WEEKEND LIVE!
Beam us up
Now in its 42nd year, the great science-fiction literary convention MileHiCon is this weekend. Books, art, authors, gaming, costumes and competitions are among the offerings. Hyatt Regency Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave. Admission prices vary. Info: or 303-426-0806.
Boo’s cruise
Heritage Square brings back its “Bootown” Halloween family attraction. The glowing “Maze Craze” is now in 3D, making this event more vivid than before. Costume contests and trick-or-treating add to the fun. The charity pumpkin patch and quarter-mile Maze Craze benefit disadvantaged kids. Admission: $8; parents free with kids under 3. 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. Info: 303-727-8437 or heritage . And for a complete list of spooktacular events: .
AT THE MOVIES
Space invaders
“Paranormal Activity 2” is the tale of a family traumatized by what they fear are a series of home break-ins. But when they set up security cameras in their home to catch the intruders, they learn that their problem is far creepier. R. 1 hour, 31 minutes.
A gift or a curse?
In a film directed by Clint Eastwood, Matt Damon plays a former psychic who knows what the “Hereafter” is like. He runs from his gift until his desire to comfort friends in the wake of disaster gets the best of him. PG-13. 2 hours, 9 minutes.
homebodies
Kill or be killed
An elite group of fighters chosen for their lack of conscience go to another planet where theys become prey to an alien race of “Predators.” Now on DVD. Starring Adrien Brody. R.
Good show, old chap
Kenneth Branagh is Kurt “Wallander,” a troubled Swedish police inspector. The PBS series, now on DVD, earned Branagh critical acclaim for his portrayal of a crime fighter battling his own demons. Not rated.
