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Alexander de Large

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Rihanna's "Where Have You Been" video proves she can dance, but that doesn't mean she should

    It's like Rihanna has to prove something. We know she can do serious, and sexy, and frightening, and strong, and addicted. But now, in one of her less controversial music videos post-Chris Brown, she really wants to remind us that she can dance. And Rihanna can dance if she wants to. Hell, she can e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2011

    Super 8: The critical take in defense of nostalgia

    ​Browsing through the reviews of Super 8, it seems like a lot of fans and critics are giving the film -- a pastiche of late '70s/early '80s Spielberg -- a soft critical pass based on their nostalgic reactions to the time period in which it's set and their love of the films it homages (sorry gu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Festivus and ten more made-up holidays for the Holidays

    ​Tomorrow, Rick Gold will host a traditional Fesitvus celebration at the Shag Lounge. There, you can commune around the Festivus pole, air some grievances and perform some feats of strength. There will also be a ($5 maximum) gift exchange. In honor of disillusionment everywhere, we present 10 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Hallow Freak'n Ween at 1STBANK, 10/30/10

    Aaron Thackeray​ HALLOW FREAK'N WEEN Markus Shulz • Richard Vission • John O'Callaghan • Icey Dragon • Trajikk • Kostas • Fury Dino • DJ Bl3nd and more 10.30.10 | 1STBANK Center See Hallow Freak'n Ween slideshow Lights, costumes, candy -- action! Hallo Freakn' Ween burst out ... More >>

  • Film

    October 28, 2010

    The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: A story we cannot follow

    Aaron Thackeray​ HALLOW FREAK'N WEEN Markus Shulz • Richard Vission • John O'Callaghan • Icey Dragon • Trajikk • Kostas • Fury Dino • DJ Bl3nd and more 10.30.10 | 1STBANK Center See Hallow Freak'n Ween slideshow Lights, costumes, candy -- action! Hallo Freakn' Ween burst out ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Read this book: How to Wreck a Nice Beach

    ​ I've been obsessed with the vocoder for a long time. From the first time I heard Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" to watching Clockwork Orange in high school -- the sound has fascinated and amused me to no end. Until last week, I didn't know Dave Tompkins' book, How to Wreck a Nice Beach, which detai ... More >>

  • Music

    October 15, 2009

    The Rear Inn's karaoke menu is a little behind the times

    ​ I've been obsessed with the vocoder for a long time. From the first time I heard Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" to watching Clockwork Orange in high school -- the sound has fascinated and amused me to no end. Until last week, I didn't know Dave Tompkins' book, How to Wreck a Nice Beach, which detai ... More >>

  • Music

    June 18, 2009

    The revival of this iconic punk band gives us a bad case of Germaphobia

    ​ I've been obsessed with the vocoder for a long time. From the first time I heard Kraftwerk's "Autobahn" to watching Clockwork Orange in high school -- the sound has fascinated and amused me to no end. Until last week, I didn't know Dave Tompkins' book, How to Wreck a Nice Beach, which detai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Bar Standard

    Chad FahnestockThe Swayback turned in one of their best sets in a packed Bar Standard. See more photos from Bar Standard at westword.com/slideshow. MS = main stage, P = patio Six Months to Live - 12:00 - MS Actually, this got started at more like 12:20 or so. What, a festival running late? Incon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2008

    Mile High Makeout: Tricks and Treats

    Chad FahnestockThe Swayback turned in one of their best sets in a packed Bar Standard. See more photos from Bar Standard at westword.com/slideshow. MS = main stage, P = patio Six Months to Live - 12:00 - MS Actually, this got started at more like 12:20 or so. What, a festival running late? Incon ... More >>

  • Film

    March 13, 2008

    He'll Be Your Mirror

    Don't blame Michael Haneke if you don't like what you see.

  • Home Entertainment

    October 25, 2007

    The Boys Are Back

    Malick, mobsters and Mr. Brooks.

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2007
  • News

    February 15, 2007

    Lots of Yuk

    If counseling didn’t do it, these late-night gabfests should set Ted Haggard straight.

  • Film

    July 28, 2005

    Flick Pick

    Fast Times at Ridgemont High

  • Music

    June 30, 2005

    The Adicts

    Monday, July 4, Bender's Tavern, 303-861-7070.

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Orbital

    Blue Album (ATO Records)

  • Music

    August 12, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Don't start no stuff, won't be no stuff.

  • Dining

    September 11, 2003

    Bite Me

    Going, Going...

  • Film

    August 21, 2003

    Flick Pick

    A Clockwork Orange

  • Film

    July 3, 2003

    Flick Pick

    Barry Lyndon

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2003
  • Music

    May 8, 2003

    Sodom and Milwaukee

    For Dennis and Jimmy Flemion of the Frogs, whoring out for The Man is enough to make you croak.

  • Film

    January 30, 2003

    Flick Pick

    Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

  • News

    December 12, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of December 12, 2002

  • Film

    August 29, 2002

    Ultra-Violence

    Gangster No. 1 paints a bloody good picture of a soulless British thug.

  • Music

    May 9, 2002

    About to Hatch

    With The Egg, its most mature release yet, Shiner cracks expectations wide open.

  • News

    October 19, 2000

    Survey Says

    The proliferation of polling is burying us in numbers. Do they mean anything?

  • News

    July 27, 2000

    Fox on the Run

    During its first week on the air, Channel 31's news demonstrates a little substance and a lot of style.

  • Music

    April 6, 2000

    Brave New World

    DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

  • Film

    November 5, 1998

    Fun House

    DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

  • Film

    April 30, 1998

    Saints and Sinners

    DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

  • Film

    August 1, 1996

    Smack Into Reality

    DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

  • Calendar

    February 22, 1995

    THRILLS

    DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

  • News

    November 23, 1994

    INNOCENCE LOST

    ELEVEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS LATER, TEENAGER SPENCER DAY WAS STILL MOLESTING CHILDREN. NOW HE'S IN PRISON UNTIL 2058.THIS BOY'S LIFE LAST YEAR 17-YEAR-OLD SPENCER DAY MOLESTED THREE MORE BOYS. OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK.

  • Film

    August 31, 1994

    SCREAM IDOLS

    ELEVEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS LATER, TEENAGER SPENCER DAY WAS STILL MOLESTING CHILDREN. NOW HE'S IN PRISON UNTIL 2058.THIS BOY'S LIFE LAST YEAR 17-YEAR-OLD SPENCER DAY MOLESTED THREE MORE BOYS. OLD HABITS ARE HARD TO BREAK.

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