‘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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‘Guitar, Chocolate and a Rose’ set for Valentine’s Day
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff For Leon Atkinson, his upcoming Valentine’s Day performance at the Panida Theater feels a little like coming home. After several years focusing his performances on larger venues like Spokane,...
‘Death of a Small Town in the West’ play: Not your average theater-going experience
By Ben Olson Reader Staff This weekend and next, my original play “Death of a Small Town in the West” will be playing at the Panida Theater’s main stage. The play was an important...
‘Death’ comes back to life
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Editor’s Note: This play was written by Ben Olson, who is co-owner and publisher of the Sandpoint Reader. He is shamelessly using this newspaper to promote his play....
Friends of Scotchman Peaks host Rich Landers Saturday
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Outdoor writer Rich Landers “retired” Dec. 1, leaving the Spokesman-Review after 40 years as reporter and, for the great majority of those, outdoor editor. To celebrate his retirement and...
Reader Reels returns with ‘Three Billboards’
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff After a year-long hiatus, the Reader Reels film series is back with a movie at once hilarious, heartfelt and tragic. Building up strong Oscar buzz right in time for...
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...
Bringing the magic home
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer When David DaVinci visited his dentist on Tuesday morning, he was asked how long he’d been home. “I told him, ‘a few minutes,’” DaVinci said with a laugh....
‘Giving Thanks’: The 6th annual Thanksgiving concert by the Shook Twins at the Panida Theater
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Katelyn and Laurie Shook have a lot to be thankful for. For the sixth year in a row, Sandpoint’s own Shook Twins have returned to their hometown to show...
Warren Miller’s next ski film hits Panida
By Ben Olson Reader Staff There are annual traditions that mark the beginning of the ski season for all winter enthusiasts. Bring out the box of snow gear, wax your skis, change the rack...
