John Wenzel

Movies |
“Avatar: The Way of Water” is beautiful leap forward in virtual filmmaking, but with skin-deep characters

December 15, 2022 at 11:41 a.m.

James Cameron's long-awaited "Avatar: The Way of Water" sets a new high bar for virtual filmmaking as he revisits the Na'vi on their homeworld of Pandora

The 61-year-old former star of the ABC sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" posted a 26-minute video on Instagram from Dec. 9 that showed him being boxed in by hotel staff in the lobby, repeatedly questioned as to whether he was a guest.

Entertainment |
Colorado hotel apologizes to “Mr. Cooper” star Mark Curry after he said he was racially profiled there

December 13, 2022 at 4:25 a.m.

The 61-year-old former star of the ABC sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" posted a 26-minute video on Instagram from Dec. 9 that showed him being boxed in by hotel staff...

Author and filmmaker Julian Rubinstein, who wrote the acclaimed book "The Holly" and directed the documentary version, is being sued for defamation related to the nonfiction works, according to a lawsuit filed in Denver that was served last month.

Entertainment |
“The Holly” author, Oscar-winner Adam McKay hit with lawsuit over book and documentary

September 23, 2022 at 10:24 a.m.

Author and filmmaker Julian Rubinstein, who wrote the acclaimed book "The Holly" and directed the documentary version, is being sued for defamation related to the nonfiction works, according to a...

Stanley Kubrick's 1980 take on Stephen King's "The Shining," which was inspired by King's stay at Estes Park's Stanley Hotel, contains a scene so disturbing that its mere mention sends fans into paroxysms of terror. And now you can step inside it.

Travel |
The Stanley Hotel has re-created one of “The Shining’s” most terrifying scenes

September 13, 2022 at 11:12 a.m.

Stanley Kubrick's 1980 take on Stephen King's "The Shining," which was inspired by King's stay at Estes Park's Stanley Hotel, contains a scene so disturbing that its mere mention sends...

This year marks five decades since John Denver's immortal, occasionally controversial and resolutely pastoral folk anthem "Rocky Mountain High" was released, and Coloradans can celebrate with a major concert -- as well as some self-directed excursions.

Music |
John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” turns 50: Love, censorship and constant tributes define song’s history

June 15, 2022 at 10:48 a.m.

This year marks five decades since John Denver's immortal, occasionally controversial and resolutely pastoral folk anthem "Rocky Mountain High" was released, and Coloradans can celebrate with a major concert --...