FILMS Before the 1990s, animated family films were in the gutter. Deemed too expensive, too labor-intensive, their demise was certain. But then came ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and a decade-long renaissance of handdrawn and computergenerated animation followed. It culminated with 1999’s, ‘The Iron Giant,’ an ‘E.T.’-esque story of an alien metal man landing on Earth and befriending a lonely little boy. Synthesizing handdrawn animation and CGI, ‘The Iron Giant’ depicts an American past that still feels present while reminding children and adults alike “you are who you choose to be.” The film has developed a cult following, but in ’99, it was a flop. The future of hand-drawn animation wasn’t far behind. Thankfully, a 35mm print of writer/director Brad Bird’s Cold War parable will flicker once more at the International Film Series final 2019 screening. —MJC
‘Bicycle Thieves,’ 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9. ‘By The Grace of God,’ Dec. 11-14. ‘Dolemite,’ 8:45 p.m, Friday, Dec. 6. ‘Jinpa,’ Dec. 4-7. ‘Linda Ronstadt: Listen to My Voice,’ Dec. 11-14. ‘Moonlight Sonata: Deafness In Three Movements,’ Dec. 4-7.
BOULDER:
International Film Series, University of Colorado Boulder, Muenzinger Auditorium, 1905 Colorado Ave., 303-492-8662:
Boedecker Theatre, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., 303-444-7328: ‘The Aeronauts,’ Dec. 6-12.
‘The Iron Giant’ on 35mm, 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8.
DENVER:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303744-9686: ‘Apollo 11: First Steps’ ‘Superpower Dogs 3D’ ‘Turtle Odyssey’ ‘The Grinch’
Century Theatre, 1700 29th St., 303-444-0583: ‘21 Bridges’ ‘The Addams Family’ ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ ‘Dark Waters’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’ ‘The Good Liar’
Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., 303-595-3456: ‘The Evil Dead,’ 9:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6. ‘The Kingmaker’ ‘Knives and Skin’
LONGMONT:
Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., 720-494-4673: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ 7:15 p.m., Dec. 5.
‘Harriet’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ ‘Knives Out’ ‘Meet Me in St. Louis,’ Dec 8 & 11. ‘Queen & Slim’ ‘Parasite’ ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ ‘They Shall Not Grow Old,’ 4 & 7 p.m., Dec. 7. ‘Waves’
Regal Village at the Peaks 12, 1230 S. Hover Road, 844-462-7342: ‘21 Bridges’ ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ ‘Dark Waters’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’ ‘Gremlins,’ 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. ‘Jojo Rabbit’
‘Knives Out’ ‘Midway’ ‘Playing With Fire’ ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ ‘Queen & Slim’ ‘They Shall Not Grow Old,’ 4 & 7 p.m., Dec. 7. ‘The Star,’ Dec. 7-8. Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, 303-651-2787: Film Night, 6:30 p.m.
LOUISVILLE:
Regal Cinebarre Boulder, 1164 W. Dillon Road, 844-462-7342: ‘21 Bridges’ ‘A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood’ ‘Charlie’s Angels’ ‘Dark Waters’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ ‘Downton Abbey’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’ ‘The Good Liar’ ‘Harriet’ ‘Joker’ ‘Knives Out’
NEDERLAND:
Backdoor Theater, 243 W. Fourth St., 303-258-0188: ‘The Good Liar’
EVENTS from Page 30
5th Annual Tree Lighting. 4 p.m. Village at the Peaks, 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 720-438-2500.
Jack Hadley Band. 7 p.m. Gunbarrel Brewing Company, 7088 Winchester Circle, Boulder, 800-803-5732.
Sharone, Something For Tomorrow, Asylum 9, 21 Taras. 9 p.m. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver, 303-296-1003.
8th Annual Pipe Organ Tour. 12:30 p.m. University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd., Denver.
John Denver Holiday Celebration with the Colorado Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, 720-865-4220.
Sing It To Me Santa: KALEO. 8 p.m. The Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874.
Annual Holiday Harps. 11 a.m. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100. John Gorka. 7 p.m., Jensen Guitars, 350 Main St., Longmont. $25, 303-8273163
Live Local Music. 7 p.m. Denver Open Media, 700 Kalamath St., Denver, 720-222-0160.
Benjamon Henre Gaude. Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont, 720-204-6064.
May Erlewine. 8 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Christmas with the Children’s Chorale. 1 p.m. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, 303-892-5600.
MIDIcinal Live Band — with Notorious Conduct, Future Joy, TheBusiness. featuring Tom Davidson (Late Set), JusChill. 9 p.m. Cervantes’ Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772.
Christy Wessler Holiday Sing-Along Concert. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Cosmic Kirtan at Fiske: Indian Constellations, Stories & Chants. 7 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, 303-492-5002. Dragon Smoke — with Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Float Like A Buffalo. 9 p.m. Cervantes Masterpiece, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772. Happy Hour Live Jazz. 5:30 p.m. Tandoori Grill South, 619 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-7339. Holiday Parade of Lights. 6:30 p.m. Lyons. Holiday Show! 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374.
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Laser Deadmau5. 10 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, 303-492-5002.
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Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers. 9 p.m. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, 303-291-1007. Mike Pederson Smells Like Phish. 4:30 p.m. The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont, 303-776-1914. Policulture. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Tap Room, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-776-1914. Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra Presents: Ukuleles in Outer Space. 1:30 p.m. Historic Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant St., Denver. Season of Light + Holiday Music Show. 2:30 p.m. Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, 303-492-5002.
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The Skatalites. 9 p.m. The Caribou Room, 55 Indian Peaks Drive, Nederland, 303-258-3637. Steve Thomas Band. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Ten. 6 p.m. Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-652-4186. Trace Bundy’s Acoustic Holiday 11th Annual — with Kaki King. 7 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Van Wholen. 8 p.m. The Wild Game Entertainment Experience, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 720-600-4875. Veronique Van Pelt presents: the Deep Cuts Showcase no. 12. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731. Winter Folly Fundraiser. 5:30 p.m. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-651-8374. Wolf van Elfmand. 11 a.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. Events 10th Anniversary Celebration. 5 p.m. Asher Brewing Company, 4699 Nautilus Court South, Boulder, 303-530-1381. see EVENTS Page 34
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