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Westword Book Club: Ryan Demers on filmmaking, furries and Gone Girl

Ryan Demers, a Denver-based filmmaker, is the co-founder of Gaylord St. Productions, and has managed the impressive feat of helming two independent films without going completely bankrupt and abandoning the dream. The Honey Cooler, a farcical detective story set in the milieu of an economic ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Artist Shane O'Connor on his punk-rock fashion

People can try on many titles or jobs until they find one that suits their taste, just like they try on different clothes to find the best fit. Spray-paint artist Shane O'Connor is the other way around with many jobs, but he has always managed to retain his punk-rock edge throughout the search. Rea ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Julian Muhammad on his Hollywood-inspired fashion

Fashion may move in waves of in and out, but true style is forever. This week we spotted Julian Muhammad, co-owner of a clothing store, on the D-Line Lite Rail. Continue reading to learn what baseball team influenced his kicks, his style mantra, and which group of Hollywood actors inspire his person ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Business student Jiadong Qiu on his Asian-inspired style

St. Patrick's day weekend has come to a close, ending the sea of green on the streets. Many people went over the top, drowning themselves in the emerald hue (and beer), but a few sported green subtlely. This week we spotted Community College of Denver business student Jiadong Qiu rocking green in a ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Flower boy and musician Mason Thomas on his dark "ghetto" look

Sometimes people like to ruffle feathers with their fashion; other times, they simply dress to please themselves. But both of these scenarios apply to Mason Thomas, a local musician and St. Louis native who moved to Denver (by way of Phoenix) last year. Continue reading to find out what Internet mus ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Fashion designer Brien Hollowell on his line, Jesus Pistols

While many students focus on studying for their future careers, some manage to start up their own companies while still taking classes. One of these overachievers is Brien Hollowell, a Metropolitan State University of Denver student who's the owner of Jesus Pistols. Find out more about his clothing ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Metro student Peyton Kyer on his furry style

The weekend's mixture of snow and sunshine has caused many of us to bundle up, rock sunglasses or both. One unusual accessory we spotted during the strange weather stint was a purple furry tail, sported by student Peyton Kyer. Continue reading to find out about Kyer's fascination with furry culture, ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: marketing director David Keller on his neon EDM style

The weather was so nice this past weekend that people were out and about. Of the many Denverites absorbing the comfortable climate we spotted marketing director David Keller as a standout. Continue reading to learn his style icons, what city influences his fashion sense, and what his favorite, unusu ... More >>

Menswear Mondays: Industrial dancer Jolt Holcomb on his Clockwork Orange style

While it's easy to be a film enthusiast, only a select few individuals live their lives by the aesthetics of their favorite one. This is the case with industrial dancer Jolt Holcomb and his No. 1 movie: A Clockwork Orange. (For proof, look no further than the photo above this paragraph.) Continue re ... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

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 >>

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

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

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 >>

Mile High Makeout: Tricks and Treats

He'll Be Your Mirror

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

The Boys Are Back

Malick, mobsters and Mr. Brooks.

Last Night: Electric Six, Gore Gore Girls and We Are the Fury @ Larimer Lounge

Lots of Yuk

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

Flick Pick

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

The Adicts

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

Orbital

Blue Album (ATO Records)

The Beatdown

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

Bite Me

Going, Going...

Flick Pick

A Clockwork Orange

Flick Pick

Barry Lyndon

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Sodom and Milwaukee

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

Flick Pick

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

Letters to the Editor

From the week of December 12, 2002

Ultra-Violence

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

About to Hatch

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

Survey Says

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

Fox on the Run

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

Brave New World

DeVotchKa's cultural collisions make for fascinating art.

Fun House

Saints and Sinners

Smack Into Reality

THRILLS

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.

SCREAM IDOLS