Jim Terr

Reviewer

Jim Terr is a video documentary and filmmaker, actor, singer/songwriter and satirist from Las Vegas, New Mexico. Jim does "free-lance creative" work and his website is www.JimTerr.com.  He does occasional film and theater reviews and commentaries for KUNM.

Local News
4:41 pm
Fri November 18, 2011

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ Ballet in Los Alamos

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Reviewer Jim Terr sees a lot of cultural and entertainment events in the course of a year in northern New Mexico.  But he says his favorites have come down to a small number, including one event that occurs annually in Los Alamos.

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KUNM Local
3:23 pm
Thu September 8, 2011

Review: "The Guys" Re-visits the Events of 9-11 and Reveals Humanity, Horror

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As the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches, we each have our own way of digesting and knitting together our memories of that day. Reviewer Jim Terr says The Guys, playing at Warehouse 21 in Santa Fe, does an extraordinary job of re-visiting those events and helps us appreciate the horror and the humanity they revealed.

Jim Terr is a writer, actor and satirist. He lives in Las Vegas New Mexico.

Warehouse 21 Tickets for The Guys.

 

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KUNM Local
1:47 pm
Fri July 15, 2011

Growing Your Own Personal Economy

Albuquerque, New Mexico –

The US economy is still in recovery mode but KUNM commentator Jim Terr, a videographer, songrwiter, and actor who lives in Las Vegas, New Mexico, sees a parallel between what it might take to survive in a sagging economy and one New Mexico industry.
 

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KUNM Local
10:24 am
Tue June 21, 2011

Review: Inventing Van Gogh

Santa Fe, NM – Two productions in Santa Fe this week - one theater, one documentary. The theater production conveys the tortured life and brilliant work of artist Vincent Van Gogh, and the other is as straightforward a documentary as possible about the Nuremberg trials of the Nazis.

Our reviewer Jim Terr says both productions have interesting twists. Terr is a song satirist, actor and video producer in Santa Fe.
 

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KUNM Local
8:14 pm
Fri May 27, 2011

Review: Spark Shmark?

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May 27, 2011 – Composer Gerald Fried may have retired from his heralded career in Hollywood, but he continues to write and produce thoughtful, ambitious musical productions, the latest being SPARK SHMARK?.

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KUNM Local
3:48 pm
Thu May 5, 2011

Review: Powerful Documentary "Intangible Asset 82" Is Back in Santa Fe This Weekend

Santa Fe, NM – Theater-goers this weekend in Santa Fe will get another chance to see the story of a talented and innovative drummer's journey to South Korea to pursue the spirit of percussion. As reviewer Jim Terr found, there's a bigger message in the film: that on the other side of suffering, happiness can be found.

Jim Terr is a writer, satirist, and videographer. He lives in Santa Fe.

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KUNM Local
3:53 pm
Fri March 11, 2011

One-act Preview: Ones From the Heart

Santa Fe, NM – The real payoff for many in acting classes - apart from landing that big part at an audition - is the public performance where the actors get to show off their skills. Reviewer Jim Terr says one such performance comes up this weekend in Santa Fe.

Jim Terr is an actor, satirist, and videographer. He lives in Santa Fe.

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KUNM Local
12:55 pm
Thu December 2, 2010

Reviewer Says "Traitors" Rewarding, Though Not Easy

Albuquerque, NM – Jim Terr is a videographer, songwriter, and actor who lives in Santa Fe. He also notes that Albuquerque's Box Theater, their long-running "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" runs through December 12th.

Information at The Box ABQ.
Also at UNM Ticket Info

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KUNM Local
6:38 pm
Tue October 5, 2010

Review: Story of the founding of "Facebook" has a suprisingly broad appeal

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The Social Network movie poster.

Jim Terr review

Albuquerque, NM – I have never seen a less promising premise than for a film about the founding of Facebook. I mean, this would have to be a movie about nerds, right? Sort of like a movie about watching worms mate?

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KUNM Local
7:49 pm
Fri April 16, 2010

Review: KNME celebrates Earth Days with retrospective documentary

Santa Fe, NM – Next Thursday is the 40th Annual Earth Day. KNME Channel 5 on Monday will take a look back at the history of the day and the future of its mission. The feature includes the late Santa Fean Stewart Udall, former Interior Secretary under the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations.

Reviewer Jim Terr got an early look.

Jim Terr is a satirist, actor, and videographer. He lives in Santa Fe.

KUNM Local
6:54 pm
Thu April 8, 2010

Review: Murder mystery in Santa Fe leaves viewer feeling "transported"

Santa Fe, NM – A unique murder mystery with a bit of a Hannibal Lecter feel continues in Santa Fe this weekend. Reviewer Jim Terr says the movie has a transcendent quality that sticks with him to this day.

KUNM Local
6:58 pm
Fri March 26, 2010

Review: "The Hurt Locker" has ties to Santa Fe and Taos

Santa Fe, NM – An Oscar-winning film with ties to Santa Fe continues this weekend in the City Different. Reviewer Jim Terr had a chance earlier this week to talk with the movie's producer.

Jim Terr is a satirist, writer, and video producer. He lives in Santa Fe. Many of his full interviews, including this one, are available on Youtube. "The Hurt Locker" continues at the UA North Theater in Santa Fe this weekend.

KUNM Local
5:55 pm
Thu March 18, 2010

Santa Fe play will make your face hurt from laughter

Santa Fe, NM – A classic play about the reluctant reunion of a comedy twosome continues this weekend in Santa Fe.

KUNM Reviewer Jim Terr says he had a smile plastered on his face throughout the performance.

Jim Terr is an actor, satirist, and videographer. He lives in Santa Fe.

KUNM Local
3:59 pm
Fri February 26, 2010

Jim Terr Recommends Benchwarmers Competition

Santa Fe, NM – If you enjoy local theater, tonight is your last chance to catch the 9th annual collection of original short plays written and selected for the Benchwarmers competition at the Santa Fe Playhouse.

Reviewer Jim Terr went to the festival of 15-minute playlets and shares his thoughts on what he saw.

Jim Terr is a writer, satirist, and videographer. He lives in Santa Fe

KUNM Local
4:41 pm
Mon February 15, 2010

Commentary: New Mexico Should Lead in Campaign Finance Reform

Santa Fe, NM – Back at the beginning of this year's 30 day legislative session, Governor Bill Richardson talked about his priorities in the state of the state address.

We turned around and asked what you think New Mexico's priorities should be.

Jim Terr says another money issue has been on his mind recently.

Jim Terr is an actor and satirist, and a regular reviewer on KUNM. He lives in Santa Fe.

Tune in at this time tomorrow to hear from another New Mexican in our State of the State Commentary Series.

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KUNM Local
4:36 pm
Thu January 14, 2010

Review: A Single Man at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe

Santa Fe, NM – The film A Single Man compresses many memories into the action of a single day. KUNM reviewer Jim Terr says it's a moving film with ties to the art scene in Santa Fe.

Jim Terr is an actor, satirist and video producer in Santa Fe.