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Robert Rodriguez

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2012

    El Mariachi will put you in the mood for Cinco de Mayo -- at gunpoint

    When Tejano director Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi came out in the early '90s, we'd never seen anything quite like it, though the idea of an edgy, comic Western certainly had precursors, including the piquant Cat Ballou. But El Mariachi, famously -- and remarkably -- made on a $7,000 budget, is muc ... More >>

  • Film

    May 19, 2011

    Rutger Hauer is a man on a mission in Hobo With a Shotgun

    When Tejano director Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi came out in the early '90s, we'd never seen anything quite like it, though the idea of an edgy, comic Western certainly had precursors, including the piquant Cat Ballou. But El Mariachi, famously -- and remarkably -- made on a $7,000 budget, is muc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Hobo with a Shotgun is this week's most ridiculous trailer

    ​They just don't make 'em like they used to. Well, actually, they just don't make as many of them as they used to, but when it comes to vigilante/exploitation B-flicks, apparently, it turns out they make 'em exactly like they used to. Case in point: Hobo with a Shotgun, the most succinctly acc ... More >>

  • Film

    December 30, 2010

    J. Hoberman's top ten of 2010...and beyond

    ​They just don't make 'em like they used to. Well, actually, they just don't make as many of them as they used to, but when it comes to vigilante/exploitation B-flicks, apparently, it turns out they make 'em exactly like they used to. Case in point: Hobo with a Shotgun, the most succinctly acc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Jonesy's chef Brendon Doyle on running his kitchen like a Spartan army, ordaining his tongs and burger craze overkill

    Lori Midson​ Brendon Doyle Jonesy's EatBar 400 East 20th Avenue 303-863-7473 When Brendon Doyle got his first cooking gig, it had nothing to do with his love for food or the line. "My first kitchen job was at Woody's Wings N Things, and I only took it because all my friends worked there and ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    August 2, 2007

    Fuzz Busters

    Lori Midson​ Brendon Doyle Jonesy's EatBar 400 East 20th Avenue 303-863-7473 When Brendon Doyle got his first cooking gig, it had nothing to do with his love for food or the line. "My first kitchen job was at Woody's Wings N Things, and I only took it because all my friends worked there and ... More >>

  • Film

    April 5, 2007

    Grindhouse

    Rodriguez and Tarantino overcome nostalgia in their cut-and-run mash note to film’s guilty pleasures.

  • Film

    October 5, 2006

    Future Imperfect

    Renaissance is black and white and a little dead all over.

  • Film

    August 17, 2006

    Nowhere Fast

    Tim Allen and company Zoom straight to the bottom of the superhero barrel.

  • Film

    April 6, 2006

    Latino Heat

    Antonio Banderas pulses with passion in Take the Lead.

  • Home Entertainment

    December 15, 2005

    Love the Sin

    Antonio Banderas pulses with passion in Take the Lead.

  • Home Entertainment

    November 3, 2005

    Our top DVD picks for the week of November 3, 2005

    Antonio Banderas pulses with passion in Take the Lead.

  • Film

    September 29, 2005

    Fairest of Them All

    MirrorMask is a thing of beauty, a joy forever, etc.

  • Film

    March 31, 2005

    Color Bind

    What's black and white and red all over? Sin City, pal.

  • News

    March 3, 2005

    Depp Charge

    Denver filmmakers take to the road and Do It for Johnny.

  • Film

    December 30, 2004

    Cine Bon!

    Remembering the films that heated up cinemas this year.

  • Film

    July 24, 2003

    Virtual Family

    It's the Spy Kids in 3-D, but where are Mom and Dad?

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2003

    Think Distinct

    This summer's movies could withstand the drought.

  • Film

    December 6, 2001

    Do the Wrong Thing

    Former friends reckon with reality in Tape.

  • Culture

    June 21, 2001

    Cumming Up

    Is he a writer, director, actor or...sex symbol? Um, yes--and more

  • Music

    November 2, 2000

    Backwash

    Local filmaker makes good with a Twist.

  • Music

    September 16, 1999

    On the Mark

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

  • Calendar

    January 21, 1999

    Drinking to Success

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

  • Film

    February 5, 1998

    Killer Chow

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

  • Film

    December 27, 1995

    MEAN STREAKS

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

  • Film

    November 1, 1995

    Slacking Off

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

  • Music

    September 6, 1995

    HOLLYWOOD PUNKS OUT

    Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

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