Grand mastery
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
When a lot of people like something, it’s typically wise to give it a wide berth until evidence suggests otherwise. Suffice to say, succumbing to …
Category: Movie Reviews
The making of Ziggy Stardust
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
David Bowie is firmly cemented in music history as a worldwide rock icon who pushed the limits and dared to be exactly who he wanted …
‘A different way for the water to be for a little while’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If there ever was a show that succeeded in tackling the great intangible of the afterlife with equal parts comedy and pathos, The Good Place…
‘Hillbilly Elegy’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Our fellow countrymen have always had a tumultuous relationship with the American Dream. Serving as a national ethos of the United States, the American Dream …
‘The Mandolorian’ Season 2 hits Disney+
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s already well established that The Mandalorian is a better addition to the Star Wars universe than the prequel trilogy, the standalone Solo film and …
Mystery reimagined
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Netflix original Enola Holmes is the latest endeavor for 16-year-old rising actress Millie Bobby Brown, who found fame in her role as Eleven in …
Eat the rich… before they eat you
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
There comes a time — many, many times, in fact — when poor people have had enough of rich peoples’ bullshit. The United States’ insurgency …
Feel-good movies – without all the cheese
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Let’s face it: 2020 sucks. As we all find ways to supplant the constant bad news with ways to enrich our souls, feel-good movies often …
James Bond: The ultimate cinematic time capsule
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Contributor
There are few more enduring pop culture icons than James Bond.
For 60 years, 007 has defined and redefined the action blockbuster. But there’s more …
Complex creatures
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Midway through my first semester as a grad student in history I’d had enough of complexity. Reading about 1,000 pages a week, grading papers for …
Reader in Print
Special Report
TIMBER WARS: Six-part series, February-November 2022.
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WHERE ARE THE WORKERS?: Five-part series, September-October 2021.
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THE AMERICAN REDOUBT: Seven-part series, November-December 2017.
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STANDOFF AT RUBY RIDGE: 25 Years Later. Five-part series, August-September 2017.
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Curious about what media the locals use? Check our 2018 Local Media Survey. GO SEE »
Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss out on Online Auctions, Purse Parties, Parties, Craft Fairs, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
