Playlists
The So-far Music wrap-up
While 2005 hasn't (yet) seen the usual universally-blown records of recent years (see Outkast, the Arcade Fire, Franz Ferdinand), it has actually proven to be a consistently better year for great new albums than either 2003 or 2004.
The Unique Common
When this writer was buying Common's Be from Tower Records, the attendant felt the need to say "this is a good little album.
Free Drinks!
Ah, South Street. Pizza places. Rita's Ices. Bars, bars, bars. But amidst the alternative crowd is a cool, original restaurant that stands out among its peers.
Snowboarding in June
The other night my friend called to tell me she was going snowboarding with a bunch of people and I should come along.
The Summer's Hot Spot
Before last week, the closest I'd ever come to Nantucket, the Cape and the Vineyard was with a quirky bottle of juice with a New England fact under the cap, a low-fat bag of potato chips and a box of Franzia.
Cruise + Spielberg + Aliens
In a scene from last summer's blockbuster Collateral, Tom Cruise, in fast pursuit of Jamie Foxx, throws a chair through some glass, jumps through the hole and proceeds to trip over the chair.
Japanese Fantasy
Hayao Miyazaki has returned to create another piece of phenomenal animation that his fans will not be disappointed to see.
The Batman Review
Ever wonder how Batman came to be? If so, Batman Begins is the movie to see. Director Christopher Nolan (Memento, Insomnia) focuses the movie on the man in the bat.
In Bed With Everyone
I'm paying a friend to let me sleep in his bed. It's big enough for the two of us, which is why my mother is so upset.
Pop Bands Love Cheesesteaks
"I don't think anybody actually studied architecture at school or anything," says multi-instrumentalist Gus Franklin of Australian pop band Architecture in Helsinki.
The Enigmatic Jack White
The White Stripes Get Behind Me Satan 3.5 stars V2 ------- Detroit's favorite garage band, The White Stripes, have crafted another fascinating record with Get Behind Me Satan, their 5th overall.
That Vince Vaughn is a Stitch
Mrs. and Mrs. Smith 2.5 stars Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn Directed by: Doug Liman Rated: PG-13 --------- Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a typical summer blockbuster, but you've probably only heard of it because of its two superstar leads. The film starts off slow with scenes of the married couple, John and Jane Smith (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie) in therapy.
Who turned off the lights?
Sunday May 29, 2005, 12:58 p.m.: Just walked out of shower. Dancing in underwear singing "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5 when power goes off. 1:03: Look outside.
Freakin' Oscar contenders
Goodbye glass slippers, hello Everlast workout trunks! When first seeing the trailer for Cinderella Man, a good friend said, "It seems like Russell Crowe is in every 'period film' that's been made in the past ten years." With his portrayal of Depression-era boxing champ James J.
Screw 'PH,' just write 'F'
Catastrofiks Record Release Party The Five Spot 5 S. Bank Street Wed, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 including copy of debut album, The CirRcus www.philosofikal.com ------------ While it may only be on rare occasions that you could see your favorite hip hop act gracing the stage at Carnegie Hall, rappers have been known to put in plenty of practice.
If you are feeling sinister
One of the more endearing indie pop acts of the last decade, Scotland's Belle and Sebastian have also had their share of downfalls.
A mellower Chris Rock
Successful comedians tend to clump together. During their heyday, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray frequently used their individual star powers to create box-office friendly collaborations.
How movies shape our lives
I have what some may call a sick affection for the homeless. I don't know whether it's their dirty skin, smelly garb, or the possibility that they're schizophrenic and bipolar but those boys (and girls) just make me smile.
The song from the new iPod commercial
The odds are pretty stacked-up against these guys. To begin with, they're known to the public as cartoon apes with a Clint Eastwood fetish.
