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FilmReview: JobsAlthough the role for Steve Jobs is played by the unexpected Ashton Kutcher, who’s most memorable from “That 70’s Show” as playing the notoriously unintelligent role of Kelso, he puts on a remarkable performance that’s captivating, and wistful.John Hann · Sep 17, 2013CommunityHelp Complete “North Woods!”You might have seen the above flyer around town the past month.Jay Wallace · Aug 26, 2013FilmFilm Review: House (1977)The origin of the film is rather peculiar and makes sense, given the context. Jaws had come out two years earlier, and the bosses at Toho Studios thought that if a then-amateur like Spielberg could do that well, they could do the same.Jay Wallace · Jul 5, 2013FilmFilm Review: This is the EndIf you go into the theater expecting another stupid, overly blue comedy without any substance beyond satirized stoner impressions and pussy actor bitches… you won’t be disappointed. There’s plenty of that shit, but also a surprising amount of morality and commentary on the shallow behavior of Hollywood actors and their lifestyles.James Garcia · Jul 5, 2013FilmFilm Review: The Great GatsbyThe camera doesn’t stop for a moment, always gyrating around millionaire Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and his confidante Nick Carraway (Maguire), the less than humble narrator, as the veil of the mysterious life of the great Gatsby slowly tears, revealing his true intentions behind the most extravagant parties ever seen. Which are truly a spectacle akin to Cirque Du Soleil on crack. Luhrmann brings to the table much of what made Moulin Rouge such a visual delight.James Garcia · Jun 11, 2013FilmFilm Review: Star Trek Into DarknessIt’s difficult being a film buff in this era.Jay Wallace · Jun 4, 2013FilmMovie Review: It’s a DisasterNothing takes a backseat to couples brunch drama.James Garcia · May 15, 2013FilmMovie Review: To the WonderSince 1954 the world of cinema has had a definition for filmmakers who use the medium to generate “high art”.Sean Hunter · May 14, 2013FilmReview: “Oz the Great and Powerful”Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful goes back in time to tell the story leading up to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz .Allison LeCain · Apr 18, 2013FilmReview: “A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles Swan III”The only thing that dragged on longer than the title of this film: this film.James Garcia · Apr 11, 2013FilmReview: Iceage @ The Marquis Theater, 4/4The Marquis Theater in Denver was filled with black T-shirts and denim vests last night as Iceage took the stage.Jordan Wood · Apr 5, 2013FilmReview: Evil Dead, Evil’s Not Dead… Not YetAnyone who claims to be a fan of the original cult horror films starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi might feel the undead chill of hesitation about watching a 22-years-later remake. But do not fret, the original duo have produced and have their hands/chainsaws deep in this new-school gore extravaganza.James Garcia · Apr 4, 2013FilmReview: “Hitchcock”Director Sacha Gervasi set about honoring the man himself with his biopic Hitchcock , an entertaining romp through one of Hitchcock’s biggest challenges in his career: Getting his adaption of the book Psycho to the screen.Jay Wallace · Mar 21, 2013FilmReview: “A Good Day to Die Hard”In A Good Day to Die Hard (or Die Hard 5 ) young director John Moore tries his hand at the franchise, and comes up short in just about every way imaginable.Sean Hunter · Mar 14, 2013FilmReview: “On the Road”The 2012 film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s bohemian classic On The Road does not fail to inspire feelings of boyish excitement and wonder. But for those easily lost in nostalgia for a time most of us never experienced, America’s glory days of the 40s and 50s, this movie will spin you into a fit of whiskey swilling and amphetamine insanity.James Garcia · Feb 21, 2013FilmReview: “Django Unchained”Oscar season is upon us, and this year there is slightly more controversy than usual surrounding the film industry’s celebration of the Best of the Year.Jay Wallace · Feb 14, 2013FeaturesFilms to Look Forward to in 20132012 was an interesting, often surprising year for film.Jay Wallace · Jan 28, 2013FilmReview: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”On paper, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” sounds like a typical “coming of age” film: Troubled, insecure Charlie (Logan Lerman of “Percy Jackson & The Olympians”) navigates his first year of high school, becoming friends with a pair of outcasts (Emma Watson and “Californication”’s Ezra Miller,) falling in love and dealing with the terribleness that is being a teenager.Jay Wallace · Jan 24, 2013FilmReview: “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is the first in a new trilogy of films based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 “Lord of the Rings” prequel of the same name and directed by Peter Jackson. Starring British television favorite and “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” star Martin Freeman as a young Bilbo Baggins (relative of Frodo Baggins from “LOTR” and previously played by Ian Holm.)Sean Hunter · Jan 17, 2013