‘Darkest Hour’ is Oldman at his finest
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to World War II, there are so many amazing films depicting the turbulent times the world went through before the Axis powers were finally defeated. The...
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Sandpoint Winter Carnival guide: Part 1
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Sandpoint has a reputation as a quiet town in the snowy months, and right about now, the gray skies and biting wind start to weigh on a person’s...
Grab hold of something: Banff Film Fest is coming
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Like a fine wine — or, maybe, a well-loved ski jacket — the Banff Mountain Film Festival seems to only improve with time. In it’s 22nd year, the...
“An Inconvenient Sequel,” conveniently in Sandpoint
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer A decade ago, “An Inconvenient Truth” brought climate change a pop culture recognition it hadn’t yet experienced. Now, Al Gore is back — grayer and more determined —...
Auditions open for ‘War of the Worlds’
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It may not terrify the nation the way Orson Welles’ original radio broadcast did. Even so, the Panida Playhouse’s adaptation of the famous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast...
‘Sense the Wind’
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes a documentary film comes along and reminds us how resilient and powerful human beings really are. The upcoming documentary “Sense the Wind” playing Friday, July 7 at 7...
Classic car movies screening at Panida Theater
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In celebration of the upcoming Lost in the ‘50s in Sandpoint this weekend, the Panida Theater is showcasing two classic car films, “The Fast and the Furious” and “American...
Portland-made film ‘Emily’ to feature Q&A with director
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff There’s no easy solution when worldviews among family members and loved ones begin to diverge. That’s the tough reality explored by “Emily,” an independent film by Portland filmmakers Ryan...
The Dating Game: Sandpoint Style
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Sandpoint, like many small towns, isn’t the easiest dating environment. This year, the Panida Theater is bringing a little fun back to the singles scene with The Dating Game...
POAC Performance Series: Fraser & Haas
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Alasdair Fraser has long been regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador. Natalie Haas has been described as a “sizzlingly-talented young Californian cellist.” The two of them join forces to...
