Filmmaker Andy Smetanka on the daunting task of making his ultimate Missoula movie By ERIKA FREDRICKSON ● Film ● October 18, 2023 “A Place (Sort Of)”—an oddly compelling two-hour mosaic—screens at the Roxy on Wednesday and Thursday nights, followed by a Q&A with Andy Smetanka.
Five can’t-miss shorts at the Montana Film Fest By Jule Banville ● Film ● October 12, 2023 From horror in our first national park to the horror of being 13, here’s why little films are worth your time.
A lunch for all seasons By ERIKA FREDRICKSON ● Business ● October 11, 2023 Brasserie Porte Rouge launches its new menu.
Missoula filmmaker’s ‘Double Nickel’ dishes up honky-tonk twists By Jule Banville ● Film ● October 9, 2023 Mark Tomov calls his latest film—showing at the Montana Film Festival—a “mix-and-shake of rockabilly noir and horror films from the 1970s.”
‘Tokyo Cowboy’ takes viewers to Japan, Montana By Jule Banville ● Film ● October 9, 2023 The film, produced by Missoula’s Jeri Rafter, screens twice at the Montana Film Festival.
Don’t fear that fancy olive oil, Missoula By Max Savage Levenson ● Business ● October 3, 2023 Why Tosca—downtown’s new niche oil and vinegar emporium—turns out to be so, well, palatable.
Music review: (latent)’s yea yea By Max Savage Levenson ● Music ● September 22, 2023 The Missoula trio’s first release brims with exuberance.
The Roxy at 10 By Jule Banville ● Business ● September 21, 2023 Celebrating a triple-organic decade at Missoula’s cinematic home.
Last orders at Burns St. Bistro By Kate Whittle ● Business ● September 17, 2023 A eulogy for Missoula’s beloved brunch oasis.
Pro wrestling is good, actually By Chad Dundas & Andy Kemmis ● Arts & Culture ● September 16, 2023 Last weekend, high-level independent pro wrestling came to Missoula. It was hilarious and outlandish and bizarre, just like the best things always are.
