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Raymond Chandler

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Seven Sins: New VVM ebook features "The Case of the Kidnapped Coed"

    Every week, writers for Westword and our parent company, Village Voice Media, produce elegant, magazine-style feature writing, a gritty portion of which comes in the form of true-crime stories. Now VVM has collected some of its best recent true-crime yarns into an ebook: Seven Sins: A True Crime Ant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Mojo Nixon: "I am here to set the world straight about Tim Tebow and his invisible friends!"

    Mojo Nixon (due Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at the Lion's Lair) gained notoriety in the mid- to late '80s for his irreverent songs informed by an absurdist humor with partner Skid Roper. Nixon's exuberant, unapologetic persona won over audiences because even as Nixon would make seeming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

    So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    Forget Julie & Julia: Which movie would you watch 365 times?

    Lawrence Dai will be watching Julie & Julia for the 365th time at 8 p.m. tonight at the Jones, as part of the Denver Center Theatre Company's quirky Off-Center series. In addition to the screening, there will be free beer and unelaborated-upon shenanigans involving onions; tickets are $10. Julie & ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2011

    Chromeo, Lupe Fiasco, X, St. Vincent, Odd Future and more on tap this weekend

    Rocktober is living up to its name so far, especially this weekend: On Friday, Chromeo electrifies the Ogden, while Frank Turner throws down at the Marquis and Lupe Fiasco raps at the Fillmore. On Saturday, there's some agonizing decisions to make between seeing OFF!, which features Circle Jerks fro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    The ten best detectives in classic film noir

    ​With the classic noir flick The Maltese Falcon screening at the Esquire this weekend for Midnight Madness, we've been thinking a lot about our favorite noir films, from the classic era to the modern. While there are a few archetypes in the genre, many think it always stars a detective, which ... More >>

  • Film

    March 10, 2011

    Cold Weather is not exactly Twin Peaks

    ​With the classic noir flick The Maltese Falcon screening at the Esquire this weekend for Midnight Madness, we've been thinking a lot about our favorite noir films, from the classic era to the modern. While there are a few archetypes in the genre, many think it always stars a detective, which ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Little Big Planet 2, Reality is Broken and more new release picks for this week, January 18, 2011

    ​January used to be a time when new releases would wane a bit, giving people's pocketbooks a break for month. Then someone in the marketing department realized that gift cards were a popular Christmas gift for estranged family members, and suddenly January became the time when we all get bomba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    Over the weekend: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel Variety Show

    Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel Variety ShowSaturday, December 12, 2009Bluebird TheaterBetter Than: The V Ultimate Variety show featuring Wally Eastwood. An estimated 48 musicians took part in the third annual Nathaniel Rateliff and the Wheel variety show on Saturday night. All of them played br ... More >>

  • Film

    October 18, 2007

    Gone Baby Gone

    The Brothers Affleck come through with a complex, sophisticated Boston crime drama.

  • Dining

    June 7, 2007

    Gumshoe

    Going undercover to catch a kitchen between courses.

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2007

    The Hustler

    Going undercover to catch a kitchen between courses.

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2007

    The Hustler

    Going undercover to catch a kitchen between courses.

  • News

    August 10, 2006

    The Case of the Missing License

    Congress is putting on the squeeze, but Colorado's private investigators still can't agree how -- or if -- they should be regulated.

  • Music

    June 16, 2005

    Taking Hold

    The Hold Steady's literate brand of rock is way above average.

  • Calendar

    July 15, 2004

    Etched in Stone

    A new exhibit celebrates the architecture of Cab Childress

  • Music

    November 14, 2002
  • Film

    August 23, 2001

    Hypnotizing Humor

    Woody Allen leads a sparkling cast through '40s New York in The Curse of the Jade Scorpion.

  • Culture

    October 12, 2000

    "Look I Made This!"

    Robert Altman wants your attention, if not your affection.

  • Film

    October 21, 1999

    Bold Is Beautiful

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Calendar

    January 7, 1999

    The Trouble With Harry

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Calendar

    August 20, 1998

    North to Alaska

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Film

    March 5, 1998

    Worth the Ransom

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Film

    February 12, 1998

    Less Than Zero

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Film

    September 18, 1997

    Dark Victory

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Culture

    May 23, 1996

    Sweeney...Why We Miss Him

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Music

    September 20, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

  • Calendar

    June 1, 1994

    THRILLS

    The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

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