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John Flathman

John Flathman

John Flathman is a contributing culture writer for Westword. He has worked as an event manager in the Denver arts scene since 2014, including spells with the Denver Film Festival and Westword Music Showcase. In his spare time he volunteers at a nonprofit bookstore and is the proud uncle of a very annoying cat.

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Colorado’s National Paranormal Network Debuts New Documentary on Friday the 13th

By John FlathmanOctober 11, 2023

A Haunting in Blue Hill will play at Estes Park’s Historic Park Theatre, accompanied by a Q&A with paranormal investigators, haunted doll collections and a ghost hunt.

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Ten Can’t-Miss Chills and Thrills at the Telluride Horror Show

By John FlathmanOctober 10, 2023

The Telluride Horror Show is a great thing to do to get in the Halloween spirit, with campfire events, horror films and more.

Mutiny in Heaven Explores the Raw Early Years of Nick Cave’s First Band

By John FlathmanOctober 6, 2023

Sie FilmCenter is screening the new documentary, which uses rare concert footage to resurrect the music of Nick Cave’s first band, the Birthday Party.

Lost Colorado Monster Flick Curse of the Blue Lights Plays at Sie FilmCenter

By John FlathmanSeptember 25, 2023

The Pueblo-shot creature-feature brings a local legend to life.

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Denver Silent Film Festival Plays Rarely Seen Films and Recognizes Musical Collaborators

By John FlathmanSeptember 20, 2023

Need something unique to do in Denver? The Silent Film Festival has three days of rarely-seen silent gems.

Vatos Locos Is Denver’s First Bilingual Comedy Festival

By John FlathmanSeptember 13, 2023

Ricky Ramos went from the streets to standup, and he’s uplifting other local comedians with Vatos Locos, which will take place in Denver, Longmont and Greeley during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Colorado Festival of Horror Celebrates Third Year With Beer Release Party and Free Screening

By John FlathmanSeptember 8, 2023

Colorado Festival of Horror has genre greats, an impressive amount of local talent and a free screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Comedians Talk About Art Brings Laughs to Local Galleries

By John FlathmanAugust 29, 2023

In his new video series, Denver comedian Sammy Anzer is asking the art world: “Who is art for?”

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Spanish-Language Films Return to the Holiday Theater With Cinema Azteca

By John FlathmanAugust 21, 2023

With titles from throughout South America, Cinema Azteca might be the most diverse contemporary Latin series ever to hit Denver.

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Summer Scream Takes Over Lakeside Amusement Park

By John FlathmanAugust 18, 2023

All you can drink, all you can ride, a life-size Furby, Tamagotchi photo booth, and more are included at DenverFilm’s annual fundraiser.

Horror Convention Crypticon Is Creeping Into Denver

By John FlathmanAugust 15, 2023

It’s a good year for horror fans in the Mile High City.

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CinemaQ Film Festival Celebrates Fifteen Years of LGBTQ+ Films

By John FlathmanAugust 10, 2023

CinemaQ founder Keith Garcia goes over this year’s festival highlights, including an appearance from cult icon Udo Kier.

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Desert Reef Hot Springs Is Throwing the Poolside Party of the Summer

By John FlathmanJuly 24, 2023

At Ballroom of Mars, you can soak in hot springs, enjoy Japanese street food from a Beard finalist chef, listen to an international selection of vinyl and enjoy a sauna and cold-plunge combo.

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Goldberg Brothers Still Makes Reels for the Movies, Including Oppenheimer

By John FlathmanJuly 21, 2023

The Littleton company caters to filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Christopher Nolan.

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Adviser for Denver Art Museum’s Desert Rider Asks to Be Removed From Show

By John FlathmanJuly 19, 2023

Jolt wrote on Instagram that he “wouldn’t let myself or our culture be tokenized by the institution to sell entry tickets” to the show, which focuses on Chicano culture and showcases local artists.

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Joe Bob Briggs Brings His Movie Expertise to Denver This Weekend

By John FlathmanJuly 13, 2023

Legendary horror host and film critic Joe Bob Briggs, of “MonsterVision” and “Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater,” is appearing at the Archive Videostore in Aurora this weekend.

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Desert Rider Celebrates Lowrider Culture and History at Denver Art Museum

By John FlathmanJuly 11, 2023

The Denver Art Museum spotlights local artists and more for a special lowrider exhibition.

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New Mural Shows Love to Denver’s Sister City of Axum, Ethiopia

By John FlathmanJuly 5, 2023

Vincent Owens of Park Hill Financial District and his uncle, local artist Jack Price II, installed a new mural commemorating Denver’s sister city.

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Comedian Jon Savitt’s Free Workshop Is a Dream Come True for New Writers

By John FlathmanJuly 4, 2023

“This is my chance to give back in a very small way – in a way I would have found very helpful when I was starting out.”

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Mercury Cafe Celebrates Jewish Klezmer, Balkan Music With Festo Festo

By John FlathmanJune 21, 2023

The monthly gathering of musicians, dancers and artists happens every final Thursday of the month.

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Documentary About Opioid Crisis on the Front Range Battles Big Pharma

By John FlathmanJune 16, 2023

Jamie Boyle’s debut feature uses home videos and current family interviews for personal, gripping examination of the opioid epidemic.

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Ten Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Denver

By John FlathmanJune 16, 2023

From the Black Pride Block Party and Juneteenth Music Festival in Five Points to a Black Panther screening at Red Rocks.

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