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THE BEST OF 2014
Top Movies of 2014
By JAKE COYLE, AP FILM CRITIC
1. “Ida” — Where did this perfect little gem come from? Its director, Pawel Pawlikowski, wasn’t previously a major name in international cinema. Yet
at a time when most film-
makers can’t keep their
movies under two hours, Pawlikowksi plunges into
Polish history and back
again in less than 90 min-
utes.
2. “Boyhood” — Rich-
ard Linklater’s 12-years- in-the-making “Boyhood” is a land- mark, for sure. But for a much-laud- ed masterpiece, it’s incredibly hum- ble, warm and humanistic.
3. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” — Wes Anderson’s heroes are, like him, devotees of brilliant escapes: the beachside oasis of “Moonrise King- dom,” the play land of Rushmore Academy, the pre-war elegance of this film’s Eastern European resort.
4. “Mr. Turner” and “Birdman” — In a year rich with colorful por-
traits of artists (the obsessive, rig- orous drummer of “Whiplash,” the arrogant, oblivious author of “Lis-
ten Up Philip”) these two most stood out: “Birdman” for its blisteringly kinetic flow and the raging ego of Michael Keaton’s actor; and the masterful “Mr. Turner” for its total lack of pretention and Timo- thy Spall’s gruff, grunting painter.
5. “Interstellar” — Ad- mittedly, I’m a sucker when it comes to stories about dads and daughters. Many critics poked holes in the imperfectly stitched cos- mic fabric of Christopher Nolan’s space epic, but I found the time-trav- eling epic — science fiction build on
science fact — grandly moving. 6. “Inherent Vice”
7. “The Immigrant”
8. “Under the Skin”
9. “Leviathan” 10. “Starred Up”
TASTING ROOM TRIVIA NIGHT, 6 PM
Kalispell Brewing Company
Challenging and fun trivia for teams and individuals.
SALSA DANCING LESSONS, 7 PM
Kalispell Eagles
Every Monday night. 7 p.m. - Intermediate Class. 8 p.m. - Beginner Class. $10/Person. Q: 626-367-1943
THE ABBIE SHELTER JAZZ NIGHT OUT, 8:30 PM Crush Lounge, Whitefish
Check out some great music. Q: 730-1030
SORDID SEEDS, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Local favorites to get you movin’. Burn off that extra help- ing of pie. Q: 862-2816
TUESDAY 12/30
PRESCHOOL ART ADVENTURES, 11:30 AM Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Using paper, paint, markers, crayons and glue, pre-school artists and their adult helpers share fun art projects that encourage creativity and develop basic art skills.
TUESDAY TOASTS, 5 PM
Flathead Lake Brewing Company, Woods Bay Every Tuesday, for an entire month, $1 of every pint sold between 5 and 8 p.m. will be donated to a non-profit organization in our community. Join us in supporting our community and learn about these awesome organiza- tions! Q: 837-0353
TAMARACK TRIVIA, 7 PM
Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside
Play as a team or individually, don’t miss the fun and great prizes! Q: 844-0244
SAPHIRE SHAKEDOWN, 9 PM
Crush Lounge, Whitefish
It’s Tuesday, need another reason to dance? Q: 730-1030
THE SMART ALEX, 9 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Rock out to these local favorites. Q: 862-2816
KARAOKE WITH BLAINE CHILDERS, 9 PM Scoreboard PubCasino, Kalispell
Don’t be shy give it a try. Q: 756-8888
JAM NIGHT WITH MARK, 9 PM Craggy Range Bar and Grill, Whitefish Ease into the holiday week. Q: 862-7550
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