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CBS News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Denver Women+Film event honors actress Julia Stiles, celebrates her directorial debut
On Friday afternoon, surrounded by gorgeous spring foliage, the Denver Botanic Gardens was filled with film enthusiasts as the Women+Film Festival began its weekend-long celebration. CBS Presented by Denver Film, Women+Film honors the remarkable achievements of women in cinema and amplifies their voices through outstanding storytelling. This year, actress Julia Stiles was in attendance, receiving the Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award. Bridges presented Stiles with the award, calling her "one of the most fearless and talented actresses in Hollywood." The crowd also enjoyed a film screening of her directorial debut, "Wish You Were Here." Stiles wrote and directed the adaptation of Renee Carlino's best-selling book. The film was released by Lionsgate in January 2025. "This is a total dream come true because the story means so much to me," she told CBS News Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White, who emceed the luncheon. "I think this kind of story is necessary in our world today." CBS CBS Colorado is a proud partner of the Women+Film Luncheon. The Women+Film Festival continues throughout the weekend, featuring a marketplace and an evening with writer and journalist Elizabeth Gilbert. "This festival is designed for you to connect with your peers and community," said Denver Film Programming Manager Ambriehl Turrentine. CBS "Women+Film does more than promote films from emerging and seasoned female filmmakers," added Denver Film Director of Development Amy Weiner Wiess. "It provides an opportunity to highlight important issues, foster dialogue, share diverse perspectives, and celebrate stories that reshape the landscape of women in cinema. Women+Film is vital to Denver Film's year-round programming, but we can't do it alone. As an arts non-profit, we rely on the generosity of community members like you."
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Denver Film brings Bruce Lee to the big screen during May
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Denver Film is screening a series of films called Bruce Lee & Beyond. The series is designed to explore the impact that Bruce Lee had on the martial arts genre and cinema itself. "He brought something to the screen that people have never really seen before in a martial arts film. Those were considered often like cheapies. You don't spend a lot of money on them. You get a cast to come in, do an action movie and make some money and then you're done. But he had something people wanted to see," said Keith Garcia, Artistic Director of the Sie FilmCenter for Denver Film. Denver Film Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial arts master and actor. He was born in San Francisco, but then most of his childhood in Hong Kong. He started acting when he was a child in Hong Kong. He moved back to the United States to go to college, and started teaching martial arts. He got his break in Hollywood by playing Kato in The Green Hornet. Lee is considered to be the first global Chinese film star and one of the most influential martial artists in the history of cinema. Lee made just four films before his death at age 32. The films are "The Big Boss," "Fist of Fury," "Way of the Dragon," and "Enter the Dragon." "Game of Death" was the movie he was working on when he died. It was released posthumously. All five of those movies will play as part of the series. "Just within the context of those five films, his star power changed the box office at the time for martial arts them legitimacy and just changed the global film structure all together," Garcia added. Denver Film In addition to Lee's body of work, Denver Film has curated a selection of films that were directly inspired by Lee. This films include Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon," Jackie Chan's "Half a Loaf of Kung Fu" and "The Fearless Hyena," and Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill Vol. I and Vol. II." Total there are 13 films in the series. LINK: For Tickets and Information about Bruce Lee & Beyond Denver Film's Bruce Lee & Beyond runs throughout the month of May. All the films will screen at the Sie FilmCenter.
Axios
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Film on the Rocks drops 2025 summer movie lineup
Red Rocks Amphitheatre announced its summer movie lineup Monday, featuring five beloved blockbusters spanning sci-fi to romcom. Why it matters: This series under the stars is a rite of summer in Colorado. What they're saying:"It's community, it's culture, and it's a Colorado summer night at its best," Denver Film CEO Kevin Smith said in a statement. The big picture: The stacked schedule for the 26th edition of Film on the Rocks includes: 🪐 "2001: A Space Odyssey" on June 9 🏴☠️ "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" on June 23 🍫 "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" on June 30 💅 "Legally Blonde" on July 7 🧅 "Shrek 2" on Aug. 18 Zoom in: Each night features pre-show comedy and live music starting at 7pm. Films roll at 8pm.
CBS News
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Film on the Rocks returns to Colorado with popular classics from over the decades, music, and comedy
Film fans can rejoice with the return of Film on the Rocks, the popular film series at Red Rocks. This year's installation of the event series will include popular classics for children, families, and fans of sci-fi, according to Denver Film. Film on the Rocks allows guests to watch movies on a giant screen outdoors at Red Rocks under an open sky. Each screening will also start with a comedian and musical performance from local bands and DJs. This year's series will launch in June with 2001: A Space Odyssey and continue through the summer, setting sail with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Don't forget your sweets for the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, bend and snap for Legally Blonde, and drop in for a spell at Shrek 2, which will feature a Shrek-themed rave at the start. "Film on the Rocks is one of Denver's most beloved summer traditions, and we're thrilled to return with a lineup that blends cinematic icons with unforgettable live performances — all set against the stunning backdrop of Red Rocks," Denver Film CEO Kevin Smith said in a statement. "There's nothing quite like watching a film like 2001: A Space Odyssey or Willy Wonka under the stars, surrounded by thousands of movie lovers. It's community, it's culture, and it's a Colorado summer night at its best." Gates open at 6:30 p.m. each night and pre-show entertainment takes the stage at 7 p.m., with the films starting at 8 p.m. Tickets, including fees, will be $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP reserved seating, which includes premium location seating near the front of the amphitheater and exclusive branded giveaways. Tickets go on sale April 25 at 10 a.m. at .
CBS News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The art of the heist plays out on the silver screen in Denver
We all love it when a plan comes together, or maybe it's fun to watch it all fall a part. That is the draw of Denver Film's Thick as Thieves film series throughout the month of March. The series covers a wide range of the films about people looking for a big score and how those plans play out. There are classics like "The Pink Panther," "Rififi," and "The Thomas Crown Affair," and more modern fair like "Inception" and "Set It Off." "If you've ever just kind of wanted to dip your toes into all the heist films, this is a great place to start," said Keith Garcia, Artistic Director of the Sie FilmCenter for Denver Film. This monthlong tribute to art of the heist kicks off with the ultimate series of theft thrillers. "I can think of no better way to kick off a whole month of heist movies than to look at the Ocean's series. We have two double features on Saturday, March 1. You can turn it into a quadruple feature if you've got the time. A double feature of 'Ocean's 11' and '12' and a double feature of "Ocean's 13' and '8,'" Garcia explained. Planned capers are not only fun to watch, but they also make for intricate storytelling. "It was time for some fun this month, so we just wanted to focus on a subgenre that is really fun, really interesting. Nothing more exciting than a heist film to pull you out are they going to get away with it? Are they not? We have plenty of options that go in all directions," Garcia said. There are 17 films carefully curated for the Thick as Thieves series. It starts on March 1, 2025 and runs throughout the month at the Sie FilmCenter in Denver.
