BEAVER CREEK - Stories are better when they're true, like George Gallo's film "Local Color."
The film centers on Gallo's loving recollections of the summer he befriended an renowned elderly, alcoholic genius artist who had lost his wife and had turned his back on art and life.
Two award-winning artists, Hollywood writer/director and painter Gallo (Midnight Run/Bad Boys) and American painter Don Sahli, will host a benefit screening of at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, 6 p.m. Saturday, in conjunction with the 23rd annual Beaver Creek Arts Festival.
The evening will also include a pre-show discussion, "Inside The Hollywood Machine," featuring the film's producer, Jimmy Evangelatos, who will share his insight on the movie industry, and take questions from the audience.
What 'Local Color' is about
The film follows the true story of Gallo's own apprenticeship as a young artist, and is woven with lessons about mentorship and finding beauty in lif
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Filmmakers screening 'Local Color' film in Beaver Creek Saturday
BEAVER CREEK - Stories are better when they're true, like George
2010-07-29T12:57:00-06:002010-07-29T12:57:00-06:00
Documentary screens Tuesday in Edwards
VAIL - When referees or umpires blow whistles to start the game,
2010-07-26T14:53:00-06:002010-07-26T14:53:00-06:00
VAIL - When referees or umpires blow whistles to start the game, they holler "play ball," not "work ball."
"Pelada" is a sports documentary about the human condition around the globe. It'll be playing locally Tuesday.
Americans Gwendolyn Oxenham and Ryan White have abandoned their dreams of playing soccer professionally. But they love to play. So they traveled the world filming pickup games and studying how ordinary people interact with each other while they're playing.
The filmmakers assert, correctly but not directly, that everyone everywhere wants the same things - to love and be loved, live in peace, provide for our families and have a few laughs in the passage from the cradle to the grave. We'd have more success if we played soccer more and shot each other less.
For example, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bickered with North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun because North Korea sank a South Korean warship.
Warships are e
"Pelada" is a sports documentary about the human condition around the globe. It'll be playing locally Tuesday.
Americans Gwendolyn Oxenham and Ryan White have abandoned their dreams of playing soccer professionally. But they love to play. So they traveled the world filming pickup games and studying how ordinary people interact with each other while they're playing.
The filmmakers assert, correctly but not directly, that everyone everywhere wants the same things - to love and be loved, live in peace, provide for our families and have a few laughs in the passage from the cradle to the grave. We'd have more success if we played soccer more and shot each other less.
For example, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bickered with North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun because North Korea sank a South Korean warship.
Warships are e
Movies with taste at new Vail theater
VAIL - There were a few soft openings for the new CineBistro in
2010-07-24T00:05:00-06:002010-07-24T00:05:00-06:00
VAIL - There were a few soft openings for the new CineBistro in Vail this week to work out the kinks. The business had its grand opening Friday and is off to a great start.
"Wow - what a treat," said Maxine Graboyes. "I have never seen anything like it. The decor is gorgeous - elegant but understated. The drinks were even gorgeous. I had a 'Love Bug' (made with banana liqueur and pineapple juice). It was delicious. All that was missing was the beach."
"CineBistro combines a supercomfortable sports bar with the most delicious drinks and a movie theater," said Warren Graboyes.
" The 63-seat theater has sumptuous seating and great food. What an improvement for Vail."
The talk of the evening on Wednesday often veered to reminiscing on how the old Crossroads Theater was a bit antiquated. It was definitely time for a movie theater in Vail since the closing of the Cascade Village Theater. CineBistro boasts state-
"Wow - what a treat," said Maxine Graboyes. "I have never seen anything like it. The decor is gorgeous - elegant but understated. The drinks were even gorgeous. I had a 'Love Bug' (made with banana liqueur and pineapple juice). It was delicious. All that was missing was the beach."
"CineBistro combines a supercomfortable sports bar with the most delicious drinks and a movie theater," said Warren Graboyes.
" The 63-seat theater has sumptuous seating and great food. What an improvement for Vail."
The talk of the evening on Wednesday often veered to reminiscing on how the old Crossroads Theater was a bit antiquated. It was definitely time for a movie theater in Vail since the closing of the Cascade Village Theater. CineBistro boasts state-
'Bandslam' closes out free film series in Beaver Creek
Movie showing Wednesday night at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek; tee
2010-07-20T13:04:00-06:002010-07-20T13:04:00-06:00
BEAVER CREEK - A new kid in town assembles a fledgling rock band and together, they achieve their dreams, competing against the best in the biggest event of the year, called Bandslam.
The stage is set for the finale of the Vilar Performing Arts Center's Free Family Film Series tonight as the movie "Bandslam" brings down the curtain on the theater's free movies series. The movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
Following the film, teens can spend the remainder of the evening dancing to the tunes of DJ Mo Rockin in the Vilar lobby, with Moctails priced at $4 each and cupcakes for $3. Kids age 11 and up are welcome at the post-show party, with anyone under the age of 13 needing to be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older.
In the film "Bandslam" teenager Will Burton (Gaelan Connell) lives in his head, which is filled with music. When his mother (Lisa Kudrow) gets a new job in New Jersey, Will starts his junior year at a new school only to find the old cliques
The stage is set for the finale of the Vilar Performing Arts Center's Free Family Film Series tonight as the movie "Bandslam" brings down the curtain on the theater's free movies series. The movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
Following the film, teens can spend the remainder of the evening dancing to the tunes of DJ Mo Rockin in the Vilar lobby, with Moctails priced at $4 each and cupcakes for $3. Kids age 11 and up are welcome at the post-show party, with anyone under the age of 13 needing to be accompanied by someone 16 years of age or older.
In the film "Bandslam" teenager Will Burton (Gaelan Connell) lives in his head, which is filled with music. When his mother (Lisa Kudrow) gets a new job in New Jersey, Will starts his junior year at a new school only to find the old cliques
Sinking bottled water in Edwards
Eagle River Watershed Council screens 'Tapped' Wednesday
2010-07-19T09:49:00-06:002010-07-19T09:49:00-06:00
Edwards - Even for 9-year-old Caroline Jones, buying bottled water is a hard habit to break, she says. But after seeing the movie "Tapped," she's telling everyone she knows to stop buying it and just to drink water from the sink.
"The movie talks about how companies, like Nestle, are taking water away from beautiful lakes, water that we could just get out of our faucets," Caroline says. "It's wasting water and wasting plastic just to bottle it."
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig and from the producers of "Who Killed the Electric Car" and "I.O.U.S.A," "Tapped" is a documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look into the world of bottled water, an $800 billion global industry that makes its money buying and selling back a natural resource that many consider a basic human right.
The film explores the many ecological problems associated with the bottled water business, from the plastic production at oil refineri
"The movie talks about how companies, like Nestle, are taking water away from beautiful lakes, water that we could just get out of our faucets," Caroline says. "It's wasting water and wasting plastic just to bottle it."
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig and from the producers of "Who Killed the Electric Car" and "I.O.U.S.A," "Tapped" is a documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look into the world of bottled water, an $800 billion global industry that makes its money buying and selling back a natural resource that many consider a basic human right.
The film explores the many ecological problems associated with the bottled water business, from the plastic production at oil refineri
Free family film at Vilar in Beaver Creek: "Imagine That"
"Imagine That" comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center s
2010-07-13T15:34:00-06:002010-07-13T15:34:00-06:00
BEAVER CREEK - What if your child's imagination was the secret to your success? What if a security blanket and an invisible friend gave you the upper hand in business? Find out Wednesday night when the family film "Imagine That" comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center screen as part of the theater's Free Family Film Series.
Scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. show time for the movie, families will also have the opportunity to help local high school student Sarah Cochran as she works to raise money for her "Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale" project. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., kids will be able to decorate their own cupcakes, with a suggested donation of $3 per cupcake. The Great American Bake Sale is a national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.
Also new this week, the Beaver Creek Merchants will join in prior to the film for a summer fun family fashion show. Due to this addition, the w
Scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. show time for the movie, families will also have the opportunity to help local high school student Sarah Cochran as she works to raise money for her "Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale" project. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., kids will be able to decorate their own cupcakes, with a suggested donation of $3 per cupcake. The Great American Bake Sale is a national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.
Also new this week, the Beaver Creek Merchants will join in prior to the film for a summer fun family fashion show. Due to this addition, the w
'Planet 51' will show in Beaver Creek
Part of the Free Family Film Series
2010-07-06T21:12:00-06:002010-07-06T21:12:00-06:00
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado - Something strange is coming to their planet ... and it's us! Earth unwittingly "invades" Glipforg tonight, as 2009's animated "Planet 51" comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center as the second installment of the theater's Free Family Film Series.
The movie begins at 6:30 p.m., but beginning at 5:30 p.m., Alpine Arts Center will help children create a 3D alien sculpture made out of a balloon, pipe cleaners, construction paper and cardboard. Kids wishing to enter the coloring contest must submit their artwork by 1 p.m. today to the Vilar box office. The winner will be announced on the stage before the film.
The story is an amusing twist on America's long-standing fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life. When American astronaut Chuck Baker (Dwayne Johnson) lands on what is supposed to be a barren, rocky planet devoid of life, he gets a big surprise. It seems that Planet 51 is home to little green people who ar
The movie begins at 6:30 p.m., but beginning at 5:30 p.m., Alpine Arts Center will help children create a 3D alien sculpture made out of a balloon, pipe cleaners, construction paper and cardboard. Kids wishing to enter the coloring contest must submit their artwork by 1 p.m. today to the Vilar box office. The winner will be announced on the stage before the film.
The story is an amusing twist on America's long-standing fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life. When American astronaut Chuck Baker (Dwayne Johnson) lands on what is supposed to be a barren, rocky planet devoid of life, he gets a big surprise. It seems that Planet 51 is home to little green people who ar
Imagination Celebration explores adventures in the arts in Vail
Special guest Yo-Yo Ma spends quality time in Vail
2010-06-28T14:04:00-06:002010-06-28T14:04:00-06:00
VAIL, Colorado - There was a buzz in the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Saturday as renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma took the stage to accompany local youth in their artistic endeavors. We truly were blessed to be in the company of one the greatest cellists of our time. Throughout the performances, Ma's demeanor was light-hearted, friendly and upbeat.
"He is so warm and gracious and passionate about the children and the music," said Julie Overy, an attendee who was moved to tears by the whole experience. "It was wonderful to see him embrace the children's enthusiasm while imparting his passion for music."
I was excited to see my friend Jane West's son, Ben, on stage for the Bravo! Very Young Composer Program. Ben West and Jeremiah Johnston, under the direction of Jon Deak and Bill Gordh, learned how to create original compositions, which were performed by Yo-Yo Ma, Eugenia Zukerman and local musician Marc Trevino. Not a bad start for these young composers.
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"He is so warm and gracious and passionate about the children and the music," said Julie Overy, an attendee who was moved to tears by the whole experience. "It was wonderful to see him embrace the children's enthusiasm while imparting his passion for music."
I was excited to see my friend Jane West's son, Ben, on stage for the Bravo! Very Young Composer Program. Ben West and Jeremiah Johnston, under the direction of Jon Deak and Bill Gordh, learned how to create original compositions, which were performed by Yo-Yo Ma, Eugenia Zukerman and local musician Marc Trevino. Not a bad start for these young composers.
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Best bikers on the big screen in Vail
Lance Armstrong and local heroes star in 'Race Across the Sky,'
2010-06-20T00:05:00-06:002010-06-20T00:05:00-06:00
VAIL, Colorado - Any story involving Lance Armstrong is bound to be inspiring, but this one hits a little closer to home. Sure, the world's most recognizable cyclist is about to attempt his eighth win of the Tour de France this summer, but not many people know that he's been racing across the sky the last couple of years ... along with several hundred others you may know.
The Vail Symposium presents "Race Across the Sky" on Wednesday, a film about the Leadville Trail 100 bike race and a rare opportunity to discuss it with a few of cycling's own stars. The film recounts last year's race, which Armstrong won, edging six-time winner Dave Wiens of Gunnison. Though the film doesn't include footage from the races that Wiens won, such as 2008, when he beat Armstrong and 2007 when he beat Tour de France champion Floyd Landis, Wiens' role in the film is vital, as is that of local cyclist Roxanne Hall, who finished the 2009 race after recovering from a horrific accident the ye
The Vail Symposium presents "Race Across the Sky" on Wednesday, a film about the Leadville Trail 100 bike race and a rare opportunity to discuss it with a few of cycling's own stars. The film recounts last year's race, which Armstrong won, edging six-time winner Dave Wiens of Gunnison. Though the film doesn't include footage from the races that Wiens won, such as 2008, when he beat Armstrong and 2007 when he beat Tour de France champion Floyd Landis, Wiens' role in the film is vital, as is that of local cyclist Roxanne Hall, who finished the 2009 race after recovering from a horrific accident the ye
'A-Team' now showing in Vail Valley
'Get Him to the Greek,' 'Shrek' also showing on Vail Valley movie scre
2010-06-10T13:13:00-06:002010-06-10T13:13:00-06:00
Riverwalk Theater
"GET HIM TO THE GREEK"
Aaron Green has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on Earth. Turn your back on him at your own peril." British rocker Aldous Snow is a brilliant musician, but due to a bad break up and nose-diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. (1:55) R.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and M
"GET HIM TO THE GREEK"
Aaron Green has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on Earth. Turn your back on him at your own peril." British rocker Aldous Snow is a brilliant musician, but due to a bad break up and nose-diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. (1:55) R.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and M
"Young Sherlock Holmes" showing free at Avon Library
Film will be shown at 6 p.m., Wednesday
2010-06-07T00:05:00-06:002010-06-07T00:05:00-06:00
AVON, Colorado - School's out for summer and families are invited to attend a free screening of the movie "Young Sherlock Holmes," rated PG-13, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Avon Public Library. Fans of the Harry Potter series will enjoy this 1985 Steven Spielberg "classic," in which a young Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as classmates at a British boarding school.
Now Showing @ EVLD offers free film screenings throughout the year. For a complete schedule of upcoming films, visit the Eagle Valley Library District's website at www.evld.org. All film screenings are free and open to the public. Films may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Now Showing @ EVLD offers free film screenings throughout the year. For a complete schedule of upcoming films, visit the Eagle Valley Library District's website at www.evld.org. All film screenings are free and open to the public. Films may not be appropriate for all audiences.
Vail: Outdoor Reels Film Series returns for Teva Mountain Games
Films begin at 6 p.m. Friday at The Lodge at Vail
2010-06-03T14:31:00-06:002010-06-03T14:31:00-06:00
VAIL, Colorado - Some fishermen in Belize have caught (and released) the same fish so many times, they've given them nicknames. They pull their wooden boats up onto flats - white-blue areas of shallow water in the middle of the ocean - where permit fish come up on onto the sand. The fishermen recognize the beautiful silver fish by the markings on their fins that stick out of the water, says Al Perkinson, the vice president of marketing for Costa sunglasses, which sponsored a documentary film about fly fishing in Belize called "Currents of Belize."
"We like to tell stories that are fishing-related that inspire people to protect and conserve," Perkinson said.
The film is part of the Teva Mountain Games Outdoor Reels Film Series, which is showing tonight at the Lodge at Vail. The movie, which was shot last year and released this spring, focuses on Abbie Marin and Lincoln Westby, two fly fishing guides who spend their days out on the flats chas
"We like to tell stories that are fishing-related that inspire people to protect and conserve," Perkinson said.
The film is part of the Teva Mountain Games Outdoor Reels Film Series, which is showing tonight at the Lodge at Vail. The movie, which was shot last year and released this spring, focuses on Abbie Marin and Lincoln Westby, two fly fishing guides who spend their days out on the flats chas
'Get Him to the Greek' now showing in Vail Valley
'Sex and the City 2,' 'Shrek' also showing on Vail Valley movie screen
2010-06-03T14:26:00-06:002010-06-03T14:26:00-06:00
Riverwalk Theater
"GET HIM TO THE GREEK"
Aaron Green has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on Earth. Turn your back on him at your own peril." British rocker Aldous Snow is a brilliant musician, but due to a bad break up and nose-diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. (1:55) R.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and M
"GET HIM TO THE GREEK"
Aaron Green has been given a career-making assignment. His mission: Fly to London and escort a rock god to L.A.'s world famous Greek Theatre for the first-stop on a huge comeback tour. His record mogul boss gives him one warning: "The artist is the worst person on Earth. Turn your back on him at your own peril." British rocker Aldous Snow is a brilliant musician, but due to a bad break up and nose-diving career, has fallen off the wagon and is now a drunken disaster. (1:55) R.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and M
Vail Daily Movies: Summer films fly under the radar
Amidst all the super-heroes, vampires, talking toys and mercenaries do
2010-05-28T00:05:00-06:002010-05-28T00:05:00-06:00
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - Action movies are a dime a dozen during the summer months generally chock full of blockbuster Hollywood films. Now that the summer box office savior "Iron Man 2" has officially kicked off the season, expect a flurry of films designed to batter your eardrums with explosions and melt your eyeballs with dazzling computer-generated imagery.
But amidst all the super-heroes, vampires, talking toys and mercenaries doing battle for your entertainment dollar, there are also some movies that might slip under your cinematic radar if you're not careful.
Here are the films being released over the next few months that you shouldn't miss - even if you've never heard of them.
Don't say you weren't briefed.
June 4
"Get Him To The Greek"
2008's "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" introduced us to the repulsively likable British rocker Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) and the waiter (Jonah Hill) who fought for his attention in Hawaii.
But amidst all the super-heroes, vampires, talking toys and mercenaries doing battle for your entertainment dollar, there are also some movies that might slip under your cinematic radar if you're not careful.
Here are the films being released over the next few months that you shouldn't miss - even if you've never heard of them.
Don't say you weren't briefed.
June 4
"Get Him To The Greek"
2008's "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" introduced us to the repulsively likable British rocker Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) and the waiter (Jonah Hill) who fought for his attention in Hawaii.
'Prince of Persia' playing this weekend in Vail Valley
'Sex and the City 2,' 'Shrek' also playing this weekend on Vail Valley
2010-05-27T00:05:00-06:002010-05-27T00:05:00-06:00
Riverwalk Theater
'IRON MAN 2'
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored superhero Iron Man. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. (2:15) PG-13.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take another bite out of the Big Apple in the sequel to the 2008 summer blockbuster. 92:35) R.
'SHREK FOREVER AFTER'
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful
'IRON MAN 2'
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored superhero Iron Man. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. (2:15) PG-13.
"PRINCE OF PERSIA: SANDS OF TIME"
A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time - a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world. (2:05) PG-13.
"SEX AND THE CITY 2"
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda take another bite out of the Big Apple in the sequel to the 2008 summer blockbuster. 92:35) R.
'SHREK FOREVER AFTER'
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful
New Views, 3D greet Aspen film fans this summer
Aspen Film and the Aspen Institute are collaborating to present 'New V
2010-05-25T19:13:00-06:002010-05-25T19:13:00-06:00
ASPEN - Film lovers will see several dimensions added to Aspen's cinema scene this summer, from a new series devoted to documentaries to the arrival of 3-D capacity in town.
Aspen Film and the Aspen Institute are collaborating to present New Views: Premiere Documentaries, a series that will feature screenings of new documentaries followed by talks by the makers of each film. The series opens July 8, during the Institute's Aspen Ideas Festival, then continues each Monday night through Aug. 9 at Paepcke Auditorium. Program details, including titles and filmmaker guests, will be announced June 7. All of the films will be the sort not generally available outside the festival circuit.
And the theater will get another visual dimension. Paepcke Auditorium is being equipped with 3-D capabilities, becoming the first Aspen movie screen to feature the suddenly popular technology. The Aspen Institute unveils the new dimension with a presentation of the recent animated film "Shrek
Aspen Film and the Aspen Institute are collaborating to present New Views: Premiere Documentaries, a series that will feature screenings of new documentaries followed by talks by the makers of each film. The series opens July 8, during the Institute's Aspen Ideas Festival, then continues each Monday night through Aug. 9 at Paepcke Auditorium. Program details, including titles and filmmaker guests, will be announced June 7. All of the films will be the sort not generally available outside the festival circuit.
And the theater will get another visual dimension. Paepcke Auditorium is being equipped with 3-D capabilities, becoming the first Aspen movie screen to feature the suddenly popular technology. The Aspen Institute unveils the new dimension with a presentation of the recent animated film "Shrek
'Shrek Forever After' now playing in Vail Valley
'Robin Hood,' 'Macgruber' also paying on Vail Valley movie screens
2010-05-20T12:17:00-06:002010-05-20T12:17:00-06:00
Riverwalk Theater
'IRON MAN 2'
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored superhero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. (2:15) PG-13.
'SHREK FOREVER AFTER'
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? L
'IRON MAN 2'
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored superhero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. (2:15) PG-13.
'SHREK FOREVER AFTER'
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? L
Eagle Valley student wins at film festival
Eagle Valley High School senior Will Brendza's film won a gold medal i
2010-05-19T16:07:00-06:002010-05-19T16:07:00-06:00
EAGLE COUNTY - Mix one part ginger peach tea, a splash of yoga in the snow (barefoot and shirtless), a bit of matcha, a serving of thai chi, two parts humor and a dash of creative camera angles and you've got a winning recipe for a Filmfest submission.
These ingredients landed Eagle Valley High School senior Will Brendza's film a gold medal in the comedy category at the 2010 Rocky Mountain Student Filmfest competition in Glenwood Springs on May 7.
The winning film, entitled "Will About Me," depicts a 'day in the life' of Brendza, a tea-drinking, meditating yogi, aiming to make viewers chuckle at Zen-thriving individuals in today's modern world.
Students from schools throughout Colorado and across the country competed in comedy, action, sports, drama, art/experimental and animation categories.
Twenty-three films were selected for the final round and Brendza had two of his works selected. The review panel then selected the top film from each category.
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These ingredients landed Eagle Valley High School senior Will Brendza's film a gold medal in the comedy category at the 2010 Rocky Mountain Student Filmfest competition in Glenwood Springs on May 7.
The winning film, entitled "Will About Me," depicts a 'day in the life' of Brendza, a tea-drinking, meditating yogi, aiming to make viewers chuckle at Zen-thriving individuals in today's modern world.
Students from schools throughout Colorado and across the country competed in comedy, action, sports, drama, art/experimental and animation categories.
Twenty-three films were selected for the final round and Brendza had two of his works selected. The review panel then selected the top film from each category.
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Vail Daily Review: 'Robin Hood' visually rich but too serious
Bringing to mind the superior epics "Robin Hood" resembles
2010-05-14T13:32:00-06:002010-05-14T13:32:00-06:00
Darth Vader. Batman. Captain James T. Kirk. Now another legendary figure gets the origin-story treatment in Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood."
The world probably didn't need another version of this famous tale, even though it arrives with outstanding production values and an impeccable pedigree. Besides Scott, the script comes from Oscar-winning "L.A. Confidential" writer Brian Helgeland, and the heavyweight cast is anchored by Russell Crowe as the title character and Cate Blanchett as Marian. (Solid supporting work comes from Mark Strong, William Hurt, Eileen Atkins, Matthew Macfadyen and the excellent Max von Sydow.)
This Robin Hood is not a man in tights - he's not even robbing from the rich and giving to the poor just yet - but rather an expert archer in the crusading army of King Richard the Lionheart (Danny Huston) at the turn of the 13th century. Working with "Gladiator" director Scott for the fifth time, Crowe is hulking and overly se
The world probably didn't need another version of this famous tale, even though it arrives with outstanding production values and an impeccable pedigree. Besides Scott, the script comes from Oscar-winning "L.A. Confidential" writer Brian Helgeland, and the heavyweight cast is anchored by Russell Crowe as the title character and Cate Blanchett as Marian. (Solid supporting work comes from Mark Strong, William Hurt, Eileen Atkins, Matthew Macfadyen and the excellent Max von Sydow.)
This Robin Hood is not a man in tights - he's not even robbing from the rich and giving to the poor just yet - but rather an expert archer in the crusading army of King Richard the Lionheart (Danny Huston) at the turn of the 13th century. Working with "Gladiator" director Scott for the fifth time, Crowe is hulking and overly se
'Robin Hood' now playing in Vail Valley
'Iron Man 2,' 'Oceans' also playing on Vail Valley movie screens
2010-05-13T00:05:00-06:002010-05-13T00:05:00-06:00
Riverwalk Theater, Edwards
"THE BACK UP PLAN"
The "Back-up Plan" is a comedy that explores dating, love, marriage and family "in reverse." After years of dating, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. That same day, Zoe meets Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) - a man with real possibilities. Trying to nurture a budding relationship and hide the early signs of pregnancy become a comedy of errors for Zoe and create confusing signals for Stan. Anyone can fall in love, get married and have a baby, but doing it backward in hyper-drive is the real pregnancy test. (1:50) PG-13.
"IRON MAN 2"
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share h
"THE BACK UP PLAN"
The "Back-up Plan" is a comedy that explores dating, love, marriage and family "in reverse." After years of dating, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) has decided waiting for the right one is taking too long. Determined to become a mother, she commits to a plan, makes an appointment and decides to go it alone. That same day, Zoe meets Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) - a man with real possibilities. Trying to nurture a budding relationship and hide the early signs of pregnancy become a comedy of errors for Zoe and create confusing signals for Stan. Anyone can fall in love, get married and have a baby, but doing it backward in hyper-drive is the real pregnancy test. (1:50) PG-13.
"IRON MAN 2"
In "Iron Man 2," the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share h
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