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‘Alien: Covenant’ doesn’t reinvent the squeal

Michael Fassbender delivers a crafty, Cronenbergian double performance in “Alien: Covenant” that almost makes the movie worth its weight. Almost. A largely turgid, often thoroughl...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Movies playing in Durango May 19-25

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.a...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Familiar faces turn up in summer kids movies

If there’s a big-screen character you liked a few years ago, chances are that person is back for this summer of sequels. “Wimpy Kid” Greg Heffley can’t escape embarrassment in “The Long Haul...

DATE: May 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Here’s how ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ could set up Marvel’s next deep-space hero

Adam Warlock is set up to be the next foe heading into the third “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie, after he was name-dropped in a post-credit scene in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” ...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Depp to star in film as McAfee antivirus software inventor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Depp is set to star in “King of the Jungle,” a dark comedy about the eccentric inventor of McAfee Antivirus software, John McAfee. Condé Nast Entertainme...

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Deadwood’ actor Powers Booth dies at 68

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powers Boothe, the character actor known for his villain roles in TV’s “Deadwood,” and in the movies “Tombstone,” “Sin City” and “The Avengers,” has died. He was 68. ...

DATE: May 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

In ‘Snatched,’ Amy Schumer bungles through the jungle, laughing all the way

“Snatched,” an occasionally lazy but fitfully funny and generally pleasing comedy starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn, is a good news/bad news proposition. But in terms of providing an hour...

DATE: May 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘King Arthur’ hits reset on legend

Make no mistake: “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” is a superhero origin story. To be sure, it’s an attempt not to reinvent the well-worn wheel of Arthurian legend, but to retrof...

DATE: May 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Parks dies at 77

NEW YORK – Michael Parks, a prolific character actor and a favorite of directors Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died. He was 77. Parks’ agent, Jane Schulman, says the acto...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Movies playing in Durango May 12-18

Animas City Theatre (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Princess Bride (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(Wednesday only) A lowl...

DATE: May 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ improves on the first

In 2014, the groovy, lighthearted “Guardians of the Galaxy” was a breath of fresh air, at least when it comes to superhero movies. Then, like now, there was a trend to make every comic book ...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Guardians 2’ is bigger, better

With a title slyly evoking the music-compilation aesthetic embodied by its 1970s-hit-heavy sound track, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” manages to re-create the formula of self-aware, snark...

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

‘Alien: Covenant’ doesn’t reinvent the squeal

Movies playing in Durango May 19-25

Familiar faces turn up in summer kids movies

Here’s how ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ could set up Marvel’s next deep-space hero

Depp to star in film as McAfee antivirus software inventor

‘Deadwood’ actor Powers Booth dies at 68

In ‘Snatched,’ Amy Schumer bungles through the jungle, laughing all the way

‘King Arthur’ hits reset on legend

‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Parks dies at 77

Movies playing in Durango May 12-18

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ improves on the first

‘Guardians 2’ is bigger, better

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