Freelance writer
Lisa Kennedy
Denver-based freelancer Lisa Kennedy specializes in film and theater.
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“Happiest Song Plays Last” — last of a triology — stands on its own
Beautifully performed, "Happiest Song" stands tall on its own as a tale fully engaged in the moment.

Interview: Emma Stone on “La La Land,” her breakthrough and more
Interviewers have been asking Emma Stone for audition horror stories ever since “La La Land” first began wowing audiences at the Venice Film Festival in August.

Emma Stone on “La La Land,” Damien Chazelle and the broken shark
Interviewers have been asking Emma Stone for audition horror stories ever since “La La Land” first began wowing audiences at the Venice Film Festival in August. (It opens Friday.) And...

Denver Film Festival ends with applause — and awards
The 39th Denver Film Festival was glittery. It was smart. It was fun. Early ticket, pass and packages sales confirm that it was successful to boot.

Denver Center Theatre Company gets new associate artistic director
In her new role, Garrett will work closely with the company's artistic team.

More winners ahead in second half of Denver Film Festival
There’s been razzle. There’s been dazzle. During the first half of the 39th Denver Film Festival — ending Sunday with an awards brunch and a full day of screenings —...

Superb “Moonlight” a film of grace and compassion
“Moonlight” arrives as a gift, one worth keeping — and regifting. At a time of virulent incivility, some of our finest filmmakers are punctuating fall with films of grace and...

Denver Film Festival ends with applause — and awards
The 39th Denver Film Festival was glittery. It was smart. It was fun. Early ticket, pass and packages sales confirm that it was successful to boot.

More winners ahead in second half of Denver Film Festival
There’s been razzle. There’s been dazzle. During the first half of the 39th Denver Film Festival — ending Sunday with an awards brunch and a full day of screenings —...

One critic’s viewing list for the Denver Film Festival
From opening night¶¶Ňőap screening of “La La Land” to a very bustling closing, we have to figure a way to shrink the fantastic beast¶¶Ňőap offerings down into a more manageable,...