Entertainment

This Week at the Reel Deal

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By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

This Friday, Jan. 24, we will be opening Lone Survivor. Sorry you’ve had to wait for it, but as much as we tried, Universal wouldn’t give it to us on the break. As I’ve said before, if it’s a great movie it may take some time but there’s no need to go off the hill. We will bring the films to you. 

Also opening this Friday is Nebraska, starring Bruce Dern. It’s directed by Alexander Payne who also directed two of my favorite movies: Sideways and The Descendants.

It opened in a very limited way in four screenings in November, but has gained momentum and praise. Read More

‘Backcountry Film Fest’ in Los Alamos Jan. 30

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Scene from the film ‘Valhalla.’ Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

For the third year, the Winter Wildlands Alliance in coordination with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Reel Deal will bring 10 independent films to Los Alamos, aimed at inspiring the spirit of outdoor adventure during the third annual Backcountry Film Festival.

The films will be shown 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Reel Deal Theater.

The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival aims at entertaining while raising funds and awareness for Winter Wildlands Alliance – a nonprofit Read More

Square Peg Plays at Pajarito Mountain Beer and Band at Dixie Girl

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Square Peg from Taos played the Pajairto Mountain Beer and Band event at the Dixie Girl Saturday. Beer and Band moved to the restaurant from the ski hill due to lack of snow, which closed down Pajarito Mountain this weekend. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
The crowd samples beer from Taos Mesa Brewing at Beer and Band Saturday at the Dixie Girl. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Author’s ‘Adobe Castle’ to become a Movie

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Los Alamos Author Inez Ross and Director Thadd Turner discuss the ‘Adobe Castle’ screenplay, based on Ross’s novel of the same name, at a planning meeting for the film at La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe Friday. Tentative plans call for filming to begin this spring. Investment options for the project close at the end of February. An investment meeting is planned. Those interested in attending should email Turner at thaddturner2@gmail.com. Courtesy photo Read More

DK and the Affordables at Dixie Girl Friday

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DK and the Affordables on stage. Courtesy photo

Dixie Girl News:

The Dixie Girl Restaurant has a lot going on these days, including Dart League on Mondays, Open Mic Tuesdays, Karaoke Thursdays as well as plenty of music.

This week, DK and the Affordables will perform starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. There’s no cover charge.

On Saturday, Beer and Band will move operations to the Dixie Girl from the ski hill at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Square Peg from Taos will perform. Taos Mesa Brewing will be serving beer and Dixie Girl will offer its bar menu. Read More

This Week at The Reel Deal

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Column By JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

Friday, Jan. 17 the Reel Deal will be opening Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, starring Chris Pine (Star Trek), Kevin Costner and Keira Knightley. This action thriller is getting very good preliminary reviews and will probably be the basis for a trilogy or series if it does well. Paramount Studios is looking for Chris Pine to continue as the new and permanent Jack Ryan if things go as planned.

We will hold Frozen, Her, American Hustle, andThe Wolf of Wall St. All of these films or actors garnered a Golden Globe Award this past weekend. We also brought back Read More

Craig Martin Experience Jazzes Up Saturday Night Crowd at Blue Window Bistro

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Patrons at the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night couldn’t get enough of the Craig Martin Experience and called for an encore following their two hour jazz performance. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Craig Martin Experience performing at the Blue Window Bistro Saturday night. Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Craig Martin Experience helped audience members bop into 2014 at Blue Window Bistro Jazz Night Saturday. Los Alamos’ own seven piece jazz ensemble just gets better and better. CME has been swinging together for two years.

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This Week at the Reel Deal

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Column by JIM O’DONNELL
Reel Deal Theater

This Friday, we will be opening The Wolf of Wall St. and Her.

Her, stars Joaquin Phoenix, whose character falls in love with his computer’s highly advanced operating system played by Scarlett Johansson.

This film, written and directed by Spike Jonze, is clearly pushing the envelope in this original adult comedy. Phoenix has been nominated again this year for the upcoming Golden Globes Awards and is on the short list for an Academy nomination.

He won the Globes in 2005 for his brilliant performance as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line. I look forward to Read More

Auditions for Disney 101 Dalmations KIDS Jan. 11

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ACCT News:

The Atomic City Children’s Theater (ACCT) announces auditions for ACCT II Disney 101 Dalmations KIDS. ACCT II auditions are open to 3rd and 4th grade students from Los Alamos and White Rock. Registration begins at 1  p.m. and auditions begin at 2 p.m. in the Pinon Elementary School Gym Saturday, Jan. 11.

All 3rd and 4thgrade students who audition for 101 Dalmations are welcome to participate if they can commit to the nine-week rehearsal schedule 4-6 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsals begin Jan. 14 in the music room at Pinon School in White Rock and two performances Read More