Thoughtful reviews, the Boulder film scene

" I am the monster’s mother "
— Sigourney Weaver, Alien Resurrection

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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Chris Terrio

  • Chris Terrio

    Interview by Marty Mapes: Heights director found literary doorway into film
  • Chris Terrio and Amy Fox on Heights

    Interview by Marty Mapes: Director and screenwriter find art in their twentysomethings
  • Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review by Matt Anderson: In Episode IX, the Skywalker saga ends with a disappointing whimper.

  • Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

    Batman faces down super friend Superman Review by Matt Anderson: The Dawn of Justice coincides with the Winter Solstice. It’s a day long on darkness.

    Review by Robert Denerstein: Takes itself way too seriously

  • Argo (2012)

    Affleck directs Argo, twice Review by Matt Anderson: Falls short of being a great movie

    Review by Robert Denerstein: One of the year's best

    Review by Marty Mapes: It's okay to take a few liberties if you're telling a good story

  • Heights (2005)

    Banks is not afraid of Heights Review by Marty Mapes: You can't have an artistic career as a day job