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Lisa Kennedy

Denver-based freelancer Lisa Kennedy specializes in film and theater.

From left, Gen Still and Naomi Watts play Josh and Cornelia Srebnick in Noah Baumbach's delightfully wise "While We're Young." Provided by A24

“While We’re Young” review: Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts shine

April 24, 2016 at 11:33 p.m.

"While We're Young" review: Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts shine

A brief pause in the chase in the comedy "The 39 Steps" at the Lone Tree Arts Center. From left, actors Graham Ward, Sammie Joe Kinnett, Heather Hughes and John DiAntonio.

Theater review: “The 39 Steps” at Lone Tree Arts Center

April 24, 2016 at 10:36 p.m.

Theater review: "The 39 Steps" at Lone Tree Arts Center

From left: Marcus (William Hahn), Maya (Heather Lacy) and Sigmund (Michael Morgan) in Arthur Miller's espionage drama, "The Archbishop's Ceiling," at the Arvada Center.

Theater Review: “The Archbishop’s Ceiling” at Arvada Center

April 25, 2016 at 5:53 a.m.

Theater Review: "The Archbishop's Ceiling" at Arvada Center

Nik Walker delivers a haunting performance as Sam Cooke in the Denver Center production of Kemp Powers' "One Night in Miami."

Theater Review: Denver Center’s “One Night in Miami” wallops

April 25, 2016 at 12:58 a.m.

Theater Review: Denver Center's "One Night in Miami" wallops

"Motown the Musical" at the Buell through April 19: A Supremes moment with, from left, Krisha Marcano as Florence Ballard, Allison Semmes as Diana Ross and Trisha Jeffrey as Mary Wilson.

“Motown the Musical” at the Denver Center review: Roiling history and plenty of hits

April 25, 2016 at 12:54 a.m.

"Motown the Musical" at the Denver Center review: Roiling history and plenty of hits

Kent Thompson, left, of the Denver Center, and playwright Robert Schenkkan in downtown Denver. Schenkkan's and Neil Berg's "The 12" is having its world premiere at the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

Playwright Robert Schenkkan’s epic leap back from LBJ to “The 12”

April 26, 2016 at 3:49 p.m.

Playwright Robert Schenkkan's epic leap back from LBJ to "The 12"

Reed L. Shannon as Michael Jackson, center, with the Jackson 5 in the national tour of "Motown The Musical," at the Buell Theatre, March 31-April 19.

“Motown: The Musical”: How a city built a universal empire

April 25, 2016 at 3:19 p.m.

"Motown: The Musical": How a city built a universal empire

Al Pacino plays an aging rock star who seeks out his adult son in "Danny Collins."

Movie Review: Letter strikes a chord for aging rock star in Pacino’s touching “Danny Collins”

April 25, 2016 at 3:11 p.m.

Movie Review: Letter strikes a chord for aging rock star in Pacino's touching "Danny Collins"

Kevin Hart, top, and Will Ferrell appear in "Get Hard."

Movie Review: Lame “Get Hard” piles on stereotypes — but not laughs

April 25, 2016 at 3:10 p.m.

Movie Review: Lame "Get Hard" piles on stereotypes — but not laughs

Jason Delane portrays Malcolm X in the Denver Center Theatre Company's production of "One Night in Miami."

Ali and friends gather for “One Night in Miami’

June 3, 2016 at 11:22 p.m.

Ali and friends gather for "One Night in Miami'