Local Film News: Mickey Rooney’s KC Connection, ‘Slingshot’ Director Interview and Indiana Jones Dinner Party

Mickey Rooney and Hayley Atwell’s Kansas City Connections – Classic Hollywood star Mickey Rooney, who died last week, actually lived in the city’s East Side as a young child. Additionally, “Captain America” actress Hayley Atwell lived in Kansas City in the summers while growing up.

Interview with ‘Slingshot’ Director Paul Lazarus – I saw the terrific documentary “Slingshot,” about inventor Dean Kamen and his solution to providing clean water throughout the world, at the KC FilmFest this weekend. Here’s an interview with director Paul Lazarus that considers some big problems in society.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Dinner Party – Enjoy the darker Indiana Jones sequel on the big screen tonight at the Alamo Drafthouse with a four course meal, inspired by the film, to accompany it.