Arts & Entertainment

Answering the ‘Birdman’ signal, Keaton soars again

Michael Keaton is seen here at the closing night gala presentation of “Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance” during…

October 13, 2014

Books

Book Review: Couple finds a lost spark in Brightwell

Murder at the Brightwell, by Ashley Weaver, is a clever and fast-paced murder mystery.Associated Press photo/Minotaur At the heart of…

October 13, 2014

Performing Arts

Garry Marshall, the knight of light, goes dark

Director Gary Marshall is directing the play “Billy & Ray,” about the making of the classic film “Double Indemnity,” at…

October 13, 2014

Books

Isaacson’s new book tells of digital revolution

Associated Press photo/Bebeto Matthews<br><br>Author Walter Isaacson offers a history of the digital age in his new book, The Innovators.” Mention…

October 10, 2014

Books

His namesake had a terrible, horrible day, but Alexander Viorst is doing just fine

Alex Viorst inspired the children’s book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, written by his mother,…

October 10, 2014

Film

Review: Alexander

Thirty-two-page children’s books with 18-syllable titles that are basically about one thing aren’t the easiest properties to adapt into feature-length…

October 9, 2014

Film

Review: The Judge

David Dobkin’s film doesn’t leave a melodramatic stone unturned, adding to its courtroom drama a sentimental tsunami of story lines:…

October 9, 2014

Film

Review: One Chance

It’s a question that’s answered in “One Chance,” an amiably crowd-pleasing dramatization of Potts’ rocky road to fame and fortune…

October 9, 2014

Film

Review: Dracula

For a tantalizing half hour or so, it actually seemed like the underlying idea of “Dracula Untold” – an origin…

October 9, 2014

Film

Movies playing in Durango Sept. 26-Oct. 2

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Once Chance The remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied…

October 9, 2014

Film

Cue creepy soundtrack: Horror season is upon us

of new scary movies to consider seeing this fall

October 9, 2014

Visual Arts

American Indian museum aims to broaden its appeal

The Potomac Atrium provides a dramatic introduction to the National Museum of the American Indian, but its effect is diminished…

October 9, 2014

Film

Q&A: Miles Teller on ‘Whiplash,’ ambition and Elvis

Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP<br><br>Actor Miles Teller stars in “Whiplash,” an acclaimed indie about an aspiring jazz drummer and his drill…

October 9, 2014

Books

Modiano wins Nobel for works about Nazi occupation

Patrick Modiano of France has won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature. The news was announced Thursday.Associated Press photo/Catherine Helie,…

October 9, 2014

Books

Bets are on for literature Nobel winner

In this Oct. 11, 2012, file photo, Peter Englund, permanent secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy, arrives to announce the…

October 8, 2014

Books

10 life-changing powers and a path to peace

author pens uplifting new book

October 6, 2014

Music

Symphony begins season strong with Beethoven’s fifth

Musicians serve beauty and grandeur

October 6, 2014

Film

Valley Uprising

Documentary chronicles lore, legends of Yosemite climbing

October 6, 2014

Film

‘The Judge’ a family affair for Robert Downey Jr.

Actor Robert Downey Jr., seen here with his wife producer Susan Downey, stars in the legal drama “The Judge.”Photo by…

October 6, 2014

Books

Book review: Wry humor permeates A Demon Summer

A Demon Summer, by G.M. Malliet, is a wry and clever village mystery.AP Photo/Minotaur G.M. Malliet continues to update the…

October 6, 2014

Visual Arts

Auction of ancient Egyptian relics averted

The Treasure of Harageh collection consists of 37 items such as flasks, vases and jewelry inlaid with lapis lazuli, a…

October 3, 2014

Film

‘I Am Eleven’: Growing up is hard to do

Jamira is one of the 11-year-old subjects featured in the new documentary “I Am Eleven.”International Film Circuit/Henrik Nordstrom That’s what…

October 3, 2014

Music

Courtney Love is going to sing in an opera – her way

Courtney Love, shown performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., is planning to sing in an opera (of sorts).Photo…

October 3, 2014

Film

Getting to know a version of Nick Cave

Documentary gets into the mind of the musician and artist

October 2, 2014