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Movies playing in Durango July 14-20
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Movies playing in Durango July 14-20

July 12, 2017

Karin Konoval, left, and Amiah Miller star in “War for the Planet of the Apes.”Twentieth Century Fox via AP (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Hero (128 E. College…

‘True Blood’ actor Nelsan Ellis dead at 39
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‘True Blood’ actor Nelsan Ellis dead at 39

July 8, 2017

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

Kendall and Kylie Jenner sued over Tupac Shakur T-shirts
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Kendall and Kylie Jenner sued over Tupac Shakur T-shirts

July 8, 2017

Michael Miller sued the Jenner sisters in a Los Angeles federal court on Friday for copyright infringement over the “vintage” T-shirts that featured their likeness or designs superimposed over photos…

A refreshing reboot for Spidey
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A refreshing reboot for Spidey

July 6, 2017

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 anchors an authentic, refreshingly nerdy and high-spirited reboot of the…

Brooke Williams’ new book more than a memoir
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Brooke Williams’ new book more than a memoir

July 6, 2017

Williams has been an active conservationist working for the preservation of wilderness for more than 30 years. He was born and bred in Utah and comes from a long linage…

Patton Oswalt engaged to marry actress Meredith Salenger
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Patton Oswalt engaged to marry actress Meredith Salenger

July 6, 2017

The couple recently went public with their relationship at the Los Angeles premiere of “Baby Driver.” Oswalt’s wife, Michelle McNamara, a writer who founded the website True Crime Diary, which…

Kesha returns with lead single from first album since 2012
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Kesha returns with lead single from first album since 2012

July 6, 2017

Kesha has debuted “Praying,” the lead single from “Rainbow,” her first album since 2012’s “Warrior.” Co-written by Ryan Lewis, “Praying” features lyrics about overcoming adversity. In an essay for Lenny…

Movies playing in Durango July 7-13
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Movies playing in Durango July 7-13

July 5, 2017

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 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)Lee Hayden is a Western icon…

Movie looks at the scariest summertime predator
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Movie looks at the scariest summertime predator

July 5, 2017

A still from “Mosquito” shows an aedes aegypti, an insect capable of carrying multiple diseases.Courtesy of Discovery What should be keeping you up at night is much smaller and a…

Why did Hollywood stop making John Grisham movies?
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Why did Hollywood stop making John Grisham movies?

July 4, 2017

From left: Bradley Graham, owner of Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C.; author John Grisham; and journalist David Grann.Emily Yahr/Washington Post “45,” Grisham interrupted with a deadpan expression. The several…

‘Baby Driver’ leaves a sour aftertaste
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‘Baby Driver’ leaves a sour aftertaste

July 1, 2017

Baby (Ansel Elgort) and Debora (Lily James) jack a car to get away in “Baby Driver.”Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures Entertainment While his co-conspirators rob a bank, a young wheelman waits outside,…

Steve Weeks to bring family music at Dolores library
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Steve Weeks to bring family music at Dolores library

July 1, 2017

du1-i-syn “We’re supposed to be entertaining and educating kids,” Weeks says. “I am sincere about the music I write. If it’s not coming from the heart or isn’t fun, I…

Jay-Z gets personal and deep on new album ‘4:44’
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Jay-Z gets personal and deep on new album ‘4:44’

June 30, 2017

Jay Z opened up about his relationship with Beyoncé on his new album, “4:44,” which was released Friday.Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press file The icon released “4:44” on Friday, and it…