The Apex Times
Above the Noise
Culture Wire
CultureKelly Osbourne says she was not well after online body-shaming during her father Ozzy Osbourne’s griefThe Apex TimesCultureNetflix renews workplace comedy “Tires” for Season 4 as part of two-season dealThe Apex TimesCultureApple TV+ raised its monthly price again, as multiple streamers increase subscription costs in 2026The Apex TimesCultureNetflix comedy series “Big Mistakes” names Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo De Moor as recurring cast for Season 2The Apex TimesCultureApple May Consider Updating Map Label for Lake Ontario After Trump Executive OrderThe Apex TimesCultureABC developing legal drama “Con Law” from Joey Falco and 20th TelevisionThe Apex TimesCultureBachman-Turner Overdrive “No Speed Limit Tour” heads to New Jersey on March 2, 2027, with ticket prices varying by outletThe Apex TimesCultureJason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland Join Miles Teller in Black Label Media’s Thriller ‘Copperhead’The Apex TimesCultureAndrew Scott discusses his portrayal in ‘Elsinore’ and preparing for the stage role of HamletThe Apex TimesCultureZurich Film Festival adds Bunker, Ink, Babies and Club Kid to gala programThe Apex TimesCultureNorman Reedus joins Apple TV spy thriller “Disavowed,” starring opposite James MarsdenThe Apex TimesCultureDolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family confirmsThe Apex TimesCultureKelly Osbourne says she was not well after online body-shaming during her father Ozzy Osbourne’s griefThe Apex TimesCultureNetflix renews workplace comedy “Tires” for Season 4 as part of two-season dealThe Apex TimesCultureApple TV+ raised its monthly price again, as multiple streamers increase subscription costs in 2026The Apex TimesCultureNetflix comedy series “Big Mistakes” names Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo De Moor as recurring cast for Season 2The Apex TimesCultureApple May Consider Updating Map Label for Lake Ontario After Trump Executive OrderThe Apex TimesCultureABC developing legal drama “Con Law” from Joey Falco and 20th TelevisionThe Apex TimesCultureBachman-Turner Overdrive “No Speed Limit Tour” heads to New Jersey on March 2, 2027, with ticket prices varying by outletThe Apex TimesCultureJason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland Join Miles Teller in Black Label Media’s Thriller ‘Copperhead’The Apex TimesCultureAndrew Scott discusses his portrayal in ‘Elsinore’ and preparing for the stage role of HamletThe Apex TimesCultureZurich Film Festival adds Bunker, Ink, Babies and Club Kid to gala programThe Apex TimesCultureNorman Reedus joins Apple TV spy thriller “Disavowed,” starring opposite James MarsdenThe Apex TimesCultureDolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family confirmsThe Apex TimesCultureKelly Osbourne says she was not well after online body-shaming during her father Ozzy Osbourne’s griefThe Apex TimesCultureNetflix renews workplace comedy “Tires” for Season 4 as part of two-season dealThe Apex TimesCultureApple TV+ raised its monthly price again, as multiple streamers increase subscription costs in 2026The Apex TimesCultureNetflix comedy series “Big Mistakes” names Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo De Moor as recurring cast for Season 2The Apex TimesCultureApple May Consider Updating Map Label for Lake Ontario After Trump Executive OrderThe Apex TimesCultureABC developing legal drama “Con Law” from Joey Falco and 20th TelevisionThe Apex TimesCultureBachman-Turner Overdrive “No Speed Limit Tour” heads to New Jersey on March 2, 2027, with ticket prices varying by outletThe Apex TimesCultureJason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland Join Miles Teller in Black Label Media’s Thriller ‘Copperhead’The Apex TimesCultureAndrew Scott discusses his portrayal in ‘Elsinore’ and preparing for the stage role of HamletThe Apex TimesCultureZurich Film Festival adds Bunker, Ink, Babies and Club Kid to gala programThe Apex TimesCultureNorman Reedus joins Apple TV spy thriller “Disavowed,” starring opposite James MarsdenThe Apex TimesCultureDolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family confirmsThe Apex TimesCultureKelly Osbourne says she was not well after online body-shaming during her father Ozzy Osbourne’s griefThe Apex TimesCultureNetflix renews workplace comedy “Tires” for Season 4 as part of two-season dealThe Apex TimesCultureApple TV+ raised its monthly price again, as multiple streamers increase subscription costs in 2026The Apex TimesCultureNetflix comedy series “Big Mistakes” names Poorna Jagannathan and Lorenzo De Moor as recurring cast for Season 2The Apex TimesCultureApple May Consider Updating Map Label for Lake Ontario After Trump Executive OrderThe Apex TimesCultureABC developing legal drama “Con Law” from Joey Falco and 20th TelevisionThe Apex TimesCultureBachman-Turner Overdrive “No Speed Limit Tour” heads to New Jersey on March 2, 2027, with ticket prices varying by outletThe Apex TimesCultureJason Momoa, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland Join Miles Teller in Black Label Media’s Thriller ‘Copperhead’The Apex TimesCultureAndrew Scott discusses his portrayal in ‘Elsinore’ and preparing for the stage role of HamletThe Apex TimesCultureZurich Film Festival adds Bunker, Ink, Babies and Club Kid to gala programThe Apex TimesCultureNorman Reedus joins Apple TV spy thriller “Disavowed,” starring opposite James MarsdenThe Apex TimesCultureDolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral, family confirmsThe Apex Times
Back to front
AMC Theatres to Stage Dolly Parton Big-Screen Retrospective Featuring ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’
The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Culture/The Apex Times/Aug 27, 7:46 PM EDT

AMC Theatres to Stage Dolly Parton Big-Screen Retrospective Featuring ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’

The cinema chain announced a limited engagement of two Parton films beginning Friday, running through September 2, after the singer and actress died Tuesday.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

AMC Theatres announced it will host a Dolly Parton big-screen retrospective featuring two films associated with the late performer, starting Friday and continuing through September 2. The screenings will take place at participating AMC locations, with the program built around 1989’s Steel Magnolias and the 1982 musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, according to Deadline.

The retrospective comes after Parton died Tuesday, according to the report. Parton was a two-time Oscar nominee and an 11-time Grammy winner, with a career spanning music and film, making her a frequent focus of mainstream entertainment venues seeking short-term audience draw and recognition events around her work.

AMC’s selection pairs two widely recognized titles from different points in Parton’s on-screen output. Steel Magnolias, released in 1989, is a screen adaptation known for its ensemble cast and courtroom-and-community drama tone. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, released in 1982, is a musical film associated with Parton’s long-running cultural profile as a performer and songwriter and is frequently revisited for its stage-to-screen format.

The announcement positions the retrospective as a cinematic homage for theater audiences rather than a streaming release. AMC did not describe any additional programming such as filmmaker introductions or special events in the report, focusing instead on the film lineup and the date window.

For audiences, the run may offer a structured, theatrical way to revisit familiar titles at the same venue scale that usually supports major releases. For AMC, the program represents a relatively contained booking commitment, centered on catalog titles, while drawing on public attention surrounding Parton’s passing.

AMC’s schedule details, including which specific theaters will participate and showtimes for each film, were not included in the Deadline account. Moviegoers are expected to check local listings at participating locations for session dates within the Friday-to-September-2 window.

Why It Matters

  • The limited run gives theater audiences a defined window to view Parton-linked films in cinemas rather than waiting for home entertainment or streaming availability.
  • The program uses two major catalog titles, which can affect how theaters schedule non-premiere programming around high-interest cultural moments.
  • AMC’s participating-location approach means access to the screenings may vary by market, making local showtime listings important for families planning outings.
  • The announcement highlights how large exhibitors continue to turn widely recognized artists and mainstream films into short-term programming that can draw steady attendance during periods without new franchise releases.

Sources

Key Facts

  • AMC Theatres is staging a Dolly Parton big-screen retrospective beginning Friday.
  • The retrospective will run through September 2.
  • The two films selected are 1989’s Steel Magnolias and 1982’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
  • The announcement follows Parton’s death on Tuesday, according to the report.
  • Deadline reports AMC will present the two-title program at participating AMC locations.