O Brother, Where Art Thou? features as Panida $5 film
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the movies that came to theaters in the early 2000s, O Brother, Where Art Thou? could be regarded as one that approaches perfection.
Written …
Category: Movies and Theater
Netflix series Chimp Crazy lives up to both parts of its title
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Like many people — probably too many people — I binged Tiger King in its entirety when it arose as a short-lived cultural behemoth during …
Warren Miller’s 75 film kicks off ski season
By Reader Staff
Nothing ushers in the North Idaho ski season like the annual Warren Miller film screening at the Panida Theater (300 N. First Ave., in downtown Sandpoint).
This …
‘Great Odin’s raven!’ Panida to host Anchorman as $5 film
By Zach Hagadone
In case you haven’t noticed, the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election is kind of a big deal. But so is Ron Burgundy, the schmoozy-schmaltzy bigshot San Diego TV …
The Penguin is a crime drama masterpiece that transcends its comic-book origins
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s been said by at least one critic at The Guardian that Colin Farrell should win “all the awards” for his remarkable performance as Oswald …
Teton Gravity Research brings its 29th annual screening of stoke to the Panida
By Reader Staff
“Stoke” is a word that we use during this time of year to describe the excitement leading up to the commencement of the snow sports season. We’re …
LPO Rep brings Steel Magnolias play to the Panida
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Since its founding five years ago, Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre has created some memorable moments on the Panida Theater main stage. Led by Keely …
Netflix’s Mr. McMahon is the docu-series we need — and deserve — right now
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
It’s an unsettling experience to watch the brand-new, hotly anticipated and much-discussed Netflix docu-series Mr. McMahon, which takes viewers on a sweeping, insider-y journey …
Rex Theater receives national grants
By Reader Staff
The Foundation for the Rex Theater has been awarded a $15,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with a matching grant from the Marcus Anderson …
Civil War(s)
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Though art often imitates life, that’s not a good thing when the art in question is a vision of what a contemporary U.S. civil war …
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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.
