{
  "id": 3957460,
  "title": "AMC Theaters Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton By Bringing Two of Her Classic Movies Back to the Big Screen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/amc-theaters-pays-tribute-to-dolly-parton-by-bringing-two-of-her",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T12:11:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/amc-theaters-tribute-dolly-parton-whorehouse-magnolias-1236327411/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AMC Theaters is honoring the memory of country music legend Dolly Parton by re-releasing two of her iconic films this weekend. The theater chain announced that it will be showing The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas from 1982 and Steel Magnolias from 1989 during a period spanning from Friday to Wednesday, September 2. AMC CEO Adam Aron revealed the tribute, which includes both films being screened at discounted prices.\n\nThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, based on a 1978 stage musical, features Dolly Parton alongside Burt Reynolds and Jim Nabors. The raunchy musical comedy follows Parton's character, Mona Stangely, as she navigates the challenges of running her brothel when a TV reporter threatens to expose its secret. Parton's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination, while Durning received an Oscar nod for his supporting role. The film also includes two original songs by Parton, \"Sneakin' Around\" and a revamped version of \"I Will Always Love You,\" which became a hit in October 1982.\n\nSteel Magnolias, another beloved classic, is an adaptation of a play centered around a group of women in a small Louisiana town. Parton portrays Truvy Jones, a hairdresser who provides the women with emotional support and advice. The film stars Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepard, and Dylan McDermott. Steel Magnolias also received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Golden Globe for Roberts' performance and a nomination for Field.",
  "summary": "The films will start rolling out at 200 AMC theaters starting today (Aug. 28).",
  "key_points": [
    "Films screened at discounted prices from Friday to September 2.",
    "Parton's Mona Stangely in Whorehouse earned Golden Globe nomination."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}