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Dr. Seuss

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    The twenty best bicycle scenes in cinema, ever

    With rare exceptions for the Smart Car, the tandem bike and whatever those contraptions are in the Dr. Seuss books, the human evolutionary process basically stopped when mankind progressed from two legs to two wheels. If you need proof of the superiority of the cycle, look no further than film, wher ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Occupy Christmas: What protesters could learn from the true meaning of the holidays

    Please don't steal Christmas, Occupy Movement.​There once was a Grinch who hated Christmas. By extension, he also hated a group of creatures called Whos who loved Christmas, and so one night he snuck into their village and stole all of their Christmas presents, which did not deter them from ce ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Dave Foley f*cks a donkey: Five memorable sketches from a Kids in the Hall alum

    Poor Dave Foley. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.​If you know Dave Foley, you know the Kids in the Hall. Sure, he fell into the mainstream with News Radio (and rocked it), but he will forever be an inappropriate kid with daddy issues who likes to dress in drag, an icon among comics for when ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2011

    Candyland, and other childhood pastimes Hollywood has ruined

    Yeah, this shit is totally like Lord of the Rings.​Here's how the screenwriters of the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Candyland -- the candy-themed board game for children who do not know how to read -- describe it: "We envision it as Lord of the Rings, but set in a world of candy." That i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2011

    Dress for Success

    Yeah, this shit is totally like Lord of the Rings.​Here's how the screenwriters of the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of Candyland -- the candy-themed board game for children who do not know how to read -- describe it: "We envision it as Lord of the Rings, but set in a world of candy." That i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Today: The Delectable fuels a book drive with green eggs and ham

    Bring your books and your appetite. ​This weekend, everyone should like green eggs and ham. The breakfast dish from Dr. Seuss's book of the same name is central to a festive, philanthropic effort at the four locations of the Delectable Egg around Denver. The restaurants will be serving Sam I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Dr. Seuss was a children's author, not a prophet

    ​Today is the 107th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's birth. It is marked with National Read Across America Day, which happens each year to promote literacy and remember one of the greatest children's authors of all time. And he was a great children's author, no matter how you look at it: His books h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 25, 2011

    Will Oldham narrating an audiobook? Here's 10 more musicians we'd like to see narrate classic books

    ​Audio books are all about finding the perfect actor with the perfect voice to read to you while you drive across the country. So, when we heard Will Oldham had taken on the narration of Rudolph Wurlitzer's Slow Fade, we started thinking about what other artists should venture into the same bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Top five fictional book foods that we wish were real

    ​Remember how fascinating it was when Violet Beauregarde morphed into a balloon-sized blueberry after chewing some of Willy Wonka's not-yet-quite-right chewing gum? Or how you wanted to live in Chewandswallow, the town featured in Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, where the wind blew in hambu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Five Classic Kids' Books That Should Be Turned Into Weird Films (and Who Should Film Them)

    You have to hand it to Tim Burton. Not only did he pull off the biggest opening of his already formidable career with the record take for Alice in Wonderland, he managed to turn one of the weirdest kids' books in history into something even weirder. Of course, he took massive liberties with the so ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    Season's Greenings

    You have to hand it to Tim Burton. Not only did he pull off the biggest opening of his already formidable career with the record take for Alice in Wonderland, he managed to turn one of the weirdest kids' books in history into something even weirder. Of course, he took massive liberties with the so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Dan Hawkins' season may be over, but the excuses just keep coming

    Even empty glasses are half full in Dan Hawkins' world.​Anyone who thought Dan Hawkins would start talking about the CU Buffs more realistically after being promised another year as head coach were disabused of this notion following the squad's not-quite-shocking loss to Nebraska on Friday. A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Sound Bites: Grooms, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Converge, Spiral Stairs, Naam and Flight of the Conchords

    (Julian Gilbert)​Welcome to another edition of Sound Bites, our economy-sized album reviews, wherein we give you the lowdown in 75 words or less. Today, Nick Hall weighs in on recent releases from Grooms (pictured above), Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Converge,  Spiral Stairs, Naam and Flight of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Don't worry, Rockies fans: It was just a Wacky Wednesday

    ​Most commentators discussing the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 dismantling of the Colorado Rockies yesterday came to the conclusion that the P-men simply outclass the Rocks on every level -- an easy conclusion to draw if you suffered through the last five innings. But amid the destruction, there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    The tale of the "S Bandit": A crime spree of alphabetical proportions

    Ernie Lee Calbert, the alleged "S" Bandit, sitting in the slammer.​This sordid story is brought to you by the letter "S." Today, the Denver District Attorney's office charged Ernie Lee Calbert with nine counts of aggravated robbery and one count of second-degree kidnapping. Authorities believ ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    The Pains of Being Pure at Heart exude a spirit of innocence and exuberance

    Ernie Lee Calbert, the alleged "S" Bandit, sitting in the slammer.​This sordid story is brought to you by the letter "S." Today, the Denver District Attorney's office charged Ernie Lee Calbert with nine counts of aggravated robbery and one count of second-degree kidnapping. Authorities believ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    These April Fool's Day events are no joke

    On Wednesday, April 1, the Wynkoop Brewing Co. (1634 18th Street), will host an April Fool's Day beer dinner inspired by Dr. Seuss; the first pour is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, for reservations, call 303-297-9999. Or go hog wild at Zolo Southwestern Grill at 2525 Arapahoe in Boulder, where chef ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Beyond Playlist: Guns N' Roses, Kayne West and T-Pain

    Guns N’ Roses Chinese Democracy Interscope Frankly, after a decade and a half, I’m just happy that only some of this blows, instead of the whole thing – and as a bonus, several of the tracks that do blow are unintentionally funny. Not all of them, of course: “If the World” sounds so muc ... More >>

  • Film

    May 8, 2008

    Speed Racer

    It’s anime on overdrive in the Wachowski brothers’ souped-up, tricked-out Speed Racer.

  • Film

    March 13, 2008

    Horton Hears a Who!

    After the unspeakable Grinch, Horton is a surprisingly strong Seuss adaptation.

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    Shmuck of the Week

    After the unspeakable Grinch, Horton is a surprisingly strong Seuss adaptation.

  • Calendar

    December 7, 2006

    Green Christmas

    After the unspeakable Grinch, Horton is a surprisingly strong Seuss adaptation.

  • Home Entertainment

    August 24, 2006

    Westword's top DVD picks for the week of August 22:

    After the unspeakable Grinch, Horton is a surprisingly strong Seuss adaptation.

  • Home Entertainment

    August 3, 2006

    Trail of Tears

    Prey should be called Dances With Tedium.

  • Film

    January 19, 2006

    Origin of Innocence

    The New World boldly reclaims the Pocahontas tale from Disney.

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    Numbers Crunch

    The NBA All-Stars' tallies don't always add up.

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2004

    Seuss Use

    Read Across America courts kids

  • News

    February 5, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of February 5, 2004

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2003

    Road to Nowhere

    Cat in the Who?

  • Calendar

    December 4, 2003

    Who's Next

    Grinch highlights the holiday theme at the Wildlife Experience

  • Film

    November 20, 2003

    Kitty Litter

    Cat in the Hat is easily dumped.

  • Calendar

    February 28, 2002

    For Seuss!

    The Seuss is loose at this months Read Across America celebration.

  • Calendar

    December 27, 2001

    Join the Club

    Buntport Theater offers sitcoms with a twist.

  • Film

    April 5, 2001

    A Kinder, Gentler Dope Fiend

    In Ted Demme's Blow, Johnny Depp summons an American snowstorm.

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    Schoolhouse Rocker

    Songwriter Mark Ledwig would like to teach the world to sing.

  • Calendar

    January 25, 2001

    Typecast

    Chank Diesel is a font of creativity.

  • Film

    December 14, 2000

    Sexual Reeling

    Philip Kaufman's Quills is a harsh, lush lecture on sensuality and censorship.

  • Music

    December 14, 2000

    Holidaze

    Unwrapping our annual roundup of musical season's greetings -- and beatings.

  • News

    November 9, 2000

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of November 9, 2000

  • Music

    June 8, 2000

    Summertime Rolls

    It's the time of the season to check out some local releases.

  • Culture

    December 16, 1999

    And to All a Good Night

    The stage is set for Christmas in Denver.

  • Music

    September 16, 1999

    Other Voices, Other Tunes

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Culture

    December 24, 1998

    Green Eggs and Hams

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 1998

    NIGHT & DAY1998 DECEMBER 3-9

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Calendar

    December 4, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Music

    February 20, 1997

    Playlist

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Calendar

    December 26, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • Music

    October 4, 1995

    HAIL TO THE CHIEFS

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • News

    September 13, 1995

    WE'RE LOADED FOR BEARKLONDIKE & SNOW MUST GO ENOUGH OF THIS POLAR ICE CRAP.

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

  • News

    March 29, 1995

    OFF LIMITS

    Two new releases -- and a certain music awards showcase -- prove Denver's no one-note town.

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