 1

Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Florence Pugh, Sienna Miller and Josh Hartnett anchor stories of power, perception and legacy.

'Digger' Review: Tom Cruise Drives An Exhilarating, Exhausting Tragicomedy

A dazzling Tom Cruise elevates Alejandro G. Iñárritu's examination of power, self-mythology and accountability.

'Heart Of The Beast' Review: Brad Pitt And A Loyal Dog Elevate A Moving Survival Drama

David Ayer reframes rugged individualism through companionship, grounding the wilderness adventure in mutual dependence.

'Primetime' Review: Robert Pattinson Powers A Chilling Media Nightmare

Lance Oppenheim transforms the “To Catch a Predator” phenomenon into a lurid, provocative examination of spectacle and accountability.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Primetime,' 'Heart Of The Beast,' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' And More

Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt and Mahershala Ali headline a lineup of survival tales, media dramas and personal reckonings.

'Practical Magic 2' Review: Sandra Bullock And Nicole Kidman Reignite The Magic, But The Spell Frays

A beloved cult classic returns with heart and nostalgia, but its expanded mythology diffuses the original's intimacy.

What To Watch This Weekend: 'Resident Evil,' 'The Weight,' 'The Beast Of Mossy Bottom,' And 'Bad Apples'

Austin Abrams, Ethan Hawke and Saoirse Ronan anchor a weekend of viral outbreaks, wilderness survival, Halloween mischief and sharp satire.

Local Author Launches New Novel

Rena Olsen will launch her second novel on Saturday, August 11 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Porch Light Coffeehouse, 417 SW 3rd St, Ankeny

Fridley Announces End To Passes, Gift Cards At Ankeny's Springwood 9 Theatres

Owners of Ankeny movie theaters said they couldn't reach agreement with buyers to accept current Fridley Theatres gift cards and passes.

Summer is the Season for Emerging Art!

Celebrate summer in Ankeny with brand new works by local emerging artists.

New Sculpture and Photography Exhibits in Ankeny

See a free sculpture exhibit by Annick Ibsen and photography exhibit by Gary Hoard starting October 4 in Ankeny.

Free Activity at the Ankeny Art Center

Fun New Art Exhibit at the Ankeny Art Center

Enjoy swing dancing at the Heartland Welcome Dance on March 31

Dance to inaugurate three-day swing dance festival in Des Moines

An Evening of Sacred Jazz to take place on October 26 in Clive

Concert to begin 2015-16 series of fine arts programs at Faith Lutheran Church

Fall Art Exhibits in Ankeny

Celebrate the opening of our fall art exhibitions and meet these amazing local artists!

Fall Art Classes in Ankeny

Finished masterpieces chaperone each artist home, ready to be mounted on a wall or hung from the dining-room chandelier.

Artist Reception: Shauna Humrich & Amy E. Witte

Expect and evening of wine, cheese and inspiring art when you meet these two artists. The event is free and open to the public.

All-Day Concert in Ankeny

Bring your family and enjoy a great day of music, art and food- the suburbs are cool too!

An Interview With Artist Amy E. Witte

An interview with Ankeny artist Amy E. Witte and information about her exquisite fine art exhibition that opens in August.

Interview: Fine Art Photographer Shauna Humrich

An interview with local photographer and artist Shauna Humrich with information about her Ankeny exhibition that opens in August.

Shawn Johnson in Hot Water on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

How is the former Olympic gymnast and West Des Moines native doing in Donald Trump's board room?

Shawn Johnson on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

The Des Moines native and Olympic champion hits the spotlight again, this time in Donald Trump's dangerous boardroom.

'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes': Trailer + Review

Cinema Siren says: Spectacular Simians should make Dawn the brightest of summer blockbusters.

'How to Train Your Dragon 2': Review and Director Interview

Cinema Siren gives it 5 stars, saying it's fierier than the first, with twice the dragons.

Disney's Bears: Funny, Fascinating and Rated G

"Bears," in theaters April 18, combines beautiful footage with a style and story accessible to children, making it a success for the whole family.

'Heaven is for Real' in Theaters Now

Get ready to see the real-life story about a boy who says he went to Heaven. Sponsored by Sony.

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Captain America' Oh Beautiful!

Film debuts in theaters this weekend; rated PG-13.

'Bad Words' Offers 'Cinematic Catharsis,' Plus an Interview with Jason Bateman

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?

Must-See Movies: 'Her,' 'American Hustle,' 'Saving Mr. Banks,' More

Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

Cinema Siren's Best Actor Oscar Contenders for 2014

Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?

See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.