Melancholia at 2011 Starz Denver Film Festival had me praying world would end -- soon

Director Lars von Trier's Melancholia, featured at the 2011 Starz Denver Film Festival, is a feel-bad movie that's been declared a masterpiece. So universal has been the acclaim that anyone who begs to differ is in danger of being declared an ignoramus or a philistine. But what the hell: I'll...

By Michael Roberts

November 4, 2011

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Director Lars von Trier's Melancholia, featured at the 2011 Starz Denver Film Festival, is a feel-bad movie that's been declared a masterpiece. So universal has been the acclaim that anyone who begs to differ is in danger of being declared an ignoramus or a philistine. But what the hell: I'll give it a shot anyway.

Check out the full review by clicking here to visit The Latest Word.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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