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Mark Sells

Mark Sells is not an Internet bot or the latest floor model from Cyberdyne Systems, but an accomplished journalist covering music, movies, and pop culture for 5280. Previously, he was the Digital Director and Editor at MovieMaker Magazine, Critic at Large for 100.3 FM The Sound in Los Angeles, and Podcast Host and Producer for Zenescope Entertainment. A longtime film critic for The Oregon Herald, he was selected as one of the Top Film Critics in the country (right next to Roger Ebert) by the Critic Doctor, and his work has been published by Film Threat, Creative Screenwriting, Script, Moving Pictures Magazine, and many more. When not swapping stories and sharing coffee with BFFs Taylor Swift and Ryan Gosling, he enjoys spending time with his pup, Simba, basking in the glow of the Rocky Mountains, nerding out on all things marketing and technology related, and cheering on the Broncos and Pioneers.

Articles By Mark Sells

David Studwell in character as Ebenezer Scrooge in DCPA's A Christmas Carol.

10 Theater Performances You Shouldn’t Miss This Holiday Season

From live music to thought-provoking plays to an appearance by Chevy Chase himself, here are 10 must-see performances around Denver this winter.

A Sundance Film Festival banner on a Park City street

Will Sundance Film Festival Choose Boulder?

Boulder is one of three finalists to host Sundance, the United States’ largest indie film fest, beginning in 2027.

Meet the Musicians Behind Big Gigantic Before They Perform at Red Rocks This Weekend

The popular Boulder EDM duo brings their unique style of saxophone and drums to Morrison on September 28 for Rowdytown.

A silhouette of Winona Ryder as Mina Murray in Dracula

Why, Winona, Why?

Enjoy Winona Ryder–themed cosplay, trivia, art, music, scavenger hunts, and even pro wrestling at this year’s Denver Film Summer Scream fundraising event on Thursday, August 22, at Lakeside Amusement Park.

Stand-Up Guy

Denver-born comedian T.J. Miller takes over the big screen this summer.

Oscar Q&A Series: Louie Psihoyos

City Girl

Not long ago, Denver-born actress AnnaSophia Robb roamed the halls of Arapahoe High School, trying to fit in to the awkward social landscape like any other teen. But her adolescence has been anything but typical. After graduation, Robb—who had already performed with such celebrities as Hilary Swank and Woody Harrelson—moved to New York City to star as a young Carrie Bradshaw in the Sex and the City prequel series, The Carrie Diaries.

Oscar Q&A Series: Donna Dewey

Oscar Q&A Series: Derek Cianfrance

Oscar Q&A Series: Sarah Siegel-Magness

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