Marina Ambramovic Is Waiting For You

Marina Ambramovic Is Waiting For You

The performance art pioneer watches over her MoMA retrospective.

Blogs

SXSW: Saturday morning... midafternoon... night

SXSW: Saturday morning... midafternoon... night

Are we having fun yet?

Blogs

Monday Morning Feuds: Kate Nash vs. The Pussycat Dolls

Monday Morning Feuds: Kate Nash vs. The Pussycat Dolls

Over what? Well, the sexualization of children, of course.

Blogs

abstract expressionist stamps

Abstract Expressionists for Your (Stamp) Collection

The U.S. Postal Service's newest set of stamps includes works by Pollock, Gorky and de Kooning.


Going On Today...

One for the Team, MiniBoone

The Minneapolis-based outfit One for the Team delivers happy, clappy songs. Or do they?! Repeated listens reveal classic pop deceit: Sugary, boy-girl harmonies cover up the fact that most songs actually revolve around heartbreak and disappointment, calling to mind a Midwestern version of Los Campesinos! It might not be the most original twist in the book, but they do sing this, from a song called "A Better Job:" "Let's move, let's move to Brooklyn together / We'll both get an internship at Matador Records / And we'll get an apartment that's so small, we'll only call it ours." We're sold. FREE

Bruar Falls, 245 Grand St, between Roebling St and Driggs Ave, Williamsburg


Music

Pop Scene:<br> Auto-Tune at its Best... and Worst

Pop Scene:
Auto-Tune at its Best... and Worst

We look at songs by Orianthi, T-Pain and Timbaland, only one of which is even remotely listenable.

Goth Goes Mainstream, Sorta

Dear God, I Hate Myself is not only Xiu Xiu's band's best-named record to date, it's also their most approachable.

The Shout Out Louds Grow Up

The Swedish band experiments with more interesting textures and varied tempos, but they're still a pop band, and proud of it.

Still Quasi After All These Years

Over fifteen years into their career, the Portland mainstays release American Gong, containing some of the best work they've ever done.

Feb 17, 2010


Film

All About the Mother

All About the Mother

Bong Joon-ho's quirky neo-noir Mother tracks an unlikely detective's ruthless investigation.

Robert Pattinson Caused 9/11

Full of potential, Remember Me will instead be remembered as an offensive disaster.

This Movie Will Self-Destruct In 80 Minutes

Local indie The Exploding Girl is its own worst enemy.

On a Scale of 1 to 10...

Hateful "romantic" "comedy" She's Out of My League is really asking for it.


Food & Drink

Philippine Dream

Philippine Dream

Ditmas Park's Purple Yam will almost definitely knock your socks off.

Feb 17, 2010

Roebling Inn: The Song Remains the Same (Sort of)

You take one bar out, you put another bar in... The Roebling Inn is just ok, for now.

Feb 3, 2010

A Bistro Named Sue

Sue Perette's new French on Smith Street is perfectly unfussy.

Jan 20, 2010

Cheap Eats in Fancy Digs

Now you can tell people you ate somewhere posh without actually spending lots of money.

Jan 20, 2010

Columns

Sleep Sex, Amateur Hookers and Physics

Sex With the Natural Redhead

Sleep Sex, Amateur Hookers and Physics

In which many exciting facts about sex and the Animal Kingdom are revealed.

Fashionville

Snow Nor Tragedy Stops Fashion Week

A blizzard. The awful death of Alexander McQueen. Fashion Week stops for nothing.

The Conscientious Objector

Orcas Don't Kill People, Zoos Kill Orcas

It's time we put an end to zoos.

Art Fag City

This Year's Whitney Biennial: It's Good

One of the best biennials in years has plenty of great stuff for everyone... And somehow it all fits.

The Power of My Proven System

Let's Do the Right Thing and Lose to Canada

In which Timothy Bracy makes a case for pre-emptive hockey failure.

Fare is Fair

Do You Think the Hands-Free Ban is Fair?

Not only are cell phones banned, but cabbies are no longer allowed to talk, even if it's hands-free.

Reviews

Album

Has Yeasayer Developed or Simply Changed Directions?

On Odd Blood, the Brooklyn band adopts a handful of new sounds that would be better served with aspects of their old one.

Theater

Pieces of a Mind

The New Group's revival of Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, directed by Ethan Hawke, is a dissonant collage of fractured psyches.

Books

Bolaño Goes Extra Dark with Monsieur Pain

Prolific Chilean continues to produce from beyond the grave.

Film

Cute Kids Are Cinematic Scam Artists

Ponzi-themed family drama Children of Invention hooks its take on the zeitgeist to a couple of vulnerable moppets.

Restaurant

I Won't Take Manhattan

North Brooklyn's latest hipster outpost ain't all that.

Sunday at SXSW: Free Beer and the Madness of War

Free drinks and ok movies!

Finally, the Lovely Kate Winslet Drops Her Drip of a Husband

I never thought that hack Sam Mendes was good enough for her.

You Should Come Watch Bill and Ted's With Us

Not now, though.... tomorrow. At Brooklyn Bowl, where Brooklyn Lager will only cost $2.

The Measure cont'd

SXSW Tip Sheet: Magic Kids

Mark, if you read this, please see the Magic Kids and report back to your poor co-workers stuck in New York during the biggest music festival of the year. I'm counting on you, buddy.

All Three Special Edition Covers For Method Man, Ghostface and Raekwon's Upcoming Wu Massacre

Just in case the trio's much-anticipated record needed to be any more epic.

Babies vs. Breasts, The Ultimate Internet Laser Battle

In a showdown between two new laser-ific Tumblr blogs, who would win?

Listicles

20 Most Influential Beards Ever

We find ourselves blogging about facial hair awful often here, but rarely are we able to drive home the importance of beards and mustaches so forcefully as illustrator and artist...

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10 Cases of Police Brutality in Movies

Today is the International Day Against Police Brutality (except, notably, in the United States, where National Anti-Police Brutality Day on October 22 takes precedence) and though, happily, we have never...

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30 Dumb Inventions

We invent things all the time, like our morning drink of cofftea or the device we use on our morning commute, the iSkatepad. We also invented the listicle. Some of...

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Classified Directory

NIGHTLIFE Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Rustik Tavern

Cozy and inviting neighborhood tavern detailed with brick walls, beautiful wood, comfy seating, fireplace and amazing garden. Large selection of beers and delicious bar favorites. Live music weekly and DJs on Friday nights.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Lower East Side, Manhattan

Spur Tree

Phenomenal food for under $10, like our popular Grilled Jerk Wings. Long and slender bar serving wine and bottled beer, as well as our specialty cocktails. Laidback vibe on the weekday, crowded weekend. 2 for 1 Happy Hour, 6-8 on Tues & Wed. Live DJs every night.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Boro Park OB/GYN

The doctors and midwives at our beautiful new Williamsburg office are committed to providing individualized care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Boasting 20-plus years experience.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Sui Ren

Sui Ren, Williamsburg's newest izakaya and favorite place for ramen, serves up delicious Japanese gastropub fare along with craft beers, sake, and shochu/cocktails. Tuesdays 6-9pm 2-for-1 Sapporo; Wednesday 6-9pm one free Sapporo with ramen order.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Park Slope, Brooklyn

Press 195

The ultimate in sandwich goodness! Named "The Sandwich Kings" by The Food Network, Press 195 is a Zagats top rated Park Slope staple since 2002. With 50+ sandwiches, famous Belgian fries, burgers, salads and more, everybody can discover a favorite!

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Lower East Side, Manhattan

Wendy Mink

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Dumbo, Brooklyn

Sonic Art Lab Recording Studio

Recording Mixing Electronic Music Production Post-Production Audio Editing Voiceover Overdubs Remixing Sound Design Scoring for Film/TV FinalCut Video Audio Sync ProTools Logic Ableton Vintage Analog Gear PA DJ Equipment Rental E-mail: sonicartlab@gmail.com

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