Entertainment Reporter
John Wenzel
John Wenzel joined The Denver Post as an arts and entertainment reporter and critic in 2006. He fell in love with newspapers in the mystical land of Dayton, Ohio, and feels lucky to have spent his adult life exploring Colorado's culture. In addition to contributing to Esquire, The Atlantic and Rolling Stone, he is the author of the nonfiction book "Mock Stars" and has had essays published in music, horror and comedy anthologies. He lives in Denver with his family, a Hobbit garden, and a half dozen overworked gaming consoles.
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Artist makes stickers to cover Trump’s face on National Parks passes — and the orders are flying in
Jenny McCarty's stickers for 2026 passes have gained national attention.

‘Colorado sober’ movement ditches alcohol for cannabis, psychedelics. Is it for real?
Self-described Colorado sober people see it as healthier alternative to drinking, praise wellness benefits.

Red Rocks pro tips: When to go, where to park and how to leave quickly
Some tips for getting the most out of your concert at Red Rocks, from parking to tailgating and how to leave early.

A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring, prompting health concerns
"There's not really that much thought to it. It's a stupid drug. The dumbest out of them all."

5 new horror movies you need to see before Halloween — and the presidential election
We're in a mainstream horror renaissance, but there are more choices than ever.

JonBenét Ramsey TV series to feature Melissa McCarthy, Clive Owen on Paramount+
The lurid fascination with the child beauty queen's 1996 murder continues.

“Resident Alien” is Netflix’s newest hit TV show. Star Alan Tudyk thinks he knows why
The show instantly reached the No. 1 spot in daily TV viewings and has stayed in the Top Ten each day since.

Vinyl Me, Please will start pressing LPs soon. These are the 5 biggest for 2024
From Willie Nelson to the "Blue Velvet" soundtrack, 2024 is packed with high profile vinyl reissues.

A chilling Colorado tale of buffalo slaughter jumps from page to screen in Nicholas Cage’s latest movie
As a novel, the coming-of-age story was arguably the first Western to subvert the genre's morally certain, decades-old formulas.

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is the best of the reboots, yet still falls short
An upbeat story and great voice cast are weighed down by harsh jokes and rote action.
