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Review: ‘Rogue One’ isn’t the engaging Star Wars story you’re looking for

When it comes to the original Star Wars trilogy, there is a strong argument to be made that “The Empire Strikes Back” is the best film. It’s also the darkest, with the Luke Skywalker, Han So...

DATE: Dec 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Happy hints for Santa

Books for Reading and Snuggling

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Books

Arts Calendar

Friday Andy Janowsky, 5:30-10 p.m., Diamond Belle Saloon, 699 Main Ave., 725 Main Ave., 247-5440. Piano Music with Caprice Fox, Classical, Broadway and lite jazz improvisat...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Politics dominated pop culture – and vice versa

Our politics is often reflected in our popular culture, and vice versa – especially in an election year. That relationship seemed closer than ever in 2016, when a TV personality was elected ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

The art of exploring in 3-D

FLC sculpture professor shows new work

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

‘Man vs. Snake’ a great story in unusual venue

Traditional sports documentaries are best when they tell the human story behind the competition. While it stretches the definition of a sport, “Man vs. Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Ni...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

That time Alan Thicke told me his Leonardo DiCaprio stories from ‘Growing Pains’

I was sitting in a Panera in Nashville this past February when I received a phone call from a blocked number. I eyed it suspiciously. Earlier in the day, I had talked to “Growing Pains” star...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Collateral Beauty’: Tearjerker works, but doesn’t live up to its stellar cast

To watch “Collateral Beauty” is to feel both moved and manipulated. If there are tears, they’ll be practically squeezed out of you by a tragic plot device: the death of a little girl. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango Dec. 16-22

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Loving (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)“Loving” celebrates the real-life c...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Deadpool’ and Ryan Reynolds receive rare superhero love from the Golden Globes

Superheroes seldom get big-awards love in the major categories. So it was a surprise for Fox’s “Deadpool” to get two nods when the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced Monday. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

National Film Registry honors ‘Breakfast Club,’ ‘Rushmore’ and other teen angst movies

Whether she likes it or not, director Penelope Spheeris may be forever associated with “Wayne’s World,” her 1992 feature comedy based on a series of “Saturday Night Live” sketches about two ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Felicity Jones in ‘Rogue One’ delivers the greatest ‘Star Wars’ heroine yet

The new “Rogue One” doesn’t just provide the “Star Wars” universe with another Force-ful heroine. The film, opening Friday, also delivers the franchise’s greatest lead female performance yet...

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.