Robert Downey Jr.

Even Robert Downey Jr. suffers from the too-muchness of Iron Man 3

Looking back at Shane Black

How to define a movie critic's job in the summer of comic books

Win tickets to Harkins Northfield's Iron Man marathon!

Next Thursday, May 2, the Harkins theater in Northfield is celebrating the release of the third Iron Man movie with a Tony Stark-a-palooza -- and we have free tickets to give away. So if you're a fan of the Marvel hero, the hunk Robert Downey Jr. or even just large hunks of metal, continue reading f ... More >>

Photos: Ten weirdest recent Denver Craigslist "Rants & Raves"

Love it when people can't keep their thoughts to themselves for one second longer and just have to spew? Then you'll love the Rants & Raves category on Denver Craigslist, which regularly features declarations that vacillate from sensible to downright loony. We picked and photo-illustrated ten of the ... More >>

Catch the Stars

Film incentives: Bill signing means Colorado ready for its close-up

With a scribble of his ceremonial pen this morning, Governor John Hickenlooper set Colorado on a path not unlike that of the Iron Man himself, Robert Downey, Jr. No, our fair state isn't going to rehab. Instead, lawmakers, film-industry insiders and Colorado boosters hope that the beefed-up film inc ... More >>

Superhero supergroup flick The Avengers lacks character development

Video: Robert Downey Jr. Tebows at the Oscars

Video below.​Love or loathe Tim Tebow as you may -- but there's no denying the cultural impact of The Chosen One. Prime example: At last night's Academy Awards ceremony, presenter Robert Downey Jr. preceded his trip to the stage with a little preparatory Tebowing -- one of several Colorado mo ... More >>

Readers slam Westword cover subject Corey Donahue

The latest Sherlock Holmes is more James Bond than enigmatic sleuth

Renee Herlocker, ex-Broncos cheerleader, at hot dog eating contest: Insert dirty joke here

Video below.​Back in 2009, we spoke with former Broncos cheerleader Renee Herlocker about being named the Ultimate Spike Girl, as well as a cameo in Iron Man 2 alongside Robert Downey Jr. At the time, she talked about her hopes that the Spike win would lead to more TV gigs -- like, for instanc ... More >>

The art of the mockbuster: Good artists copy, great artists steal

​The art of stealing art is a long lasting one -- since the dawn of the civilized era, people have been copping other people's ideas and running with them. On some levels, there's no real shame in it, but when stealing is turned into a profitable business, things start to get a bit wonky. Toda ... More >>

The complete David Fincher collection takes over the Denver FilmCenter in March

​David Fincher has made a name for himself by giving audiences cerebral stories with a penchant to wash out color as often as possible. His latest film was the universally applauded Social Network, but before he wowed the critics he won over the common people with some of the best films to eve ... More >>

Ten people who should host the 2012 Oscars

At least they make decent movies.​Is it time to already begin thinking about next year's Academy Awards show? Well, if you're like most Americans -- and critics, the venerable Roger Ebert among them -- who watched last night's show, then the answer is "yes." The hipster hosts, 28-year-old An ... More >>

The ten highest-grossing movies of 2010, and what that says about America

We'll take it.​The top grossing movie of 2009 was, of course, Avatar, and this year the title goes to Toy Story 3. We're calling that social progress, although there's something a little too futuristic about computer-animated movies taking the crown back-to-back -- we're pretty sure it means ... More >>

Absurdist Interview: Artist/Photographer Sara Ford

Photo: Jessica Sain​Colorado native artist and photographer Sara Ford started painting in college because she didn't want to take the color theory class everyone hated. Needless to say, she got really good at it. Through photography, she has worked with clients such as 303 Magazine, Denver Mag ... More >>

Due Date is this week's most ridiculous movie trailer

​Making a movie starring Zach Galifainakis and Robert Downey Jr. is kind of like making Jell-O: The result is awesome, and it's pretty difficult to fuck up. And sure enough, for about its first half, the trailer for Due Date makes the movie look like what it should be: a laid-back, occasional ... More >>

Sacha Baron Cohen as Freddie Mercury? Here's who should play the other members of Queen.

​Last week, Deadline reported that Sacha Baron Cohen, of Borat and Ali G fame, is lined up to play Freddie Mercury in an untitled biopic. Although the majority of his work has been in parody, Baron Cohen is a nearly perfect fit, and a we don't doubt his intentions for a moment. Even still, a b ... More >>

Iron Man meets the Ultimate Spike Girl: Renee Herlocker on Robert Downey Jr. and more

Renee Herlocker loves sticks and balls.​Last October, we introduced you to Renee Herlocker, the former Denver Broncos cheerleader who'd just been named the Ultimate Spike Girl by the cable network of the same name. But she had more to talk about than winning the contest, and the Spike correspo ... More >>

Iron Man 2 will lead to 3 and probably 4, but that doesn't mean it's good

The aptly named Losers is not a winning comic-book thriller

Ex-Broncos cheerleader is Ultimate Spike Girl

Renee Herlocker loves sticks and balls.​ Spike TV markets itself as television for dudes -- horny dudes, presumably. No wonder the net has just-completed a search for the "Ultimate Spike Girl," a babe who embodies every male fantasy and is willing to parade her assets around for fans of erecti ... More >>

Over the weekend: Endotrend Festival

Yerkish​Maybe it was the last minute switch of venues from the Auraria Campus to the 3 Kings Tavern and Oriental Theater, but it was pretty slim turn-out for Saturday night's section of the festival at 3 Kings. Although not many folks came out that night, there was still a lot of solid local talen ... More >>

Brandon Marshall using Jay Cutler's blueprint

Brandon Marshall. Broncos wide receiver has had off-season health issues, not to mention a proclivity for arrests that rivals Robert Downey Jr. during his drug-pounding years. So, of course, he thinks he deserves an enormous new contract, and he's demanded a trade if he doesn't get one. Given his s ... More >>

The Soloist

The Incredible Hulk

In the shadow of Iron Man, the latest from Marvel can't live up to its billing.

Summer Movie Preview

The season of big budget bangs uses its brain.

Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man is a thing to marvel.

Charlie Bartlett

Teen comedy Charlie Bartlett could use a dose of mean.

Boy Trouble

A Hazy Shade of Christmas

Diamonds in the Rough

Fur

Playing legendary photographer Diane Arbus, Nicole Kidman is an unconvincing weirdo.

Hometown Legend

Coming of age and stayin' alive on the mean streets of Astoria, Queens.

Truly, Madly, Darkly

Richard Linklater's Scanner is a rotoscoped feast for freaks.

Private Dicks

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

Exhuming McCarthy

The Red Scare returns in Good Night, and Good Luck.

Mighty Aphrodite

Three great directors serve up a sampler of love and desire.

Iron Women

Step aside, wimps, and let the really tough customers through.

Odd, Touching Couple

With refreshing wit, My First Mister elevates alienation and loneliness to a surprise climax.

The Tired Gun

Or: Why winning an Oscar sometimes means losing a career

Ten From 2000

Although this past year wasn't a film blockbuster, it had some bright spots.

Holidaze

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

The Olivia Tremor Control

The Olivia Tremor Control Presents: Singles and Beyond (Emperor Norton)

Man's Best Frenzy

Playing It Safe

The Fugitive Kind

Bored to the Core

THE KING AND HIS COURTESANS