Arts &amp; Entertainment

‘Criminal’: Only the plot and character development are indictable

Could it be that he’s hoping that the still-fresh memory of his hit movie “Deadpool” won’t be tainted by the…

April 14, 2016

Visual Arts

On the value of public art

the city set to buy three new sculptures, five key players in the local arts scene weigh in

‘Hardcore Henry’ brings the aesthetic of the Xbox to the cinema

In other words, it’s like watching a 90-minute YouTube session of “Call of Duty” crossed with the 1970s TV series…

Movies playing in Durango April 8-14

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) Where to Invade Next (128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)This is an expansive, rib-tickling,…

New ‘Star Wars’ trailer previews the story of rebels past

The world got a glimpse of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” in teaser trailer that debuted Thursday on “Good…

Visual Arts

Colorado painter Aldrich to show wildlife up close at Sorrel Sky show

Performing Arts

Opera as human drama and cultural imperialism

to screen MET production of Puccini’s ‘Madame Butterfly’

As Sally Field aged, her parts got less interesting – until ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’

Sally Field stars in the new film, “Hello, My Name Is Doris.”Casey Curry/Invision “It’s perhaps a problem that I’ve just…

Performing Arts

Fort Lewis stages gritty, ambitious ‘Trojan Women: A Love Story’

Lewis stages gritty, ambitious ‘Trojan Women: A Love Story’

End of a TV era: ‘American Idol’ vows ‘spectacular’ finale

Judges, from left, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. appear on the set of “American Idol,” in Los…

March 29, 2016

Visual Arts

New interactive installation in Santa Fe will blow your mind

Wolf opens massive multi-media, multiple dimensional, interactive exhibit

It’s time for another ‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’

Too bad. I always thought in the right hands, the sweet and funny, albeit broad and sometimes stereotype-embracing adventures of…

Movies playing in Durango March 25-31

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com) The Lady in the Van This film tells the true story of the relationship…

Former Durangoan to show new film ‘Hybrids’ here

Vampire-witch film to screen at Allen

‘The Simpsons’ predicted a Trump presidency 16 years ago

Sixteen years ago March 19, in an episode titled “Bart to the Future,” the show predicted a Donald Trump presidency.…

March 22, 2016

‘Allegiant’ brings out the bells and whistles, forgetting character

Heck, even if you’ve read all three books – set in a dystopian Chicago where society has been regimented into…

Movies playing in Durango March 18-24

(128 E. College Drive, 799-2281, www.animascitytheatre.com)(For events, check out www.animascitytheatre.com) Gaslight Theatre (102 Fifth St. Next to the railroad depot,…

Performing Arts

‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ better than the book or movie

Durango High School mounts high-energy musical comedy

Music

Nostalgia and virtuosos

annual Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival returns to the Strater this weekend

‘House of Cards’ is a fraud; we should stop treating it like it’s good

There are all sorts of things about “House of Cards” that make it look like the sort of show that…

March 15, 2016

Books

It’s time for J.K. Rowling to let other people write Harry Potter books

It’s time author J.K. Rowling let someone else write Harry Potter books.Associated Press But the demand for new Harry Potter…

March 15, 2016

New faith-based films tone down religion, amp up star power

Jennifer Garner stars in a scene from “Miracles from Heaven.” Producers of faith-based films are ramping up the star power…

March 15, 2016