Review: ‘Book of Mormon’ gains believers in Denver
DENVER — In today’s world, few things actually live up to the hype. I’d heard so much about “The Book Of Mormon,” that I fully expected to be underwhelmed by the musical’s Denver premiere. But as the...
View ArticleThat’s the ticket: hot weekend events in Colorado
Chris Parente has the hot weekend events happening in Colorado this weekend.
View ArticleThat’s the Ticket: Hot weekend concerts, shows and festivals
Chris Parente has a look at the hot concerts, shows and festivals happening in Colorado this weekend. Watch the video clip to get a good look at the hottest choices in town.
View ArticleRoller Derby, Ballet among hot tickets in Denver this weekend
Chris Parente has the low-down on the hottest entertainment events in Colorado for the upcoming weekend.
View ArticleJump Cut: Chris Parente reviews holiday movies, including “Les Miserables”
In this edition of Jump Cut, entertainment reporter Chris Parente reviews all of the new movies coming out this holiday season, including the crow jewel of the bunch: “Les Miserables,” which hits...
View ArticleOpinion: The best film of 2012 … and why I waited 5 months to see it
July 19th was a long day. At work, I stayed late to cover the local premiere of a Hollywood Blockbuster. I interviewed costumed fans and enthused moviegoers. We were all swept up in the unique joy that...
View Article‘Gangster Squad’ is Hollywood at its biggest, and close to its best
DENVER — There’s plenty of firepower in “Gangster Squad.” And Ultimately, the film hits its target, but falls just short of a bull’s-eye. Mobster films have been a staple of Hollywood since the start....
View ArticleAge before beauty: ‘Quartet’ is latest film to respect its elders
It’s no secret Hollywood is obsessed with youth. An army of plastic surgeons has nipped, tucked, and plumped just about every aging actress in town. Getting old is to be feared and avoided. That seems...
View ArticleCatch up on ‘The Following’
Missed an episode? Want to join in on one of the hottest shows right now? It's easy for you to catch up on "The Following."
View ArticleTop 10 films you didn’t see in 2012 … but should
DENVER — It’s been a good year for movies. Odds are, you’ve heard about the blockbusters, and have likely seen them. But there have been plenty of hidden gems – films that haven’t scored big money or...
View Article‘Man Of Steel’ film review: Lots of havoc, not enough heart
RELATED: Watch Parente’s exclusive interviews with the cast of ‘Man of Steel’ When I was kid, Superman would leap tall buildings in a single bound. In “Man Of Steel,” he’d rather knock them over. And...
View ArticleExclusive: Johnny Depp on filming ‘Lone Ranger’ in Colorado
DENVER — In a Colorado exclusive with Chris Parente, Johnny Depp talks about his new role in the summer blockbuster “Lone Ranger.” The cast spent three weeks filming in the town of Creede, Colo. Turns...
View ArticleNew Kid Joey McIntyre to premiere one-man show in Denver
UPDATE: The Garner Galleria Theater put out this press release on Thursday Joey McIntyre is THE KID, the youngest member of New Kids on the Block, the biggest “boy band” in history (and no, The Beatles...
View ArticleSend us your questions for One Direction
DENVER — In a Colorado exclusive, the boys of One Direction are going to sit down with me and I want to know what you want to know. Use the form below to send me your one question for One Direction....
View ArticleOne Direction tells all
It’s movie madness today. The boys of “One Direction” tell all, why “Closed Circuit” may be the best film opening this month, and why Telluride may have just picked next year’s Oscar Winning Film.
View ArticleJustin Bieber spends Labor Day Weekend at Phish concert, Beta nightclub
DENVER — Phish closed their 2013 summer tour with a show at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in Denver Sunday night and among the fans was an international music star — Justin Bieber. Bieber was spotted at...
View ArticleChris Parente’s Oscars picks; He’ll get it right, or else
FOX31 Denver’s entertainment reporter, Chris Parente, spends the year covering Hollywood, and he’s convinced he knows who will win at the Oscars Sunday night. In fact, for every prediction he gets...
View ArticleWATCH from 2011: Chris Parente interviews Robin Williams
DENVER — Meeting Robin Williams was like sitting down with Santa Claus, Willy Wonka and Peter Pan — all in the same four minutes. When we last chatted in 2011, he’d just been to Paris on his...
View ArticleWATCH: ‘Game of Thrones’ creator talks about craziest fan
Let’s face it. Authors are rarely recognized in person. If I showed you a picture of Tom Clancy or Dean Koontz, you’d have no idea who they are. Yet, George R.R. Martin might just be the rock star of...
View ArticleActress Gabrielle Union has strong words on Brandon Marshall’s anthem stance
DENVER — Actress Gabrielle Union spoke about the stance Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall has taken with the national anthem. Marshall followed the lead of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin...
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