Lovers of Stanley Kubrick's trippy 1968 masterpiece will want to listen up, even if they've seen "2001" many, many times.
By Neal Schindler | January 31, 2008
Arrr! Avast, ye salty seadogs! This be Talk Like a Pirate Day, a day of blood and woe for all ye enemies across the black, surging seas! Ye must prepare the voice, squint the eyes and shout "Ahoy!" at the approach of ev'ry scurvy lubber ye encounter. And don't ye forget to load up the ship and fly the skull 'n' crossbones! Arrr!
By Neal Schindler | September 18, 2007
"Encircle me, I need to be taken down," Tegan and Sara sing on the title track of their most recent album, "The Con," which happens to be their major-label debut. You wouldn't know it, though. The Canadian sisters are still doing what they do best: tart harmonies and emotionally incisive lyrics that sometimes surprise you with their honesty.
By Neal Schindler | November 30, 2007
Ah, Tori. She's bewildered and delighted fans and music critics in roughly equal measure, though longtime "Toriphiles" (her superfans) find little to complain about no matter what she does. Her 1991 album "Little Earthquakes" ushered in a wave of confessional pop, rock and folk music by women, including both mainstream artists like Alanis Morissette and indie icons like Ani DiFranco.
By Neal Schindler | December 4, 2007
You may have noticed that the weather has been a tad… moody of late. And while we have yet to invent a device that alters the course of our city's meteorological fate, there's an invention already in place that can help you mitigate the effects of the local climate's multiple-personality disorder. It's called a spa, and quite a few of them around town are offering holiday deals on treatments that offer some relief from the snow/flood/wind/sleet/hail/mudslide/avalanche conditions of the past week.
By Neal Schindler | December 6, 2007
What's in a name? Though the story remains strictly apocryphal, the staff at South Lake Union's Kapow! coffee shop would have you believe that the City of Seattle originally named the neighborhood's shiny new fleet of streetcars something dirty -- something very dirty.
By Neal Schindler | December 10, 2007
We've all heard of Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and most of us remember that the Winter Solstice happens pretty soon (Dec. 22), too. Some may even observe Festivus, a more recently developed holiday noted for such rituals as the Airing of Grievances and Feats of Strength. But what about all the holiday-themed events that fall through the cracks? The things you see listed and wonder about. "Who goes to these events?" you ask yourself. "I mean, really -- who? I'm actually curious!"
Well, dear reader, that "who?" could be you.
By Neal Schindler | December 12, 2007
We all know puppies and kitties are cute. But once a puppy or kitty puts on a Santa hat and falls asleep… well, ladies and gentlemen, that's insanely cute. I bet every one of you knows an animal -- be it dog or cat, parrot or iguana, scorpion or goat -- that's done something utterly adorable during the holidays. And I bet you'd love to send us photos of your beloved pet(s) celebrating the season. Because without a constant stream of holiday pet photos, we're all just a little less holly-jolly.
By Neal Schindler | December 13, 2007
The American Kennel Club's all-breed shows are just what they sound like: More than 3,000 dogs may be entered in a given show, and the range of breeds -- often upwards of 150 -- is impressive. The AKC's regional winter event also includes agility competition. Whether you're a serious breeder or have just seen "Best in Show" too many times, this veritable dogapalooza should be a delight.
By Neal Schindler | January 9, 2008
It all started with "Transformers." The unusual trailer that preceded last summer's blockbuster raised more questions than it answered. Shot on digital video, it depicted an attack on New York City by something with a really loud roar. Soon CNBC and other media outlets put together some of the pieces of "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams' newest puzzle: a monster movie in the "Godzilla" vein.
By Neal Schindler | January 15, 2008
