10:45 am, Nov 20, 2012
Part of what gets me excited about Denver's theater scene is its continuous support of new talent from around the country. That endeavor takes center stage (pun intended) during the Denver Center Theatre Company's annual Colorado New Play Summit (February 8–10, 2013). The weekend is a showcase for both established and upcoming American playwrights...
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9:26 am, Nov 20, 2012
If you’ve driven past the Denver Art Museum, you probably noticed a Stonehenge-like art installation of 10 hash-marked red pillars. That’s all you may know about it. If so, it is time to park your car, wander through the steel pillars—which signify trees—and learn. The work is titled “Wheel,” and was created by Cheyenne artist Edgar Heap of...
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4:33 pm, Nov 16, 2012
Earlier this month, the Starz Denver Film Festival kicked off its 35th anniversary with a red carpet screening of A Late Quartet. The film—which stars well-regarded actors Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Mark Ivanir, and Catherine Keener—focuses on the challenges faced by a prominent New York City string quartet when cellist Peter...
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2:05 pm, Nov 13, 2012
The Starz Denver Film Festival closed its doors on another successful event on Sunday, but not before presenting one final award. Jason Ritter won the inaugural Reel Social Club Indie Voice Award, which honors "prominent individuals who help foster an appreciation of film culture within the independent film community." I chatted with Ritter about...
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1:30 pm, Nov 12, 2012
During the span of his lengthy career, it's almost certain that Vince Vaughn has made you laugh. Whether he's avoiding a family sing-along in The Break-Up or making "Earmuffs" the quote of the year in Old School, Vaughn has proved his mettle in Hollywood. He's also stepped behind the camera, with writing credits on movies including Couples Retreat...
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6:07 pm, Nov 9, 2012
Denver is no film capital like Los Angeles or New York City, and we like it that way. But, as the Starz Film Festival makes its annual home in the Mile High City, it's easy to see that much of the talent is homegrown. Every year we're awed by films that are written, directed, and produced by current and former Coloradans, along with...
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4:57 pm, Nov 9, 2012
Denver has seen a crew of big-name stars over the past two weeks of the Starz Denver Film Festival. The opening night movie, A Late Quartet—about a New York City string ensemble dealing with various changes in their relationships—drew a packed crowd and positive response.Mark Ivanir, who plays Daniel in the film, immigrated to Israel from the...
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6:18 pm, Nov 8, 2012
I first discovered the Epilogues in 2007 when they took the stage the same night as a friend's band. Their high-energy performance and alternative rock sound (à la the Killers) made for a fun—if slightly ear-piercing—show. I followed them on and off, and was pleasantly surprised to hear their single, "Hunting Season," on the radio last year....
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3:45 pm, Nov 8, 2012
There is an epidemic in Pakistan. But it's not an incurable illness that is ruining the lives of women young and old, but rather, a senseless act of retaliation—often from their husbands—for transgressions such as simple miscommunication or suspected affairs. These women are the victims of acid attacks. Saving Face, the Academy Award-winning...
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3:15 pm, Nov 7, 2012
Now that it’s November, it may finally be cool enough to wear one of fall’s biggest trends: leather. Skin has been in for the past few years—and we’re continuing to see a lot of tough yet chic pieces—but this season’s versions have simpler silhouettes and cleaner details. Whether you dress the look up for night or down for day, here are my...
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3:10 pm, Nov 7, 2012
If you’re an online shopper—and, let’s face it, who isn’t these days?—then you're all about finding the best deal. To ensure you’re getting it, sign up with Denver-based shopping portal ShopAtHome.com. Bargain hunters can browse more than 18,000 sites (think fashion e-tailers like Shopbop and eBags as well as home favorites such as the Home Depot...
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3:05 pm, Nov 7, 2012
Smoldering, smoky eyes always bring the nighttime drama. For fall, the on-trend effect maintains its high-voltage impact, but with a slightly softer turn in shades of brown (rather than black or charcoal). If you want to work the look for all your swanky holiday cocktail parties, I’ve got you covered.Color by numbers with gloMinerals’...
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3:00 pm, Nov 7, 2012
’Tis the season for giving (well, almost), so start it off right with an event that combines fashion with the chance to do some good. On Sunday, November 11, stylists from the Parlour Hair Salon will host Adorn (a shot from last year's event is above), a hair show benefitting the Chloe Bug Foundation. Chloe is a three-year-old with Down syndrome...
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2:05 pm, Nov 6, 2012
On Saturday, Starz Denver Film Festival patrons were treated to a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the movie industry. A panel discussion called The Talent You Don't See introduced us to a quartet of people you may not hear much about, but who deserve a lot of credit for big-screen successes. It was a heavy-hitting group; you'll be...
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4:24 pm, Nov 5, 2012
Call Me Kuchu, an intimate look at the struggle for gay rights in Uganda, is hauntingly reminiscent of the civil rights movement of 1960s America. The main characters are from both sides of the political fence: activists who risk their lives to be heard and treated equally, and anti-gay politicians and religious leaders who seek to quash any...
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