Movie review: "Star Trek Into Darkness" and the power of emotion J.J. Abrams gets it. The director and his star fleet of writers and actors proved that with 2009's rousing, humorous "Star Trek." That adventure breathed relevant but not too hagiographic life into a beloved (to put it mildly) 1960s television sci-fi adventure series. Full Story
Jessica Alba movie being shot in Boulder County A film starring Luke Wilson and Jessica Alba is shooting throughout Boulder County -- including possible sites in Longmont, Lyons, Niwot and Hygiene -- for the next several weeks, according to numerous sources. Full Story
Downey's 'Iron Man' is back with a vengeance (literally) The third "Iron Man" movie, the finale to this trilogy of Marvel marvels, is the jokiest and cutest of them all. It's also far and away the most violent, with a "Die Hard" body count, bombs and bullets -- and Iron Man/Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) trash-talking evil henchmen about how he's going to kill them. Full Story
'The Sapphires' a diamond in the rough This movie shouldn't gleam as brightly as it does. The up-from-struggle story of a group of Outback Aboriginal girls in the late '60s who become a pop group follows the predictable form of such movies, but the racism, love problems and intergroup squabbles in this one have been whittled down to easily overcome obstacles. But there's such a sense of joy in the performances that it's hard not to be won over. Full Story
'Pines' director credits CU for his success When Derek Cianfrance was deciding on film school, he wanted to attend someplace notable such as New York University or the University of Southern California. But he attended Colorado from 1992 to 1995 because he couldn't afford out-of-state tuition costs. In retrospect, Cianfrance said, Boulder was the most fortuitous choice. "I had a really unique education here," he said. Full Story
Do we want Tina Fey to be a movie star? Taylor Swift says Tina Fey is going to hell; Sarah Palin would probably like to send her. Fey recently suggested to some Hollywood paparazzi that they perform anatomical acts which, if not by definition hellish, are certainly impossible. Full Story
Reports: Iran plans suing Hollywood over 'Argo' TEHRAN, Iran—Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning "Argo" because of the movie's allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country, Iranian media reported Tuesday. Full Story
Movie review: '21 & Over' all-night rager I f you liked "The Hangover" but felt like it needed more projectile vomit, stampeding buffaloes and naughty sorority pledges being spanked, then "21 & Over" is the feel-good, feel-bad movie for you. Full Story
Focus on diversity at Boulder's Banff Film Festival While filming "The Way Home," a 2011 short documentary about the lack of cultural diversity in national parks, film director Amy Marquis began thinking about her own outdoor lifestyle "comfort zone," as she called it. Full Story
BOX OFFICE: New 'Die Hard' scores big over weekend Bruce Willis remains a die-hard at the box office. Willis' action sequel "A Good Day to Die Hard" debuted as the weekend's top draw with a $25 million debut from Friday to Sunday. Full Story
