SINNERS
The twins have come home. Years ago, they left for the war in Europe, then money in Chicago, but now they’re back in 1930s Mississippi with a truckload of Irish beer and Italian wine and designs to open up a … Continue reading SINNERS
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THE FRIEND
Aging and acclaimed writer Walter has died by his own hand. He leaves behind three wives, a friend, and a very large, very un-neutered Great Dane: Apollo. How Apollo (Bing) came to Walter (Bill Murray) is part of Walter’s mythology. … Continue reading THE FRIEND
Between Politics and Logistics: Scott Renshaw on the Sundance Film Festival Leaving Utah for Colorado
The Sundance Film Festival is coming to Boulder—that you’ve probably heard. You’ve also probably heard a dozen reasons why it’s leaving Utah and a dozen more why it picked Colorado. It’s an exciting time to be a moviegoer along the … Continue reading Between Politics and Logistics: Scott Renshaw on the Sundance Film Festival Leaving Utah for Colorado
DEATH OF A UNICORN
Deep in the heart of a nature preserve, a billionaire is dying from cancer. The specificity of the cancer goes unmentioned, as do the location of the preserve and the source of his wealth. They’re not important. What is important … Continue reading DEATH OF A UNICORN
BLACK BAG
George and Kathryn appear to have it all. They have high-ranking positions in a British intelligence agency, the perfect house with a kitchen to die for and a marriage that is the envy of everyone around them. “How does it … Continue reading BLACK BAG
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, the guinea fowl is a communal bird that doubles as a guard animal. Whenever a predator is nearby, guinea fowl begin to chirp in cooperation with other guinea fowl to alert all within earshot that a … Continue reading ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE
Weird alien goo has attacked Earth. What are a pig and a duck to do? Well, if the pig is Porky and the duck is Daffy, then the results are bound to be loony. And in the case of The … Continue reading THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE
On this week’s edition of After Image, I chat with Metro Arts producer Veronica Straight-Lingo about the 21st Boulder International Film Festival and pick four to see at this year’s fest: The Friend, The White House Effect, In Waves and War, and One to One: John & Yoko. Continue reading
BIFF Marches On: Previewing the 2025 Boulder International Film Festival
The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) turns 21 this year. If it were a person, it could order a drink. Frankly, BIFF could probably use one, with the sword of Sundance hanging over its head. And while questions of film … Continue reading BIFF Marches On: Previewing the 2025 Boulder International Film Festival
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