‘Variety’ Archives
The Green Hornet: Review
Don’t let Seth Rogan near The Shadow By Thomas N. Superhero movies are doing quite well at the box office in recent years. In the last five years there have been Batman, Iron Man, Spider Man, Superman, and recurring X-Man movies just to name a few. Still, this year may be the year of the hero, with Green Lantern, Captain America, and Thor all having 2011 release dates. The first of the many hero movies of 2011 is The Green Hornet The Green Hornet started as a radio series in 1936. The ... Full Story
Estes Park Film Festival-Call for Entries
CALL FOR ENTRIES! The Estes Park Film Festival is looking for the best feature length films, documentaries, short films, and student films for their 6th annual event! This year they have partnered with Withoutabox to offer a complete and seamless online submission process. To enter your film, click the Withoutabox logo below or download and print the Submission Form. If you have any questions please e-mail the festival at info@estesparkfilm.com. Entry Fees & Deadlines: Early ... Full Story
Have an “Odd” night out
By Sharlynn Wamsley If you have the chance to see the Moon Theatre’s production of the “The Odd Couple” at the Rialto Theater, do! It is delightful. When veteran director, Don Kraus, was given the opportunity by the Moon Theatre Company to choose a comedy to direct at the Rialto … knowing the actors he has worked with from previous performances … he chose “The Odd Couple” as the best comedy to showcase their talents. Indeed, Ken Benda as Oscar Madison, and Brien Fletcher as Felix ... Full Story
Little Fockers, forgettable
A Comedy with No Identity By Thomas N. Meet the Parents, the first film in this series, was a funny movie. It was an original comedy about a male nurse with the hilarious name of Gaylord "Greg" Focker (Ben Stiller) and his girlfriend Pam (Teri Polo). The story encompassed Greg's meeting his future in-laws Jack Burns (Robert De Niro), an uptight, overly protective ex- CIA agent, and his wife Dina (Blythe Danner). The film's comedy was fresh and its style was unique and witty. The sequel, Meet ... Full Story
Mix It Up With Colorado Millet
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado millet is featured in our Millet Trail Mix recipe. Available Now…Millet What is Millet? Millet is a grain that is most often used for bird seed; however, it is gaining in popularity in the food industry because it is gluten-free. Colorado is the number one millet producing state in ... Full Story
Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club Open House
The Berthoud Sagebrush Riders 4-H Club is seeking new members. There will be an informational open house at the Berthoud Area Community Center on Monday, January 17 at 6 p.m. Interested children and parents are invited to attend and find out what 4-H is about. 4-H is for city kids too. Just some of things you can do in 4-H Age 5-7 Clover Buds - this is an opportunity for the younger ones to learn leadership skills, arts and crafts and even begin a trade they might see an interest in. Age ... Full Story
True Grit: A review
Rooster Cogburn Rides Again By Thomas N. The Coen Brothers’ True Grit was one of the last films to be released in 2010; it is also one of the best. This adaptation of Charles Portis’ classic book, set in Arkansas and Oklahoma in 1877, is full of realistic acting, interesting characters and some intense but brief action scenes. The first adaptation of True Grit was released in 1969 starring John Wayne. This film might be best remembered for The Duke winning an Academy Award for Best ... Full Story
Fort Collins offers youth programs for 2011
From Sports to Arts, Fort Collins Recreation has a program for your child. December 30, 2010 (FORT COLLINS, Colorado) – The City of Fort Collins Recreation Department offers a wide variety of youth programs to start off the New Year. From youth team sports like Basketball to creative opportunities like Artists Café, Recreation has a program your child can benefit from while exploring new opportunities and meeting new friends. For more information or to register for any of these programs ... Full Story
Exhibits at the Loveland Museum/Gallery Inspire
LOVELAND- Two current exhibits at the Loveland Museum/Gallery have inspired classes for all ages to enjoy. In the Envision: China Modern exhibit, patrons can enjoy the range and depth of contemporary Chinese art through video, photography, sculpture and painting. The exhibit has inspired a series of programs for adults, as well as a few classes for kids and/or families in the two-week long Threads to China celebration, taking place at the Museum from January 19 – February 5. The classes ... Full Story
EcoCreations at Longmont’s Muse Gallery
The Muse Gallery, 356 Main Street, in downtown Longmont, announces EcoCreations in the WESTend gallery and all new work by our resident artists in the Main Gallery. The Muse Gallery is a collaborative artist gallery in downtown Longmont where local artists display and sell their work. For the community, it is the Gallery where they can view and buy local art ranging from jewelry to abstract paintings. While the Muse is a member gallery not all members show at the same time, so each exhibition ... Full Story
