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Morrissey's quiet desparation and romantic worldview continues to connect and inspire fans

Celebrity fandom is almost always based on inaccessibility. Whether it's a rock star, an actor or a politician, desire is created when you reach out for the object of passion and come up a few inches short. So what happens when you have a fanbase that is made up of people who long to find themselves ... More >>

Richard Lancaster, mentally ill man, turned in by his mom after he assembled an arsenal

As the Colorado legislature continues to debate gun-control proposals (and Republicans attempt to counter by attacking a Democratic rep for his comments about rape), we're hearing about a mom's decision to turn in Richard Lancaster, her mentally ill son, who allegedly managed to collect an arsenal o ... More >>

The twelve best shows in Denver this weekend

Ah, yes, what a, uh, super weekend we have on tap. Welcome! You made it! Not only is the big game going down, but the weather is supposed to be favorable with a high in the fifties and there is an abundance of music to look forward to -- so much so, in fact, that we've expanded our picks this week t ... More >>

The 25 best concerts this winter/spring

As the winter chill finally thaws (work with us here -- we know it's still below freezing right now) and gives way to the hopefulness and fertility of spring, the upcoming concert season is likewise bursting with promise. Coming off one of the best years for live music in recent memory, the lineup i ... More >>

At long last, David Chase achieves his rock-and-roll dreams

Starz Denver Film Festival weekend must-sees: Brit Withey on Virgin Tales and more

Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares his takes on Friday's Virgin Tales, Saturday's C ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival: Brit Withey picks Sister and other weekend must-sees

Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares his takes on Friday's Sister, Saturday's Consumi ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival preview: Brit Withey on Opening Night's A Late Quartet and more

Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares his take on this evening's Opening Night film, A ... More >>

All the subtext of Wuthering Heights is stuck at surface level

Trishna sets Thomas Hardy's Tess in modern-day India

Our complete guide to the June 23 Westword Music Showcase

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If Britney Spears accepts X Factor job, she could still learn a sexy thing or two from Christina

This time last year, the most contagious pop trend was working with Pitbull, and what a bandwagon trend that was. As much as we're glad the Pitbull days are over, we're not too hot for this new thing, either. And this new thing, somewhat strangely, is serving as a judge for a televised singing compe ... More >>

The Best of SXSW Music: Friday 3/16/12

If you're familiar with chaos theory, which in its basic form is the attempt to find patterns in the random acts of shit on Earth, then you may understand the difficulty that comes with describing a full day at SXSW. To break down the chaos, Village Voice Media's roving music editors have selected t ... More >>

Online dating: Your friends' comments on your love life can actually help your profile

Before I began working with Jaime Richards, one of the matchmakers in this week's cover story, I had to dig deep. Really deep: It's common practice for date coaches and matchmakers to ask their clients for letters of recommendation, but they're not the kind you're thinking of. In preparation for our ... More >>

Denver's best music releases of 2011

Starz Denver Film Festival 2011 must-see pick for Wednesday, November 9: Good Bye

Video below.​Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares his choice for tonight: Good ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival 2011: Brit Withey's must-see picks for November 4-6

Brit Withey.​Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares choices for Friday through Su ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival: Brit Withey on Denver FilmCenter/Colfax opener Melancholia

Video below.​Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- including many flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Here, he shares his take on tonight's opener ... More >>

Sarah Palin vs. Lady Gaga: Battle of the attention-grabbing sideshows

Flickr photo​Flickr photo​Sarah Palin: You Betcha!, Brit filmmaker Nick Broomfield's documentary-slash-hatchet job, opens today at the Denver Film Center. In the film, Palin is seen as a polarizing, sideshow personality in the world of politics -- the equivalent of Lady Gaga in the rea ... More >>

Westword Music Showcase 2011

The Westword Music Showcase celebrates seventeen years, a lifetime for some of 2011's performers

Ho boy! Denver is getting a Steak 'n Shake!

Bring home the burger and shake, baby!​What may very well be the greatest of all American burger chains is coming to Denver. Well, not Denver, exactly, but close enough. And, no, it's not In-N-Out, although that, too, will come to Denver at some point in our lifetime. But not yet. Instead, we ... More >>

Britney Spears Femme Fatale: the many faces and personalities of Brit Brit through the years

​Today's release of Britney Spears new album, Femme Fatale, not to mention her disappointing appearance on Good Morning America, has inspired us to reminisce about our favorite Britney personalities. We aren't here to judge, but we are here to make fun of her and all of her absurd personalitie ... More >>

Denver musical acts to watch in 2011

The Decemberists at the Boulder Theater, 2/9/11

Editor's note: Two of our writers were at the Decemberists show last night in Boulder, and so today we present you with two different accounts of the show from two different perspectives. Two for the price of, uh, none, as it were -- well, unless you count the cost your Internet connection. Adam Pe ... More >>

Caleb Slade steps out of brother Isaac's shadow

The kids are all grown up in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Dawes at the hi-dive, 11/15/10

Dawes photographed by Matt Jacoby​ DAWES With Moondoggies • Romany Rye 11.15.10 | hi-dive Los Angeles's Romany Rye started the night off and set the tone for this three-band bill. Every band brought a similar sound centered on excellent vocals. The five-piece belted out four-part harmonies ... More >>

Starz Denver Film Festival: Artistic director Brit Withey's must-see picks for November 5-7

Brit Withey.​Again this year, Starz Denver Film Festival artistic director Brit Withey is offering his must-see picks for each day of the fest -- flicks that movie lovers might otherwise miss amid the flood of silver-screen goodies. Below, he describes his choices for November 5-7: The Crossi ... More >>

Neovak: Joshua Novak's Dead Letters is lush and sparkly

Cop out: Injections of zaniness don't light the impersonality of The Other Guys

Nathaniel Rateliff, one of Denver's most lauded and admired singer-songwriters, makes his national debut