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Ten short films about morality
Famed Polish writer/director Krzysztof Kieslowski already had a handful of feature films and documentaries under his belt when his writing partner, Krzysztof Piesiewicz, gave...
Diving into a sticky situation
Conflict is the heart of cinema. Conflict drives the plot and draws the audience and practically every movie revolves around it. Yet, only a select few have the audacity to dive into what fuels that conflict and, to borrow a line from The Rules of the Game, ...
‘Every leaf, every ray of light’
“Someday we’ll fall down and weep, and we’ll understand it all. All things.” —Mr. O’Brien, The Tree of Life
For two weeks every May, the...
Inside the hearts and minds of Restrepo
From May 2007 to July 2008, directors Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington were embedded in the Korengal Valley to document U.S. troops stationed at the base, Restrepo. Their 2010 documentary, Restrepo, was a breathtaking portrayal of what war feels like, and it ...
Legendary ski family hopes to start a movement
Stories about people overcoming obstacles are uplifting and inspirational and all that. A new film on people with disabilities aims higher: It’s designed to start a movement...
‘Tooth Fairy’ is a cavity
Dwayne Johnson tries to cash in on his "Game Plan"-proven kid appeal and Fox strains to find a little Disney-magic in "Tooth Fairy," a sugary blend of "Enchanted" and "Monsters, Inc." that will make you want to brush midway through it...
Send in the clowns
Another summer is upon us, and that means it’s time for another season of silent film at Chautauqua.
For those unfamiliar with the silent...
The world comes to DFF: The sequel
Continuing until Nov. 11, the 41st Denver Film Festival holds plenty of treats in store for intrepid moviegoers, particularly those with an eye beyond...
Easy, breezy fun
I’m trying not to use the word ‘magical’,” Liz Marsh warned me as we sat down to discuss the upcoming season of the Boulder Outdoor Cinema (BOC), which opens on Saturday, July 12...
