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Lisa Kennedy

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

Ebenezer Scrooge (Richard White) takes a sentimental journey with the Ghost of Christmas Past (Megan Van De Hey) in the Arvada Center's "A Christmas Carol, The Musical."

Reviews: “Santaland Diaries,” “A Christmas Carol”

April 29, 2016 at 2:32 a.m.

Reviews: "Santaland Diaries," "A Christmas Carol"

Veerle Baetens is Elise, the tattoo artist and lead singer of a bluegrass band in the luminous and rending romantic drama "The Broken Circle Breakdown."

Movie review: “The Broken Circle Breakdown” finds sorrow and wonder

April 29, 2016 at 2:18 a.m.

Movie review: "The Broken Circle Breakdown" finds sorrow and wonder

A tattooed Casey Affleck is Rodney Baze in the searing Rust Belt drama "Out of the Furnace."

Movie review: Two brothers forged in a steel town in “Out of the Furnace”

April 29, 2016 at 2:19 a.m.

Movie review: Two brothers forged in a steel town in "Out of the Furnace"

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’12 Years’ and the complexities of watching while black

April 28, 2016 at 5:38 a.m.

'12 Years' and the complexities of watching while black

This image released by Fox Searchlight Films shows Jennifer Hudson, left, and Jacob Latimore in a scene from "Black Nativity."

Jennifer Hudson headlines starry, updated tale “Black Nativity”

April 29, 2016 at 1:16 a.m.

Jennifer Hudson headlines starry, updated tale "Black Nativity"

From left: Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher (Justin Walvoord) watches as Joey (Aaron M. Davidson) challenges Jackie Robinson (William Oliver Watkins).

Theater Review: “Jackie & Me” swings for the fences, connects

April 28, 2016 at 8:29 a.m.

Theater Review: "Jackie & Me" swings for the fences, connects

In "The Butler," Forest Whitaker portrays Cecil Gaines, a White House butler inspired by the story of Eugene Allen, who served during eight presidential administrations.

Watching While Black: an open letter to a reader

April 28, 2016 at 8:07 a.m.

Watching While Black: an open letter to a reader

Freed after 20 years of captivity, Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) seeks answers and vengeance in Spike Lee's adaptation of "Oldboy."

Oldboy review: Cult fans may find something new in Spike Lee’s latest

April 29, 2016 at 4:17 a.m.

Oldboy review: Cult fans may find something new in Spike Lee's latest

Jennifer Hudson, left, and Jacob Latimore in a scene from "Black Nativity."

Black Nativity review: Star-studded film is updated, often uplifting

April 29, 2016 at 2:22 a.m.

Black Nativity review: Star-studded film is updated, often uplifting

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Film studios serving up hefty movie fare for the holidays

April 29, 2016 at 1:43 a.m.

Film studios serving up hefty movie fare for the holidays