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‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with seven nominations

‘Birdman’ tops Golden Globes with seven nominations

In this image released by HBO, Clive Owen appears in a scene from “The Knick.” Owen was nominated for a…

December 11, 2014

Lena Dunham and the uncertain territory of memoir

Lena Dunham and the uncertain territory of memoir

With her best-selling essay collection, Not That Kind of Girl, published this fall, she waded into memoir territory, where writers…

December 11, 2014

U.S. co-opted Cuba’s hip-hop scene to spark change

U.S. co-opted Cuba’s hip-hop scene to spark change

Cuban singer Bian Rodriguez, member of Los Aldeanos, holds a Cuban flag as they play in concert at the Acapulco…

December 11, 2014

Song mocking ‘bro country’ hits No. 1, and the bros aren’t amused

Song mocking ‘bro country’ hits No. 1, and the bros aren’t amused

“Girl in a Country Song” brilliantly mocks this bro country, in the voice of a woman who is tired of…

December 10, 2014

‘Birdman’ and ‘Boyhood’ dominate SAG Awards film nominations

‘Birdman’ and ‘Boyhood’ dominate SAG Awards film nominations

Michael Keaton, left, and Edward Norton in a scene from “Birdman.”Associated Press Photo/Fox Searchlight Pictures “Birdman,” starring Michael Keaton as…

December 10, 2014

Anderson goes back to Cali for ‘Inherent Vice’

Anderson goes back to Cali for ‘Inherent Vice’

Joaquin Phoenix, left, and director/writer/producer Paul Thomas Anderson on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and IAC Films’ “Inherent Vice.”Associated…

December 9, 2014

Sundance fest reveals documentary, drama premieres

Sundance fest reveals documentary, drama premieres

The Egyptian Theatre on Main Street in Park City, Utah, is one of Sundance Film Festival’s venues. Sundance unveiled its…

December 9, 2014

New Munro collection contains masterful prose

New Munro collection contains masterful prose

Associated Press photo/Penguin Random House<br><br>Family Furnishings is a new collection of short stories by Nobel Prize winning writer Alice Monro.…

December 8, 2014

‘Happy,’ ‘Frozen’ top iTunes end of year list

‘Happy,’ ‘Frozen’ top iTunes end of year list

Pharrell Williams’ viral hit “Happy” was the top single on iTunes in 2014.Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File Apple announced Monday…

December 8, 2014

An American master

An American master

John Wimberley, a self-taught photographer known for his ethereal black and white images, is the subject of documentary that will…

December 7, 2014

Children’s books that belong under the tree

Children’s books that belong under the tree

Here are top picks for young bookworms

December 7, 2014

Lily Tomlin’s singular comedic life

Lily Tomlin’s singular comedic life

Actress to receive Kennedy Center Honor

December 5, 2014

‘Antarctica: A Year on Ice’: not your normal nature doc

‘Antarctica: A Year on Ice’: not your normal nature doc

Film looks at ordinary life in extraordinary place

December 5, 2014

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Movies playing in Durango Nov. 28-Dec. 4

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Birdman. A black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) –…

December 4, 2014

Still Showing

From left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper, voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private, voiced…

December 4, 2014

The Hills are alive with a new sound

The Hills are alive with a new sound

Head for the Hills is bluegrass without boundaries

December 4, 2014

Gifts that go beyond the box set

Gifts that go beyond the box set

Books, gadgets and toys for those cinephiles on your list

December 4, 2014

Stanton’s Southwest

Stanton’s Southwest

Toh-Atin Gallery, 145 W. Ninth St., is exhibiting a special selection of work by Stanton Englehart, a well-loved Durango art…

December 4, 2014

‘Nemo’ to be told in Navajo

‘Nemo’ to be told in Navajo

Tribes turning to pop culture to preserve language

December 4, 2014

This season, shy away from safe movies

This season, shy away from safe movies

Bruce Willis’ classic action movie, “Die Hard,” is a great holiday movie for action fans.Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press file photo Christmas…

December 4, 2014

White cast of ‘Exodus’ reflects tradition

White cast of ‘Exodus’ reflects tradition

Hollywood rarely risks budget to hire minorities

December 4, 2014

Sundance names competition films

Sundance names competition films

Joseph Fiennes, left, and Nicole Kidman in a scene from “Strangerland,” a film by Kim Farrant.Associated Press photo/Sundance Institute, Ross…

December 4, 2014

And the Grammy nomination goes to…

And the Grammy nomination goes to…

Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, file<br><br>Sam Smith is a top contender at this year’s Grammy awards. SAM AND SIA Sam Smith…

December 3, 2014

Rolling Stones’ sax player Bobby Keys dead

Rolling Stones’ sax player Bobby Keys dead

Saxophonist Bobby Keys, seen here signing a copy of his autobiography, Every Night’s a Saturday Night: The Rock ‘n’ Roll…

December 2, 2014