culture and entertainment

Indigenous filmmaker strikes playful tone with showcase ad

Diné filmmaker Christopher Nataanii Cegielski, left, and actor Colleen Biakeddy talk during the creation of Cegielski’s New Balance spec called…

October 6, 2019

Music

‘Wow child’ is special guest of orchestra that inspired him

The Boston Globe reports 9-year-old Ronan Mattin, of New Hampshire, and his grandparents attended a dress rehearsal at Boston’s Symphony…

October 6, 2019

Film

Security, N.Y. incident leave some unsettled after ‘Joker’

Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker.”Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP A young man who was loudly cheering and applauding on-screen…

October 6, 2019

Music

Youngest of musical Hanson brothers injured in Tulsa crash

The 33-year-old Hanson said in posts on Twitter, Facebook and the Tulsa-based band’s website that he is recovering after suffering…

October 5, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Reboot of reality show on weight loss films in Santa Fe

The New Mexico Film Office announced Friday that work is under way in the Santa Fe area on a 10-episode…

October 5, 2019

Film

Joaquin Phoenix is a vivid, operatic Joker, but the movie is way too full of itself

In “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix plays Arthur Fleck, a failed stand-up comedian who becomes the titular comic-book villain.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures…

October 5, 2019

Performing Arts

Immersive art and theater in Mancos

Fox Conundrum offers whimsical look at technology and nature

October 5, 2019

Film

Spanish cinema great Almodóvar plans his first film in America

Actor Antonio Banderas, left, and director/screenwriter Pedro Almodovar attend the premiere of “Pain and Glory” during the 57th New York…

October 4, 2019

Music

Jumping the shark? Kiss will play for them in the ocean

KISS performs at the Riverbend Music Center on Aug. 29 in Cincinnati. In front from left are Gene Simmons, Tommy…

October 4, 2019

Books

Title, book cover announced for ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel

Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is due out May 19. Scholastic announced the title Friday along with…

October 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Comedian Andy Dick pleads not guilty to groping driver

Dick entered the plea Friday in Los Angeles to one count of misdemeanor sexual battery. Prosecutors allege he groped a…

October 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Police: ‘Jersey Shore’ star arrested in LA after struggle

Ortiz-Magro was taken into custody after police responded to a report of a physical altercation in the Hollywood Hills, police…

October 4, 2019

Visual Arts

Sorrel Sky to host benefit for Wolfwood

‘Wolves and Art Fundraiser’ to be held Oct. 11

October 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies

This 1972 file image shows singer and actress Diahann Carroll. Carroll died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after…

October 4, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

The return of highland games

Kilt-wearing athletes, highland dancers flock to Aztec Highland Games

October 4, 2019

Performing Arts

Comedy Warriors fight adversity with humor

Stand-up comedians heading to Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College

October 3, 2019

Music

Placido Domingo resigns as general director of LA Opera

Placido Domingo talks to fans at the “Festspielhaus” opera house after he performed “Luisa Miller” by Giuseppe Verdi in Salzburg,…

October 2, 2019

Film

Movies playing in Durango Oct. 4-10

Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker.”Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Brittany Runs a Marathon…

October 2, 2019

Film

Everyone talking about ‘Joker’

Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker.”Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP The origin story about the classic Batman villain has inspired…

October 1, 2019

Music

Homeless woman’s viral subway opera performance may get her off the streets

Emily Zamourka, a homeless musician, performs an Italian opera song in the Los Angeles subway.LAPD The vocalist stood by herself…

October 1, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Martin Scorsese’s epic ‘The Irishman’ premieres in New York

Joe Pesci, left, and Al Pacino attend the world premiere of “The Irishman” at Alice Tully Hall during the opening…

September 30, 2019

Film

Animated adventure ‘Abominable’ is beautiful – though a little formulaic

From left, Yi (voice of Chloe Bennet), Everest (Joseph Izzo), Jin (Tenzing Norgay Trainor) and Peng (Albert Tsai) star in…

September 28, 2019

Film

‘Outrage is a commodity’: Director Todd Phillips bashes ‘far left’ criticism of ‘Joker’

Joaquin Phoenix stars in “Joker,” in theaters Oct. 4.Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP The film’s director, though, fiercely defended…

September 28, 2019

Music

Metallica’s James Hetfield enters rehab; tour dates canceled

Three of the heavy metal band’s members posted a statement on Twitter on Friday announcing the decision and apologizing to…

September 27, 2019