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South Park Episode Making Fun of Charlie Kirk Pulled After Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. Kelty

Sep 11, 2025

After the conservative activist was killed in Utah, a recent episode where Eric Cartman mimics his mannerisms and talking points was pulled.

New Documentary Asks: "What Happened to the Colorado Film Industry?"

By Michael Roberts

Sep 4, 2025

Numerous movie classics have been shot in Colorado.

Fox31 Owner Buying 9NEWS Parent Company, CEO Credits Trump

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Aug 19, 2025

The announcement by Nexstar says the transaction is supposed to close by the second half of 2026.

Friendly Faces Everywhere! Colorado Locations With Starring Roles on South Park

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 14, 2025

Trey Parker and Matt Stone continue to draw inspiration from their home state of Colorado.

What the Yuk? The Creators of South Park Could be the Two Greatest Coloradans...Ever

By Michael Roberts

Aug 13, 2025

How two fearless Coloradans got under Trump's skin (and under the covers) in the new season of South Park.

South Park Melts ICE in Second Episode of New Season

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Aug 7, 2025

After Homeland Security used a South Park still as a recruiting tool, a new episode added Kristi Noem, J.D. Vance and Charlie Kirk to the season 27 enemies list.

Mr. Mackay joins up with Kristi Noem in the upcoming new episode of South Park

ICE Uses South Park Image in Recruiting Post

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Aug 6, 2025

Tonight's new episode takes aim at the masked kidnappers and their leader, "ICE Barbie" Kristi Noem

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

By Michael Roberts

Aug 5, 2025

The size, scope and variety of Colorado film festivals is jaw-dropping, and August is jam-packed with them.

Longmont Chef Withdraws Rising Tiger Team From The Great Food Truck Race

By Gil Asakawa

Aug 4, 2025

At the end of the two-hour season premiere on August 3, the Rising Tiger team quit the Food Network show.

South Park Premiere Trashing Trump and Paramount Breaks Records

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 31, 2025

Despite the White House's statement that the show hasn't been relevant in twenty years, the season 27 premiere brought in 5.9 million viewers.

A humanoid camera in a suit illustration

How Denver Is Trying to Lure More Filmmakers to the City

By Michael Roberts

Jul 28, 2025

Colorado's tax incentives are paltry compared to those of several other states.

Are 4DX Movies Worth It? This 4DX Virgin Got a Real Shakeup Watching Superman

By Michael Roberts

Jul 22, 2025

Denver's 4DX theater is the only one between Las Vegas and Oklahoma City.

South Park returns to the airwaves Wednesday night

South Park and Paramount Strike $1.5 Billion Deal

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 22, 2025

The new season premieres Wednesday night.

It's Truckin' Awesome: Longmont Chef Competing onThe Great Food Truck Race

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 22, 2025

Devin "Tiger" Keopraphay serves "Asian-ish" fare at the Rising Tiger Grill at the Longmont Farmers' Market.

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.

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.

Film, TV & Streaming

Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

Denver Cinephiles Find Community in Monthly Fatal Wave Screenings

Film, TV & Streaming

Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

Denver Cinephiles Find Community in Monthly Fatal Wave Screenings

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