Movies
Classic Movie of the Week: Labyrinth
Henson’s '80s fairytale whisks viewers away
Take two parts fairytale, one part ’80s rock video, add four parts glitter and the only possible outcome is Jim Henson’s 1986 film “Labyrinth.”
Classic of the week: Toy Story
Timeless values across ages
A leap of faith opened the door to one of the most successful animation franchises of all time.
“MacGruber” cast members Q&A
Forte, Phillippe and Taccone talk to CU Independent
Get ready for action, crude humor and one-liners that only the writers of “Saturday Night Live” could create.
“Countdown to Zero”
Highly anticipated documentary makes its debut at CU
CU students enjoyed a private pre-screening of the film “Countdown to Zero,” directed by Lucy Walker.
MacGruber preview on campus
SNL parody turns into feature film
What do mullets, action and a SNL parody have in common? MacGruber.
Movie Buff: “Kick-Ass”
“Kick-Ass” kicks some ass
As a child, we all wanted to grow up to be a superhero. With arms outstretched and blankets tied around their necks, superheroes zoom around the neighborhood saving imaginary damsels in distress.
Movie Buff: “Greenberg”
A different role for Stiller
Writer and director Noah Baumbach is no stranger to developing complex, troubled characters, as seen in his critically acclaimed film, “The Squid and the Whale,”
Movie Buff: “How to Train Your Dragon”
Dragon fires up the screen
In the Viking town of Berk every Viking lives for the day that they can kill their first dragon, and for Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) that day can’t come soon enough.
Movie Buff: “Hot Tub Time Machine”
Absurdity reigns in new comedy
“Hot Tub Time Machine” bubbles with only the harmless ridiculousness and humor that its title suggests.
Q&A with Steve Pink
Director of "Hot Tub Time Machine"
The CU Independent recently had a chance to sit down with Steve Pink, director of the movie “Hot Tub Time Machine,” as he gave some insight into his directing experience.





