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Sons of Mezcal Documentary Will Be Screened at Bread Bar

By Ryan Pachmayer

Jul 14, 2025

In some ways, it felt like Denver filmmaker Werk was always meant to make a film like Sons of Mezcal.

The Sky's the Limit for Balloon Boy Netflix Documentary

By Michael Roberts

Jul 13, 2025

The boy vomited live on The Today Show. Which you might want to do after seeing tonight's premiere.

Seek the Silver Screen: All the Film Festivals in Colorado Announced So Far

By Michael Roberts

Jul 11, 2025

The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping.

South Park Creators Are Pissed Off After Season 27 Premiere Bump

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 10, 2025

Trey Parker and Matt Stone say the proposed Paramount-Skydance merger is "fucking up South Park."

A police car stands in front of the Rodz and Bodz Museum when it was located at Colorado Mills.

Colorado's Movie Car Museum Is Closing...for Now

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 9, 2025

Known for its iconic vehicles from classic movies, Rodz and Bodz will close August 3, with an auction later that month.

Fire Alarms Keep Going Off at This Westminster Movie Theater

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 8, 2025

The Westminster Fire Department has responded to the same movie theater eleven times already this year.

Netflix Says That Streaming Services Aren't Taxable Goods. Colorado Judges Didn't Buy It.

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 8, 2025

The state Court of Appeals overrode a previous decision in Netflix’s favor, arguing “absurd results” would occur otherwise.

Bill Moyers Legacy Includes '90s Colorado Documentary

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 28, 2025

When Colorado was dubbed the "Hate State," the TV journalist dug into the constitutional amendment to prevent anti-discrimination laws protecting gays and lesbians.

People watch Love Island on a big screen

We Just Got a Text: The Olive Tiger Now Hosts Love Island Watch Parties

By Laura Smith

Jun 27, 2025

Cocktails, "bombshells" and new connections bring the community together at The Olive Tiger.

Where You Can Watch Drew Goodman Call the Rockies Games

By Michael Roberts

Jun 25, 2025

Yes, people still want to catch Colorado's team on TV. Here's how.

Where to Watch a Movie Under the Stars Around Denver This Summer

By Toni Tresca

Jun 24, 2025

From cult classics to kid-friendly crowd-pleasers, these sixteen outdoor movie spots have your summer screen dreams covered.

MAKfam Chef Kenneth Wan Competes on Chopped June 10

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 9, 2025

MAKfam is known for its modern take on Chinese and its use of MSG. But it may now become known for its chef being on Chopped.

What the Funko? Curtis Fulster Selling His Collection to Fund a Horror Film

By Teague Bohlen

Jun 7, 2025

"We want everyone to join us in redefining the future of zombie horror. It's more than just a film. It's the start of something big."

Top Chef Competitor Tristen Epps to Cook at Guard and Grace Fundraiser

By Gil Asakawa

May 30, 2025

"We stayed in touch as colleagues and now here we are, coming full circle," says Troy Guard.

Paramount+ Won't Say If It Will Ban Certain South Park Episodes

By Brendan Joel Kelley

May 23, 2025

An internet rumor claims South Park's new home will withhold fifteen episodes.

Zuri Resendiz Off Last Chef Standing, but Denver Got a Consolation Prize

By Kristin Pazulski

May 19, 2025

The chef left the reality show after the first episode, but his winning lamb chop dish lives on at Luchador.

Pipe Dream: Do You Remember the Organ Grinder?

By Gil Asakawa

May 13, 2025

This restaurant wasn't about the food. It was about the experience.

Commerce City's 88 Drive-In movie theater opening for the season on April 24, 2015.

Still Not a Warehouse: 88 Drive-In Theatre Reopens for a 49th Season

By Kristen Fiore

May 10, 2025

The drive-in reopened the weekend of Friday, May 9, with showings of Minecraft and Sinners.

Inside Drag at Meow Wolf Turns Emotions Into Unforgettable Art

By Toni Tresca

Apr 30, 2025

The House of L’Whor explores adult emotions in a dazzling, immersive drag parody of Inside Out at Meow Wolf on May 1.

May the Fourth Be with You, Denver

By Teague Bohlen

Apr 30, 2025

How to celebrate Star Wars Day? Count the ways, we will.

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