Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Poor Drew. Like many of us, Mr. Bixby, our “Drunk of the Week” writer, has not yet adjusted to Daylight Saving Time. Here we see him sleeping under his desk, another victim of what I…
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Curious Theatre brings us a show by Martin McDonagh, the dark mastermind who wrote the recently released film In Bruges starring Colin Farrell. In his gruesome black comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, McDonagh explores the life of a ruthless Irish Liberation Army Enforcer…
To all the gun-toting video-game bad guys out there: Please stop standing next to exploding barrels. Seriously now. Of the hundreds of places you could squat and shoot, you and your henchman pals always camp beside the neon-orange canister with “Flammable!” painted on the side. Really, we don’t need your…
I’ve felt a little jerked around by Project Runway this season. This mostly has to do with how they’ve treated dear Chris, whose fashion sense has not always wowed me, but I still just love the guy. I mean, have you caught a glimpse of his portfolio — the guy’s…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Straight-to-Video Scream Queen (And one of my favorite people in the world), Laura “Bay” Bruner, was in town and looking fabulously low-key just recently. Of course, the price tag attached to “low-key” for a Hollywood…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Remember college? That magical time when anything was possible? When you were sure you were going to rule the world? When you could wear your pajamas in public? Come to think of it, college was…
Lost Odyssey wants to be Microsoft’s answer to Final Fantasy — not that that’s such a good idea. Like Star Wars, Final Fantasy survives as a power brand thanks to the shining stars of its past, rather than the overwrought installments of recent years. Final Fantasy XII — the most…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. These firemen came in and I knew, immediately, I had my Look of the Day. I could talk about “men in uniform…” or “the look of a hero.” I could. But, see, there’s something much…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Denver’s resident Diva, Ms. Karen Slack is an All-American girl from the shoulders down, sporting a simple black sweater and, a staple in every American’s wardrobe, a pair of blue jeans. Ms. Slack adds a…
Let’s just get it out right now: “Devil May Cry” is a weak-ass name for a wicked action game. But what’s in a name? In three previous outings, the brutal, hella-challenging series has consistently delivered some of the greatest hack-and-slash thrills in the genre. Sure, the setup’s as old as…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, right? Right. Our House Accounts Manager, Noel, proves that point in a retro style shirt from True Love worn under a tailored business suit by Nine West. Noel’s clothes…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Something awful has happened. A “Look of the Day” featuring our classified advertising director, Teri, and a pair of amazing red crushed velvet pants was accidentally erased. Tragic, no? Luckily, our Siren of Sales was…
Money might not be able buy everything, but it sure can buy some sweet threads. Who’s our Look of the Day shy guy? I’m not supposed to name names but I’ll give you a hint: His suit is, appropriately enough, by BOSS. And as we all know, BOSS is definitely…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Denver starlet and avid Broncos fan, Amy Board, shows off the perfect outfit for a classy Valentine’s night out. This floral frock by White House/Black Market references the dark, romantic style of the 1940’s. Amy…
When it comes to giving a game a vibe, “awesome” is an easy mark to hit. Explosions, hot chicks, macho one-liners, and salivating mutants are all awesome. And it’s just about impossible to overdo the awesome: More explosions, more hot chicks, more machismo, and more mutants are only more awesome…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. This is why I’m glad I don’t work in a “normal” office environment. This guy’s look is dull, dull, dull in his uber-beige office attire. Now, I do give him props for his four button…
I grew up in New Mexico and attended UNM as an undergrad, so I’ve had a long-standing awareness of the artist Luis Jimenez. In college, I would pass by Jimenez’s “Fiesta Dancers” sculpture daily and the piece always looked like a man and a drag queen dancing to me. I…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Here’s an early Valentine to the ladies (and one out of every ten gentlemen) out there. When Taylor, our Classified Cupid, aims his arrow (and those baby blues) at you, you’re a goner… but what…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. This Retail Romeo shows off the two accessories no man should be without: a classic, striped necktie and a cocky, little smirk. Lorenz keeps it simple in a baby blue silk shirt and matching tie…
Every day Westword receptionist Steve Burge gives you the fashionable view from the front desk. Notice the lonely chair, the forsaken computer, the inactive telephone. These are all accessories to the latest trend seen sweeping the Westword halls… a look we’re calling “Cubicle Contagion.” Everyone is showing it off. No…
Long have we waited to be taken down to the Paradise City, where the girls are green and the grass is pretty, or whatever. Now, thanks to Burnout Paradise, we know what all the fuss is about. Burnout, the crash-happy racing series from EA, puts the pedal down once again…
Call them what you will: galoshes, rain boots, Wellingtons—when it comes down to it, these rubbers are a fabulous choice for wet Colorado winters and spring showers alike. And now you can get them in all shapes, sizes and colors, running from the extensive selection of patterns and colors at…
