“Assassins”: A Mostly Killer Show
“Assassins” is naturally a charged piece, despite the comedy of its situation...To my disappointment, the entire production felt too rushed—both ...
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Idiot Box: Modern Family
I actually live in the “Modern Family” world. When I watch it, I really feel like I am watching my ...
A Year of Film in Review, So Far
From boxing to aliens, cancer to romance, quite a few of this year’s films have hit the mark. As we ...
Comic-Con: Geeks, Celebrities, Swag; a Preview
Last year 96,000 fans swarmed upon the Javits Center in Manhattan to gorge on a veritable feast of geekiness at ...
Backstage Pass: Yeoman’s Omen
Forged in the fires of the Butterfields last year, Yeoman’s Omen is an amalgamation of rock, folk, and funk, and ...
Review: M83, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
No one has ever accused M83 of being minimalist.
Riot Grrrl Reborn: Wild Flag, Ducktails Thursday at Eclectic
This Thursday, the concert season screams back into action on the back of a wave of reverb and Portland scuzz: ...
“Music is Better Than Words” Proves True for Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane’s first foray into recorded music, “Music is Better Than Words,” is sure to come as a surprise to ...
The Ides of March: A Stale Take on Modern Politics
If you’re looking for a movie that will help you mold your confused emotions about global issues into something coherently ...
The Good and The Bad: A Week of Arts in Review
GOODNEWS “Arrested Development” Enters New Season Get your money out of the banana stand, bust out your best chicken dance ...