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Movies
return of the mack
Author Nick Hornby has cornered the market on writing about despicable yet likable white guys. Immature, self-absorbed men with major emotional problems like the inability to communicate with anyone else but themselves. Hand them a sign that says "The End is Near" and they could instantly turn into your average neighborhood weirdo. But Hornby's too smart for that and so are the characters he creates. In About A Boy, you are introduced to the paradisial life of Will Freeman (Hugh Grant). More
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Restaurants
The Hayes Valley Standard for Glam Drinks & Deluxe Brasserie Dining
If you had to choose one word to describe Absinthe, it would have to be "rich". The cozy interior is flush with murals and deep crimson walls accented with Belle Epoque art and vibrant French absinthe posters, creating a warm and inviting ambiance with a rich patina of glamour. More
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Music
A Refreshing Departure -- Released on 3sixty5records
Abyss is being touted as the "next big thing" from the Bay Area's indie hip hop scene. Upon listening to the first few tracks from Abyss's debut, <i>From Now On</i>, it is clear that while Abyss's sound may not be a radical departure from that of many of his peers, his lyrics are a refreshing departure. More
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Music
Different but essentially the same
It is always odd when the chief songwriter and creative force in a group decides to go solo. This is not an uncommon phenomenon. In most cases, as was the case with the most recent and notable Indie icon, Steven Malkmus, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Such is the case with the New Pornographers' AC Newman. More
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Literary Arts
Is it Harder to Get a Job at Wal-Mart or Get into Harvard?
Find the pattern: Amherst = Fred. Mt. Holyoke= Velma, Hampshire College = Shaggy. University of Massachusetts = Scooby, Smith College = Daphne. Yes, they are all Massachusetts colleges whose personalities are attributed to a particular Scooby Doo character. If you are nodding your head in recognition, chances are you are either applying to college or have a potential humanoid who is jumping into the applicant pool as we speak. More
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Movies
A Smart, Subversive Comedy
Directed by Steve Pink (High Fidelity, Gross Pointe Blank) and written by Adam Cooper and Bill Collage, Accepted is -- surprise, surprise -- a refreshing comedy with consistently strong laughs, a message that's more subversive than offensive and characters for whom it is worth rooting. For adult moviegoers, the absence of scatological humor is a definite plus, although it may not be enough to convince them to see Accepted in a movie theater. More
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Restaurants
Country Italian Elegance on Russian Hill
Giancarlo Paterni's Acquerello has stood as San Francisco's single most acclaimed Italian destination restaurant for well over a decade. Rustic refinement is the order of the day; Aqcuerello's dining room is all vaulted ceiling, dramatic floral arrangements, and stained glass. The food is sublime, the service polished, and the wine list deep and well researched. More
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Movies
An Invitation to a Celebration, Best Refused
Julie Taymor’s latest would be better suited to the stage than screen, where its lavishly choreographed song-and-dance numbers and elaborate sets would easily overshadow its unexceptional story and needless indulgences. We’ve all heard the one about the wild children of the 60s who rejected the stodgy conservatism of their parents’ generation and embraced revolution -- at least for a time. Re-imagining that story as a musical set entirely to the music of the Beatles (and performed by the likes of Bono and Joe Cocker) is ambitious but, in the end, a noble failure. More
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Sports & Recreation
Nighttime Fun for Active Teen
These articles are a mix of teen-friendly venues and events. They were written to fill in the lack of all ages venues and clubs listings in the media. Because there are not enough places for teens to hang out, they often end up at their friends’ houses or doing things their parent’s would not approve of. With these articles, we hope to expose high school students to places where they can have fun and be safe at night. Note: These venues also have 21+ events. Please check the individual event to make sure it's for ages under 21. ACTIVITIES . Yerba Buena Skating and Bowling Center . Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink . Mission Cliffs More
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Music
Released on Rough Trade Records, 3/18/08
My favorite track on Adam Green's fifth solo record is called "Exp. 1". The song is carefully layered and patched together, just a series of riffs and vocal ideas in the same key strung together. He sings some words and has some thoughts, but the entire affair sounds like happenstance, the product of too many hours in the studio having good ideas that might not make great songs. More
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