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Brains Into Mush

Basil the robot makes a movie

You'll be reading all about Basil the amazing bot in this week's Westword cover story (which will be available online later today, December 17). But you can see him in action here. While the video above may not look all that exciting -- Basil's not slinging any beers or electrocuting intruders -- ... More >>

Any way you slice it, Brooklyn M.C.'s Pizzeria is the taste of home

You'll be reading all about Basil the amazing bot in this week's Westword cover story (which will be available online later today, December 17). But you can see him in action here. While the video above may not look all that exciting -- Basil's not slinging any beers or electrocuting intruders -- ... More >>

Gone Baby Gone

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

Bait and Switch

A hero of the Hong Kong new wave returns the compliment.

Moving Pictures

The Cinematic Underground's widescreen approach brings Annasthesia to life.

Z Whiz

This bistro is a beauty.

The Fame Game

Grab a ringside seat at Table 6, the hottest place in town.

The Maverick

Telluride lawman Bill Masters is no dope. So what turned him against the war on drugs?

Hype and Holler

Telluride lawman Bill Masters is no dope. So what turned him against the war on drugs?

Robocop in Detroit, and five other statues cities should have

Look at him -- he's so statuesque. ​There are no plans to erect a statute to Robocop in Detroit, according to Mayor Dave Bing. There is, however, a Rocky statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art after one was placed at the top of the Rocky steps in Rocky III. While it could argued, ... More >>

Ben Affleck is really talented. No, really.

Hey, nits, I already said I was sorry about those crappy movies, alright?​Ben Affleck has acted in some truly horrible movies. After co-winning an Oscar with his best friend, Affleck's resume reads like a list of the worst movies from the late '90s that we all thought were sorta okay at the t ... More >>

Go back to Mexico, you wetbacks

Hey, nits, I already said I was sorry about those crappy movies, alright?​Ben Affleck has acted in some truly horrible movies. After co-winning an Oscar with his best friend, Affleck's resume reads like a list of the worst movies from the late '90s that we all thought were sorta okay at the t ... More >>