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The Reel Deal: Paul Reiser Q&A

The Reel Deal: Paul Reiser Q&A

When Paul Reiser comes to mind, it’s hard not to think of Paul Buchman, the yin to Helen Hunt’s yang on the wonderfully honest and hilarious sitcom, “Mad About You.” Or Carter Burke, the diabolical corporate lackey that nearly terminates the entire human species in James Cameron’s Aliens. Or the hapless Detroit detective slyly covering...
The Reel Deal: Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison Q&A

The Reel Deal: Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison Q&A

On Monday, March 18th, rousing Scottish indie rockers, Frightened Rabbit, will return to Denver (Gothic Theatre) with another round of emotionally charged, acoustic sounds. And frontman, Scott Hutchison, is amped. “I really like playing in places that are kind of like drinking towns. Denver feels like that to me…and we’re really looking forward to it!”...
The Reel Deal: Bobcat Goldthwait Q&A

The Reel Deal: Bobcat Goldthwait Q&A

Make no mistake about it, Bobcat Goldthwait isn’t particularly fond of nostalgia. Memories of a loud, trembling on stage persona? Twisted Sister and all those hair bands? Or those silly 80s movies, like One Crazy Summer, Hot to Trot, and Police Academy? Good riddance. Bobcat Goldthwait – Comedy Central “I know that most people only...
The Reel Deal: SDFF Star Sightings

The Reel Deal: SDFF Star Sightings

Last week, the 35th Annual Starz Denver Film Festival launched its November campaign with a string of musical foursomes. On opening night, actor Mark Ivanir was on hand for the Denver premiere of A Late Quartet, the story of four musicians struggling to stay together amidst a series of personal crises. Later, on the festival’s...
The Reel Deal: SDFF Spotlight on Colorado

The Reel Deal: SDFF Spotlight on Colorado

Since 1897, Colorado has had a long standing tradition of terrific film and television production. In 1902, there was a silent short called “Fun In The Glenwood Springs Pool.” In the 50s and 60s, great Westerns like The Maverick Queen (1956), Cat Ballou (1965), Stagecoach (1966), True Grit (1969), and Butch Cassidy & The Sundance...
The Reel Deal: 35th Annual Starz Denver Film Festival

The Reel Deal: 35th Annual Starz Denver Film Festival

The political propaganda is everywhere, the politicians are stumping and debating and mudslinging, and the ballots are piling up, ready to be counted. Election Day is right around the corner – a celebration of our freedom of speech. Our voices. Our choices. This week, as the Presidential race comes down the home stretch and state...
The Reel Deal: Jim Gaffigan Q&A

The Reel Deal: Jim Gaffigan Q&A

Hot Pockets, bacon, cake – oh my! Jim Gaffigan is one food obsessed comedian. With a keen sense of satire, he has an innate ability to channel our innermost thoughts on being lazy and over indulgent. And does so as a smart, relatable every man with a disarming inner voice. Jim Gaffigan – Hot Pockets...
The Reel Deal: Jim Breuer Q&A

The Reel Deal: Jim Breuer Q&A

Jim Breuer is clearing the air. As a successful comedian and former cast member of Saturday Night Live, Breuer is best known for his dead on impersonations, unique characters, and family fueled humor. However, for one reason or another, he frequently gets mislabeled. Perhaps it’s because of his appearance?  Those large, droopy eyes? The goofy...
The Reel Deal: David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis

The Reel Deal: David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis

David Cronenberg is a mad genius – a filmmaker who regularly employs physical and psychological horrors as a way to tap into the grotesque fears and desires of modern life. In Videodrome (1983), a producer (James Woods) unravels after obsessing over sadistic and erotic programming. In Dead Ringers (1988), twin doctors devolve into a cycle...
The Reel Deal: Favorite Olympic Movies

The Reel Deal: Favorite Olympic Movies

Let the games begin! The four words that commemorate the start of the jubilant two week celebration of sportsmanship known as the XXX Olympiad. This year’s Summer Games takes place in London, UK – a vibrant, international melting pot known for cultural phenomenon like The Beatles, James Bond, and William Shakespeare. Under the guidance of famed...
The Reel Deal: Swimming Pool Movie Moments

The Reel Deal: Swimming Pool Movie Moments

The Ancient Greeks and Romans built them for bathing, athletic training, and nautical games. They were introduced into the modern Olympic Games in 1896. And following World War II, they became a status symbol in households all around the world: Swimming pools. Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Hollywood’s love affair with swimming pools began with...
The Reel Deal: 2012 Summer Movies

The Reel Deal: 2012 Summer Movies

School is out, the summer solstice has passed, the hot weather is upon us, and it’s almost time for the best pool party series of them all: 303’s Pool Party Series (July 1st). Can’t wait until the 1st? How about grabbing a bucket of popcorn, a frosty beverage, and kicking back in the cool environs...