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‘This Is It’ gives the Gloved One a deserved
By Kyle Lee Berthoud Recorder When Michael Jackson died the world was taken aback. Largely thought to be living in a life of solitude, he didn’t make appearances unless he needed to. He hadn’t been on the stage in over ten years, something he regretted. But when he died it was like he was transformed into a whole different person as the media lost sight of who he was. This wasn’t new since it had been happening through his life. (more...)
Share the scare: 15 scary movies for a fun Halloween
By Kyle Lee Berthoud Recorder Kid stuff Coraline (2009) A dark and haunting tale of a girl who is tired of being ignored by her parents, “Coraline” stands out as one of the creepiest kids movies to come out. Using beautiful stop-motion, Director Henry Selick creates a great story for kids looking for a scare who aren't ready for the more adult fare in the horror genre. Monster House (2006) What initially looked like a pretty harmless animated movie actually scared the pants off parents ... Full Story
A Wickedly good musical
By Dani White Berthoud Recorder Somewhere over the rainbow and behind the wizard’s curtain exists a magically clever origin story about the Witches of Oz before a little girl from Kansas ever touched down with a twister. “Wicked” is a spellbinding theatrical treat for the fall season. The dazzling production, in its sixth year running, has once again beguiled Colorado audiences. (more...)
Scary movies for Halloweenies
By Dani WhiteBerthoud RecorderIt is always fun to watch a scary movie on Halloween. It isn’t fun to be frightened beyond one’s threshold of tolerable fear, however. Not all of us were programmed to revere the bloodcurdling, nailbiting, ultra-grisly horror movie, yet we can certainly enjoy the less terrifying avenues of the genre. (more...)
‘Zombieland’: How To Survive the Apocalypse
By Kyle LeeBerthoud RecorderZombie movies have been done to death, if you'll excuse the pun. With a steady stream since the 1960s, it would seem the well would be dry by now. Similar to 2004's “Shaun of the Dead,” “Zombieland” combines comedy and horror with fantastic results. (more...)
Girls' Night Out for Valentines
By Jamie Folsom Berthoud Recorder Valentines is the season for romance indeed, but also, a little quality time with your best friends, great food and fun movies. Here are my picks for an evening out this week. Retro Bistro 535 Third Street, Berthoud (970) 532-4095 Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Price Buster Menu: Monday to Thursday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Valentine Special Prix Fixe Menu: Four Course $39.95/person Reservations are preferred. Retro Bistro may well be the mythical “great ... Full Story
“Role Models” Truly Funny
By Megan Reece Director: David Wain Producers: Luke Greenfield, Dan Kolsrud, Mary Parent, Matthew Seigel, William Sherak, Jason Shuman, Scott Stuber Writer: Paul Rudd, David Wain, Ken Marino, Timothy Dowling, W. Blake Herron Starring: Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e Thompson, Elizabeth Banks, Jane Lynch Runtime: 1:39 Rated: R for some nudity, crude language and situations 3 and a half out of 5 stars “Role Models” follows the somewhat formulaic plot ... Full Story
