Film festival promises big stars, galas, musical acts

The Denver Film Society presents its annual Starz Denver Film Festival. It begins Thursday and runs through Nov. 22 at the Starz FilmCenter.

"The Brothers Bloom," starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz, will open the festival at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

"Last Chance Harvey," starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, ends the festival at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22.

Both gala screenings are followed by cocktail receptions.

Tickets range from $25 to $85. Films will be shown at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 14th and Curtis streets, and at the Starz FimCenter at the Tivoli, Ninth Avenue at Auraria Parkway.

In addition, the Starz Denver Film Festival "Music Lounge" will feature evening performances by Ian Cooke, the Laylights, Hearts of Palm, Bad Luck City and others.

Shows will be at 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway St., 8-11 p.m. Nov. 16-19.

Tickets are $5/$3 for film festival ticket-stub holders.

Check the Web site for further details; www.denverfilm.org or 1-303-595-3456, ext. 250.