Jason Cangialosi
The past meets future for Jason in a nexus fused by creative experiences in music, writing, film and philosophy. A freelance creator and ghostwriter of books, articles and screenplays, he is Managing Editor at www.milehighcinema.com and Minister of Message & Propaganda at Worker Studio, an animation studio in Colorado
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Stanley Film Festival: Day 1, 2013The anticipation is over and Day 1 of the Stanley Film Festival rolls out with what promises to be a premiere Colorado film event. -
Stanley Film Festival: Yeah, It's CreepyMay 2 - 5, 2013, will see the first Stanley Film Festival, a horror festival at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, made famous by Stephen King's "The Shining." Eli Roth to receive festival's Visionary Award. -
Best Movie Date Nights in Denver Metro AreaDenver Metro area's best movie theaters with restaurants in walking distance. Personal date night favorites from the managing editor of Denver's local film resource: milehighcinema.com
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Interview: Jay Shaw on His 'Robocop' Film Poster for MondoColorado artist Jay Shaw took some time for a Mile High Cinema interview, sharing his vision for the "Robocop" poster, the revival of film art and his paper-printed boots. -
First Stand at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Colorado at Aspen Grove in LittletonThe first Colorado location of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema movie theater at the Aspen Grove shopping center in Littleton. This movie lover's haven captures all your senses. -
Park Chan-wook’s ‘Stoker’: Hitchcock Thriller Splashed in Korean New WaveWithout a doubt, influenced by Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt," South Korean filmmaker, Park Chan-wook directs his first English language film from a screenplay by Wentworth Miller. Starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode -
Colorado Animation Company, Worker Studio Gets Happy & FatA press release to stir up the typically dry news room, Animation company Worker Studio, in their newly formed partnership with happyfatties.com, is holding a Madlibs-style Press release contest, deadline April 1, 2013, read the mock up... -
Interview: Haylar Garcia, Writer/Director of 'An American Terror'It's hard to talk about Haylar Garcia's 'An American Terror', without being riddled with spoilers. One thing for certain is it's Colorado filmmaking that will put the local scene on the map. Interview with the filmmaker -
Movie Review: Soderbergh’s ‘Side Effects’Director Steven Soderbergh is mixing a better breed of medical thrillers, prescribed for the dulling of American cinema. Movie review of "Side Effects" starring Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Channing Tatum and Catherine Zeta-Jones. -
Interview: Lowell Bartholomee on 'Holy Hell' SeriesInterview with Lowell Bartholomee, co-writer/producer for the 'Holy Hell' Series. It was the first feature film premiered for the iPad on iTunes. The entire 6 part series will be available for free the weekend of Feb. 1 - 3, 2013. -
'Holy Hell' Full Series is Free on 'iTunes' Feb 1 - 3, 2013The first feature film to ever premiere on Apple’s iPad was Rafael Antonio Ruiz’s satirical dramedy “Holy Hell.” The final chapter, and entire series, will be free for download on the iTunes App, Fri., Feb. 1 - Sun., Feb. 3, 2013.
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'Cruel Winter Horror Film Series' at Crash 45 in DenverWhat better way to stave off the cold isolation of winter then gather with fellow Denverites and watch horror films about loneliness, isolation and cold. Blood-Thirsty Theresa invites you to the bar Crash 45 in Denver -
Denver Theaters Showing 2013 Oscar Nominated FilmsYou have an app for that, right? Well I did my homework anyway and below are the Denver area theaters showing Oscar nominated films for 2013. The listings are as of January 22 and so it will change depending on the theater. -
‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and Hollywood PropagandaHow easy it is to mislead an audience with the simple use of familiar words. I've done it in the title and "Zero Dark Thirty" does the same with the opening line of the film. -
Renting Movies for the Apocalypse: Jeff Hahn at 'Video One' DenverInterview with Jeff Hahn, the owner and operator of Denver's oldest, largest and only Video Rental store. We talk about the store, streaming, geekdom, Colfax Ave. and the Zombie apocalypse. -
Interview: Alexander Poe on His Feature Debut 'Ex-Girlfriends'Alexander Poe debuted his feature, “Ex-Girlfriends” as writer, director and star. The Colorado native set his romantic indie dramedy in his current stomping ground of New York City. -
Reflections on ‘Lincoln’ and ‘Red Dawn’ During ThanksgivingA number of movies will be awaiting the meat-coma droves at theaters over the Thanksgiving box office. Lincoln” and the “Red Dawn” remake both summon a patriotic reflections that offer drastic differences.
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35th Starz Denver Film Festival Award WinnersFrom “A Late Quartet” to the “Silver Linings Playbook” and all the gems in-between, the 35th Starz Denver Film Festival rolled through another fabulous 11 days. To ensure all those gems in-between don't go overlooked, here are the 2012 Award winners.
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'Ravenous' Screening, Food Drive & Raffle in DenverTogether with the Alamo Drafthouse Denver, local Denver film site milehighcinema.com is hosting a one night only screening (Dec. 6, 2012) of the dark comedy, horror film "Ravenous" and holding a canned food drive with a raffle to win movies prizes.
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Interview: Jamie Meltzer on His Documentary 'Informant'Screening at the Starz Denver Film Festival, Jamie Meltzer's documentary "Informant" unravels a complex figure in political activism, the radical turned FBI informant, Brandon Darby.
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Movies About Writers by Authors Who Adapted Their Own WorkNational Authors Day, celebrated on November 1 since 1949, was unknown to me until reading an article from Timothy Sexton. There are many movies about writers, and many authors adapt their own novels or plays into screenplays, but how often is it both?
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Ron Henderson’s 2012 Picks at Starz Denver Film FestivalCo-founder of the Denver Film Society, Ron Henderson once said, “"Film Festivals are about taking chances..." Henderson has taken some of the risk out of the 35th Starz Denver Film Festival by releasing his festival picks for 2012
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Interview: Kevin Schreck on 'Persistence of Vision'Interview with Kevin Schreck, director of documentary film about animator Richard Williams and his unfinished film 'The Thief and the Cobbler.' The documentary's U.S. Premiere is at the 35th Starz Denver Film Festival.
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Interview with Colorado Filmmaker Darla Rae on 'Spirit of Love' MovieColorado filmmaker, Darla Rae on her recently completed film SPIRIT OF LOVE, shot and produced here in Colorado about retired NBA player, Mike 'Stinger' Glenn and his basketball camp for deaf and hard of hearing teens.
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Drafthouse Films Acquires Korean Oscar Contender, Kim Ki-duk's 'Pietà'Born of Austin movie theater phenomenon, Alamo Drafthouse, their film distribution arm, Drafthouse Films enters the ring with another Oscar Contender by acquiring South Korea's entry for Best Foreign Language Film, "Pietà" from Kim Ki-duk.
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2012 Fantastic Fest Awards AnnouncedAmongst the barrage of genre films at this year’s Fantastic Fest, only a select few can win the jury’s favor, as well as the final tally of buzz that is the audience award. With such an eclectic programming palate, this is no easy task for jury or fan.
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2012 Telluride Horror Show in ColoradoWant to get high with horror in Colorado's movie mecca in the mountains? World Premieres, Short films, Events, costume parties, pig roasts, and plenty of fresh mountain air, promise a great weekend scare in telluride.
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Who is John Chambers in 'Argo'?In Ben Affleck's film "Argo," John Goodman plays legendary Hollywood make-up artist John Chambers, who helped the CIA exfiltrate American diplomats during the Canadian Caper of the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979.
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Interview: Cory McAbee, Writer/Director of 'Crazy & Thief'"Crazy & Thief" is the tale of a 7-year-old girl and her younger 2-year-old brother who embark on an odyssey, filled with rich characters, through their neighborhood and beyond. An interview with writer/director Cory McAbee.
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Fantastic Fest Review: 'Errors of the Human Body'Lead actor, Michael Eklund was awarded best actor for the AMD ‘Next Wave’ Spotlight Competition at Fantastic Fest and “Errors of the Human Body” will screen at the Telluride Horror Show this October in Colorado.
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Fantastic Fest Review: "Sinister"“Sinister” is carving its place as an effective horror film that joins a canon of films about a writer’s descent into terror. It recently screened at Fantastic Fest in Austin, 2012.
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Fantastic Fest Review: "Frankenweenie"Tim Burton called “Frankenweenie” a hodgepodge of horror references, or homages if you will, at the World Premiere at Fantastic Fest. In all its cozy creepiness, the master wonderfully reanimated his live-action short, “Frankenweenie” of 28 years ago.
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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Tai Chi Zero’From Hong Kong director Stephen Fung and the kinetic genius of fight choreographer Sammo Hung comes the steampunk, Kung Fu spectacle, “Tai Chi Zero.” The film had its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin.
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Fantastic Fest Review: “Taped”The 2012 Dutch film “Taped” is Diederik Van Rooijen’s high intensity thrill ride into a couples retreat from hell. At the Fantastic Fest screening in Austin, there was mention that “Taped” has been picked up for an American remake.
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Interview: Rebecca Perry Cutter for World Premiere of “Besties” at Fantastic FestWriter/director Rebecca Perry Cutter's “Besties” had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. Not your typical coming of age tale, it follows how an unlikely friendship forms around a deadly mistake. Interview with writer/director Rebecca Perry Cutter.
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Fantastic Fest Review: “The Final Member”2 men race to be the first donor of their male reproductive organ at the Icelandic Phallological Museum in the fascinating documentary, "The Final Member." Recently screened at Fantastic Fest 2012.
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Review: 'The Aviation Cocktail'Every so often a film takes flight in your intellect, even if from the dark recess of subconscious shadow play of a film like “The Aviation Cocktail.” A surprisingly cultivated, feature-length debut from Colorado writer and director Dave Higgins.
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Ron Fricke's Follow Up to 'Baraka,' the Film 'Samsara' in TheatersFrom the visionary filmmakers that brought us "Baraka" and "Chronos," their latest film, "Samsara" will open in Denver, on Friday, September 7, 2012 at the Landmark Esquire Theatre.
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Denver's Esquire Theatre Celebrates 85 Years with ‘The Last Picture Show’See Peter Bogdanovich's masterful 1971 film, based on a Larry McMurty novel, one night only for the Esquire's 85th anniversary in Denver, Colorado. Wednesday, August 29, 2012
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Fantastic Fest Unveils 2012 Lineup for Austin's Premier Genre FestivalA keenly anticipated genre festival, Fantastic Fest from the Alamo Drafthouse offers wonderfully weird bonanzas of horror, thrillers, comedy, sci-fi and Asian cinema. The 2012 lineup of programming was recently unveiled ratcheting up expectations.
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'John Ross: American' Animation to Premiere at AMVETSAMVETS (American Veterans) has invited decorated World War II hero, John Ross to their annual National Convention in Daytona. Filmmakers will unveil new animation in a trailer for a documentary currently being produced about his life.
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'Sight & Sound' Greatest Film of All Time List: 2012846 Film Critics, 358 directors, 2,045 Films. The British Film Institute magazine, 'Sight & Sound' has released their latest 'Greatest Film of All Time' lists, polled every decade since 1952. There is a a critics top poll and a directors top ten poll.
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'The Dark Knight Rises' Events in DenverBruce Wayne doesn’t just go to opening night, he makes an event out of it. So why should you do any less for the “epic conclusion” to Christopher Nolan’s Batman series? 2 events in Denver offer a cool way to experience "The Dark Knight Rises"
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Jim Beaver Pitches in for ‘John Ross: American’ on IndiegogoJim Beaver, Bobby on TV's "Supernatural," recently joined the “John Ross: American” indiegogo.com campaign as a contributor in a substantial way.
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Army Platoon in Afghanistan, 'Misfits,' to Be Animated in DocumentaryThe 'John Ross: American' For the Misfits facebook campaign was inspired by Sgt. Adam Valderrama, who sent a $300 contribution to an indiegogo.com campaign all the way from Afghanistan.
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Garret Dillahunt, Joins 'John Ross: American' Campaign as PatronDillahunt recently became a Patron contributor on the “John Ross: American” indiegogo.com campaign. His contribution has helped further the project to reaching its funding goal, in order to complete interviews with World War II Hero, John Ross.
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Ian McShane Digs 'John Ross: American'An indisputable presence on film and television, English actor Ian McShane ('Deadwood')often portrays a dark force to be reckoned with. McShane recently endorsed an animated documentary in development about WWII Hero, "John Ross: American"
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Summer Olympics opening ceremony: Danny Boyle vs. Zhang YimouOscar-winning film director Danny Boyle has large shoes to fill in his direction of the upcoming Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony. Those shoes belong to revered Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who left a memorable footprint directing the 2008 Games.Also published on:
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Father's Day films from Adam Yauch's Oscilloscope LaboratoriesAn homage to one father who will be missed dearly this father's day, Beastie Boy Adam Yauch. The activist and rapper was also the founder of Oscilloscope Laboratories, a daring production and distribution company of indie films and documentaries.Also published on:
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How 'Prometheus' uses ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to explore one paranoid android's uncertaintyOne of the most intriguing elements to the android character David in Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' is his fascination with the classic film 'Lawrence of Arabia,' creating a potentially rich allegory. Does it pan out?Also published on:
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Paramount Pictures poster celebrates 100 years with 100 filmsThe newly revealed poster from Paramount Pictures inspires relish in the studio’s contributions to film history, The following select films from the poster play an important role in Paramount’s, not to mention cinema, history.Also published on:
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Denver’s ‘Film on the Rocks’ Summer Schedule 2012This summer’s ‘Film on the Rocks’ series in Morrison, Colorado series will give Denver laughs, mass head-banging, tears, anime eye candy and Beastie Boys. The celebrated summer event will screen modern classics like 'Wayne's World,' 'Anchorman'....
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Producer Kathleen Kennedy Takes Co-Chair at LucasfilmFollowing news on George Lucas stepping down at Lucasfilm, today the studio named legendary American producer, Kathleen Kennedy as co-chair.
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Spike Jonze Goes Wilde with Casting for New Film – Olivia, that IsWith three acclaimed features in just over a decade, a new Spike Jonze film is something to anticipate. Jonze recently cast Olivia Wilde to join an already stellar ensemble for his new untitled film.
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Chinese Company, Dalian Wanda Group, Buys AMC EntertainmentThe Chinese Conglomerate, Dalian Wanda Group, made its mark in Hollywood on May 20, 2012, acquiring AMC Entertainment's 304 theaters in a $2.6 Billion deal. As China's largest movie theater operator, Wanda Group is now the largest in the world.
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‘Bourne Legacy’ trailer reveals true stars: Fight choreography, stuntsFilms like 'The Bourne Legacy' wouldn’t exist without an army of stunt performers and fight choreographers. Those are the people who are a truly giving the film's new trailer its buzz thrill.Also published on:
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'Les Miserables' trailer reveals possible Oscar contendersYou can't always spot an Oscar contender from a trailer, but the recently released 'Les Miserables' teaser looks promising. The lavishly costumed musical film is loaded with an Oscar-winning cast and crew.Also published on:
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Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ brings French New Wave influence to the forefrontIn cinema’s cyclical history, where everything cool in Hollywood once inspired the French New Wave, everything cool in the French New Wave now inspires Wes Anderson.
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Free, Cheap & Fun Summer Movie Events in Denver and Front Range“Free” and “Cheap” are 2 words Coloradans love to here almost as much as “Outdoor” and “Movies.” These summer film series around Denver are going to draw big crowds, but it’s not the economy stupid, it’s just good fun.
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Movie Review: 'Dark Shadows'While Tim Burton's imagination is always something to relish, a killer soundtrack and killer casting don't save "Dark Shadows" from certain death.Also in the cast is, Jonny Lee Miller, Christopher Lee & Jackie Earle Haley
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Movie Review: 'Men in Black 3"Time Travel is tricky plotting, but Etan Cohen’s script for Barry Sonnenfeld's“Men in Black 3” kept a tight rein on potential loose ends dangling and fraying. It's unexpectedly funny and ultimately endearing summer flick.
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'Django Unchained' teaser at Cannes boosts Tarantino buzz bandwagonA new seven-minute teaser clip from Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' recently screened at Cannes, courting buzz. Why is it that his films create the kind of attention most directors would sell their souls for?Also published on:
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Gov. Hickenlooper Signs Colorado Film Incentives Bill into ActionGovernor Hickenlooper signed Colorado’s Film Incentive bill (HB-1286) into law today joined by members of congress, Director of the Office of Film, Donald Zuckerman, members of the Colorado Film & Video Association. and Denver Film Society.
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Maurice Sendak’s Cinematic Nature, Influence on MoviesCelebrated author and illustrator Maurice Sendak turned his final page after a stroke, dying Tuesday, May 8, at 83. Sendak touched the lives of millions and, like most great authors, permeated the world of cinema.Also published on:
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Beastie Boy Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch a Trailblazer in Independent FilmAdam 'MCA' Yauch was a force of creative artistry that had far reaching influence across music, fashion, culture, and film. The Brooklyn native was a bad boy turned Buddhist behind the mic, but also a bad boy behind the desk at Oscilloscope Laboratories.
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Chloe Moretz a 'Hit-Girl' to WatchAppearing in two anticipated films this summer, 'Dark Shadows' and 'Hick,' young star Chloe Moretz has been blazing an interesting future in films since 2004.
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Sharlto Copley Cast as Villain in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ RemakeSpike Lee’s planned remake of the South Korean masterwork 'Oldboy' has cast South African actor Sharlto Copley ('District 9') as the villain. Shooting for the production is planned to begin in September 2012.
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Interview: Alex Winter on Napster Documentary 'Downloaded'You may know Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston Esq. from 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure,' but he's proved an actor/writer/director worth expecting more from. I caught up with Winter as he’s finishing up the doc 'Downloaded' for VH1's 'Rock Docs' series
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Richard Linklater's 'Bernie' Gets Big Laughs From Dark SubjectJack Black's hymnal singing, eccentric mortician in Richard Linklater's 'Bernie' is murderous fun. A review of the 2012 SXSW screening, with Linklater, Black, and costar Matthew McConaughey at the Q&A.
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Documentary on Phil Heath's Rise to Mr. OlympiaThey call him "The Gift" and the 2011 Mr. Olympia winner has a story that Colorado filmmaker Johnathan McFarlane wants to share with the world beyond bodybuilding fans.
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'John Ross: American': Indiegogo Campaign on Animated DocumentaryColorado based Production Company and Animation Studio, Worker Studio is gearing up for a potentially groundbreaking documentary about WWII veteran John Ross, a self-made man who has carved a definitive American story out of his life.
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Aspen Shortsfest in Colorado April 10-15, 2012A storm of Oscar-qualifying short films is blowing into town with the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Aspen Shortsfest, Tuesday, April 10, to Sunday, April 15, 2012. The festival will also feature a Comedy Screenwriting Panel.
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SXSW 2012 Review: ‘Lovely Molly’Among several stellar festival favorites at SXSW 2012, Eduardo Sanchez’s latest effort 'Lovely Molly' made me squirm in my seat. It's a strong debut from lead actress Gretchen Lodge, who attended the SXSW screening with Sanchez.
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Interview: Sean J.S. Jourdan on 'Teddy Boy'“Teddy Boy” is poised to be an evocative European-styled thriller that’s sexy, dangerous and meaningful. Interview with Denver filmmaker Sean J.S. Jourdan on the film and its Kickstarter campaign
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Colorado Documentary Filmmakers Win Over Audiences at SXSWAnnie Eastman's "Bay of All Saints" and James Orlowski's "Chasing Ice" won audience awards at the 2012 SXSW Film Festival. This marks another impressive milestone in 2012 for Colorado documentary filmmakers.
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9th Annual Vail Film Festival Coming to Colorado March 29 Through April 1The upcoming 2012 Vail Film Festival will host a number of feature films, documentaries, short films, panels, live music, and galas. The festival runs Thursday, March 29, to Sunday, April 1, at multiple theaters in Vail’s beautiful mountain setting.
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‘The Raid: Redemption’ a Master Class in Action Despite SubtitlesIt’s rare when an action film leaves you physically invigorated or even exhausted anymore, but 'The Raid: Redemption' has set a new bar. Gareth Evans’s Indonesian martial arts film left me flabbergasted.
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Irish Horror Film 'Citadel' Makes World Premiere at SXSW 2012Ciaran Foy’s 'Citadel' excavates a twisted premise about rabid, feral children out of a cinematic case study of agoraphobia. The feral children are scary little buggers, too. Written and directed by Foy, it’s a stellar debut horror feature.
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SXSW Film Festival Announces 2012 Jury Award WinnersThe South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW 2012) announced award winners, with films like 'Eden,' 'Bay of All Saints,' 'Starlet,' 'Gimmie the Loot,' and 'Booster' taking top festival prizes.
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SXSW Hosts Conversation With Richard Linklater, Randall PosterAustin film legend Richard Linklater and venerated music supervisor Randall Poster sat down for a conversation at SXSW 2012. At the film festival, the two men discussed the importance of music to movies, as well as their work together.
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Duplass Brothers’ 'The Do-Deca-Pentathlon' Makes World Premiere at SXSWApparently 2012 at SXSW is the year of revivals for films shelved by some of today’s best working directors, including the world premiere of 'The Do-Deca-Pentathlon' by the Duplass brothers.
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‘The Hunter,’ Starring Willem Dafoe, Makes U.S. Premiere at SXSWDaniel Nettheim’s Australian film 'The Hunter,' starring Willem Dafoe and Sam Neil, made its U.S. premiere at SXSW Film Festival. It's an eco-adventure with dark undertones about the Tasmanian tiger that's refreshingly uplifting.
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William Friedkin’s ‘Killer Joe’ at SXSW 2012'Killer Joe' is going to polarize a lot of audiences, and not just because Matthew McConaughey forces Gina Gershon to do something obscene with a fried drumstick. The film was picked up by LD Distribution and got slapped with an NC-17 rating.
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SXSW 2012 Panel: ‘Alternative Film Events’Mike Plante, from Sundance and Cinemad, moderated a panel on Alternative Film Events with Delicia Harvey and Mary Magsamen of Aurora Picture Show, Mark Rosenberg of Rooftop Films, and Henri Mazza from Alamo Drafthouse.
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‘[REC] 3: Genesis’ at SXSW 2012Paco Plaza’s third installment of flesh-feasting horror, '[REC] 3: Genesis,' shifts the film series from ground-breaking found footage into slick cinema. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but ...
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‘The Cabin in the Woods’ at SXSW 2012Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard basked in a tremendous audience response to the SXSW world premiere of 'The Cabin in the Woods.' It's an ingeniously crafted satirical twist, like 'The Truman Show' meets 'The Evil Dead.'
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SXSW 2012: Best Food at the Alamo Drafthouse in AustinOne of the biggest draws for film junkies at the SXSW 2012 Film Festival is undoubtedly the menu at the Alamo Drafthouse theaters. I asked some Alamo veterans what their favorite food on the menu is.
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Bryce Dallas Howard’s ‘When You Find Me’ Appearing at SXSW 2012'When You Find Me' is an innovative film project produced by Ron Howard through Project Imagin8ion, with Canon U.S.A. His daughter, award-winning actress Bryce Dallas Howard, directed the film based on eight photographs selected from a contest.
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Sande Alessi Casting Extras for ‘The Lone Ranger’ in ColoradoDisney has salvaged Jerry Bruckheimer’s 'The Lone Ranger' from development hell. Now the filmmakers are looking to recruit extras from Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.
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Charles Bronson Film Series at Denver's Mayan Theatre in MarchEvery Wednesday in March, the Landmark Mayan Theatre on Broadway will host 4 classic Bronson films in their 'Charles Bronson Film Series. After each film mention, I include a suggested drink pairing, which you can indulge at the Mayan's full bar.
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House Finance Committee Approves Colorado Film IncentivesWhen Rep. Jeanne Labuda stood to oppose Colorado’s Film, TV and Media incentives bill, House Bill 1286, cinematical Coloradans reacted in force. With an 8 to 5 vote, the House Finance Committee approved the bill.
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Denver's Reel Social Club ‘Seam to Screen’ Liquid BrunchBottomless mimosas, breakfast burritos, fashion and film filled the hours nicely Saturday morning, Feb. 25, at the Reel Social Club's Liquid Brunch: Seam to Screen. Here's what went down at the Denver Film Center.
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6 Great Found-Footage Horror Films from Brad McHargue, Screenwriter of 'Haunted'Denver screenwriter Brad McHargue recognizes found footage as one of the most exciting subgenres of horror, but he is also one of its biggest critics. Here's his top found footage horror films, and news on his Kickstarter campaign for "Haunted."
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De Niro's Dads: ‘Being Flynn’ His Best Fatherly Role in YearsIn an illustrious career spanning 44 years, Robert De Niro has captured many memorable father figures onscreen. Fans of the actor will be treated to yet another De Niro dad in 'Being Flynn.'
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CINEMA Day Rally Report and News on House Bill 1286The Colorado House Finance Committee vote on Film Incentives. Chris Valderrama's report from the CINEMA Day rally, a recap Video from James Drake and more from Sean J.S. Jourdan.
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Oscar Preview at Denver Film SocietyRobert Denerstein moderated the latest Colorado Cinema Salon at the Denver Film Center, featuring a preview of the 84th Academy Awards. Featuring Britta Erickson, Lisa Kennedy, and Bob Becker.Also published on:
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Kodak Snubbed at the OscarsTom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, announced Wednesday that the Oscars will not mention Kodak’s name during the Sunday ceremony. Seven Best Picture nominees still shot on Kodak film.
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Will ‘The Tree of Life’ Win Best Cinematography Oscar?Emmanuel Lubezki is a wizard of cinematography, recently honored at the 26th American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards in Hollywood. He is also nominated for the Best Cinematography Oscar.
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Denver Screenwriter Brad McHargue Launches Kickstarter for 'Haunted'Interview with local Denver screenwriter Brad McHargue about a kickstarter campaign for 'Haunted,' a new found footage horror film. He shared his thoughts on the film’s premise, a challenging screenplay, the found footage debate, and ghosts.
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'Hugo' Designer Wins at BAFTA, ADG; Will Oscar Come Next?Acclaimed production designer and art director Dante Ferretti has a legendary fingerprint on cinema. Ferretti received numerous critics' citations and, most recently, the BAFTA and the ADG awards for Best Production Design.
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'This Means War' a Cinematic Disgrace to Hitchcock'This Means War' opened to a, not surprisingly, critically panned, less than lukewarm reception, but why drag Hitchcock’s illustrious name through this mud cake of a movie? Because the screenwriters miss the mark completely in trying to pay homage.
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‘The Artist’ Wins BAFTA Best Film; What Now for Oscar?Since 2009, the awards for Best Film at BAFTA have also gone on to win Best Picture Oscars. With 'The Artist' winning 2012’s BAFTA Best Film, how does it fare in Best Picture comparisons with the Oscars over the past decade?
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‘Resolution 1010’ Declares February 8th Colorado 'Cinema Day'Colorado Legislators gave Filmmakers and Media Producers promising news with the unanimous passing of ‘Resolution 1010,’ officially declaring February 8th as ‘Cinema Day’ in Colorado. House Bill 1286 also introduced for higher film incentives.
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Colorado Cinema Day Rally at Capitol Building Feb. 8Wednesday morning the Colorado film community with gather on the steps of the State Capitol building for the February 8th, 2012 Cinema Day Rally. A Press conference will be held at the West steps of the Capitol.
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Colorado Filmmaker Daniel Junge Gets Second Oscar Nomination for 'Saving Face'Colorado-based documentary filmmaker Daniel Junge receives his second Oscar nomination.
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'The Cabin in the Woods' World Premiere Will Kick Off SXSW 2012The South By Southwest (SXSW) 2012 Film Festival announced its opening night film will be Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard's 'The Cabin in the Woods.'
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Kodak Bankruptcy Casts Shadow on Academy AwardsThere is no denying Kodak’s place in film history, as many Academy Award-winning films were shot on Kodak film stock. Yet, what does it mean for an industry to hold its biggest awards show in a theater with a bankrupt name?
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New Promotional Video for 'Colorado Film Incentives'The Colorado Film and Video Association and other organizations are rallying support for CINEMACO, and Cinema Day on Wednesday, February 8 at the State Capitol Building.
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2012 Festivus Film Festival: Abstract - Experimental ShortsDenver, Colorado -- The 2012 Festivus Film Festival block of 'Abstract - Experimental Short Films' offered an eclectic spectrum of talented filmmakers.
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2012 Awards: People’s Choice vs. Critics' ChoiceIt’s populist vs. pundits, connoisseurs vs. consumers, and common folk vs. critics. The only common ground for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards and Critics' Choice Awards was Johnny Depp in 'Rango' and “'Bridesmaids.'
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2012 Awards: National Film Critics Society vs. Online Film Critics SocietyThe 2012 award winners were both announced for the Online Film Critics Society and National Film Critics Society; here’s a comparison.
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Gov. Hickenlooper Wants More Film Productions in ColoradoIn Governor John Hickenlooper’s “State of the State” speech January 12, 2012, he plugged support for attracting film production to Colorado. Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer also expressed support for the plan in response to the speech.
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Denver Film Critics Society Announces 2012 Award WinnersThe 2012 Denver Film Critics Society votes are in for the Best Films of 2011. Terrence Malick’s 'The Tree of Life' was top dog. See all the award winners.
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Directors Guild of America Announces Nominees for 2011 FilmsFew surprises with the Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced their nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for 2011.
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2012 Festivus Film Festival in DenverThe Fifth Annual Festivus Film Festival kicks off in Denver Thursday, January 12, and runs through the weekend to Sunday, January 15, 2012. The festival features an eclectic mix of films from around the world.
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'The Devil Inside' Makes a Getaway at Weekend BoxofficeAnother exercise in hype and found footage hoopla, “The Devil Inside” is actually a decent effort at supernatural horror that takes a nose dive.
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Writers Guild of America Announces 2012 Film NominationsHere are the WGA nominees for 2012 in Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Documentary Screenplay. Winners will be announced during the ceremony on Sunday, February 19.
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Denver Film Critics Society Announce 2012 NominationsThe Denver Film Critics Society announced its award nominations for 2011 Films and will reveal their winners January 9, 2012.
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'Norwegian Wood' and Jonny Greenwood’s Film ScoreJonny Greenwood is best known as the lead guitarist of Radiohead, but the film 'Norwegian Wood' features another film score from the prolific artist.
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Upcoming Films for 2012A few films to anticipate in 2012, from hyped up blockbuster fanfare and a few gems that will hopefully find their way from festivals onto local screens.
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The Best Films of 2011Like a good little film critic, here’s my obligatory ‘Best of 2011’ Movie list. These films left the deepest scars in the battlefield of attending 5 Film Festivals and seeing numerous releases on a weekly basis.
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Spielberg Loosens Up, Gets Digital With ‘The Adventures of Tintin’Beyond a relentlessly thrilling story and new level of digital eye candy, what resonated most about Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin' for me was the booze. It relates thematically to his earlier films 'Jaws' and 'E.T.'
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Colorado Aims to Double State's Film IncentivesGovernor Hickenlooper and Donald Zuckerman of the Colorado Film Commission will push to get State Legislature approval in the 2012 Budget on raising rebates for film, TV and media productions from 10 to 20 percent.
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34th Starz Denver Film Festival Award WinnersThe 34th Starz Denver Film Festival honored a cadre of up and coming filmmakers and must-see films. After wrapping up the 12-day gala of films, parties, and shenanigans, Starz and The Denver Film Society announced the 2011 award winners.
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Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo'Dear Monsieur Scorsese, I shall never doubt you again. With “Hugo,” there was some unavoidable doubt, but the film is testament that with the right elements, cinema is more than just a movie.
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Movie Review: "Goon" (2011)"Goon" is everything a film about a bumbling Hockey enforcer, or Goon with a heart of gold should be. It recently screened in The Watching Hour at the Starz Denver Film Festival.
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Review: 'Shame' at 34th Starz Denver Film Festival'Shame' recently screened to audience applause at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival. It will have a limited theatrical release in December 2011.Also published on:
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'Sodankyla Forever' Explores Legacy of War at 34th Starz Denver Film Festival'Sodankyla Forever' harnesses a penetrating collection of footage from panels at the esteemed Midnight Sun Film Festival, a five-day, 24-hour marathon of cinema held annually in Sodankyla, Finland. It screened at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival.
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An Evening With Judy Greer at Starz Denver Film FestivalActress Judy Greer was recently awarded the John Cassavetes Independent Spirit Award at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival. On November 4, 2011, Denver Post film critic Lisa Kennedy conducted a Q&A with Greer after a clips program.
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'Outrage,' 'Sennentuntschi' at the Starz Denver Film FestivalThe 2011 late night Watching Hour program at the Starz Denver Film Festival kicked off this weekend with Takeshi Kitano’s Japanese yakuza film “Outrage” and Michael Steiner's “Sennentuntschi: Curse of the Alps” from Switzerland.
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Documentary 'Unfinished Spaces' at 34th Starz Denver Film Festival"Unfinished Spaces" reveals a story that reaches deep into Cuba's modern history, unearthing the often untold artistic wayside of revolutions. It recently screened at the Starz Denver Film Festival.
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‘In Time’: Andrew Niccol’s Latest Film of Social IsolationNew Zealand filmmaker Andrew Niccol has consistently made stylish, thought-provoking cinema. His latest film, “In Time,” takes viewers into his recurring motif of social isolation.
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Free Advance Screening of 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' in DenverOn Tuesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m., there will be another free advance screening of 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' in Denver, through Gofobo.
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Steve McQueen's 'Shame' Gets 'NC-17' Badge of HonorFox Searchlight Pictures has done it again, first with "The Dreamers" in 2004 and now with 2011 film, "Shame" from Steve McQueen, starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, the film will be released theatrically with an NC-17 rating.
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Insider Picks at 34th Starz Denver Film Festival - Matt SchmiedingAn insider's guide to making the most of this years Starz Denver Film Festival. Matthew Schmieding from Starz gave me a sneak peek at his screening schedule.
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Actress Judy Greer to Be Honored at Starz Denver Film FestivalThe Starz Denver Film Festival announced Tuesday that actress Judy Greer will be honored with the festival’s annual John Cassavetes Award. Greer will be present to receive the award on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2011, in Denver.Also published on:
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34th Starz Denver Film Festival Opens November 2, 2011Denver's premier film event 'rolls out the red' Wednesday, November 2, 2011, for the Starz Denver Film Festival's opening night, kicking off two weeks of movies, panels, and parties. Read more about red carpet events, opening night parties, and five must-see films.Also published on:
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The Value of Philosophy DegreesStudying philosophy nourishes an intensive approach to learning and knowledge that applies to diverse careers. With the common perception that a philosophy major holds no value, will the degree meet demands of the job market and career choices.
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'You're Not Getting Out Alive' from Denver's Paper Cat FilmsDenver's Paper Cat Films, known for their the stage/film hybrid “Night of the Living Dead,” premiered their Horror feature, You're Not Getting Out Alive at the Bug Theater. Interview with Writer/Director Kristine Hipps
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'Conan the Barbarian' 1982 vs. 2011As a child of the '80s, I get separation anxiety trying to detach Schwarzenegger from 'Conan the Barbarian.' Arnold casts a large shadow, but upon deeper reflection there is much sorely lacking in the 2011 reboot.
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Colorado Astronomy Day with the Denver Astronomical SocietyCelebrating Colorado Astronomy Day in October the Denver Astronomical Society and Denver Museum of Nature & Science threw a Star Party of the greatest magnitude, followed by Star gazing at Observatory Park.
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Denver Film Events for Halloween, October 2011Zombies galore, creepy children, red necks, aliens, and deranged doctors run amok on Denver screens for Halloween this October. These Denver film events bring some new cinematic horror and cult classic staples to local theaters and libraries.
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Estes Park Film Festival Awards Barry Corbin Lifetime AchievementBarry Corbin is a beloved character actor known for his brawny but lovable depictions of sheriffs, generals, fathers, and millionaire astronauts. Corbin has spent over 50 years entertaining in film, television, on stage, and even in rodeos.
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'I Am Nancy' at the Watching HourKeith Garcia is a Nancy Boy…and that’s badass. As Programming Manager of the Denver Film Society and curator of the Watching Hour series, Garcia lives, breaths, and literally bleeds film. Read why in this recap of "I Am Nancy" documentary screening.
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Barry Corbin Honored at Estes Park Film FestivalIf Barry Corbin knows one thing now, it’s that 50 years busting your ass in Hollywood, television, on stage and at the Rodeo, will get you a weekend in Estes Park, Colorado. Though, Corbin’s career has amassed much more... Estes Park Film Festival 2011.
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'Dawn of the Dragonslayer' Premiere at Bleedfest in LABleedfest continues championing the feminine touch of filmmaking with the World Premiere of Anne K. Black and Kynan Griffin’s fantasy dragon feature, “Dawn of the Dragonslayer.” The monthly film festival, mixer and charity event, “Bleedfest” in LA
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Estes Park Film Festival 2011The Estes Park Film Festival has proved motivating so far, now that I want to Mountain Bike a man-made trail under a freeway, meditate to Kevin Gant's music and shear an Alpaca. Review of the Documentary Shorts Program.
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Cinematic Adaptation of Latif Yahia's 'The Devil's Double'Latif Yahia wrote a book about his surreal experience as Uday Hussein's (Saddam's son) body double. The 2011 film 'The Devil's Double,' based on the book, unnecessarily stretches truth of an already crazy story.
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'Apollo 18' in a Lineage of Moon Movies'Apollo 18' upgrades the Moon's sci-fi legacy into the 21st century with the 'found footage' genre. The history of the moon on film and literature goes back more than 2 thousand years.
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'The Art of Flight' Snowboarding FilmHead's up Warren Miller, there's some new kids on the hill with the snowboarding film, "The Art of FLIGHT," from filmmaker Curt Morgan and snowboarder Travis Rice.
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'Martha Marcy May Marlene' Denver Screening EventReview of Denver Screening Event featuring Writer/Director Sean Durkin and actress Elisabeth Olsen in their debut film, "Martha Marcy May Marlene." Presented by the Denver Film Society, Durkin and Olsen did a post-screening Q&A
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Denver Silent Film Festival: Sept 23 to 25, 2011Silence is golden; but the "Silents are Golden" at the upcoming Denver Silent Film Festival. The festival will run its inaugural program this fall, September 23, 24, and 25, 2011.
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'Architecture & Design Film Series' in DenverThe Denver Film Society is presenting the 3rd annual "Architecture + Design Film Series." It runs September 8 to October 1, 2011 and features the World Premiere of the documentary "Eames: The Architect and the Painter."
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Denver Film Events for Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, 2011All this week: The Denver Film Center screens 'Attack the Block,' James Bond Film Festival at the Mayan Theatre, a Brian De Palma Film Festival, and as always the weekly Denver staples of late night screenings at The Watching Hour and Midnight Madness.
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'Cowboys & Aliens' Bears Influence of Cosmic CowgirlsWith 'Cowboys & Aliens,' it's easy to get caught up in the novelty of a sci-fi western. But what did cowboys think when they gazed up into the night skies? The cosmic cowgirls of 19th century astronomy may be the bigger surprise.
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Nobuhiko Obayahshi's 'House' at the Watching Hour"House" is a hyper saturated, acid trip of a Japanese Horror Film, like "Hello Kitty" grew fangs and terrorized the "Sailor Moon" crew. It screened at the Denver Film Society's Watching Hour, which is a weekly late night film series.
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'Bellflower' Movie Review"Bellflower" is director Evan Glodell's stylistic debut of tragedy with a pyrotechnic twist. It will be playing in Denver starting Sept. 2, 2011 at the Landmark Mayan Theatre.
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'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' in the Uncanny Valley'The Uncanny Valley' examines the human response to robotics or 3D animation that comes eerily close to being indistinguishable from reality. So, why don't the effects in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' from Weta Digital creep us out?
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Denver's Sci-Fi Film Series: '2001: A Space Odyssey'On July 27, 2011, 'the coolest film program of the summer,' as dubbed by Denver Film Society Artistic Director Brit Withey, peaked with Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey.' A film professor and astrobiologist conducted the post-film discussion.
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'Captain America': Killin Nazis with Joe JohnstonWith Marvel's 'Captain America: The First Avenger' director Joe Johnston takes on the Nazis for the third time in his film career.
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Classic Film Festivals at Denver's Mayan TheatreThe Denver Mayan Theatre shakes up what's stirring at the summer box-office with the James Bond Film Festival following the Coppola Film Festival and Man With No Name Festival. What do these pillars of classic cinema have in common?
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Streamit Launches at 'Influence 2011' in Anaheim, CAStreamit is rolling out their official launch this weekend at the 2011 National Speakers Association Convention in Anaheim, CA. Founder & CEO Jeff Coffey is speaking about the dying breed of DVD sales and the advantages of selling content online.
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Streamit Revolutionizes ECommerce for Independent FilmmakersIf necessity is the mother of invention, then the launch of www.streamit.tv is the motherlode for independent filmmakers. Streamit offers a turnkey eCommerce platform for video producers with cutting edge technology for online distribution.
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'The Tree of Life' Resurrects Douglas TrumbullTerrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life' has gotten a lot of press for the reclusive filmmaker, who releases grandiose films about every decade. Yet, the real triumph in 'The Tree of Life' is the return of special effects maestro Douglas Trumbull.
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Movie Review: 'Another Earth' - Opening July 22, 2011The indie film 'Another Earth,' which premiered at Sundance this year, posits the premise of a parallel Earth, with another you on it. As long as you don't get caught up on the science, its fiction will lure you into a densely packed human drama.
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Denver Film Society's Sci-Fi Film Series: 'Another Earth'The Denver Film Society's Sci-Film Series launched its programming July 6, 2011 with an advanced screening of 'Another Earth.' It screens some of the most thought provoking science fiction cinema, followed by discussions with local scientists.
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Colorado Film Commission to Revamp Incentives for Film ProductionsWhat does it take to get more filmmakers to come to your state and make movies? Tax Rebates. The Colorado Film Commission is proposing an increase to tax rebate incentives for film productions that come to Colorado.
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Denver Film Events for July 17 - 23, 2011There's lots of 'Monkey Business' in Denver this week with 'Alien' movies, vampires galore, 'Some Like It Hot' in July you know, but make sure the 'Ticked out Trannies with Knives' aren't too 'Fast & Furious' for you.
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Park Chan-wook's 'Oldboy' at the Watching HourIt's a full course meal of Revenge and Anger in July's Watching Hour Series at the Denver Film Center/Colfax, with Park Chan-wook's Vengeance Trilogy. Review of the "Oldboy" screening July 8, 2011
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65daysofstatic Re-score 'Silent Running' on IndieGoGoUK Band, 65daysofstatic performed a live re-scoring of "Silent Running," Douglas Trumbull's 1972 sci-fi film. They are releasing a recording of the performance via an IndieGoGo campaign.
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Laugh Track Comedy Festival: Funny Film BlockThe duo that kicked 2011 with another successful year of the "Festivus Film Festival" gets things rolling this weekend for their second "Laugh Track Comedy Festival" in Denver.
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Denver Film Events for July 10 - 16, 2011This week, Denver's film scene is home to several summer long, weekly events to keep on your movie radar. 'Film & Fork on Colfax,' 'Film on the Rocks,' 'New Israeli Cinema,' 'The Watching Hour,' 'Midnight Madness,' 'Coppola Film Festival,' and more...
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Denver Film Events for July 3 - 9, 2011Denver's Film scene is abuzz for the summer and there are some season long events to keep on your radar every week. Here are some highlights of the week of July 3 - 9, 2011.
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Will Smith vs. 'Transformers' - 4th of July Box Office WeekendWill Smith is one of the biggest box office performing actors in the world and 4 of his films are in the Top 10 highest grossing movies to open Independence Day weekend. It all started with 'Independence Day.'
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Coppola Film Festival at Denver Mayan Theatre"Leave the gun and take the canoli" to the Landmark Mayan Theatre in Denver for a screening of "The Godfather" at the Coppola Film Festival. The Mayan Theatre continues its stellar run of classic film festivals in July with 4 Coppola's masterpieces.
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'Midnight in Paris' Movie ReviewRemember Carmen Sandiego? The geographical sleuth featured in the PBS kids show and game. Seeing Woody Allen's latest philosophical rollick through love, "Midnight in Paris," aroused Carmen's theme: "where in the world is -- Owen Wilson?"
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Lu Chuan's 'City of Life and Death'Lu Chuan's Chinese Film about the 1937 Nanking Massacre, "City of Life and Death" is beautiful to watch cinematically, but its historical context makes for some unsettling graphic depictions.
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Father's Day MoviesFor my most diligent reader: Dad. A comprehensive look at father and son movies for Father's Day. Including American films, Italian cinema, Chinese cinema and films from Argentina; classic films about fatherhood from A - Z.
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Political Intrigue in Alfred Hitchcock's MoviesThe master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock developed the boilerplate for political intrigue in his career of thrillers. In 35 years, Hitchcock's 12 political thrillers laid the expectation that suspense comes before politics.
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Movies About EuthanasiaDr. Jack Kevorkian recently passed away June 3, 2011, best known as the convicted physician of many assisted-suicides, or Euthanasia. What would Dr. Jack Kevorkian's film library look like? Movies About Physician Assisted Suicide and The Right to Die.
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'Bridesmaids' Vs. 'The Hangover Part II'What's the deal with wedding movies this summer? The box-office is feverous with hilarity seeing releases like "The Hangover Part II" and "Bridesmaids."
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Movies About the Meaning of LifeWith Terrence Malick's 'The Tree of Life' hitting theaters, what other films dared to explore life's meaning before it?
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Interview with Austin Film Critic Jacob HallJacob Hall, an Austin based Movie Critic and filmmaker, set himself apart in the Yahoo! Movies Featured Critic contest. While Hall resigned from taking the gig on Yahoo! Movies, here are some questions he answered for me, sharing his cinematic insight.
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Terrence Malick is 18th American to Win at Cannes Film FestivalWhat country has the most film directors to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival? Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" marks the 18th American Director to win since 1939.
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Takashi Miike's "13 Assassins"Takashi Miike's epic samurai bloodbath "13 Assassins," could not be more conventional as an action film, but the highly unconventional, prolific director creates an homage of epic proportions.
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This Week in Film HistoryWith the 25th anniversary of the "Top Gun" premiere, I couldn't help but ask what other events in Film History occurred this week of May. The team at Box Office Prophets made it very easy to discover this week of May in Movie History.
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Greatest Recruiting Video of All Time: 'Top Gun''Top Gun' boosted lots of things: the careers of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, sales of Aviator glass and bomber jackets, but it also saw a 500 % increase in Navy enlistment in 1986.
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Wachowski Siblings and Tom Tykwer to Film 'Cloud Atlas'News about a film adaptation of David Mitchell's novel, "Cloud Atlas" is sending shivers of anticipation with the reported $100 Million epic from Wachowski Siblings & Tom Tykwer to star Tom Hanks.
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Werner Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" in 3DPrehistoric artists painted on walls in the Chauvet cave and filmmaker Werner Herzog captivates us 30,000 years later in our own little movie theater caves with "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" in 3D.
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"Rubber" a Killer Tire MovieThere's so much rubbish in movies today, even a film about a psychopathic tire will garner box-office. That seems to be the underlying jab from Quentin Dupieux's mock-horror film "Rubber."
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The Kentucky Derby: A Shared History of Horse Racing and MoviesThe American Thoroughbred, Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875, but 3 years later Sallie Gardner galloped into greater fame. This is where horse racing and movie history are intimately spun together by 24 frames of the first moving picture.
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Nuevo Cine Mexicano & Cinco De MayoCinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) seems as good a time as any to bring up the Nuevo Cine Mexicano or New Mexican Cinema.
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Interview with Keith Garcia of Denver Film SocietyThat Keith Garcia has been programming films since his days in the womb is a fitting birthright for the Programming Manager of the Denver Film Society.
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10 Deadliest Female Killers in Classic Horror MoviesElisabeth Fies enlightened me with 10 of the Deadliest Female Killers in Classic Horror Movies, which I've sprinkled here with a little cinematic and cultural context.
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"Source Code" Movie ReviewDuncan Jones's 2011 sci-fi thriller "Source Code" revealed a thematic continuity from his debut film "Moon." His movies search for humanity within the fantastical realms of science.
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3 Movies About Math MadnessWith April being Mathematics Awareness Month it is calculable to explore Movies about Math. Though, sinister patterns become apparent when reflecting on some of the better mathematical films...
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Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey"Stanley Kubrick's cryptic legacy as a filmmaker was forged by "2001: A Space Odyssey." A movie unlike anything audiences had seen, it was both prophetic and pretentious.
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Orson Welles's 'The Lady from Shanghai'Could Welles's 1947 film noir "The Lady from Shanghai" change your life? Probably not in the way "Citizen Kane" laid its influence upon movie history, but it does captivate.
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Hailee Steinfeld to Star in 'Sleeping Beauty' MovieAfter her "True Grit" breakthrough, actress Hailee Steinfeld has been attached to a "Sleeping Beauty" revisionism. The film, being shopped to studios now, may go head to head with Disney's upcoming version
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'Frankenstein' At Theatreworks in Colorado SpringsMatthew Schmieding at Starz, LLC and I review the Theatreworks Broadcast of Danny Boyle's "Frankenstein" in Colorado Springs.