FILMS Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy) is handsome, clever and rich. She’s also a bit of a wrecking ball — the kind who thinks she’s holding the world together, when she’s the one holding on for dear life. And if she spent a little less time modeling Harriet Smith (Mia Goth) and a little more time with George Knightly (Johnny Flynn), then various friends and family members might have a more agreeable time. Adapted by Eleanor Catton and directed by first-timer Autumn de Wilde, whose resume includes a respectable number of music videos, ‘Emma.’ is an earnest adaptation of Jane Austin’s 1815 novel with a lackluster pace. Taylor-Joy nails Emma’s incredulity, and Goth plays Harriet as a girl composed of innocuous giggles. Coupled with the costume designs, they are the best parts — as is Bill Nighy as Mr. Woodhouse, a man endlessly searching for the source of that infernal draft. But Flynn’s Knightly lacks brooding, de Wilde’s adaptation lacks momentum, and ‘Emma.’ comes to a full stop before it even gets started. —MJC
BOULDER:
Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-3011: ‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Century Theatre, 1700 29th St., 303-444-0583: ‘1917’ ‘The Assistant’ ‘Brahms: The Boy II’ ‘The Call of the Wild’ ‘Downhill’ ‘Emma.’ ‘The Gentlemen’ ‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ ‘Impractical Jokers: The Movie’ ‘The Invisible Man’ ‘Little Women’ ‘The Lodge’ ‘My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising’
‘Parasite’ ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ ‘Seberg’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., 303-444-7328: ‘Beanpole,’ Feb. 26-29. Boulder Jewish Film Festival, March 4-15. ‘Disappearance at Clifton Hill,’ 8:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Oscar-nominated Animation shorts, Feb. 26-29. ‘In Search of Chopin,’ March 1-2. International Film Series, University of Colorado Boulder, Muenzinger Auditorium, 1905 Colorado Ave., 303-492-8662: Free show: ‘The Bit Player,’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. ‘Parasite (Black & White version),’ Feb. 29-March 2. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Patagonia Boulder, 1630 Pearl St., Boulder: Leaping Forward: Our Planet & Food & Film — A Leap Day Fundraiser for SOIL Boulder, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29.
DENVER:
The Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-5977: ‘The Medicine,’ 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-744-9686: ‘Amazon Adventure 3D’ ‘Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D’ ‘Hidden Pacific 3D’ ‘Into America’s Wild 3D’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Paramount Denver, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, 303-623-0106: Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28,
Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., 303-595-3456: CatVideoFest 2020, Feb. 28-March 1. ‘Dead End Drive-In,’ 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 ‘The Death of Dick Long,’ 7 p.m. Monday, March 2. ‘Hoop Dreams,’ 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, ‘The Lodge’ ‘Olympic Dreams’ ‘Parasite’ ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’
LONGMONT:
Regal Village at the Peaks 12, 1230 S. Hover Road, 844-462-7342: ‘1917’ ‘Brahms: The Boy II’ ‘The Call of the Wild’ ‘Dolittle’ ‘Downhill’ ‘Fantasy Island’ ‘The Gentlemen’ ‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ ‘The Invisible Man’ ‘My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising’ ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
LOUISVILLE:
Regal Cinebarre Boulder, 1164 W. Dillon Road, 844-462-7342: ‘1917’ ‘Brahms: The Boy II’ ‘The Call of the Wild’ ‘Dolittle’ ‘Downhill’ ‘Emma.’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘The Gentlemen’ ‘Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey’ ‘Impractical Jokers: The Movie’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ ‘Parasite’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
NEDERLAND:
Backdoor Theater, 243 W. Fourth St., 303-258-0188: ‘Parasite’
EVENTS from Page 31
Longmont Symphony Beethoven Cycle: Schubert & Beethoven. 7 p.m. Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont, 303-772-5796.
The 92’ Dream Team: A Completely Fictional True Sports History. 9 p.m. Grafenberg Sketch Comedy And Improv Theatre, 70 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-803-8894.
Marshall Hayes, Toney Rocks, Trio of Rejects. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731.
Dairy Arts Center and Elena Mathys Studio: Infante Margarita’s Colorful Adventures. 2 p.m. The Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826.
Old’s Cool Rock. 10 p.m. Dark Horse, 2922 Baseline, Boulder. Pepper: Step to the Local Motion tour. 7:30 p.m. The Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver, 720-577-6884. Sisters Of Rock. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Traditional Indian Kirtan. 7 p.m. Raj Yoga & Meditation, 2750 Glenwood Drive #1, Boulder, 720-287-3361. Wendy Woo Band — with Logan Thomas. 8 p.m. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, 720-297-6397. Events
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Mardi Gras Murder Mystery At the Empire Hotel. 6 p.m. The Grizzly Rose, 5450 North Valley Highway, Denver, 303-295-2353. Workshop with Artist Stacey Steers. 2 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Music The Dear Landlords. 3 p.m. The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont, 303-776-1914. DYAO Spectacular: Ellis Island. 2:30 p.m. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, 720-865-4220.
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An Evening with Mike Masse. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757. Kristen Ford, Nick Critchlow. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731. Live eTown Radio Show Taping with Aoife O’Donovan & Che Apalache. 7 p.m. eTown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-443-8696. Sam Bush. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030. Super Whatevr. 8 p.m. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, 303-291-1007. Washed Out. 9 p.m. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver, 303-993-8023. Events Boulder Comedy Show. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-767-2863. Nemr. 6 p.m. Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., Denver, 303-595-3637.
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