Tag: Films
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Movie rundown for the weekend through June 11
OPENING “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” — (Horror, not rated, 92 minutes). Teenager Vicaria believes that death is a disease and is on a quest to prove there is a cure. “Mending the Line” — (Drama, R, 122 minutes). A Marine who was wounded in Afghanistan ends up in a Montana VA facility…
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Movie rundown for the weekend through May 28
OPENING “About My Father” — (Comedy, PG-13, 99 minutes). The weekend turns into a culture clash when Sebastian brings his immigrant, hairdresser father to a get-together with his fiancée’s rich and eccentric parents. “Kandahar” — (Action, R, 120 minutes). After exposing a covert mission, a CIA operative and his translator flee from special forces in…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-SATURDAY Gift of Home Tour Longmont is a longtime holiday treat raising money for St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity. In its 56th year, it’s self-guided to special decorated sites, each with a unique theme, that also have gift and decorating items for sale. Thursday opening night VIP party and tour, home tours 1-7 p.m. Friday, 9…
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CSU’s Temple Grandin to lead 2023 Stock Show Parade
Famed author and professor of animal science Dr. Temple Grandin leads the National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade as grand marshall Jan. 5. The parade of livestock and wagons starts at Union Station and heads down 17th Street to the Brown Palace Hotel at Glenarm Place. Grandin is known for her influential work in agricultural…
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‘Lion King’ performances in Denver canceled due to COVID-19
Another marquee event in Denver has been canceled over COVID-19 concerns. Citing breakthrough cases, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts called off Tuesday’s performances of “The Lion King” as well as Sunday evening’s show. The theater company will issue refunds, according to an email sent to ticket holders. The cancellations comes in the wake…
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Curtains rise Wednesday for 44th Denver Film Festival
The curtain will rise for the 44th Denver Film Festival Wednesday at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House with a red-carpet showing of “Spencer,” the film about Princess Diana starring Kristen Stewart. Since announcing the lineup earlier this month, festival organizers added several events, actor appearances and screenings at the newly renovated Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E.…