The highbrow road trip
With music and drama stops in Pagosa Springs and Creede
DATE: Jul 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts
How a rebellious frat boy became Dr. Seuss
For all the stories Dr. Seuss has told you, have you ever heard his own? How a boy from Springfield, Massachusetts, become the man whose work is the gold standard of children’s literature? ...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Books
In pop culture, knowing when to pull the plug on a show or franchise
In an interesting story in the Hollywood Reporter last week, Pamela McClintock took a look at the calculations that studios make as they consider whether or not to keep ongoing franchises al...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming
What do we want from Amy Schumer?
Amy Schumer has become the latest entertainer to be burdened with the hopes and dreams of progressive pop culture fans. The reaction to “Trainwreck,” the romantic comedy she wrote and that J...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming
’The Book of Mormon’ satirical musical finally in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The biting satirical musical that mocks Mormons has finally come to the heart of Mormonlandia, starting a sold-out, two-week run Tuesday at a Salt Lake City theater two...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts
The art of the hustle
Bypassing galleries, local painter Folwell is still forging his own path 22 years later
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts
Review: Southpaw
Even with the searing, ear-splitting hip-hop soundtrack featuring Eminem and Bad Meets Evil and Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$, even with the edgy camerawork and the 21st-century setting, “Sou...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming
Review: Pixels
We’re nearly an hour into “Pixels” before we get a good look at the arcade video game-inspired attackers that have invaded Earth and are gobbling up humans and famous landmarks alike. ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming
Review: Mr. Holmes
Sherlock Holmes’s most notable qualities are his deerstalker hat, his pipe and his unfailing intellect. None of these iconic flourishes are on display in “Mr. Holmes.” But in their place we ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
Review: Infinitely Polar Bear
We veer close to the edge of Precious, Indie-Hipster Clich– every so often in “Infinitely Polar Bear,” but thanks to a gifted filmmaker and two brilliant lead performances, the voice-over na...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming
The Weekender
Some top picks for what to do this weekend in Durango
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
A&E Calendar
Friday
Jeff Solon Jazz Trio, 5-9 p.m., Animas River Cafe at the DoubleTree Hotel, 501 Camino del Rio, 259-6580.
Kirk James, blues, 5 p.m., Rubio’s Fine Mexican Dining,...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment
