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Denver Film Festival promises buzz worthy films, high profile guests

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October 17, 2025

The newest additions to Denver Film’s guest list for its 48th annual Film Festival include actors Zoey Deutch and Ben Foster, as well as directors Charlie Polinger and Peggy Ahwesh.

Deutch will appear in-person on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 to receiver the Rising Star Award after the screening of her new film Nouvelle Vague. Foster will also appear in-person at the screening of his new film Christy, which is a biographical sports drama about former professional boxer Christy Martin. Foster will receive the Festival’s inaugural Outlaw Award, honoring excellence in antagonistic performances.

Denver Film previously announced that actors Lucy Liu, Delroy Lindo, and Niecy Nash-Betts would be attending the festival at various times, along with director Gus Van Sant.

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“We are so excited to kick things off this year on Halloween with Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. So, the third installment of the Knives Out films. We’re also going to be having an amazing opening night party at Kirk of Highland. Also spooky themed,” said Matt Campbell, Artistic Director for the Denver Film Festival.

Denver Film Festival will host a second screening on Halloween night. The Late Night Showcase will feature Primate, an American horror film.

This year’s Centerstage presentation is Is This Thing On? at the Holiday Theater on November 3, 2025. Bradley Cooper directs and stars in the film along with Will Arnett and Laura Dern.

The Closing Night presentation should be a draw for Broncos fans. It’s the world premiere of Elway, a documentary on legendary Broncos quarterback, John Elway.

“We’ll be going through November 9th, and we’ll be showing over 130 films, a lot of Oscar buzzworthy titles, documentaries, international films, indie films, short films and a lot of panels and creative conversations,” Campbell explained.

This year, Denver Film Festival will show a series of special retrospective films honoring the film industry artists who’ve recently passed away.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, in honor of Robert Redford.
The French Connection, in honor of Gene Hackman.
Mulholland Drive, in honor of David Lynch
Something’s Gotta Give, in honor of Diane Keaton
3 Women, in honor of Shelley Duvall
Top Secret!, in honor of Val Kilmer

In order to program the 10-day festival, Campbell watches some 500 movies every year. When asked what is the hidden gem in this year’s lineup, he responded that it’s difficult to pick just one, but then went on to say,

“One of my favorites is The Testament of Anne Lee, so this is a new film by the creative team that did The Brutalist last year. This is about Ann Lee who was the found of the Shaker religious movement. It stars Amanda Seyfried, and it’s a musical. So it’s crazy, over the top, but really fascinating, amazing film making.”

The announcement that the Sundance Film Festival is coming to Boulder is all the buzz in the Colorado film community. Denver Film welcomes the addition.

“It’s going to be an amazing addition to an already rich ecosystem here for the film industry, and we’re excited to partner with them. It’s just going to raise both of our games as we go forward,” said Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Denver Film.

LINK: For Information & Tickets to the 48th annual Denver Film Festival

Denver Film’s 48th Annual Film Festival runs Friday, October 31 – November, 9, 2025 at theaters and venues throughout the city.

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Things To Do In And Around Denver This Weekend – 12/11-12/14 – 303 Magazine

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December 11, 2025

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Things To Do In And Around Denver This Weekend – 12/11-12/14 – 303 Magazine

When: Dec 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Fight Club – 1959 16th St Mall Denver
Cost: Price varies
The Lowdown:

Guests have the option of $39 bottomless flatbreads, which includes the price of their oche reservation for Social Darts®. The bottomless flatbread menu features Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Four Cheese Flatbread, Breakfast Flatbread, or Garden Vegetable Flatbread. Guests can also order off the á la carte menu, which includes a fresh-cut fruit plate, breakfast sliders,, avocado toast, and Flight Club’s famous churros.

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Louisiana child rape suspect arrested in Denver

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December 11, 2025

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Louisiana child rape suspect arrested in Denver

DENVER (KKTV) – A man out of Louisiana suspected of child rape is now in custody in Colorado.

The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force said they arrested 43-year-old James Connolly Tuesday morning in Denver.

The U.S. Marshals Service said Connolly was wanted by West Baton Rouge Parish deputies for first-degree rape of a child under 13 years old.

According to the U.S. Marshals, a full-scale investigation into the allegation was launched, and probable cause was found to file charges.

After an arrest warrant was issued on August 12, they said Connolly was likely aware of the warrant and had fled the state.

On Monday, officials reportedly received information that he could be in Denver. The next day, the U.S. Marshals Service said the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force found Connolly working maintenance for a company near I-270 and York Street in Denver under the name “Alli” with a changed physical appearance.

Officials said Connolly was then positively identified and taken into custody.

“The success of this arrest represents a culmination of extensive cooperative investigative efforts between the U.S. Marshals in Baton Rouge, U.S. Marshals Colorado Violent Offender Task Force – Denver, West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Englewood Police Department, and Colorado Department of Corrections,” the U.S. Marshals Service said in a release.

He’s currently in the Adams County Jail pending extradition back to Louisiana.

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Pat Surtain II Delivers Brutally Honest Take on Broncos’ Final Opponents

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December 9, 2025

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Pat Surtain II Delivers Brutally Honest Take on Broncos’ Final Opponents

If the 11-2 Denver Broncos are going to obtain Super Bowl glory, they can’t be satisfied with their 10-game winning streak. Next up, the 9-3 Green Bay Packers come to Denver for a fixture that will kick off a run of four tricky games to finish out a season that now promises so much more.

When it comes to the Broncos facing adversity, Patrick Surtain II believes the Broncos have their opponents set up right where they want them.

“That’s what the NFL is all about. Each and every week, a new opponent comes,” Surtain said via 9NEWS‘ Scotty Gange. “Obviously, we’ve got some great opponents coming up for the rest of the year. So if we want to be that team we talk about, these are the games that matter and count.”

Green Bay’s Micah Parsons and Jordan Love will present a much more pressing challenge than the hemorrhaging Las Vegas Raiders did this past Sunday. Regardless of the challenges ahead, within the Broncos’ competitive DNA lies a unique blend of wanting to prove even more while also enjoying the fruits of their labor along the way.

Locker room celebrations have centered around the feel-good vibes of the aptly named “Club Dub,” so keeping the ball rolling certainly has its fringe benefits. Ultimately, Surtain revels more in how this team has stuck together through all the challenges, which makes living in this particular moment a whole lot sweeter.

“Yeah, it feels good finally watching the tide change,” Surtain told Gange. “You know, we stuck with it. There’s a bunch of guys that stuck through the process for a couple of years now. And to finally fulfill this moment, this opportunity—11 wins on the season is not easy to do in this league. So, that was something to be very pleased and happy about.”

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Nov 30, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) tackles Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) in the first quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium. | Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Double-digit winning streaks don’t happen by accident. The finer details matter, especially as the gruelling 17-game campaign rolls on.

The Broncos’ offense mounted its three longest drives of the season in Sin City, statement moves down the field that dramatically tipped the scales in terms of time of possession. Surtain appreciated the in-game breather it gave him and his unit.

“The offense did a heck of a job with their time of possession,” Surtain said via Gange. “Yes, it was saving our legs a little bit. I don’t even know how many plays we had—pretty sure it was pretty low. But shout out to the offense for that. And defensively, we picked it up.”

While the Kansas City Chiefs have been vanquished from the AFC West picture, the Los Angeles Chargers caught a major break on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, keeping them still in the divisional hunt.

Moving forward, the smaller issues and stumbles on the defensive side might require Bo Nix and the offense to continue playing the kind of ball that keeps the lights on in the Broncos’ pop-up Club Dub.

Even so, Surtain and his teammates still have everything laid out in front of them