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Mel Gibson

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2011

    Author Benjamin Hale on Braveheart, chimp sex and Kafka

    ​We generally don't think much about who is narrating our stories, but in the case of Benjamin Hale's new novel, The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore, we have to. Mostly because the narrator is an ape. Hale, who grew up in and around Boulder but who currently lives in New York, will be in town to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Ricky Gervais's Golden Globe monologues: Which one was more offensive?

    Gervais pantomimes jerking off Hugh Hefner​Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes for the second time in a row this year -- looks like, as predicted by Gervais himself, he won't make it a third next year. Gervais has never been one to hold a punch, but which monologue hit the hardest? Below, w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2009

    Houston's, we have a problem

    Houston's promo card shows a crowd, but they're not your average CreekersAn hour after getting all the appropriate permits, the long-awaited Houston's finally opened this past weekend at 303 Josephine Street. This sibling of the Cherry Creek Grill and other restaurants in the Hillstone chain has an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 22, 2009

    Epilogues SXSW tour diary

    Sunday, March 22: I'm not keeping up with these entries, because it's damn near impossible to find any time to write down here. I'm about two days behind right now, so I'm going to attempt to just cover everything between Thursday morning and right now. As a disclaimer, my memory only goes back abou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Live blogging St. Patrick's Day from the Fainting Goat: Happy Birthday to me!

    This from a guest bar blogger: Hey all, we're having a great time here in Denver!!! We're discussing social networking and demographics, the future of journalism, and politics. Woo!!! We have found out that the 18-25 age demographic isn't as brain-dead as previous thought. They may actually have som ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2009

    Farewell to the grand master of crime

    Donald Westlake, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 75, wrote more than 100 books, mostly crime novels, over the past half century--almost all of them highly polished entertainments from a writer who knew his craft as few ever will again. I've probably read close to half of Westla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2008

    Jim Sullivan's former employees are on the line

    Donald Westlake, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 75, wrote more than 100 books, mostly crime novels, over the past half century--almost all of them highly polished entertainments from a writer who knew his craft as few ever will again. I've probably read close to half of Westla ... More >>

  • Film

    June 28, 2007

    Live Free or Die Hard

    Even with the Mac kid at his side, John McClane is just...old.

  • Film

    December 7, 2006

    The Holiday

    The awful truth about Nancy Meyers’s chick flicks.

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2006

    Earn Your Stripes

    The awful truth about Nancy Meyers’s chick flicks.

  • News

    September 7, 2006

    What's My Line?

    I once waited for Dave Matthews. I'm not making that mistake again for a snowboard.

  • Film

    May 4, 2006

    Welcome to Hooters

    Jimmy Buffett inexplicably leads a kid movie to the big screen.

  • Film

    February 9, 2006

    Diamond in the Rough

    Steve Martin's Pink Panther piddles on its predecessor.

  • Calendar

    November 10, 2005

    Still Waters

    Offbeat director John Waters comes into Focus on the Family’s back yard.

  • Film

    November 10, 2005

    Private Dicks

    Downey and Kilmer make perfect detectives in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

  • Music

    April 21, 2005

    Half-Wits

    Sacramento's Hella has plenty to say -- together or apart.

  • Film

    December 30, 2004

    Leaning Sideways

    In a year when small movies came up big, picking the top ten was a Payne.

  • Film

    June 24, 2004

    Entertain Your Brain

    This new docudrama is a real mind-bender.

  • Film

    April 29, 2004

    Missing Links

    A well-meaning ode to golf's first legend ends up in the bunker.

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2004

    Talk About the Passion

    Denver’s Passion Play continues its annual run.

  • News

    March 18, 2004

    The Sky's the Limit

    Colorado could be courting a winner in the NCAA Tournament.

  • News

    February 27, 2003

    The Message

    The Denver Newspaper Agency has combined the city's dailies into a one-two punch.

  • News

    February 13, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    February 13, 2003

  • Culture

    January 9, 2003

    Vanity Fare

    Ray Liotta wants to know why he loses roles to...Owen Wilson?

  • Music

    June 13, 2002

    Backwash

    Music everywhere: Music Lowdown 2002 and the Westword Music Showcase covered both the recording industry and live, in-the-flesh performances.

  • Film

    May 30, 2002

    Oscar-Worthy

    Superb performances distinguish a new adaptation of Wilde's Earnest.

  • Culture

    June 28, 2001

    Chin Up

    Bruce Campbell knows why bad movies happen to great actors.

  • Culture

    May 10, 2001

    The Product

    Heath Ledger's in no rush to be a star. Why's everyone else in such a hurry?

  • Culture

    January 4, 2001

    The Tired Gun

    Or: Why winning an Oscar sometimes means losing a career

  • Film

    December 21, 2000

    No Box of Chocolates

    Tom Hanks grows up and delivers an adult romance with Cast Away.

  • Culture

    June 22, 2000

    Toy story

    The creators of Chicken Run find soul in a lump of clay.

  • Film

    April 27, 2000

    Aisle Be Seeing You

    A top-notch cast compensates for dubious credibility in Where the Heart Is.

  • News

    April 27, 2000

    None Dare Call It Travesty

    Conspiracy mania comes to Columbine.

  • Film

    March 16, 2000

    Boob Job

    Julia Roberts tops herself in Erin Brockovich.

  • Film

    November 25, 1999

    Christ on a Crutch

    Ah-nold takes on Satan in the eardrum shattering End of Days.

  • Film

    May 13, 1999

    A Man's Home...

    Ah-nold takes on Satan in the eardrum shattering End of Days.

  • News

    July 16, 1998

    Global Warning

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    February 5, 1998

    Heart of Glass

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    January 1, 1998

    Return to Sender

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    October 23, 1997

    Gullible Travels

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • News

    August 21, 1997

    Off Limits

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    May 29, 1997

    Reelin' in the Summer

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    January 23, 1997

    Great Dane

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Music

    November 28, 1996

    Feedback

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    October 31, 1996

    Rebel Without a Pause

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    May 9, 1996

    The Executionee's Song ... and Dance

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    April 18, 1996

    Jane Err

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • Film

    March 14, 1996

    Rays of Light

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • News

    June 14, 1995

    LETTERS

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

  • News

    June 7, 1995

    JUST GO HOME, BABY!

    Is this planet big enough for both Earthlaw and Earthjustice?

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