‘Trudell’ chronicles life of Native American activist
By Reader Staff
The March film screening finale, as part of the East Bonner County Library District and The Idaho Mythweaver’s free Native Heritage Film Series, is a provocative and …
Category: Movie Reviews
Reader Reels brings alternative cinema to Sandpoint
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
There’s a weird, wild world of movies out there, and for the first time, Sandpoint will have access to it in the theater.
The Sandpoint …
‘When Marnie Was There’ among upcoming films at Panida
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s hard to imagine a more bittersweet swan song for Studio Ghibli than “When Marnie Was There.”
Founded in 1985, the Japanese animation studio has …
The Politics of Oscar
By Chris Balboni
Reader Contributor
Every year, members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote for what they consider to be the best films of the year. …
Top films of 2015
By Chris Balboni
Reader Film Contributor
It’s just after Christmas and I have yet to see The Force Awakens because, despite me being a huge fan of Star Wars since …
‘Trumbo’ boasts stellar cast
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Whether he’s breaking bad or investigating city-destroying lizard monsters, Bryan Cranston is a blast to watch. The actor brings a magnetic energy and versatility to …
Holiday films to kick you into the spirit
By Cameron Rasmusson and Chris Balboni
Everyone has their own holiday traditions, and movies and television are no exceptions. For many people, the Christmas season hasn’t truly begun until they’ve …
Thanksgiving movie picks
By Ben Olson and Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Thanksgiving is a time for family, fun and a little dash of adventure. In these picks, Cameron and I share with you, …
Sandpoint Film Festival
By Cameron Rasmusson and Mary Maio
Reader Staff
We’ve all heard of Sundance, Cannes and Toronto film festivals, where the stars and journalists go the carouse and hype the most …
Our favorite horror movies
By Cameron Rasmusson and Chris Balboni
Reader Staff
Halloween is here, and with it come the horror movie classics any genre fan has seen time and time again. While “The …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 