Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’
Reveiw by CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ movie poster. Courtesy/Reel Deal Theater
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is entertaining for those of us who, due to familial or marital commitments, must accompany someone we love to movies in the comic book/superhero genre.
After sitting through all the “pow, boom, splat” as we call it at our house, one does come out of the film taking the advice of SHIELD Director Nick Fury, “Trust no one.” If you take this kind of movie too seriously, the world will feel much less safe Read More
Local Movie Extra Recounts Positive Experience
Jennifer McDonald of White Rock dressed for her role in “Outlaw Prophet.” Courtesy photoWhite Rock resident Jennifer McDonald was cast last week in the movie “Outlaw Prophet” as one of the wives of Warren Jeffs, the leader of a Fundamentalist Mormon polygamist sect.
She filmed Tuesday and Wednesday on a set at Ghost Ranch. Speculation had surrounded the movie as it was being shot earlier this month in a Pajarito Acres home. The announced title of the film is “Jubilee” but the initials “OP” appeared Read More
Jimmy Stadler Band Plays Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Benefit Saturday Night
Jimmy Stadler rocked the Posse Lodge with his band Saturday night in a benefit concert for the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Couples take to the floor at the Posse Lodge. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Members of the Sheriff’s Posse keep a watchful eye on the festivities. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
The Jimmy Stadler Band, bass player David Toland, drummer Craig Neil and lead singer Jimmy Stadler on guitar and keyboard, played everything from George Strait to the Stones Saturday night. PhotoCinema Cindy Reviews ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’
Movie poster for ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel. Courtesy Reel Deal Theater
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” director Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic romp, is all that we’ve come to appreciate about Anderson’s films (“Moonrise Kingdom” and “The Royal Tannenbaums”, for example), only better.
It is vastly entertaining, rich in minute visual details, and presenting a surprising scene at nearly every turn. The film earned four chilies (out of a possible four) Read More
Local Artists Present Spring Gift Boutique April 19
Zia Award Honors Three Outstanding Children’s Book Authors
NMPW News:
Four outstanding New Mexico women writers will be honored for their children’s books on Saturday, April 26, at noon at the Hotel Encanto in Las Cruces as part of the New Mexico Press Women’s annual conference.
The 2014 Zia Book Award finalists for the Picture Book category are (in alphabetical order) Kitten Caboodle, written by Paige Grant and illustrated by Lisa Williams, and Tia’s Tamales, written by Ana Baca and illustrated by Noël Chilton. The finalists in the Youth category are (in alphabetical order) Children of Time: Evolution and the Human Story by Anne Weaver and Freaking Read More
This Week at the Reel Deal
Column By JIM O’DONNELLThis week we are opening The Grand Budapest Hotel, Rio 2 and Need for Speed. We will hold Captain America for another week. Noah, Muppets Most Wanted, and Divergent end this Thursday.
After dozens of requests we finally got a print of The Grand Budapest Hotel after weeks of haggling. This comedy/drama is getting reviews in the 90 percent plus range. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Also on our short list, we plan to show 50-1, Read More
Introducing Los Alamos Author E. E. Giorgi and Her First Novel, ‘Chimeras: A Track Presius Mystery’
Author E. E. Giorgi. Courtesy photo
Introducing E. E. Giorgi and her first novel, “Chimeras: A Track Presius Mystery,” with a twist of epigenetics
Full disclosure: I’ve known E. E. Giorgi for less than two years, but have become close friends with her since our first encounter.
I am forever amazed by her active mind, thirst for learning, and extraordinary creativity. EEG is a scientist, a photographer, a writer of both science and fiction … in addition to being a parent of two young teens. Read More
Learn the Craft of Ukrainian Egg Dying
Pysanka eggs. Photo courtesy http://www.pinterest.com
FLAC News:
As Easter approaches, the Fuller Lodge Art Center invites the community to come and learn the ancient tradition of Ukrainian egg dying 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12 at the Art Center.
Linda Zwick, a local artist, will be teaching the techniques and symbolism of this art form known as pysanka, a term that comes from pysaty, meaning “to write.”
The term is appropriate because the intricate designs are formed by literally writing with melted beeswax using kistkas. The kistka is basically a funnel with a handle that Read More
Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World
Our Lady of the Lote Tree Melchor Pérez Holguín (active 1694-1724), Potosí, Bolivia, 1716. Oil on canvas. New Mexico History Museum Collection, DCA 2005.27.32. Gift of the International Institute of Iberian Colonial Art This image of Our Lady of the Lote Tree represents the patron saint of the town of Castellón de la Plana in the Valencian region of Spain. The original tiny (2.4 inches) sculpture has been installed within the body of a larger sculpture representing the Virgin Mary that has been lavishly dressed. Photo by Blair Clark
Our Lady of Copacabana with Saint Joseph and Saint Peter. Unidentified Read More
Jimmy Stadler Band Plays Posse Lodge Saturday
Jean Cocteau Gallery Presents Works of Silversmith and Photographer Wings
Silver and stone bracelet by Wings. Courtesy/Jean Cocteau Gallery
JEAN COCTEAU CINEMA News:
The Jean Cocteau Gallery inside the Jean Cocteau Cinema (418 Montezuma, Santa Fe) presents the work of the Taos Pueblo silversmith and photographer Wings, April 14-May 11.
Wings, a self-taught silversmith and professional photographer, is an enrolled member of Taos Pueblo, the People of the Red Willow. His heritage is exclusively Tiwa, which is his people’s name for their ancestry, their spiritual beliefs, and their native language, which he speaks fluently.
The third of seven children, Wings Read More
Young Actor Sheds Light on Highway Shrines with His Film ‘Descanso’
Aspen Elementary School fifth grader Christopher Garcia wrote the short film ‘Descanso’ along with his father. He also acts in the film. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comEleven-year-old actor Christopher Garcia spends a lot of time on the highway. He travels between his home in Velarde where he lives with his mom, Sha-marie Reid; his school, Aspen Elementary in Los Alamos; and Albuquerque where he visits his dad, takes acting lessons and acts in commercials and films.
During those drives, Garcia kept noticing the shrines alongside Read More
Los Alamos Author Hits Number 9 on Amazon Bestseller List With Interstellar Adventure Novel
Cover of ‘Anarchate Vigilante.’ Coutesy/T. Jackson King
T. Jackson King
Staff Report
Los Alamos author T. Jackson King has hit No. 9 on the Amazon Hot New Releases in Space Opera sci-fi with his novel Anarchate Vigilante, an interstellar adventure about a human vigilante-for-hire who brings justice and hope to planets oppressed by the Anarchate galactic culture.
Amazon’s Kindle ebook ranking lists only bestselling novels released in the last 30 days and is updated hourly. King’s novel was released March 27, so it has climbed to this rank very quickly.
His novel also has hit Amazon Read More
Good Times Rolled at Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Fundraiser Friday Night
Concert promoter Russ Gordon and his wife welcome community members to Friday’s fundraiser at the Posse Lodge for which all proceeds go to the Summer Concert Series. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Dancing gets underway at Friday night’s fundraiser. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Bidders check out silent auction items. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Friday night’s fundraiser for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series drew a large crowd to the Posse Lodge.
DK & the Affordables performed with special guest musicians Eddy Partridge of the Nomads and Read More
Mountain Elementary School’s Production of Disney’s Cinderella Kids is a Big Success!
First and second grade students at Mountain Elementary School perform April 3 in Disney’s ‘Cinderella Kids.’ Courtesy photo
MOUNTAIN SCHOOL News:
Five classes of first and second grade students put on Disney’s musical ‘Cinderella Kids’ April 3 in the Mountain Elementary School gymnasium.
Each student had a special role – whether Cinderella, narrator, solo singer, a wheel of the carriage, or something else. Six students performed as Cinderella. Families and teachers all worked together to help the students perform this “happily-ever-after” tale.
Mountain Read More
Council Tables Withdrawal of Historic Sculptures Master Plan … Will Revisit In June Time Frame
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 during today’s noon-time meeting to table the motion that Council withdraw the Historic Sculptures Master Plan as an official document that guides the work of County boards, commission and staff. Concern was expressed with how the County could fund the plan and other types of public art while ensuring the collection includes a wide variety spread throughout the community. Council likely will revisit the issue at a meeting in June. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
President Ron Wilkins of the Los Alamos Historical Society Board of Directors Read More
Want To Be A Movie Extra in Los Alamos?
COUNTY News:
Members of the public who are interested in auditioning to be an extra in the Lifetime made-for-television movie being filmed in White Rock (working title: “Jubilee”), are encouraged to send an e-mail to the casting director at extras@whiteturtlecasting.com and include a current photo, contact phone number, height, weight and the year, make, model and color of your vehicle.
Filming in White Rock is scheduled for March 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 22, however, other portions of the film will be shot in other New Mexico locations through to the end of April.
Please submit Read More
Summer Concert Series Fundraiser Tonight!
Dk and the Affordables, from left, Rob Heineman, Scott Beguin and DK Warner entertained an enthusiastic crowd Feb. 16 at the Manhattan Project Restaurant. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Russ Gordon celebrates concert series’ 25-year anniversary
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Tonight’s fundraiser for the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will get going at 7 p.m. at the Posse Lodge.
Music is DK & the Affordables. Special guest musicians include Eddy Partridge of the Nomads fame and James Carothers of the Renegade Mountain Band. Tickets are $15 or $25 for couples.
At 8:30 p.m., Read More
