Francis Ford Coppola

On its centennial, Paramount Pictures celebrates its peak: the 1970s

Ian Astbury on the Cult's new album, Choice of Weapon, his interest in Native American Culture and being a devotee of the Doors -- not just a fan

Since first emerging in the mid '80s, The Cult (due tomorrow night at the Ogden Theatre) has gone through some lineup changes and been on a few breaks. Through it all, the band's core members, frontman Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, have continued to churn out some heavy records, including 2 ... More >>

Mickey Hart on Rhythm Devils, sampling the Big Bang and the healing power of music

Mickey Hart (due tomorrow night at the Ogden Theatre) was one of the Grateful Dead's two drummers; along with Bill Kreutzmann, Hart helped weave the unique polyrhythms of the legendary band. Whether as a solo artist, with the Dead or as an activist, Hart always puts his heart and his being into his ... More >>

Five incredible pink wines to kick off rosé drinking season

A sun-soaked, 75-plus degree afternoon for the Rockies' home opener. Buds blooming on the trees outside our terrace. Flip-flop adorned feet everywhere we look. Seems it's been an age since Denver enjoyed a springtime as warm and inviting as this one -- and the early onset of balmier temps has brough ... More >>

"Jack Was Here" graffiti pays stenciled homage to Kerouac

Tonight: Two wine-centric events around town

​Colorado Free University will host a Chocolate and Wine Pairing class with Julie Pech at its Lowry Campus, 7653 East First Place; it runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight and costs $29 to $41, plus a $10 materials fee. Call 303-399-0093 or visit www.freeu.com. And Gaetano's, 3760 Tejon Street, ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Wine dinners, Breckenridge Beer Festival and more

​There are dozens of wine events taking place this week -- which you can finish off with a brewski at Breckenridge's annual Beer Festival. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

Reader: Just because Alex Bogusky's COMMON is an abstract idea doesn't make it bull**it

Bogusky.​Joel Warner's post about advertising industry lightning-rod Alex Bogusky's new project, COMMON, which he describes as a "community-focused incubator and brand," sparked debate aplenty, with Bogusky fans and detractors sharing their views. Here's one of the former countering one of th ... More >>

Six smokin' good bottles of bubbly that won't break the bank

​We about lost our shit this past weekend when, while meandering the aisles of a downtown specialty store, we felt our ears assaulted with -- wait for it -- Christmas carols. Despite the 75-degree temps Denver's seen lately, ready or not, the 2010 holiday party season is upon us, which means ... More >>

Ten musician related comic books

​ We found the above gem while wandering around the comic store yesterday -- it appears to be some type of (unauthorized?) biography of Lady Gaga. Unfortunately, mom didn't give us enough loot to actually buy it, so we'll never know for sure. What we do know, however, is that this isn't the f ... More >>

Summer Film Preview

Spinning in circles

Presenting the only Cannes awards that really matter: Ours.

Catacombs

Take a trip down under.

Silver Scenes

Blondie’s Firehouse

Don’t be an ash!

Youth Without Youth

Coppola romanticizes his source material in the not entirely terrible Youth Without Youth.

All I Want for Christmas

Jungle Fever

About a Boi

OutKast's Depression-era hip-hop musical has a loving respect for the Old South.

Smells Like Victory

Jaws

Esquire Theatre, 590 Downing Street

Hacked

Harrison Ford runs smack into a Firewall, poor guy.

New releases available this week

Best Denver Film Festival Guest

Francis Ford Coppola

Critic's Choice

Ima Robot

Terrif DIFF

DIFF returns with a ton of movies and plenty of heavyweight stars.

Raised on Radio

Rooney's power pop infiltrates a valley of angry young men.

Oh, Nose!

Miramax sabotages Pinocchio with a lousy dub.

Bite Me

Cook's Tour

Say Cheese

Movie producer Robert Evans preserves his golden myth.

Top Ten of 2001

The year's screen gems.

Have at You!

The Pythons' classic Holy Grail returns, all tarted up and ready for action.

Hollywood's Long March to War

The release of Apocalypse Now Redux sharpens the debate over the moral complexities of the battlefield.

Off Limits

Look who's talking now.

Lookin' for Some Hot Stuff

Leo grins and bares it for The Beach.

A Killer of a Tale

Playing It Safe

Coppola v. Grisham

Reelin' in the Summer

Still a Killer

Inside the Mob

Letters

Vintage Coppola? Sorry.

GANG OF FOUR STARS

REVAMPING HIS CAREER

MOUTHING OFF

KILLER DEBUT

OFF LIMITS

PLAYLIST

DARK VICTORY