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"The Rocker" "The Rocker"
Is this comedy about a heavy-metal wannabe a Gen X rock 'n' roll fantasy?
By James Hannaham Aug 20, 2008
The strangest live album ever The strangest live album ever
The Fiery Furnaces know how to make perfect pop songs, and they know how to rock -- but on their first live album, they just want to tear things apart.
By Michaelangelo Matos Aug 19, 2008
Critics' Picks Critics' Picks
Salon selects the songs of the summer -- from the Jonas Brothers to Beck and beyond.
Aug 16, 2008
"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"
George Lucas fills in the "Star Wars" blanks with an animated tale that may make more sense than his live-action films.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 15, 2008
"Tropic Thunder" "Tropic Thunder"
Robert Downey Jr. gives the most enjoyable performance of the year in this near-genius satire of Hollywood excess and vanity.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 13, 2008
Do you suffer from blockbuster fatigue? Do you suffer from blockbuster fatigue?
As the summer movie season drags on, it's time to ask whether there's a limit to how much hype we can take.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 12, 2008
The 1960s' gayest show The 1960s' gayest show
As a kid, "The Wild Wild West" taught me about sexiness and desire -- and how two men could live together and love each other.
By Louis Bayard Aug 12, 2008
I Like to Watch I Like to Watch
Hot-tempered vampires are running amok, from Alan Ball's new HBO drama "True Blood" to CBS's "Big Brother 10" to Bravo's "Flipping Out"!
By Heather Havrilesky Aug 10, 2008
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What you need to see, read, do this week: Tiger attacks, young Arab Brooklynites and a couple of guys named Corey.
Aug 9, 2008
Olympic torch song Olympic torch song
Some love the games for the competition. I love them for the Opening Ceremonies kitsch. Bring on the belting divas, plush bears and dancing cows!
By Thomas Rogers Aug 8, 2008
Turn around, Bright Eyes Turn around, Bright Eyes
Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst was my guilty pleasure for years. But now that he has changed from angsty teen to Johnny Cash wannabe, why can't I enjoy his music?
By Judy Berman Aug 7, 2008
"The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2"
Watching teenage girls acting like teenage girls is way better than watching grown women acting like teenage girls. (We're talking to you, "Sex and the City.")
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 6, 2008
"Pineapple Express" "Pineapple Express"
Judd Apatow's stoner comedy is probably funnier if you're totally baked.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 6, 2008
My fair gangsta My fair gangsta
MTV's "From G's to Gents" pits thugs against one another to see who can become the most refined. But what does it take to be a gentleman, anyway?
By James Hannaham Aug 4, 2008
I Like to Watch I Like to Watch
Is it a crime to dislike crime dramas? TNT's "The Closer" spices up the procedural mix, but USA's "In Plain Sight" and "Burn Notice" give the genre an extreme makeover.
By Heather Havrilesky Aug 3, 2008
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What you need to see, read, do this week: Prom night tales, James Brown's '60s soul, Charlie's kindest Angel.
Aug 2, 2008
"The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor"
Peel back the extravagant layers of this summer blockbuster and what do you find?
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 1, 2008
"Swing Vote" "Swing Vote"
Kevin Costner holds the fate of the U.S. in his hands in this surprisingly nuanced picture.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 1, 2008
Television without shame Television without shame
The deliciously naughty "Shameless" -- starring a young James McAvoy -- is one of the best comedies ever made about urban poverty.
By Thomas Rogers Jul 29, 2008
Songs for Obama Songs for Obama
From Jamaica to Kenya and all across Europe, musicians are paying tribute to the presidential candidate who puts a song in their heart.
By Mark Schone Jul 28, 2008
Ripping Nine Inch Nails Ripping Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor doesn't just want you to steal his new songs, he wants you to tear them up.
By James Hannaham Jul 28, 2008
I Like to Watch I Like to Watch
Catch the Shark Week spirit! Plus: Is a "Project Runway" designer more likely to attack if you thrash about, or play dead?
By Heather Havrilesky Jul 27, 2008
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What you need to see, read, do this week: A "Mad Men" bad boy, a vampire movie with bite, a succulent summer pop song.
Jul 26, 2008
"The X-Files: I Want to Believe" "The X-Files: I Want to Believe"
This suspenseful, intimate movie reminds us why we've always believed in Mulder and Scully.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 25, 2008
"Brideshead Revisited" "Brideshead Revisited"
No expense has been spared in this lavish, streamlined adaptation, but is there such a thing as too much good taste?
By Louis Bayard Jul 25, 2008
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