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.

By Mike Conklin

More Ideas for a More Democratic Senate

This whole "proportional representation" thing is a game-changer.

By Mark Asch

How Your Oscar Sausage Gets Made

The process is ironically very similar to the process by which actual sausage is made.

By Mark Asch

From the War on Terror's Greatest Satirist

Ugly Americans wreak unilateral havoc on terrorist-infested Europe in From Paris with Love.

By Henry Stewart

Going On Today...

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in Art

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The Beets, Christmas Island, Beach Fossils, The Anasuzis, Total Slacker

Yeah, we know. You've seen a million bills stacked with ramshackle lo-fi bands this past year, but this is going to be good. For one thing, Christmas Island (pictured) has made their way from San Diego to (hopefully) play "Twenty-Nine," a song that entertains the idea that maybe growing up isn't so bad after all, as long as it's with the one you love. They also sing an ode to dinosaurs in which the line, "I wish we could've coexisted" is featured prominently. $8

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Music

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.

By Mike Conklin

Please Stop Comparing Midlake to Fleetwood Mac

It's a far cry from the 70s light-rock of 2006's Trials of Van Occupanther, but The Courage of Others is a substantial, beautiful record.

By Mike Conklin

Lil Wayne's Rebirth is Finally Here

And yes, it's every bit as bad as you feared it would probably be.

By Benjamin Sutton

Hot Chip: More Than a Singles Band?

One Life Stand is the most focused work they've ever done, which is saying, well, not much of anything.

By Mike Conklin

Film

Zodiac: The Miniseries

Real-life murders and baroque cliffhangers in the Red Riding Trilogy.

By Mark Asch

At Least It Cuts a Good Trailer

Danish import Terribly Happy is every 90s VHS you never got around to renting.

By Henry Stewart

Is folk music the way out of an impoverished lifestyle?

Falling Awake thinks so (and is wrong).

By Andrew Schenker

(Thankfully Not) The Israeli Crash

Everything's connected in Ajami, but that's not such a bad thing.

By Nicolas Rapold

Food & Drink

The Norry: Cambodian and Cocktails

Casual, cheap, tasty, fun... You should probably check out The Norry.

By Keith Wagstaff

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.

By Kara Zuaro

Feb 3, 2010

A Bistro Named Sue

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

By Kara Zuaro

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

Sex With the Natural Redhead

Nudity: Everywhere, All the Time

By Audrey Ference

Keep your naked pictures of yourself to yourself, please.

Fashionville

Your Fashion Week Preview!

By Laurel Pinson

Let the craziness begin!

The Conscientious Objector

Your Righteous Valentine's Day

By Amanda Park Taylor

You do not need to buy a bunch of crap to show your love. Try some more original things...

Art Fag City

Looking at Artmaking Labor Can Be Laborious

By Paddy Johnson

A new exhibition, "Vertically Integrated Manufacturing," is a little more miss than hit.

The Power of My Proven System

A Catalog of Fat, Evil Football Coaches

By Timothy Bracy

Once a symbol of respect, our nation's football coaches are doing very bad things (to themselves and others).

Fare is Fair

Is There Much Sex in the Back of the Cab?

By Marian Lorraine

Have you had sex in the back of a cab? HAVE YOU?! Be honest.

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.

By Mike Conklin

Theater

Shakespeare, Just As You'll Like It

Sam Mendes' As You Like It at BAM finds superb Shakespeare wandering the wilderness.

By Benjamin Sutton

Bar

Aces High

Old New York meets newfangled cocktail culture... and it works.

By Mary Block

Books

Know Your Future Nobel Laureates: Best European Fiction 2010

Because Americans really do need to get beyond the MFA industrial complex.

By Mark Asch

Film

King Lear in the Apocalypse

All the world's a stage in Akira Kurosawa's classic Ran.

By David Phelps

Restaurant

I Won't Take Manhattan

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

By Keith Wagstaff

The Measure

Both New Wale Videos Are Like Hundreds of Other Rap Videos

But at least one of them is for a really great song.

Posted by Benjamin Sutton at 8:56 AM

Hereafter, All Cocktail Compass Posts Will Be Accompanied by Images of Drunk Cats

Because you might not believe me, but cats never lie. Especially on the internet.

Posted by Benjamin Sutton at 5:02 PM

Indian Tribe Appeals to James Cameron, Claim Their Story is a Real-Life Avatar

The Dongria Kondh, though not blue, are about to have their sacred mountain destroyed by a mining company.

Posted by Jonny Diamond at 4:29 PM

The Measure cont'd

James Franco: Art World Star-Fucker

He's at MOCA in LA! He's at Art Basel in Miami! He's at the Guggenheim in New York! He's at SFMOMA! He's at Dia Beacon. Wherever artists party, Franco follows.

Posted by Benjamin Sutton at 4:05 PM

Fake Werner Herzog Reading Children's Books is Awesome

"Ze cat zat on ze mat, and zere vas a terrible foreboding in ze air."

Posted by Jonny Diamond at 3:37 PM

The Maturity Index: Saying No to the Super Bowl

In which Paige and Holly ignore the Super Bowl (except for the part about eating pigs-in-a-blanket).

Posted by Paige Tibbetts, and Holly McManus at 3:01 PM

Burns Night 2010 (2/2)

Burns Night 2010 (1/2)

Hot Chip Album Release Party @ Baddies

You Should Dress Like: Tiffany

Listicles

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By Ben

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10 Cool Computer Explosions

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Textile Arts Center

Located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the Textile Arts Center is a destination for all who are interested in art, textiles, fiber, and crafts. Programs for both adults and children include: weekend and weekday classes, workshops, private birthday parties, an after-school program, and summer and mini day camps. In addition you can find the Textile Arts Center at various arts festivals, NYC public schools, the Museum of Art & Design, and other private venues.

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The V-Spot

Enjoy a sake mojito at NYC’s best Latin vegan restaurant. All you can drink mimosas, or fresh squeezed juices on our outdoor patio. Plus organic beer and wine. Available for private parties. Our delicious packaged meals now in stores.

SHOPPING Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Graham Avenue BID

Williamsburg’s largest shopping district where buying stuff won’t max out your credit cards. Graham Avenue from Broadway to Boerum Street, Moore Street, Debevoise Street & Flushing Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Flushing Avenue stop on the J or M train; Montrose Avenue stop on the L train. Walk, peddle or park...we’ll be waiting!

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Nita Nita

Beautiful garden, six drafts, full bar including house infusions and a wine/sake list. Perfect for a date or a drunken night out with friends. Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 4pm to 7pm. Tapas served until midnight every night. Brunch Sat & Sun until 4pm.

RESTAURANTS Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Fornino

Award-winning wood-fired brick oven pizzeria. Owner/Chef Michael Ayoub hand-makes the mozzarella each day and uses organic flour and local produce. Free delivery after 5pm. Private parties available. Complimentary mimosas Sat & Sun from noon to 3pm.

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