Movies

“Girls Trip” unleashes laughter and love – along with a torrent of R-rated raunch

From left, lifelong friends Dina, Tiffany Haddish; Ryan, Regina Hall; Sasha, Queen Latifah; and Lisa, Jada Pinkett Smith, travel to…

July 24, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Diahann Carroll reﬂects on a career of ﬁrsts on stage and screen

Diahann Carroll stands to applause as her daughter, filmmaker Suzanne Kay, smiles behind her at the March on Washington Fiilm…

July 23, 2017

Film

Creators, cast of ‘Stranger Things’ debut season 2 trailer

Millie Bobby Brown speaks at the “Stranger Things” panel on day three of Comic-Con International on Saturday in San Diego.Richard…

July 22, 2017

Film

Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ differs from the original – that’s what makes it great

Colin Farrell, left, as John McBurney and director Sofia Coppola on the set of “The Beguiled.”Ben Rothstein/Focus Features Or, rather,…

July 22, 2017

Film

Ben Affleck addresses rumors that he’s out as Batman

Speaking to a crowd of about 6,500 fans at San Diego Comic-Con, Affleck unequivocally assured the crowd that he is…

July 22, 2017

Film

Actor John Heard, of ‘Home Alone’ movies, dies at 72

Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the “Home Alone” movie series, has died. He was 72.…

July 22, 2017

Film

‘Dunkirk’: Hero of the action genre

The viewpoint of British soldier Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) is one of the narratives explored in the movie “Dunkirk.”Melinda Sue Gordon/Warner…

July 20, 2017

Film

Celebrate canines with Bow Wow Film Festival in Durango

proceeds benefit La Plata County Humane Society

July 20, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 21-27

“Dunkirk” opens this weekend at Stadium 9.Warner Bros. Pictures via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Beguiled (128…

July 19, 2017

Local News

Filmmaker seeking home video of bears

Documentary will explore wildlife researchers’ findings

July 19, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

George A. Romero, father of the zombie film, is dead at 77

Director and writer George Romero poses for a photograph while talking about his film “Diary of the Dead’ at the…

July 16, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Disney fans get look at ‘Incredibles 2,’ ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

John Lasseter, the chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, led a confetti-, joke- and song-filled presentation…

July 16, 2017

Film

‘Apes’ spins a soulful tale

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in “War for the Planet of the Apes.”Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox The…

July 15, 2017

Film

A likable cast in an unentertaining tale

From left, Sydney Park, Joey King and Shannon Purser star in “Wish Upon.”Steve Wilkie/Broad Green Pictures The movie opens, ominously,…

July 14, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 14-20

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in “War for the Planet of the Apes.”Twentieth Century Fox via AP (128…

July 12, 2017

Film

Quentin Tarantino’s next movie will reportedly focus on the Charles Manson murders

Quentin Tarantino’s next movie will reportedly focus on the Manson family murders.Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter Tarantino is currently putting…

July 12, 2017

Film

Christopher Nolan didn’t know how famous Harry Styles is

Director Christopher Nolan and actor Mark Rylance didn’t know quite how famous Harry Styles was before “Dunkirk,” opening July 21.…

July 10, 2017

Film

Actor LaBeouf arrested in Georgia for public drunkenness

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office says the 31-year-old was arrested in a hotel lobby at 4 a.m. Saturday by the…

July 9, 2017

Film

‘True Blood’ actor Nelsan Ellis dead at 39

Ellis’ manager Emily Gerson Saines confirmed the actor’s death in an email Saturday. The Hollywood Reporter, which was first to…

July 8, 2017

Film

A refreshing reboot for Spidey

Tom Holland stars as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”Chuck Zlotnick/Sony Pictures Entertainment-Columbia Pictures Although not quite pimple-faced or pencil-necked, this uber-dweeb…

July 6, 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Patton Oswalt engaged to marry actress Meredith Salenger

The couple recently went public with their relationship at the Los Angeles premiere of “Baby Driver.” Oswalt’s wife, Michelle McNamara,…

July 6, 2017

Film

Movies playing in Durango July 7-13

Tom Holland is Spidey in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”Chuck Zlotnick/Columbia Pictures-Sony via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Hero (128…

July 5, 2017

Film

Why did Hollywood stop making John Grisham movies?

From left: Bradley Graham, owner of Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.; author John Grisham; and journalist David Grann.Emily Yahr/Washington…

July 4, 2017

Film

Don’t be surprised by Ron Howard directing a ‘Star Wars’ movie – his connection began 45 years ago

Paul Le Mat, left, Cindy Williams and Ron Howard in 1973’s “American Graffiti,” which began shooting 45 years ago Monday.Courtesy…

July 3, 2017