Freelance writer
Lisa Kennedy
Denver-based freelancer Lisa Kennedy specializes in film and theater.
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Reaction Shot: “Lo and Behold: Reveries in a Connected World” will have you debating the internet
Lisa Kennedy reviews the new doc.

Reaction Shot: “Indignation” by first time director James Schamus simmers wisely
"Indignation." Philip Roth's 2008 novel about a young Jewish man headed to an Ohio college in 1951 gets a very fine close-up thanks to James Schamus.

Reaction Shot: Lisa Kennedy reviews “Hell or High Water” with Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges
Lisa Kennedy thinks you might wanna see this timeless and furiously resonant drama come, well, hell or high water.

Reaction Shot: Lisa Kennedy reviews “Florence Foster Jenkins” with Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant bring plenty of star shine to the summertime lark.

Writer, director and star Mike Birbiglia talks “Don’t Think Twice”
The indie comedy is the topic of this week's "Reaction Shot" with Lisa Kennedy.

“Our Little Sister” a warmhearted tale about family
Lisa Kennedy reviews the film on "Reaction Shot."

“Into the Forest” an unnerving suspense drama with Ellen Page, Evan Rachel Wood
Indie drama "Into the Forest" stars Ellen Page and Evan Rachel Wood.

Review: “Cafe Society” with Steve Carrell, Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart
Lisa Kennedy reviews Woody Allen's latest.

Theater review: Carole King’s “Beautiful” has a full-circle sweetness
The saga of one of the 20th century’s most successful pop songwriters was spun into “Beautiful: The Carol King Musical” and has a full-circle sweetness. The national tour of the...

“All the Rage” explores anger and compassion
Actor-playwright Martin Moran returns to his hometown this week with his book “All the Rage: a Quest” (Beacon Press), a deeply personal yet expansive exploration of anger — but also of...